Radian vs TriggerTech: AR-15 brands compared

Radian leads in 4 of 5 categories.

Radian for receivers. TriggerTech for triggers.

From tens of thousands of real builds and live prices at 30+ retailers.

Our take

Radian is best for:

Radian makes ambidextrous AR controls in Redmond, Oregon, and the Raptor charging handle is the one everybody knows. They used to go by AXTS Weapons Systems.

Ambi controls · Limited lifetime warranty · Billet charging handles

  • Paying more: about 33% above average
  • The more popular pick: in 26% of builds
  • Receivers (TriggerTech receivers are rarely picked)

TriggerTech is best for:

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 9x as often

Many builders mix them: 34% of TriggerTech builds add Radian, most often the charging handle.

Biggest differences

"Picked" is the share of builds with that part that chose each brand.

RadianTriggerTechDifference
Price vs average33% pricier46% pricier
Share of builds26%3%Radian 9x
Parts listed39897Radian 4x
Retailers carrying1517

Price: Tie

For the same part, Radian parts run 33% pricier than average and TriggerTech parts run 46% pricier than average.

Builder favorite: Radian wins

Radian is in 26% of builds and TriggerTech is in 3% of builds.

Why Radian: Radian covers everything it sells with a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects.

Receivers: Radian wins

Radian lower receivers picked often, TriggerTech rarely.

Most picked TriggerTech receivers

Rarely picked

Internals: Radian wins

Builders pick TriggerTech triggers (9x) more often than Radian. Radian bolt carrier groups and charging handles are picked often, TriggerTech's rarely.

Why Radian: The Raptor is an all billet ambidextrous charging handle you can run from either side.

Shopper clicks: Radian wins

Of recent clicks through to a store for these brands, 94% went to Radian and 6% went to TriggerTech.

The full record

Everything we track for Radian vs TriggerTech, from builds, store listings and daily prices.

RadianTriggerTech
Share of builds26%3%
Price tierPremiumPremium
Parts listed39897
Part types233
Retailers carrying1517
In stock now63%77%
Price change, 90 dayson the most picked partsFlat13% higher
On sale nowNoneNone

What builders pair with them

Radian vs TriggerTech: questions builders ask

Which should you buy, Radian or TriggerTech?

Radian for receivers. TriggerTech for triggers. Pick Radian if you don't mind paying more: builders pay 33% pricier than average. Builders pick its receivers far more often. Pick TriggerTech if you don't mind paying more: builders pay 46% pricier than average. Builders pick its triggers 9x as often. Or mix them like builders do: 34% of TriggerTech builds add Radian, most often the charging handle.

Is Radian cheaper than TriggerTech?

Close. Radian 33% pricier than average, TriggerTech 46% pricier than average.

Which do more AR-15 builders use, Radian or TriggerTech?

Radian. Radian is in 10.1x as many builds.

Radian or TriggerTech: which receivers do builders pick?

Radian. Radian lower receivers picked often, TriggerTech rarely.

Radian or TriggerTech: which internals do builders pick?

Radian. TriggerTech triggers picked 9x as often.

Can you mix Radian and TriggerTech parts?

Yes. 34% of TriggerTech builds add Radian, most often the charging handle.

What is Radian known for?

Radian makes ambidextrous AR controls in Redmond, Oregon, and the Raptor charging handle is the one everybody knows. They used to go by AXTS Weapons Systems.

What is TriggerTech known for?

TriggerTech makes drop-in AR triggers with a free floating roller between the sear and trigger, so the break has no creep.

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