Description
The TriggerTech Competitive is one of those upgrades you feel the second your finger touches it. Built around TriggerTech's Frictionless Release Technology, it uses a free-floating roller instead of the sliding sear surfaces found in most triggers. That single design change is what gives you a break with genuinely zero creep, which is why folks coming off a mil-spec trigger tend to describe the swap as night and day.
This is the flat-faced, right-hand version in a natural stainless finish. It runs a two-stage action tuned to feel like a good 1911, with a light first stage that leads cleanly into a crisp second-stage wall. The pull weight is fixed at 3.5 pounds, split roughly into a 0.75 lb take-up and a 2.75 lb break. Because there's no drag or creep working against you, most people report it feeling about half a pound lighter than a friction-based trigger measuring the same on a scale.
Where the TriggerTech Competitive Earns Its Keep
This trigger is aimed squarely at 3-Gun, precision, and any discipline where a light, repeatable pull helps you shoot faster and straighter. The sub 0.030" tactical reset is short and positive, so your follow-up shots come quick without you fishing for the reset point. And here's the part that matters for reliability: dropping the pull weight doesn't cut into hammer force. The flat wire hammer spring keeps hitting hard, so you get dependable primer strikes even with pickier mil-spec or hard-primer ammo.
Build Quality and Fit
The housing is 7075 aluminum, and the key internal components are hardened 440C stainless steel for corrosion resistance and a long service life. Since the frictionless design doesn't rely on coatings, polishing, or lube on the engagement surfaces, the feel stays consistent from the first shot through thousands of rounds. It's a self-contained drop-in unit that fits standard AR-15 lowers using mil-spec 0.154" trigger pins, so installation is straightforward for anyone comfortable working inside their lower.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: TriggerTech
- Model: Competitive
- Manufacturer Part Number: AR0-TBS-33-NNF
- UPC: 885768000352
- Fitment: AR-15 and compatible platforms
- Action: Two-Stage
- Total Pull Weight: 3.5 lb (fixed, non-adjustable)
- First Stage / Second Stage: 0.75 lb / 2.75 lb
- Trigger Lever: Flat
- Hand Orientation: Right Hand
- Reset: Sub 0.030" tactical reset
- Housing Material: 7075 Aluminum
- Key Components: 440C Stainless Steel
- Finish: Natural Stainless (Silver)
- Trigger Pin Size: Mil-Spec 0.154"
What’s Included
- TriggerTech Competitive AR-15 two-stage flat trigger (drop-in unit)
- Installation tools
- Instruction book
- TriggerTech patch
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the pull weight on the TriggerTech Competitive adjustable?
No, this Competitive model is fixed at 3.5 pounds and is not user-adjustable. It's split into roughly a 0.75 lb first stage and a 2.75 lb break. If you want an adjustable range, TriggerTech's Adaptable and Diamond lines let you tune pull weight with a set screw.
Will a lighter 3.5 lb pull cause light primer strikes?
It shouldn't. The lighter pull weight doesn't reduce hammer force, since TriggerTech uses a strong flat wire hammer spring that keeps the strike firm. That means you get dependable ignition even with mil-spec or harder primers.
Does the TriggerTech Competitive fit a standard AR-15 lower?
Yes. It's a self-contained drop-in unit designed for AR-15 rifles, pistols, and compatible platforms using standard mil-spec 0.154" trigger pins. Installation is manageable for anyone comfortable working inside their lower receiver, though a gunsmith is always a good call if you're unsure.
What makes the zero-creep break feel different from a normal trigger?
TriggerTech uses a free-floating roller in place of sliding sear surfaces, which removes the drag and creep you feel in most triggers. Because of that, many people say the 3.5 lb pull feels about half a pound lighter than a friction-based trigger of the same measured weight. It also keeps that clean feel consistent over thousands of rounds.






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