Geissele vs TriggerTech: AR-15 brands compared
Geissele leads in 6 of 7 categories.
Geissele for triggers, receivers and furniture.
From tens of thousands of real builds and live prices at 30+ retailers.
Our take
Geissele makes match grade two stage triggers and the MK16 rail that USASOC chose for the URG-I upper.
Two stage triggers · Mil-spec compatible · M-LOK · Defense contractor
- Paying more: about 37% above average
- The more popular pick: in 39% of builds
- Triggers, picked 11x as often
- Receivers (TriggerTech receivers 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
Many builders mix them: 16% of TriggerTech builds add Geissele, most often the buffer tube.
Biggest differences
"Picked" is the share of builds with that part that chose each brand.
| Geissele | TriggerTech | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price vs average | 37% pricier | 46% pricier | |
| Share of builds | 39% | 3% | Geissele 13x |
| Triggers picked | 38% | 3.4% | Geissele 11x |
| Parts listed | 558 | 97 | Geissele 6x |
| Retailers carrying | 20 | 17 |
Price: Tie
For the same part, Geissele parts run 37% pricier than average and TriggerTech parts run 46% pricier than average.
Builder favorite: Geissele wins
Geissele is in 39% of builds and TriggerTech is in 3% of builds.
Receivers: Geissele wins
Geissele upper receivers picked often, TriggerTech rarely.
Most picked Geissele receivers
Geissele Automatics 16 Super Duty Stripped Upper$1,142.99, in stock at 2 stores
Geissele Automatics 11.5 Super Duty Stripped Upper$1,025.00, out of stock
Geissele MK16 Urg-I Upper Receivers 5.56mm$1,382.99, in stock at 1 storeMost picked TriggerTech receivers
Rarely picked
Internals: Geissele wins
Builders pick Geissele triggers (11x) more often than TriggerTech. Geissele barrels, bolt carrier groups and charging handles are picked often, TriggerTech's rarely.
Why Geissele: The SSA-E is a two stage trigger, light take up then a crisp break, and it drops into any mil-spec lower with standard pins.
Furniture: Geissele wins
Geissele handguards picked often, TriggerTech rarely.
Why Geissele: The 13.5 inch MK16 is 7000 series aluminum with Type III hard coat, and clamps on with Geissele's own barrel nut.
Most picked Geissele furniture
Geissele Super Modular Rail MK20 MLOK 14.6"$305.70, out of stock
Geissele Automatics Super Modular Rail MK18 Handguard$378.99, out of stock
Geissele Automatics Super Modular MK4 Handguard M-LOK$336.99, in stock at 1 storeMost picked TriggerTech furniture
Rarely picked
Complete rifles: Geissele wins
Geissele complete rifles picked often, TriggerTech rarely.
Most picked Geissele complete rifles
Geissele Automatics Super Duty 5.56 NATO 16"$2,008.99, in stock at 3 stores
Geissele Automatics Super Duty MOD 1 5.56 NATO Pistol$2,016.83, in stock at 1 store
Geissele Automatics Super Duty MOD 1 5.56 NATO SBR$2,091.99, in stock at 1 storeMost picked TriggerTech complete rifles
Rarely picked
Shopper clicks: Geissele wins
Of recent clicks through to a store for these brands, 97% went to Geissele and 3% went to TriggerTech.
The full record
Everything we track for Geissele vs TriggerTech, from builds, store listings and daily prices.
| Geissele | TriggerTech | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of builds | 39% | 3% |
| Price tier | Premium | Premium |
| Parts listed | 558 | 97 |
| Part types | 23 | 3 |
| Retailers carrying | 20 | 17 |
| In stock now | 52% | 77% |
| Price change, 90 dayson the most picked parts | 18% higher | 13% higher |
| On sale now | None | None |
