I bought a DPMS Panther Bull 24” 5.56 . The trigger seems like it’s about 6 lbs or more . I’m hoping you guys can suggest an aftermarket trigger that gets to the 2 or 2.5 lb range

Geissele SSA-E

Geissele SD-E

Cant go wrong with Timney

Chip McCormick 2.5 pound

Just my .02,
LeonCarr

I really like my Rise Armament but its like 3.5 I believe. RA-240

That is a great trigger but expensive. I've got one but I've settled on CMC 3 gun match straight shoe 2.5 pound trigger. The last one I bought breaks at 2 lb 2 oz.

CMC

I’ve got a Timney and CMC. Both are great.

Rise and Timney are pretty much the same and an excellent value. If you prefer the standard configuration over the cartridge styles, pick up a Larue for 87 bucks.

CMC

Larue MBT...superb trigger for < $100. They offer it in a 1ST or 2ST.

LaRue Triggers

Question on the Larue - why is there such a difference in pull between the one stage and two stage ?

With a 2 stage you’re moving the trigger sear all the way to the edge (taking up slack) before it breaks on the second stage. A single stage is where the trigger is breaking the whole time.

Triggers I am currently running:

2x LaRue MBT-2S. A very nice 2 stage trigger at an attractive price. I don't even own a trigger gauge, so there is that. It is a good clean and consistent trigger.
Geissele SSA. I've had this trigger in a .308 for years. It was my first upgraded trigger and truly spoiled me. I probably wouldn't buy this trigger again, but it has been very good.
Geissele SD-3G. I'm no where near as good as this trigger is. I might save my pennies and replace all my other triggers with this one. Yes, it is that good.

for the life me i cant figure out why anyone would put a two stage trigger on an AR.
I went with the timney single stage couldnt be happier

I’ve always had the impression competitive shooters go two stage usually and guys that mostly hunt prefer single stage with exceptions. I don’t care for two stage triggers. My one AR-15 is a DPMS I purchased new in 2012, the trigger was horrible so bought a Timney single stage 3lb

My suggestion is the buy one that gets frequent recommendations and looks easy to install after watching YouTube videos.

For me that turned out to be a Timney.

Based on comments shared here, two-stage triggers allow the shooter to more easily load or stage the trigger, meaning the brain and finger muscles find that point where the trigger is closer to breaking. Not sure if the terms load or stage are the correct words for it but I believe my description fits. It gives the mind an additional reference point during the squeeze.

In normal combat situations I could see where a two-stage trigger would be useless. However, it would seem very appropriate when a slow and more careful aim is needed no matter the type of rifle.

I put a single stage JP in mine. It’s right around 2.5, with no creep.

Geissele, any of them.

I'll second this, I love mine

I agree completely if your after precise shots a two stage trigger is a big improvement, I shoot a Gessiele Ssa-e trigger it’s a two stage trigger and I highly recommend it. But if your not use to two stage triggers you do have to learn how to use it for it to really benefit you.

I put in a Velocity 3lb, really like it