LaRue MBT-2S Trigger

The LaRue Tactical MBT-2S (Meticulously Built Trigger) represents one of the most significant values in the AR-15 trigger market. Originally released in 2015 at $250, Mark LaRue made the strategic decision to drop the price to $80 with the goal of selling one million triggers, making premium trigger performance accessible to shooters at all budget levels. The result is a trigger that consistently outperforms its price point, with many users comparing it favorably to triggers costing three times as much.

All major components of the MBT-2S are precision-machined from S7 Tool Steel, the same material used in Geissele triggers. The trigger breaks crisply at 4.5 lbs (2.5 lb first stage, 2 lb second stage) and features a smooth, positive reset that has been described as glass-like in quality. Each trigger includes an additional "heavy" spring that increases the pull weight to 6 lbs for those who prefer a more deliberate pull or need additional margin for military/duty applications. The trigger features a unique hinged disconnector design that simplifies installation and contributes to the remarkably fast, short reset.

In extensive real-world testing, the MBT-2S has proven itself across tens of thousands of rounds in suppressed configurations with no discernible wear on trigger components. Precision shooters have achieved 0.4 MOA groups at 100 yards, attributing much of their success to the clean, predictable trigger break. The MBT-2S is available in both curved and straight bow configurations, allowing shooters to choose their preferred finger interface. Some users note the reset is not quite as pronounced as Geissele triggers, but at a third of the price, the MBT-2S offers exceptional performance for the money and is considered by many to be the best all-around AR trigger regardless of price.