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Ar-15 Enhanced Military-Style Triggers - Act Ar-15 Trigger Set
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SKU: 100009797
Overview
This trigger set is built for shooters who want a smoother pull without moving away from a familiar military-style configuration. It is described as an enhanced standard option, keeping original geometry so the armorer can work with the setup he already knows. The ACT version adds nickel-boron and nickel-Teflon coatings on key components to reduce friction, while the QMS set uses a precision-honed sear contact surface to lighten the pull. For hunters and rifle owners who value a straightforward upgrade with a focus on reliability, it offers a practical balance of refinement and familiar handling.
Why Hunters Choose the Alg Defense
Enhanced Standard
Trigger set keeps the familiar
Designed Give
Smoother trigger pull while maintaining
Act Version
Uses nickel-boron and nickel-Teflon coatings
Qms Sear
Contact surface is precision-honed to
Kit Includes
Trigger, hammer, springs, disconnector, pins,
Key Features
- Enhanced standard AR-15 trigger set with military-style components
- Prepped for a smoother trigger pull while maintaining original geometry
- Designed to preserve reliability and familiar armorer configuration
- ACT version uses nickel-boron and nickel-Teflon coatings to reduce friction
- Average pull weight is about 6 lbs on the ACT model
- Kit includes trigger, hammer, springs, disconnector, pins, and instructions
Best Used For
- AR-15 owners wanting a smoother pull while keeping a familiar military-style trigger setup
- Armorers and builders who prefer enhanced standard components with original geometry
- Users seeking a trigger kit with included springs, pins, and installation instructions
- Shooters looking for a moderate pull weight around 6 pounds without changing the platform's basic configuration
Specifications
| Coating Disconnector | nickel-Teflon |
|---|---|
| Coating Hammer | nickel-Teflon |
| Coating Pins | nickel-Teflon |
| Coating Trigger | nickel-boron |
| Disconnector Material | 1070 high-carbon steel |
| Friction | reduced |
| Hammertrigger Material | 8620 steel |
| Hammertrigger Pins Material | heat treated 4140 chrome-moly steel |
| Included Components | trigger, trigger spring, hammer, 2 hammer springs, disconnector, disconnector spring, hammer and trigger pins, instructions |
| Model | ACT (ALG Combat Trigger) |
| Original Geometry | maintained |
| Pull Weight | about 6 lbs |
| Reliability | maximum reliability |
| Sear Contact Surface | precision-honed |
| Surface Hardness | increased |
| Trigger Type | Enhanced military-style trigger set |
Pros
- Enhanced standard trigger set keeps the familiar military-style configuration.
- Designed to give a smoother trigger pull while maintaining original geometry.
- ACT version uses nickel-boron and nickel-Teflon coatings to reduce friction.
- QMS sear contact surface is precision-honed to smooth and lighten pull.
- Kit includes trigger, hammer, springs, disconnector, pins, and instructions.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- These are enhanced standard triggers, so they keep the familiar military-style configuration rather than changing the platform’s basic setup.
- The pull weight is still around 6 to 6 1/2 pounds, so this is a smoothing and refinement choice rather than a light-match trigger.
- The ACT version adds surface coatings to reduce friction, but the product details do not claim a lighter pull than the QMS beyond the stated average weight.
- The kit is focused on trigger components only; it does not include a broader fire-control upgrade beyond the listed parts.
Suggested Comparisons
- AR-15 trigger kits
- Mil-spec trigger upgrades
- Lower receiver parts kits
- Fire control group components
Suggested Accessories
- AR-15 lower parts kit
- Trigger guard
- Gun cleaning kit
- Armorer's tool set
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the ACT AR-15 trigger set?
The kit contains the trigger, trigger spring, hammer, 2 hammer springs, disconnector, disconnector spring, hammer pin, trigger pin, and instructions.
Is this trigger set designed to change the rifle’s basic trigger geometry?
No. The description says these are "enhanced standard" triggers that maintain the original geometry for maximum reliability.
What pull weight should I expect from the ACT set?
The ACT (ALG Combat Trigger) is described as having an average pull weight of about 6 lbs.
What materials are listed for the trigger components?
The listed specs are: hammer/trigger - 8620 steel; disconnector - 1070 high-carbon steel; hammer/trigger pins - heat treated 4140 chrome-moly steel.
How is the ACT different from the QMS set?
Both are enhanced standard trigger kits, but the QMS has a precision-honed sear contact surface and is described as smoothing and lightening the pull to around 6 1/2 lbs, while the ACT adds nickel-boron coating on the trigger and nickel-Teflon coating on the hammer, disconnector, and pins, with an average pull weight of about 6 lbs.