Sons of Liberty vs TriggerTech: AR-15 brands compared

Sons of Liberty leads in 6 of 6 categories.

Sons of Liberty for receivers and furniture. TriggerTech for triggers.

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

Our take

Sons of Liberty is best for:

SOLGW makes duty style AR-15s in San Antonio and sells barrels, uppers, gas tubes and gas blocks on their own. SOCOM chose its MK1 for the Combat Assault Rifle program.

Lifetime warranty · SOCOM contract · Duty rifles

  • Close to average prices
  • The more popular pick: in 5% of builds
  • Receivers (TriggerTech receivers are rarely picked)
  • Furniture (TriggerTech furniture 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 8x as often

Many builders mix them: 5% of TriggerTech builds add Sons of Liberty, most often the buffer tube.

Biggest differences

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

Sons of LibertyTriggerTechDifference
Price vs average19% cheaper46% pricierSons of Liberty cheaper
Share of builds5%3%Sons of Liberty 1.7x
Parts listed56297Sons of Liberty 6x
Retailers carrying1617

Price: Sons of Liberty wins

For the same part, Sons of Liberty parts run 19% cheaper than average and TriggerTech parts run 46% pricier than average.

Builder favorite: Sons of Liberty wins

Sons of Liberty is in 5% of builds and TriggerTech is in 3% of builds.

Why Sons of Liberty: SOLGW rifles have a lifetime warranty, muzzle to buttstock.

Receivers: Sons of Liberty wins

Sons of Liberty upper receivers picked often, TriggerTech rarely.

Internals: Sons of Liberty wins

Builders pick TriggerTech triggers (8x) more often than Sons of Liberty. Sons of Liberty barrels, bolt carrier groups and charging handles are picked often, TriggerTech's rarely.

Why Sons of Liberty: The M4-76 runs an A5 buffer system with a VLTOR A5-H2 buffer and a pinned and welded NOX muzzle device.

Furniture: Sons of Liberty wins

Sons of Liberty handguards picked often, TriggerTech rarely.

Shopper clicks: Sons of Liberty wins

Of recent clicks through to a store for these brands, 95% went to Sons of Liberty and 5% went to TriggerTech.

The full record

Everything we track for Sons of Liberty vs TriggerTech, from builds, store listings and daily prices.

Sons of LibertyTriggerTech
Share of builds5%3%
Price tierMid pricedPremium
Parts listed56297
Part types293
Retailers carrying1617
In stock now25%77%
Price change, 90 dayson the most picked parts6% higher13% higher
On sale nowNoneNone

What builders pair with them

Sons of Liberty vs TriggerTech: questions builders ask

Which should you buy, Sons of Liberty or TriggerTech?

Sons of Liberty for receivers and furniture. TriggerTech for triggers. Pick Sons of Liberty if you want close to average prices: builders pay 19% cheaper than average. Builders pick its receivers far more often and furniture far more often. Pick TriggerTech if you don't mind paying more: builders pay 46% pricier than average. Builders pick its triggers 8x as often. Or mix them like builders do: 5% of TriggerTech builds add Sons of Liberty, most often the buffer tube.

Is Sons of Liberty cheaper than TriggerTech?

Sons of Liberty. Sons of Liberty 19% cheaper than average, TriggerTech 46% pricier than average.

Which do more AR-15 builders use, Sons of Liberty or TriggerTech?

Sons of Liberty. Sons of Liberty is in 1.8x as many builds.

Sons of Liberty or TriggerTech: which receivers do builders pick?

Sons of Liberty. Sons of Liberty upper receivers picked often, TriggerTech rarely.

Sons of Liberty or TriggerTech: which internals do builders pick?

Sons of Liberty. TriggerTech triggers picked 8x as often.

Sons of Liberty or TriggerTech: which furniture do builders pick?

Sons of Liberty. Sons of Liberty handguards picked often, TriggerTech rarely.

Can you mix Sons of Liberty and TriggerTech parts?

Yes. 5% of TriggerTech builds add Sons of Liberty, most often the buffer tube.

What is Sons of Liberty known for?

SOLGW makes duty style AR-15s in San Antonio and sells barrels, uppers, gas tubes and gas blocks on their own. SOCOM chose its MK1 for the Combat Assault Rifle program.

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.