Jacob Grey

I recently got an AR trigger from Jacob Grey Firearms. This is a flat faced 3.5 lb cassette style trigger. It came nicely packaged and also includes anti walk pins with it. Jacob Grey (JG) is known for their high end 1911 double stack 9mm handguns. When I got the trigger I had to figure out what rifle I was going to put it in. So I chose a Palmetto State lower with a Delton 16” upper. I had an LPVO on this rifle and was taking it to a class. This gave me the chance to run the trigger and get a good feel for it.

After installing the Jacob Grey trigger I had a small hiccup with it. I followed the instructions that were in the box and I could not get the trigger to function right. I spent several hours working on trying to make it work. I reached out to a few friends, that I knew had the answers. I also called JG customer service and left a voicemail. After using my lifeline, I got the trigger running right. I didn’t realize there were two small set screws on the trigger that you have to run down until they meet the bottom of the receiver. Right after I figured this out the customer support team called me. There were two gentlemen on the phone and one was the head armorer. He gave me a run down and told me how to adjust the trigger after installing it. This was a refreshing relief to get a real person that knows what they are doing to call you back. The big aggravation I had was that there were no instructions on or in the box.

Installing the JG trigger was very straightforward, just yank out that old GI junk, and drop this one in. It came with anti walk pins to secure it. I did use some blue loctite on the screws, after I had one of the screws back out during a training class. So the loctite was definitely an after the fact thought.

When I took the rifle to the range I was really impressed with the very short trigger pull. There was no take up, the trigger break was crisp like glass. It was almost scary the first few rounds. After getting used to it, making double taps and triples was no problem. The travel of the trigger was just a out 1/16” of an inch. The reset was very noticeable and tactile. It was refreshing to be able to know where it broke and reset. I did a lot of single shots and held the trigger down and let up on it after the round had impacted. The reset was audible and very noticeable.

I took the rifle to a class and the JG trigger performed flawlessly. Granted I already had about 200 rounds on the trigger before this. The trigger was smooth, crisp, broke like glass, reset was wonderful. It almost felt like you could outrun the rifle with the trigger. It is not very often that I find something that I have to tell other people, “you just have to try this”. With the JG trigger I did. I asked several people to shoot it and tell me what they thought of it. Everyone was surprised at the crisp, light break and the reset.

So after having well over 1000 rounds on the Jacob Grey trigger it is staying in my go to rifle. The 3.5lb trigger pull is fantastic. I probably would not recommend this trigger to someone starting out just because of how light it is. I would recommend some range time doing drills before I ran it in a class or competition. After someone is used to this trigger, it would make a great all around do anything trigger. You can check the trigger out at Jacob Grey Firearms.

Firearms Insider Reviews - Key Points

Claim to Fame:

Made in the USA AR trigger

Great quality

Consistent trigger pull

Target Market:

Competition shooters

Skilled shooter looking for a great trigger

FNBs (Features & Benefits of this product):

Clean break
Repetitive trigger pull
Quality machining
Easy instal with instructions
Trigger Shoe Type: Flat
Trigger Action: Single Stage
Creep: Zero
Overtravel: 0.050"
Rest Feel: Tactical mild force
Hammer Strike: Full
Pin Size: Standard Mil Spec 0.154" - Anti-Walk Trigger Pins Included
Warranty: Lifetime
Weapon Platform: AR15, M4, AR10, AR9

What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?

None

What others are saying?:

5 out 5 stars from John D. at OpticsPlanet.com

Alrighty, let me tell you about the Jacob Grey Drop in AR15 Trigger. If you're looking for a trigger that's super crisp and has a super short reset, then this trigger is the real deal, my friend.

I gotta say, I was a bit hesitant at first since I've tried out some other triggers that were supposed to be "crisp," but they just didn't cut it for me. But let me tell ya, the Jacob Grey Trigger definitely lives up to the hype.

First off, installation was a breeze. I'm no gunsmith, but I was able to install it without any issues. And once I got it on my AR, I was absolutely blown away by how smooth and crisp the trigger pull was. Seriously, it's like butter.

And let's not forget about that super short reset. It's insane. You barely have to move the trigger at all to get it to reset. And when it does, you're right back at that crisp trigger pull.

Now, let's talk about the price. For the money, you simply can't beat this trigger. I've seen other triggers out there that cost two or three times as much, but they don't even come close to the performance of the Jacob Grey. It's an absolute steal, in my opinion.

Overall, if you're in the market for a trigger that's crisp, smooth, and has a super short reset, then look no further than the Jacob Grey Drop in AR15 Trigger. It's a total game changer and worth every penny.