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Overview
The Geissele Automatics AR-15 SSA-E X Lightning Bow Trigger is a two-stage trigger designed to provide a smooth and consistent pull weight ranging from 1.5 to 5 lbs. This adjustment flexibility allows builders to customize the trigger feel based on their shooting style, making it suitable for both precision and tactical applications. Commonly found in mid-length gas system builds chambered in 5.56 NATO, this trigger enhances overall performance and accuracy.
Specifications
Geissele Automatics AR-15 SSA-E X Lightning Bow Trigger
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October 2026 so far on GunPartPicker
Geissele Automatics AR-15 SSA-E X Lightning Bow Trigger is the most added trigger on GunPartPicker so far in October 2026, ahead of the Rise Armament Advanced Performance Trigger, Red - RA-535-RED-ARP, with about 17% of all triggers added to builds. That's its 6th straight month at #1. Builds with this trigger are mostly chambered in 5.56 NATO (78%, then .223 Wylde 9%), split between mid-length (55%) and carbine-length (30%) gas systems, and mostly AR-15 (95%).
It was in stock most days in September 2026, but today only Brownells has it in stock. The best price crept up from $280.49 to $335 over September 2026. Buying today, the lowest price is $335 at Brownells, above September's low of $280.49, so a better deal may come back.
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Build Configuration Breakdown
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Builds Featuring This Part
See all 130 →Builds in the community that include the Geissele Automatics Llc Ar-15 Ssa-E X Lightning Bow Trigger
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Blacked out, upgraded | 19 | $2297.63 |
 | 22 | $2381.69 |
 | 27 | $8042.58 |
 | 23 | $2933.81 |
 | 13 | $2695.58 |
 | 10 | $3003.58 |
 | 23 | $3989.84 |
 | 16 | $4618.78 |
| 13 | $1796.95 |
 | 14 | $3788.49 |
 | 27 | $2039.34 |
 | 18 | $7472.64 |
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