Description
The Timney Targa Two-Stage Short is built for anyone who wants a shorter first-stage take-up before that predictable second-stage wall. It comes calibrated from the factory to a 2-pound first stage and a 2-pound second stage, giving you a total combined pull of roughly 4 pounds that stays consistent shot after shot. Every unit is hand-assembled, tested, and calibrated at Timney before it ships, which is a big part of why this line has been a go-to for AR trigger upgrades for years.
What Makes the Targa Short Tick
This is a true 100 percent drop-in trigger, so there's no fitting, filing, or gunsmith required. The housing is CNC-machined from military-grade 6061-T6 aluminum with an anodized finish, and the hammer is wire EDM cut from S7 tool steel with a Teflon-nickel coating for smooth, slick lubricity. The rest of the internals are cut from A2 tool steel and heat treated to Rockwell 58, so this thing is built to hold up to heavy round counts without losing its feel.
Installing the Targa Two-Stage in Your AR
Installation uses your rifle's original hammer and trigger pins, and anti-walk pins are not required. This is the small-pin, straight-shoe version, so it drops right into standard mil-spec AR-15 and AR-10 lowers. It leaves the factory tuned and ready for action with zero adjustments needed, meaning you can have it in and be shooting the same afternoon.
The short first stage makes it a favorite for precision and competition work, but it's just as at home on a hunting rig or a weekend plinker. If you want a lighter, cleaner break than a mil-spec trigger without going full hair-trigger, this two-stage setup hits a really nice middle ground. It's also backed by Timney's lifetime warranty and proudly made in the USA.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Timney
- Model: Targa Short Trigger
- Manufacturer Part Number: 662S-ST
- UPC: 081950662500
- Trigger Style: Two-Stage
- Trigger Shoe: Straight
- First Stage Pull: 2 lbs
- Second Stage Pull: 2 lbs
- Total Combined Pull: Approx. 4 lbs
- Adjustability: Nonadjustable, factory calibrated
- Pin Size: Small Pin
- Housing Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum, CNC-machined and anodized
- Hammer Material: S7 Tool Steel with Teflon-nickel coating
- Internal Components: A2 Tool Steel, heat treated to Rockwell 58
- Fitment: Mil-spec AR-15 and AR-10 lowers
- Finish: Black/Red
What’s Included
- Timney Targa Two-Stage Short drop-in trigger assembly (straight shoe)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Timney Targa Two-Stage Short a true drop-in trigger?
Yes, it's a 100 percent self-contained drop-in unit that installs using your rifle's original hammer and trigger pins. There's no gunsmithing, filing, or fitting required, and anti-walk pins are not needed. It leaves the factory tuned and calibrated, so you can drop it in and head straight to the range.
What's the difference between the Targa Short and a standard two-stage Targa?
The Short version is designed for people who prefer a slightly shorter first-stage take-up before hitting the second-stage wall. You still get the same clean 2-pound first stage and 2-pound second stage, just with less travel up front. It's a popular choice for precision and competition setups where a quicker, more direct feel matters.
Will the Targa Two-Stage fit my AR-10 or LR-308?
This is the small-pin model, so it fits standard mil-spec AR-15 and AR-10 lowers. Many shooters have run it successfully in DPMS-pattern LR-308 lowers as well. Just confirm your lower uses small pins before ordering, since that's the pin size this trigger is cut for.
Can I adjust the pull weight on the Targa Short trigger?
No, this trigger is nonadjustable and comes factory calibrated to a 2-pound first stage and 2-pound second stage. Timney hand-tests and sets each unit before it ships, so it's dialed in and ready to go out of the box. That fixed calibration is part of what gives it such consistent, repeatable performance.







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