But, those who know me know that I cant leave well enough alone.

And if you are a fine connoisseur of triggers, this one may surprise you.

There are a few versions of this trigger, from flat to curved variations and from 3- to 4.5-lb.

Blackout Defense AR Trigger Review

There will be big differences in not only pull weight, but trigger design and materials.

You will also need to determine if you want a two-stage or single-stage trigger.

Todays design from Blackout Defense is a single-stage.

comparing Blackout Defense AR triggers

This is far different from what you will find on mil-spec triggers and even some aftermarket drop-in triggers.

The trigger housings are made of aerospace-grade aluminum.

The trigger, hammer and disconnector are all wire edm cut.

Norma Training Ammo used in review

Now, remove the pistol grip, ensuring you dont lose your spring and detent.

Remove the safety selector and remove the old trigger, and drop in the new one.

Quickly fit up your trigger pins or anti-walk pins and then re-install your safety and grip.

testing the blackout trigger on the range

When we talk about performance on the range, this trigger is second to none in my opinion.

It is extremely fast and short on travel.

This can be an aggressive trigger when coming from a straight mil-spec design.

Blackout Trigger with Norma AR Ammo

Speaking of that, for testing I used Norma 51-gr.

Range & Training frangible ammo, and it ran great.

I used a Wheeler digital triggger pull gauge, and a series of three test pulls were completed.

Blackout Defense AR Zero Trigger Installed in SAINT Rifle

After three test pulls, on average the Zero trigger yielded a weight of just over 3 lbs.

Blackout Defense Trigger Review Conclusion

Whether you choose the 3-lb.

model like I did or the available 4.5-lb.

drop in trigger review

MSRP of the tested trigger is $254.95 ($204.99 for black nitride).

how to install a blackout defense AR15 trigger

Blackout Defense AR-15 Zero Trigger, Flat

Norma Range & Training .223 REM 51 gr. Frangible

SAINT® Victor, B5

EOTech HWS XPS2

American Defense MFG

Flatline Fiber Co.

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