Rise Armament vs TriggerTech: 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 9x as often

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

Many builders mix them: 5% of TriggerTech builds add Rise Armament, most often the trigger.

Biggest differences

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

Rise ArmamentTriggerTechDifference
Price vs average28% cheaper46% pricierRise Armament cheaper
Share of builds24%3%Rise Armament 8x
Triggers picked31%3.4%Rise Armament 9x
Parts listed24397Rise Armament 2.5x
Retailers carrying1817

Price: Rise Armament wins

For the same part, Rise Armament parts run 28% cheaper than average and TriggerTech parts run 46% pricier than average.

Builder favorite: Rise Armament wins

Rise Armament is in 24% of builds and TriggerTech is in 3% of builds.

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

Internals: Rise Armament wins

Builders pick Rise Armament triggers (9x) more often than TriggerTech. Rise Armament bolt carrier groups and charging handles are picked often, TriggerTech'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 TriggerTech, from builds, store listings and daily prices.

Rise ArmamentTriggerTech
Share of builds24%3%
Price tierBudget friendlyPremium
Parts listed24397
Part types133
Retailers carrying1817
In stock now77%77%
Price change, 90 dayson the most picked partsFlat13% higher
On sale nowNoneNone

What builders pair with them

Rise Armament vs TriggerTech: questions builders ask

Which should you buy, Rise Armament or TriggerTech?

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 9x as often. Pick TriggerTech if you don't mind paying more: builders pay 46% pricier than average. Or mix them like builders do: 5% of TriggerTech builds add Rise Armament, most often the trigger.

Is Rise Armament cheaper than TriggerTech?

Rise Armament. Rise Armament 28% cheaper than average, TriggerTech 46% pricier than average.

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

Rise Armament. Rise Armament is in 9.3x as many builds.

Rise Armament or TriggerTech: which internals do builders pick?

Rise Armament. Rise Armament triggers picked 9x as often.

Can you mix Rise Armament and TriggerTech parts?

Yes. 5% of TriggerTech 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 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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