Description
The TriggerTech AR-15 Single-Stage Competitive Flat Trigger takes the guesswork out of your fire control. It's a self-contained drop-in unit that gives you a clean, repeatable 3 lb break with zero creep, extremely short overtravel, and a sub 0.030 inch reset that lets you get back on target in a hurry. The flat shoe gives your finger a consistent contact point and a straight-back pull, which a lot of competitive and precision guys prefer for keeping their groups tight.
What Sets the Competitive Flat Trigger Apart
The heart of this trigger is TriggerTech's Frictionless Release Technology, a patented free-floating roller captured between the sear and the ticker. Instead of two surfaces sliding across each other the way a traditional trigger works, that roller lets the sear release with almost no friction. Because it doesn't lean on coating, polishing, or lube to feel good, the pull stays remarkably consistent from the first round through thousands of them. Most folks report the break actually feels lighter than the measured pull weight would suggest, thanks to the total lack of creep.
Built to Take a Beating
This is TriggerTech's high-level Competitive model, developed off their proven two-stage AR platform and refined into a true single-stage design. The internals are hardened 440C stainless steel, so you get corrosion resistance and a long service life even when things get wet, dusty, or gritty. It's a solid pick for 3-Gun, close-quarters work, precision shooting, varmint and long-range hunting, and any range day where you want a trigger you don't have to think about.
Installing the Competitive Flat Trigger
Because it's a fully assembled drop-in cassette, installation is straightforward for anyone comfortable working inside an AR lower. It fits standard mil-spec AR-15 lowers and drops right in using your existing pin holes. If detail-stripping a lower isn't your thing, it's worth handing the job to a gunsmith so the safety checks get done right. Either way, once it's in, you've got a trigger that performs like a custom tune straight out of the package.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: TriggerTech
- Model: Competitive
- Manufacturer Part Number: AR0-SBS-33-NNF
- UPC: 885768003285
- Action Type: Single-Stage
- Trigger Shoe Style: Flat
- Pull Weight: 3 lbs (fixed)
- Reset: Sub 0.030 inch tactical reset
- Release Technology: Frictionless Release Technology (free-floating roller)
- Internal Material: Hardened 440C stainless steel
- Finish/Color: Stainless / Silver shoe
- Fitment: Standard mil-spec AR-15 lowers
- Design: Self-contained drop-in cassette
- Length: 5.45 in
What’s Included
- TriggerTech AR-15 Single-Stage Competitive Flat Trigger (drop-in cassette)
- Instruction manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Competitive Flat Trigger adjustable, or is the pull weight fixed?
This Competitive model comes with a fixed 3 lb pull weight, so there's no set screw to adjust. That fixed setup keeps things simple and gives you the same consistent break every time. If you want an adjustable pull, TriggerTech's Adaptable and Diamond lines offer that feature instead.
Will this TriggerTech trigger drop into a standard AR-15 lower?
Yes, it's built as a self-contained drop-in unit that fits standard mil-spec AR-15 lowers using your existing trigger and hammer pin holes. Installation is straightforward if you're comfortable working inside an AR lower. If you're not, a gunsmith can install it and run the safety checks in a few minutes.
What makes the Frictionless Release Technology different from a normal trigger?
Instead of two metal surfaces sliding against each other, this trigger uses a patented free-floating roller captured between the sear and the ticker. That roller nearly eliminates friction, which gives you a true zero-creep break and a pull that stays consistent over thousands of rounds. It also doesn't rely on polishing or lube to feel good, so it holds that crisp feel over time.
Why does the flat shoe matter for competition and precision shooting?
The flat trigger shoe gives your finger a consistent contact point and a straight-back pull, which helps you avoid pushing shots left or right. A lot of 3-Gun and precision shooters prefer that feel for keeping their groups tight. Combined with the short reset, it makes fast, accurate follow-up shots easier.






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