BCM vs TriggerTech: AR-15 brands compared
BCM leads in 5 of 6 categories.
BCM for receivers and furniture. TriggerTech for triggers.
From tens of thousands of real builds and live prices at 30+ retailers.
Our take
BCM makes mil-spec AR uppers, barrels and bolt carriers, and it test fires every complete upper and bolt carrier group before it ships.
Mil-spec parts · Test fired uppers · Chrome lined barrels · Veteran founded
- Paying more: about 24% above average
- The more popular pick: in 37% of builds
- Receivers (TriggerTech receivers are rarely picked)
- Furniture (TriggerTech furniture are rarely picked)
TriggerTech makes drop-in AR triggers with a free floating roller between the sear and trigger, so the break has no creep.
Drop-in · Adjustable pull weight · Roller sear · Lifetime warranty on defects
- Paying more: about 46% above average
- Triggers, picked 2.8x as often
Many builders mix them: 34% of TriggerTech builds add BCM, most often the buffer tube.
Biggest differences
"Picked" is the share of builds with that part that chose each brand.
| BCM | TriggerTech | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price vs average | 24% pricier | 46% pricier | |
| Share of builds | 37% | 3% | BCM 12x |
| Parts listed | 776 | 97 | BCM 8x |
| Retailers carrying | 17 | 17 |
Price: Tie
For the same part, BCM parts run 24% pricier than average and TriggerTech parts run 46% pricier than average.
Builder favorite: BCM wins
BCM is in 37% of builds and TriggerTech is in 3% of builds.
Receivers: BCM wins
BCM upper receivers picked often, TriggerTech rarely.
Why BCM: BCM M4 uppers are machined from 7075-T6 forgings with a Type III hard coat anodized finish.
Most picked BCM receivers
Bravo Company Manufacturing 5.56 NATO Mid-Length Bhf$880.95, in stock at 2 stores
Bravo Company Manufacturing Lower Receiver$525.00, in stock at 6 stores
Bravo Company Mfg Upper Receiver w/ Laser T-Markings$129.00, out of stockMost picked TriggerTech receivers
Rarely picked
Internals: BCM wins
Builders pick TriggerTech triggers (2.8x) more often than BCM. BCM barrels, bolt carrier groups and charging handles are picked often, TriggerTech's rarely.
Why BCM: The BCM bolt is Carpenter 158 steel, shot peened, high pressure tested and magnetic particle inspected.
Furniture: BCM wins
BCM handguards picked often, TriggerTech rarely.
Most picked BCM furniture
Bravo Company Mfg M-LOK 13" Modular Rail$224.95, in stock at 3 stores
Bravo Company Mfg Mod 1 Pistol Grip$17.95, in stock at 6 stores
Bravo Company BCMGunfighter Stock KIT$95.64, in stock at 9 storesMost picked TriggerTech furniture
Rarely picked
Shopper clicks: BCM wins
Of recent clicks through to a store for these brands, 97% went to BCM and 3% went to TriggerTech.
The full record
Everything we track for BCM vs TriggerTech, from builds, store listings and daily prices.
| BCM | TriggerTech | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of builds | 37% | 3% |
| Price tier | Premium | Premium |
| Parts listed | 776 | 97 |
| Part types | 34 | 3 |
| Retailers carrying | 17 | 17 |
| In stock now | 82% | 77% |
| Price change, 90 dayson the most picked parts | Flat | 13% higher |
| On sale now | None | None |
