Description
TriggerTech built the Competitive around a simple idea: get rid of sliding friction and the trigger gets better in every way that matters. Instead of relying on polished, lubricated engagement surfaces like most triggers, this one uses a free-floating roller between the sear and trigger. The result is a true zero-creep break with no grinding, no mush, and no drag. It drops right into a standard AR-15 lower as a self-contained cassette, so there are no loose springs or pins to fight with during install.
What Makes the Competitive Two-Stage Tick
This is a short two-stage action tuned to feel like a high-end 1911. You take up a light first stage, hit a clean wall, and the shot breaks the instant you ask for it. Total pull weight is fixed at 3.5 lb, with roughly a 0.75 lb first stage and a 2.75 lb second stage. Because there's genuinely zero creep, most people find it feels lighter than a friction-based trigger of the same measured weight, closer to 3 lb in the hand. The reset is also sub 0.030 inch, so follow-up shots come fast and predictable.
Built to Hold Its Zero Over Thousands of Rounds
The internals are hardened 440C stainless steel, and the external components wear a PVD black finish for a hard, corrosion-resistant surface. Since the frictionless design doesn't depend on coatings or lube to feel good, the pull stays consistent shot after shot and stays that way well past the point where a conventional trigger would start to change. That makes it a strong pick for 3-gun, precision rifle, high-volume range days, and any build where you want the trigger to disappear and just do its job.
The flat, straight lever gives you a consistent finger placement and a mechanical feel a lot of competitors prefer. If you know your way around detail-stripping an AR lower it's a quick swap, and if you don't, it's worth having a gunsmith set it up and run the safety checks.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: TriggerTech
- Model: Competitive
- Manufacturer Part Number: AR0-TBB-33-NNF
- UPC: 885768000413
- Platform: AR-15
- Trigger Type: Two-Stage, Drop-In
- Lever Style: Flat / Straight
- Total Pull Weight: 3.5 lb (fixed, non-adjustable)
- First Stage: Approx. 0.75 lb
- Second Stage: Approx. 2.75 lb
- Reset: Sub 0.030 inch tactical reset
- Key Technology: Frictionless Release / Zero Creep Technology
- Internal Components: Hardened 440C Stainless Steel
- Finish / Color: PVD Black
- Length: 5.45 in
What’s Included
- TriggerTech Competitive Two-Stage AR-15 trigger (drop-in cassette)
- Two trigger pins
- 1/16 inch Allen key for snug-down screws
- Installation instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you adjust the pull weight on the Competitive two-stage trigger?
No, this version has a fixed 3.5 lb pull and is not adjustable. If you want to fine-tune weight without disassembly, TriggerTech's Diamond model adjusts from 1.5 to 4.0 lb. The Competitive is set at a proven weight for competition and precision use, so there's nothing to dial in out of the box.
Does the TriggerTech Competitive fit a standard AR-15 lower?
Yes, it's a self-contained drop-in cassette designed for standard small-pin (.154) AR-15 lowers. It secures with two trigger pins, then you tighten the two snug-down screws with the included Allen key. If your lower uses large pins you'd need pin adapters, so check your pin diameter before installing.
Why does this trigger feel lighter than 3.5 pounds?
The frictionless roller design removes the creep and drag you feel on conventional triggers. Because there's no gritty take-up fighting your finger, most people report the 3.5 lb pull feeling closer to 3 lb in practice. It's a cleaner, more predictable break rather than a heavier grind up to the wall.
Is the flat trigger shoe better than a curved one?
It comes down to preference, but the flat lever gives you a consistent finger contact point and a more mechanical, straight-back feel that a lot of competitive and precision folks prefer. It can also make the pull feel slightly lighter since your finger sits lower on the shoe. TriggerTech offers the Competitive in a curved lever too if that's more your style.





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