Description
The Timney AR Calvin Elite is what happens when a company that's been building triggers for decades hands the reins to its lead designer and tells him to build the best AR trigger he can. Named after Calvin Motley, Timney's design lead, this one takes the proven Timney AR housing and drops in a brand new internal setup that breaks like glass. It's a self-contained module that sits in a lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum housing, with the wear parts machined from A2 tool steel and heat-treated to Rockwell 58 for the kind of durability that outlasts barrels.
What Sets the Calvin Elite Apart
This is a true single-stage design with a factory-tuned pull that runs 1.5 to 2 pounds and comes with zero creep and a clean reset. Paired with a reliable 5-pound hammer spring, the break feels a lot more like a bench-rest bolt gun than a stock AR trigger. Every unit is individually tested and calibrated by hand at Timney's Phoenix shop before it ships, so it's ready for the range straight out of the box with no fiddling required.
Dialing In the Fit With the Adjustable Shoes
The standout feature here is the set of four interchangeable red trigger shoes. You can adjust length of pull, cast, and height to build the exact reach and finger contact that works for you, whether you like a flat face, a curve, or something in between. That level of custom fit is rare in a drop-in unit and it makes a real difference when you're trying to shrink groups.
Installation Notes for the Calvin Elite
This fits mil-spec built AR-15 and M4 lowers using your rifle's original hammer and trigger pins. It's a genuine drop-in with no gunsmithing needed, and the redesigned pack uses internal locking screws that hold the pins in place, so anti-walk pins aren't required. Follow the included instructions and snug those lock screws down before you reinstall the safety and you're set. Most folks have it running in under fifteen minutes with a punch and a hex key.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Timney
- Manufacturer Part Number: 660CE
- UPC: 081950068111
- Trigger Type: Single Stage
- Assembly: Drop-In Complete Module
- Pull Weight: 1.5 to 2 lbs (factory tuned)
- Hammer Spring: 5 lb
- Shoe Finish: Red
- Housing Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum, Anodized
- Wear Components: A2 Tool Steel, Rockwell 58
- Pin Size: Small Pin (Mil-Spec)
- Fitment: Mil-Spec Built AR-15 / M4 Lowers
- Adjustments: Length of pull, cast, and height via shoes
- Shipping Weight: 0.23 lbs
What’s Included
- Timney AR Calvin Elite single-stage drop-in trigger module
- Four (4) adjustable red trigger shoes
- Installation hardware and locking screws
- Instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Timney AR Calvin Elite need anti-walk pins?
No. The trigger installs using your rifle's original hammer and trigger pins, and the redesigned pack uses internal locking screws that press up against the pins to hold them in place. Just make sure you snug those lock screws down per the instructions before reinstalling your safety selector. Skipping that step is the usual reason folks think they need anti-walk pins.
What pull weight does the Calvin Elite come set at?
It ships factory-tuned in the 1.5 to 2 pound range with a crisp, creep-free single-stage break. Every unit is hand-tested and calibrated at Timney's Phoenix facility before it goes out the door. You don't need to adjust anything to get it shooting, it's ready straight from the box.
Will this Timney AR Calvin Elite trigger fit my AR-15?
It's built for mil-spec AR-15 and M4 lowers using the standard small pin size, which covers the large majority of AR-15 receivers out there. It's a self-contained drop-in module, so no gunsmithing or fitting is required. If your lower is mil-spec built, you're good to go.
How is this different from a standard drop-in trigger?
The big difference is the fit. Along with the smooth single-stage break, it comes with four interchangeable red shoes that let you adjust length of pull, cast, and height so the trigger face sits exactly where your finger wants it. That kind of custom ergonomic tuning is uncommon in a drop-in unit and it helps with consistency shot to shot.



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