Rise Armament vs Timney Triggers: AR-15 brands compared

Rise Armament leads in 3 of 3 categories.

Rise Armament for the price and triggers.

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

Our take

Rise Armament is best for:

Rise Armament makes the RA-535, a single stage drop-in AR trigger with a 3.5 lb pull. They also make mag releases and complete rifles.

Drop-in triggers · Lifetime warranty · Single stage

  • Spending less: about 28% below average
  • The more popular pick: in 24% of builds
  • Triggers, picked 5x as often

Timney Triggers is best for:

Timney makes drop-in cassette triggers that go into an AR with no fitting, and every one has a lifetime warranty.

Drop-in cassette · Lifetime warranty · Two stage options · No anti-walk pins

  • Close to average prices

Many builders mix them: 6% of Timney Triggers builds add Rise Armament, most often the trigger.

Biggest differences

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

Rise ArmamentTimney TriggersDifference
Price vs average28% cheaperAbout averageRise Armament cheaper
Share of builds24%5%Rise Armament 5x
Triggers picked31%6.6%Rise Armament 5x
Retailers carrying1814Rise Armament 1.3x
Parts listed243191Rise Armament 1.3x

Price: Rise Armament wins

For the same part, Rise Armament parts run 28% cheaper than average and Timney Triggers parts run about average.

Builder favorite: Rise Armament wins

Rise Armament is in 24% of builds and Timney Triggers is in 5% of builds.

Why Rise Armament: Rise puts a lifetime warranty on everything it makes.

Internals: Rise Armament wins

Builders pick Rise Armament triggers (5x) more often than Timney Triggers. Rise Armament bolt carrier groups and charging handles are picked often, Timney Triggers's rarely.

Why Rise Armament: The RA-535 is a single stage drop-in with a 3.5 lb pull and Nickel Teflon coated internals.

The full record

Everything we track for Rise Armament vs Timney Triggers, from builds, store listings and daily prices.

Rise ArmamentTimney Triggers
Share of builds24%5%
Price tierBudget friendlyMid priced
Parts listed243191
Part types134
Retailers carrying1814
In stock now76%75%
Price change, 90 dayson the most picked partsFlatFlat
On sale nowNoneNone

What builders pair with them

Rise Armament vs Timney Triggers: questions builders ask

Which should you buy, Rise Armament or Timney Triggers?

Rise Armament for the price and triggers. Pick Rise Armament if price matters most: builders pay about 28% less than average for the same part. Builders pick its triggers 5x as often. Pick Timney Triggers if you want close to average prices: builders pay about average. Or mix them like builders do: 6% of Timney Triggers builds add Rise Armament, most often the trigger.

Is Rise Armament cheaper than Timney Triggers?

Rise Armament. Rise Armament 28% cheaper than average, Timney Triggers about average.

Which do more AR-15 builders use, Rise Armament or Timney Triggers?

Rise Armament. Rise Armament is in 4.8x as many builds.

Rise Armament or Timney Triggers: which internals do builders pick?

Rise Armament. Rise Armament triggers picked 5x as often.

Can you mix Rise Armament and Timney Triggers parts?

Yes. 6% of Timney Triggers builds add Rise Armament, most often the trigger.

What is Rise Armament known for?

Rise Armament makes the RA-535, a single stage drop-in AR trigger with a 3.5 lb pull. They also make mag releases and complete rifles.

What is Timney Triggers known for?

Timney makes drop-in cassette triggers that go into an AR with no fitting, and every one has a lifetime warranty.

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