My new to me M16A1 arrived at my dealer last week and I was able to shoot it. I’m happy to report that it was in the condition described. I put 40rds down the pipe and couldn’t be happier. I’ve read that many M16 owners trade out the OEM triggers for aftermarket triggers. Why and what are the good options out there along with their advantages and disadvantages?
Geissele SSF. No disadvantages that I know of. I never even fired the rifle with the Colt FCG - I stripped it and put new parts in it as soon as it came home with me.
tagged, I have always wondered why too. None of my MGs are precision firearms, iron sights or red dots at best, factory trigger works fine.
For me, same reason as I put Geissele SSAs in all my ARs, except the one I have an SSA-E in. I just like the trigger far better than mil-spec.
I’ve also seen arguments made for replacing all the original parts down to the receiver, and keeping them stored, to return the gun to original condition in the event of selling it. In my case the rifle was all original and in excellent condition as I received it, so that was another reason.
Geissele SSF. It’s outstanding. I have them in both of my M16s. I would just use the Geissele FCG pins, avoid KNS non-rotating unless you’re planning on shooting 9mm. The KNS pin struts will slightly burnish the anodizing where they sit against the receiver. I had them on both M16s and removed them when I installed the SSFs. If you did want to use KNS pins, they make a set that is specifically made for Geissele FCGs.
I find it much easier to shoot controlled 2, 3, and 4 round bursts with the SSF vs factory FCG.
Josh, is the Geissele SSF outstanding in that it’s easier to shoot more accurately with it or is that it allows for better burst control?
Both. On semiauto and for the first round of fullauto it’s a SSA. On fullauto it’s easier for burst control. I find that I just shoot my M16 better with an SSF installed. It’s a must-have M16 upgrade IMO.
Josh is spot on. Better accuracy at speed in semi, better burst control in full. It’s the closest thing to telepathic I’ve run. Think two, send two. Think three, send three. If I slap it just a bit, I can tickle off single rounds in full auto, which is nearly impossible with the factory fcg.
It really is that good. Best mod I’ve made to my M16A1.
OK, I’m convinced. Besides, what’s another $300 on top of what I’ve already spent?
Is this the correct one?
http://www.primaryarms.com/geissele-super-select-fire-trigger-small-pin-154-gat-ssf
Does it come with the Geissele pins or do you have to order those separately?
It comes with pins.
Exactly my experience. It’s amazing how much burst control it gives you. It removes the variable of the heavy OEM FCG, allowing you to focus solely on aiming and making hits.