Description
The TriggerTech AR Short Throw Safety is one of those upgrades that feels obvious the second you run it. It swaps between a 45-degree short throw and a full 90-degree throw, which matters more than folks expect. If you've got smaller hands or you're stretching your thumb to reach the lever mid-grip, that shorter arc makes a real difference in how fast and natural the safety comes off. Set it up whichever way suits your shooting, and change your mind later without buying a new part.
What sets this one apart from a standard mil-spec selector is the detent. TriggerTech uses a silicon nitride ball tip riding on a DLC-coated 440C stainless tumbler, and the result is a slick, low-friction glide with a crisp, audible click into each position. It's the kind of tactile feedback that tells you exactly where you are without looking. The levers are 17-4 stainless with a black PVD coating that holds up to holster wear and cleaning solvents.
Why the TriggerTech Short Throw Safety Plays Nice With Maintenance
The patented design lets you pull and reinstall the safety without yanking your pistol grip once the initial install is done. Anyone who's swapped triggers or done a deep clean knows how much of a pain the grip-off-detent-flying-across-the-room routine can be. This skips all of that and saves you time on trigger changes and routine upkeep.
Setting Up Your AR Short Throw Safety Ambidextrous or Single-Side
It ships fully ambidextrous with interchangeable short and long levers, so you can mix and match to fit your hand. Prefer a clean single-side setup? A cap is included to blank off the opposite side. While it's tuned to pair with TriggerTech's own AR triggers, it works with standard mil-spec AR-15 and AR-10 pattern lowers. As with any AR selector, a little fitting is occasionally needed since there's no true industry standard on these parts, but most builders find it drops right in.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: TriggerTech
- Manufacturer Part Number: ARS-SNB-49-YCM
- UPC: 885768001250
- Product Type: AR Safety Selector
- Color: Black
- Throw Options: 45-degree and 90-degree interchangeable
- Ambidextrous: Yes
- Levers: Interchangeable short and long, plus single-side cap
- Tumbler: 440C stainless steel, DLC coated
- Levers Material: 17-4 stainless steel, black PVD coated
- Detent: 440C stainless steel
- Detent Ball Tip: Silicon nitride
- Compatibility: Mil-spec AR-15 and AR-10 pattern lowers
- Length: 5.7 in
- Weight: 0.11 lb
What’s Included
- TriggerTech AR Safety selector (tumbler and detent assembly)
- Short lever
- Long lever
- Single-side cap
- Instruction guide
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the 45 and 90 degree throw on this AR short throw safety?
The 90-degree throw is the standard AR movement most people are used to, while the 45-degree short throw cuts the arc in half so you flip from safe to fire faster with less thumb travel. It's a big help if you have smaller hands or want quicker manipulation without shifting your grip. You can configure it either way and change it later, so it's not a one-time decision.
Do I have to remove my pistol grip to install the TriggerTech AR safety?
You'll remove the grip for the initial install, but after that the patented design lets you pull and reinstall the safety without touching the grip again. That's thanks to the tumbler and ball tip detent setup. It makes trigger swaps and deep cleaning a lot less of a hassle down the road.
Will this safety selector work if I don't have a TriggerTech trigger?
Yes. While it's designed to pair perfectly with TriggerTech's AR triggers, it fits standard mil-spec AR-15 and AR-10 pattern lowers and works with common trigger setups. Since AR selectors have no true industry standard, a little light fitting is occasionally needed, but most builders report it drops right in.
Can I run this AR short throw safety on just one side?
Absolutely. It comes fully ambidextrous with interchangeable short and long levers, but a cap is included so you can blank off one side for a clean single-side setup. Mix and match the levers to whatever fits your hand and shooting style best.







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