FRT & Trigger News
Forced reset trigger and selector news and reviews: new FRTs and host rifles, drop-in triggers, and the lawsuits and ATF actions that affect them. Newest first.
Best FRT for AR15 2026: 3-Position & Drop-In Forced Reset Triggers
Which forced reset trigger fits your platform: a cross-platform router covering the AR-15, AK, MP5, Ruger PC and 10/22, FN PS90, Glock, Canik, and Taurus TX22, plus ranked AR-15 picks (Triggered Company Disruptor, Rare Breed FRT-15L3, Arc-Fire V2, Atrius FRS, Mars Super Safety). Pricing, legality, and which device fits your gun.
Partisan Disruptor FRT Review (The Triggered Company) 2026
Hands-on review of the Partisan Disruptor FRT (now sold by The Triggered Company): our launch unit against the current revision, all three selector options photographed, installation, compatibility, and how it stacks up against the LAT and Rare Breed.
AS Designs ARHK: Drop-In Forced Reset Trigger for MP5 & G3
The AS Designs ARHK is a self-contained drop-in forced reset cassette for HK roller-delayed guns. It runs in a stock MP5 or G3 housing with no lower swap, uses a true disengaged semi, and covers the family in 9mm and .308. The 1,500-unit first drop has slipped past its late-August window.
Labor Day Gun Deals 2026: Optics, Triggers and Rifle Picks
OpticsPlanet's 13% LABDAY code, San Tan Tactical's 10% through Sept 8, and Ammunition Depot's stacking LABORDAY6 lead the Labor Day 2026 gun sales, with every other code and deadline sorted by what closes first, plus the optics, triggers, AR parts and case ammo actually marked down.
ATF Wants FRT Sales Limited: Buy Yours While You Can
The Justice Department filed a statement of interest on August 31, 2026 telling the court that ATF has an interest in limiting the sale and distribution of forced reset triggers, and that public interest should weigh heavily in favor of Rare Breed's preliminary injunction against rival FRT makers and sellers. The requested relief targets alleged infringers, and could reach manufacture, sale, and distribution of the accused devices if the court grants it.
Apex Evo 6 Trigger Kit: Gen 6 Glock Drop-In, 3.8-4.8 lb
Apex Tactical's Evo 6 kit replaces the Gen 6 Glock trigger, bar, and connector in one drop-in package for the G17, G19, and G45. Pull lands between 3.8 and 4.8 lb depending on striker spring, the break is a linear roll with no wall, and the shoe comes in Classic or Type 3 styling.
Atrius Launches X-Series FRS for MCX, MPX, and Rattler
Atrius launched the X-Series ambidextrous forced reset selector for SIG MCX, MPX, Rattler, and the Spear LT upper conversion kit, with a trip base and trip clutch.
One Horse Express FRS: First Factory Forced-Reset AR-15, $999
August 2026 update: One Horse cut the factory-timed Atrius FRS Express to 10.5-inch M-LOK and Quad brace pistols ($1,099.99 / $1,199.99). The 16-inch rifle at $999.99 remains the default buy unless you need short.
Daniel Defense M4A1 Block II: Best Forced Reset Trigger Host
500 rounds, zero malfunctions, and last-round bolt hold-open on every magazine. Why the Daniel Defense M4A1 Block II is the host our forced reset trigger lives in: a factory M16-profile bolt carrier, carbine-length gas behind a 14.5-inch cold hammer forged barrel, a heat-sinking RIS II quad rail, and an H3 buffer.
Which AI Model Knows Guns Best? 101-Question Benchmark
We scored eight AI models on 101 firearms questions covering optics footprints, AR-15 compatibility, suppressors, ballistics, NFA law, USPSA rules, and boutique gear. Claude Opus 4.8 led at 96.0%, but every model failed on post-2024 legal recency, and five of eight still put the 2026 suppressor transfer tax at $200.
Triggered Company LAT Review: 500 Rounds With the 3 lb FRT
Hands-on review of The Triggered Company LAT forced reset trigger: a very soft 3 to 3.5 lb single-stage semi-auto break with no defined wall, 500 rounds of PMC X-TAC with zero malfunctions in a Daniel Defense Block II, and how it stacks against the current-revision Disruptor.
One Horse Express 22: Factory .22 LR AR With Atrius FRS
One Horse launched the Express 22 Rifle and Express 22 Pistol at GOALS 2026: dedicated .22 LR AR-pattern firearms built around the three-position Atrius Forced Reset Selector, both $1,299.99 with a 25-round magazine and a threaded, suppressor-ready barrel.
FRT Competition 2026: FAST Auto-Rifle Division Rules and Gear
Firearms Action Shooting Trials added an Auto-Rifle division open to forced reset triggers and registered machine guns. The rifle needs an FRT or registered receiver, a heavy barrel or belt-fed upper, and a bipod mounted for the whole match. First event is FAST-ID, October 9-11, 2026.
Factory FRT Guns 2026: Every Rifle and PCC With Forced Reset
Four makers now ship firearms with a forced reset trigger or selector installed and tuned at the factory: the One Horse Express ($999) with the Atrius FRS, B&T's SPC9 and GHM9 with the Rare Breed FRT-SG3, the LSD Arms billet AR-15 ($1,999) with the Triggered Company Disruptor, and the Tippmann M4-22 ELITE FRT rimfire ($1,578).
Tippmann M4-22 ELITE FRT: First Rare Breed Rimfire Lineup
Tippmann Arms and Rare Breed launched the first .22 LR firearms built around the Rare Breed FRT-15L3 forced reset trigger: the M4-22 ELITE Rifle FRT ($1,578), Pistol FRT ($1,608.95), and Micro Pistol FRT, with a Patent Pending anti-bounce bolt system.
Rare Breed FRT-SG3: Factory-Installed in B&T SPC9 and GHM9
Rare Breed Triggers and B&T USA are factory-integrating the FRT-SG3 forced reset trigger into the SPC9 and GHM9, assembled and tested on B&T USA's production line. The $525 drop-in stays on sale separately for SPC9, GHM9, and GHM45 owners.
CZ Scorpion FRT: Rare Breed FRT-SC3 Announced, No Ship Date
No forced reset trigger ships for the CZ Scorpion today. Rare Breed's FRT-SC3 is announced for the Scorpion and Nexus Evo with no price and no ship date, and the Franklin Armory BFSIII CZ-C1 binary is the only shipping three-position trigger for the platform.
Binary Trigger Legal States 2026: Minnesota Ban Struck Down
The Minnesota Court of Appeals struck the state binary trigger ban on May 26, 2026 as unconstitutional, leaving twelve states with active bans. Here is the complete state-by-state legal status, what the Minnesota ruling means, and what binary trigger buyers need to verify before ordering.
Triggered Company LAT Launches: Match-Grade Forced Reset Trigger
The Triggered Company LAT launches July 4, 2026: a match-grade AR-15 forced reset trigger with a clean 3-3.5 lb pull, curved bow, 17-4 stainless internals, and variable ARSE mode. Full specs and how it differs from the Disruptor.
Most Popular AR-15 Parts of 2026: Data From 25,000 Builds
We analyzed 25,798 builder sessions and 123,459 organic component selections from April through June 2026. The Geissele SSA-E holds off the $135 LaRue MBT-2S by 7%, Cloud Defensive outdrew every SureFire and Streamlight, 40% of builders start from a stripped lower, and almost no two builds are alike.
LSD Arms FRT Rifle: Small-Batch Forced Reset AR-15 Starting at $1,999
LSD Arms ships a small-batch AR-15 with a factory-installed Triggered Company Disruptor FRT, Odin Works heavy buffer, billet 6061-T6 receivers, and 15+ Cerakote colors starting at $1,999. Full specs, what the buffer tuning means, and who LSD Arms is.
Prime Day 2026 Gun Deals: Red Dot, Ammo & Suppressor Deals
Prime Day 2026 gun deals are really red dot deals, ammo deals, and suppressor deals at firearm retailers, not Amazon. Here are the best picks and where to buy.
Glock Gen 6 Review: New Grip, Worse Trigger, Flawed Optic Cut
Five months in, the Glock Gen 6's RTF6 grip is the only real upgrade. The trigger regressed from Gen 5, the factory sights still break, and the plate-mount optic system loses zero. A Springfield Echelon or Ruger RXM is the better buy.
Hoffman Tactical Trigger Kicker: $43 Forced-Reset AR-15 Trigger
Hoffman Tactical's Trigger Kicker is a $43 disconnector replacement that turns a mil-spec AR-15 into an active-reset trigger, engineered to operate outside the Rare Breed patent claims behind the Super Safety injunction.
KAK DBC BCG: Dead-Blow Carrier That Kills the H3 Buffer
KAK Industry's DBC BCG puts a dead-blow counterweight inside the bolt carrier, letting forced reset triggers, FRS systems, and super safeties run on a standard 3 oz carbine buffer. No tungsten H1/H2/H3 buffer required.
Odin Works H-FRT Buffer: Built for Forced Reset Triggers
Odin Works launches the H-FRT (AR-15) and H-FRT9 (AR-9) heavy buffers built specifically for forced reset triggers: 303 stainless steel body, proprietary flat wire spring included, $79 each.
VKTR VK1 Complete Ambi Lower Now Sold Stand-Alone
VKTR Industries releases its VK1 complete ambidextrous lower as a stand-alone product for the first time. The $599.99 receiver ships with a patented dual-use bolt catch-and-release paddle, billet stainless ambi controls, a Hiperfire 4.5 lb single-stage trigger, and configurable buffer tube, Magpul SL-M, or SBA3 setups.
CMC Gen 6 Glock Trigger Ships: Flat Drop-In for G17, G19, G45
CMC Triggers ships the first Gen 6-specific aftermarket Glock trigger: the 76001-NH flat shoe + bar that drops into the factory Gen 6 housing, fits G17, G19, and G45, builds from 8620 alloy and S7 tool steel, and lands at $150. Beats Timney and Overwatch Precision to market by a year.
Arc-Fire V2 Review: A Big Upgrade Over the V1 Selector
Hands-on with the A.S. Designs Arc-Fire V2 Ambi Kit (0-45-180) installed in a Sig MCX Spear LT with a Radian lower. The V2 trades the V1's skinny low-profile lever for a taller, more tactile fin, and the 0-45-180 throw is the right config for competition shooters running forced reset.
Atrius Drops Mil-Spec FRS for Retro Builders, G-Lever for Geissele
Atrius Development just released two new forced reset selectors: a $199 Mil-Spec single-side FRS with a traditional selector lever for retro and M16A4 clone builds, and the $269 G-Lever ambi FRS that drops into stock Geissele SSA, SSA-E, and G2S triggers without cutting.
Langdon Tactical CZ P-09 Nocturne: LTT Custom Pistol From $815
Langdon Tactical extends its custom-shop trigger work to the CZ P-09 platform with the P-09 C and P-09 F Nocturne. Level I and Level II trigger jobs (Cajun Gun Works internals), DeltaPoint Pro optic cut conversion, shorter backup sights, and black nitride slide refinish. Starting at $815 MAP.
SIG Sauer M400 Forge: $999 AR-15 With Factory TriggerTech, Breek Warhammer, Romeo MSR, and a Hammer-Forged Barrel
SIG Sauer launches the M400 Forge at $999 MSRP with a factory TriggerTech two-stage trigger, Breek Arms Warhammer charging handle, Romeo MSR Gen II red dot, and a cold hammer forged barrel made on the same machinery as the MCX. Available in 16-inch rifle, 11.5-inch pistol, and 11.5-inch SBR configurations.
CMC Triggers Remington 700 Drop-In: External Adjust 8oz to 3.5lbs
CMC Triggers enters the bolt-gun market with the Remington 700 Adjustable Ultra Precision Trigger Group. Drop-in install, external pull-weight adjustment from 8 oz to 3.5 lbs, factory preset at 2.5 lbs, flat (SKU 63501) and curved (SKU 63503) bow options, $209.99 MSRP. Shipping to dealers now.
Radian Vertex CBX & FBX 2026: New Single-Stage Triggers with TriggerTech Zero Creep
Radian Weapons launches the Vertex CBX (curved bow) and FBX (flat bow) single-stage AR-15 triggers at $239.99. Both feature TriggerTech Zero Creep Technology with 440C stainless steel internals and Frictionless Release Technology roller sear.
AS Designs ARC-Fire Review (2026): Forced Reset Selector Tested
Hands-on review of the AS Designs ARC-Fire forced reset selector after 400 suppressed rounds on a SIG MCX Spear LT 11.5 with Geissele SSA-E. MCX install tips, safety selector complaints, and comparison to Partisan Disruptor.
Atrius FRS Review (2026): Drop-In Forced Reset Selector for AR-15
The Atrius FRS is a drop-in forced reset selector that delivers rapid semi-auto fire at $249. Unlike FRT triggers, it works with your existing mil-spec FCG and reduces rifle wear.
AS Designs Arc-Fire V2: Smoother Forced Reset Selector at SHOT Show 2026
AS Designs unveils the Arc-Fire V2 forced reset selector (FRS/super safety) at SHOT Show 2026: improved smoothness, reduced system drag, selector throw options, and expanded platform compatibility for HK and B&T systems. Updated May 2026 now that V2 is shipping.