The Number One Upgrade You Can Make To A Firearm
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- Join Chadd as he explains his opinion on the number 1 upgrade you can make to your firearm.
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"your firearms are useless if you're a fat piece of crap".... as a former fat guy, I couldn't agree more!
I see you say former so I say good job!
Ive seen some fat guys run 1000yards in record time.. jump a 7ft fence.. haul their lard ass up a steep hill.. then get down in the prone position.. and shoot a sub MOA 5 shot group @100yrds -
Ive also seen some good for nuthin' skinny scrawny stringbean dudes who cant run.. cant climb a fence.. and who cant shoot for shit.
Im just sayin'..
As a current fatty I also agree...
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I absolutely love his no BS, truth hurts approach.
100 years later: A wize man once said your weapons won't be useful to you if your a fat piece of crap.
Absolutely love it!
Ive seen some really fat guys massacre moving, living targets. Good luck not getting shot by a fatty.
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I feel the numba 1 upgrade is the one using it. Training goes a long ways.
I agree. Better to have a trained person with an old musket than a rookie with a modern firearm imo.
Well said!
That’s not an upgrade.
@@Spartan-Of-Truth of course it is , if you can't carry your weapon into battle you are useless and so is your tool. If you don't know how to use a tool it is useless. I am the actual weapon the tool is useless without me. Upgrade yourself the tool becomes more effective.
@@IronSharpensIron127 No, trust me because I’m drinking coffee right now.
For the budget conscious;
Just bought a Larue MBT-2S for $115 to the door. For the price, it's hard to beat. At any price, its as good as my Knight's two stage. The SSA-E is slightly lighter and shorter. But I put the heavier spring in the Larue anyways to try it out. And I kind of like it for a general purpose carbine. First stage is more deliberate, break feels the same, pushier reset. But i bought it for a 20" fluted stainless build, so I'll probably run the light spring.
The MBT-2S is a fantastic trigger, absolutely love it.
LaRue I think is the best middle ground trigger in terms of price, I’m really pissed they went from like $90 to $115 but if you really wanna save about $30 and can’t justify spending $115 on a trigger the Schmid 2 stage is great
@@TheHashtagSquad2K15 I ordered off their website and paid $80 in June 2020. Bidenomics wrecked everything.
It’s exactly why Larue Tactical doesn’t ship to California anymore. Peabrain Democrats make life worse and blame others for their mistakes.
I prefer the Larue over the Geissele. I have 5 Larues now and I'm down to one Geissele national match
@@JackManiacky I do too just simply for the price. I do think the SSA-E is a better trigger but it’s like splitting hairs to the point that whatever marginal difference there is isn’t worthy of the huge step up in price.
Man, I love when you call out the fat bodies. I agree and crisp lighter trigger makes a huge difference. When I started shooting as a kid, I upgraded to an Anschutz free rifle for 3 position shooting. That trigger is a game changer.
Anschutz spoiled me on triggers.
As a fatty I agree we should be called out, but also broke ass people should be called out as well. You can earn money just as easily as losing weight, no reason any guy should be earning less than 100k
@@randyreviewsityep 100k is the new 60k. I made 97 last year and barely felt like it at all. Felt more like 40
@@RRC6490 I am mostly going after the hypocrisy, lots of guys will call out us fattys, but meanwhile they are making less than 100k and have to have their wife working to make ends meet. For me both things are hard, when people say just eat less and go to the gym. I say to them, just get another job and work more. Two sides of the coin, both are hard chadd and some of his guys try to pretend like one is easy but not the other.
I'm 52 and the same weight as I was 23 years ago when I was in the academy and I'm good well over 100k. LOL@@randyreviewsit
I would have to agree with Chadd on this topic the trigger is always my first upgrade and I will spend as much as needed to get the very best trigger available , I just put a ALG trigger in my ZPAP/ M-70 and it is now a completely different rifle a complete novice 15 year old Girl accompanied myself and Granddaughter to the range last week and after all the safety lectures , I gave her a minute to watch my granddaughter warm up the rifle and just get familiar with the function of a AKM and once she found out that she was left eye dominant , I gave the run down on operation of the rifle and she shot outstanding for a complete newbie after realizing that she was crowding the scope and deciding how to hold the rifle with the support hand that fit her best she was grouping very well , the trigger made a huge difference as the break is so clean , I wouldn't let her touch the trigger until fully sighted on target , coached her breathing and said slide the trigger finger in and slowly squeeze on exhale , it was very rewarding to watch a Day One Novice smile at her target when finished !
Absolutely correct. The number one change you need to make on any AR is the trigger. I have a bunch of AR's and all have Giessele triggers. SSA, SSA-E, SD and SD-E. Outstanding triggers.
Flashlight and red dot. Fancy trigger not necessary. Have fun defending your family in the dark.
SSA-E 👍 for me .
I have a springfield saint and the trigger is good. Put a heavy barrel in it after going to the range. Got hot fast on light barrel .
This is my answer before I heard yours. Modify yourself to be a better shooter by practice and training.
Agreed....Giessele SSA-E was my choice. There are many choices that are huge game changers.I might add that the Blackout defense zero is an awesome trigger as well.
My Daniel Defense MK12 came with a Geissele SSA trigger, soon ordered the SSA for other AR15's and SSA-E for 6.5 AR10. Nice triggers
Chad, right-on brother! I have modified and improved the triggers on every firearm I own (except for my expensive Italian over/under sporting shotgun). You are 100% correct in your analysis of the reason for inaccuracy. The hand is a complicated piece of machinery with some fairly strong muscles involved. When shooting a rifle from a rest, bipod or barricade I have learned to remove my powerful thumb from the opposite side of the grip and place it on the top of the stock or next to the trigger finger to eliminate the tendency to tighten grip. Works every time.
Most people hold their rifles and hand guns wrong, crappy triggers still shoot straight. Your shooting hand should be doing about 20% of the work holding your firearm, your support hand should be doing the bulk of supporting the firearm. That full engagement of your shooting hand actually hinders the actuation of the trigger finger.
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I have been shooting since age 7 and now I’m 60. When I joined the USMC in 1984 we didn’t have anything but iron sights which was fine with me. 5th award rifle expert, 5 award pistol expert for the 5 years I was in. I may be a little heavier than I was in “The Suck” but I can still pick up a weapon and be on target at 500 meters, with iron sights. BRASS breath, relax, aim, sight and squeeze the trigger. This has worked for me for the past 50 plus years. ACOGS are great until they fail. Always have a back up set of sights you can use if you have to.
Just curious, how do you invision an acog failing?
Amazing in 1984 they wouldn’t take me because of too much debt.
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I wondered the same.
Other than breaking the glass .
Battery.
Battery dies or red dot fails to illuminate. All I’m saying is that you should train to use iron sights and be proficient in wind age and elevation adjustments.
"If you're a fat piece of crap," it's 7 a.m., and I haven't even got my coffee yet. 😂😂😂 it's about to be a great day!!
Wheres good and bad at?
Sleeping late?
Appreciate the straight forward, honest, and unapologetic content! Stoked to hear you're competing in TTG this year. Good luck, hope to see you out there man.
Chadd you’ve been a massive inspiration to me. Thanks for all the content. Hope yall continue the Origin Series one of these days. Stay blessed
Completely agree. I went with a brigade single stage flat trigger, about 3.5 pound pull near instant reset, took it to the range and smiled constantly for over a week. Incredible difference
You completely agree? With the trigger being the 1st upgrade or a good upgrade. Take off the sights and see how good a crisp trigger is without sights for a rifle.
@@elche1976 If you actually listened in the first part of the video he very clearly addressed that subject so either you skimmed through the video, only read the comments without watching any of the video or your "special".
@@elche1976This.
I have rifles with stock triggers, I have rifles with upgraded triggers.
There isn’t much difference in performance.
The best upgrade is a quality optic, period.
@phillhuddleston9445 I watched and he said several times the First is the trigger. Repeatedly, the number 1 thing is the trigger he said. No, it's not. Thanks for playing.
Edit - and it is you're* special. If you are going to try and lecture someone, do it right. It helps appear less low iq and thin skinned. You may resume being triggered, beta.
@phillhuddleston9445 I'll even toss this out. You take a rifle bare boned and I'll take the same rifle.... I'll shoot it with the upgraded optic and you shoot it with the upgraded trigger.l and no optic. You can have an opinion, but it definitely doesn't mean it's right. In this case, it's certifiably incorrect.
Hello Chad , just want to say thank you for your inspiration.
Since I discovered your Chanel I try to change my mindset in several daily & training routines . I am 48 yo , in service since 30 years in German federal police …. I was „ stuck „ in my own cosmos , don’t looking left or right .
You open my eyes for new & different stuff again .
Thank you Chad 🙌🏼
CMC makes a good drop in trigger. God bless you’all and enjoy the weekend.
Yes they do. I love love the 2.5 trigger they make.
Especially for the money, I don't think they can be beat. But what do I know? I'm not super picky about triggers as long as their clean & crisp without a lot of travel I'm pretty happy. I have the 4.5 duty and the 3.5, love them both.
Agreed
The number one upgrade anyone can make to a firearm is to tighten up the nut behind the trigger. Get TRAINED! You can never miss fast enough.
Chad I looked back and saw this video, because the title reference interested me. However, your segment about the protein and being in shape along with proficiency is on point. You are brutal and to the point, many thanks for keeping it real!
Agree w you 100% every AR build i do i always go w a geissele super dynamic 3 gun trigger single stage
While it is common knowledge to most shooters (or at least it should be) that you never want to place your finger on a trigger until you’re ready to send a projectile down range, that motto reigns especially true when you’re weapon is setup with such a sensitive trigger as this. You would not want to get kicked off the range for inadvertently sending one off.
The first modification I make to any rifle is to sell it and buy an LMT. The second modification I always make is swapping the trigger out for a Geissele SSA.
Giesselle all way 👍
I wouldn’t give Geissele a dime of my money due to their overpriced BS products and poor business ethics!!!
Brand loyalty is not being prepared.
@@lift4funLaRue triggers half the price and better quality
@@captnmarkAnd not cast potmetal.
I was an EST (now Tactical Response Force) guy in Security Forces and a competitive shooter. Your material is always spot on brother and I have recommended your channel to help others get up to speed. Much appreciated.
Typically Outstanding Training Video. Takes me back a few years. Thanks for that quick return down memory lane, and for your videos that are always 110% Spot On in All Aspects.
Full on! Thank you for your professional advice.
Definitely agree on the trigger as being the most important upgrade on an AR style rifle.
I always install the Geissele SD-E trigger on mine which is a flat bow version of the Super Semi-Automatic Enhanced (SSA-E).
Great video & great shooting advice Sir !
I can say also as being a bass guitar player from the age of 12, it definitely helped when I picked up a gun. Having manual dexterity, and being able to move your finger independently helped me greatly.
Yes sir. I agree 100%. A Timmny trigger change in my Glock 19 made all the difference, especially at age 79 with arthritis.
I am glad to see someone using a Timney trigger. So many people blindly rep Geissele because some green beret or someone said they like Geissele. Timney has been around a long long time and they absolutely know what they are doing.
#1 is always the trigger!
Lol can’t tell if this is a troll or not, if it is ya wrong. Number one thing to add aside from good set of irons is a damn light and sling. Then that trigger can get some love.
@@T20-c8fWhat is your suggestion for number one then?
Good sights and grips
No.. #1 is putting on expensive night vision 🤪
For most people an upgraded trigger will not make them any better of a shooter.
The trigger is everything. Once you shoot a great trigger feel, you know exactly why it's important.
trigger or optic would be my first guesses; lighter trigger means less chance of gun moving during firing after aiming, good optic increases the chances of good aiming.
Thanks for all the reminders chad.
Just got my FIRST AR. Being totally open and vulnerable here, as a Marine that used the M16-A2, I am LOST with this weapon and its capabilities. Here to learn, grow, and train hard.
Same gun just semi with less parts. Get a piston kit
@@congerthomas1812 thank you. I'll start looking at them now. Any recommendations or suggestions?
Nickel boron for economy model trigger.
@@Echo_5_Charlie I don't do 223,but it will fix 99% of that platforms problems. I believe Adams was the first.
Great presentation, makes a lot of sense! Always kept all my guns stock, but maybe I should change that.
Combining supplements, exercise, and firearms is a natural combination. Glad you are talking about it! I also love beta alanine along with creatine for strength training.
HUGE fan bro, if you don’t mind me asking, what wrist watch are you wearing there? The one with the green band? Thank bro and God Bless
Most people don't take enough beta alanine to see the full benefits of it in the gym. In the typical "pre workout" doses that most take, all it does it give you that itchy tingly feeling.
@@theKashConnoisseur You are right. You need at least 4g daily and a few weeks of use to get the benefits. Most supplements only give you 2g.
@@ScaredyCatTactical very true. But if you take enough beta alanine, it can be effective. Another beneficial supplement for strength and conditioning is caffeine. Lots of studies indicate that it can help with both strength training and cardio based training. But of course, probably not great to take if you work out at night. For people that care about hypertrophy over pure strength gains, L citrulline can be beneficial for increasing blood flow and making "the pump" more intense. There's some studies that show the pump can actually be beneficial in growing muscle size over time, so L cit isn't a bad thing to have in your pre workout stack either.
Love you watching you bro. Thanks for the tips. Keep it up frogman. We need more dudes like you in the world. You're parents should be proud. Bless
Absolutely Agree, My list went Trigger, Sling, then Optic and a light...
I agree with you bud.
Over the last 18 months I’ve taken just under 100 lbs off, and am working on taking off another 25 lbs. I am wanting to be at a cool comfortable 180.
The upcoming struggle is going to be hard on everyone, and the last thing I want to be struggling with while struggling to survive this BS is fat.
brother, if SHTF an extra 25 lbs might be a good thing. Good for you on the loss, congratulations. I have lost 40 myself with 40 more go.
@@Matt-uj9wlno doubt, it's stored energy.
Great channel man. Thank you for your service
Man knows his stuff
optic then trigger
Nope.
Excellent video Chad! Thank you for explaining the trigger science!
Thank you for your service man!
Just awesome seeing the safety skills in action
So true, that suggestion I realized over 25 years ago with my black powder rifle. Worked over all my pew pews since that day.
Thanks for this Chadd
Excellent! Thank you!
Thats why I love Walther handguns! They come in the box with the best trigger available at still a reasonable price.
I always make sure to like the stuff I touch; charging handle, stock, pistol grip, and trigger.
I go for an ambi charging handle, a comfortable and more ergonomic stock, a smaller angle on the pistol grip (15 or 17 degree), and a lighter trigger, usually with a flat face. I also use an anti-walk pin kit with my new triggers.
Thank you for finally letting the viewers know three minutes and seventeen seconds into the video that it's the trigger
I'm really starting to favor a single stage trigger. Made a big difference in my shot consistency.
Good sights and a light.
I don’t know why, but knowing that Chili was behind the camera @ 8:04 brought a smile to my face. You can tell these two are such great friends.
This guy is an endless well of knowledge 🤔
Awesome info brother! Thank you
You’re right about physical fitness.
My squats and mountain climbers, if I can’t move my gear is useless. Love the channel. Thanks for the fresh air.
Finally!! Someone explains the real benefit of straight blade style trigger.
I like ambidextrous charging handles/ safety. And the grip .
Very awesome instructional explanation
👍 block of instruction too ! Thank you Chadd !
I wish I had this video about 30 years ago. I had just graduated basic training where I had qualified expert with my M-16. My basic training rifle had a great trigger. But when I got to my unit, I was assigned a rifle with a completely different trigger. It required a lot more pressure. I ended up barely qualifying. When I asked about the trigger, I got a lecture on being able to adapt.'
That's a good point, though. Maybe you're out of ammo, and you need to pick up your fallen buddy's rifle to stay in the fight.
Put a Geissele SSA-E in my Spikes Crusader lower…love it
Sweet backyard set up Chadd! Nothing better than having a range in your backyard, nice.
Trigger Tech makes also makes fantastic drop-in AR triggers - adjustable trigger weight as well. For pistols, Walther PDP PRO SD - best stock trigger of any major manufacturer. Their PDP line up too has great triggered overall.
I hit the bullseye with my answer on that one 💪
The first improvement was a trigger. I installed a CMC trigger. Then, the fore end hand guard, charging handle extension, ambidextrous safety selector, tactical scope, atlas bipod, I started with a 20” 1-7 twist heavy match grade barrel. The final as edition was a stock.
“If you’re a fat piece of crap” made me laugh out loud. 😂 Keep the truth coming, love it!
For my home defense guns. The #1 upgrade for me is a lighting system. I want to see my target !
Changing your upper into a long stroke piston system, that's my #1 upgrade! Then the bolt carrier group, and free floating barrel. ambi charging handle...
I always dry fire and rack the firearm to break in the trigger, then clean up wearing surfaces, a safe polish job that doesn’t mess with sear engagement, then shoot a lot, and then modify or replace trigger components. Most of this can be done without firing any rounds, because I know many of us are on a budget. AR15 milspec triggers can have the sear surfaces mated and pull with less pounds if you remove the lower, pull up on the hammer with a piece of paracord while engaging the trigger and pulling the trigger under the tension , only takes a few times . There’s also a grip retaining screw for the AR that has a trigger stop and helps with shorter reset, and cheap springs to lower the weight.
as a novice shooter I agree. the trigger press seems to add the most variation to my shot
I feel obligated to get proficient with my stock Glock before customizing, but the trigger will be the first mod
I replaced the triggers in my ARs with a light trigger pull flat trigger. I absolutely love them.
I thank you sir for all you are doing to help us to the next evolution! And dude I dig your turkey beard❣️
First off , as I proud American I would like to thank you for your service and sacrifices you made while being a Navy Seal. I just came across your channel and really enjoy your content. Thank you for the awesome inspirational videos. I watch the Mr. Ballen channel and am a big fan of Mr. Ballen real name Johnathan B. Allen
who is also a retired Navy Seal. I recently heard that the special forces community is upset with him. I was wondering if you know the reason and if you have the same problem? I enjoy your channel Mr. Ballen's channel and Shawn Ryan's channel who is also a retired Navy Seal.You guys are making awesome content and I wish you and everyone who has served success in life after the military. Keep making this awesome inspirational content. I have learned soo much in such a little time from you and you have inspired me to get in shape and to perform better in every aspect of my life. Thank you for helping me to step it up and live a more productive life
100% agree with firearms and fitness. Get fit and train - unstoppable!!
2 - 2.5 lb trigger pull is ideal for competition and rapid fire. Geissele SSA enhanced is very nice for AR's.
Thank you, Chad.
i agree with you on the trigger!!! i was a nay sayer on changing a trigger till i shot one & now everything i own has aftermarket triggers except a Glock!! thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us!!
100% agree with replacing the trigger on your firearms. Each of my AR's have either a Geissele SSA, SSA-X, or LaRue MBT-2S trigger in them. Glocks are using Zev triggers, Sig M17/P320 has a GrayGuns trigger. It's pretty amazing how much a simple trigger swap can change the way the firearm feels..
For me is after basic functional setup, the best modification that would help said weapon, would be to modify myself whether through knowledge of the weapon, practice with the weapon or maintaining my health. The weapon in my hands will only ever be as good as I am.
For the money, I recommend Larue MBT2S triggers. I bought 4 when they were on sale for $89 a piece a few years back. I think they are about $110 now.
Nothing but geissele ssa & ssae for me. I was always very stubborn when it came to milspec, included triggers. I was of the mindset that the included trigger was MORE than enough serviceable for the given platform..... Anyway, our fish and game had a huge gun raffle with tons of cool prizes. I ended up winning both a shield plus and a geissele SSA 2 stage trigger.... Figured what the hell, I'll throw the trigger in my cheapest AR and giver her a whirl. In just 3 shots at the range I was immediately hooked. I couldn't believe the difference made with just a simple trigger swap. Having a functional wall for more accurate shots gave immediate, positive results. On black Friday geissele had a half off sale so I picked up 2 ssa, 2 ssae and 1 straight bow single stage trigger that I still haven't installed in anything yet.
I guess I never thought of triggers as a first upgrade because my guns have come with pretty nice triggers from the factory already. For my pistol, the first thing I upgraded was the grips. After that came the light, then the cool guy stuff like the optic cut slide and the dot. For my rifle, it came with a nice 2 stage trigger that breaks at ~4 lbs and resets quickly. All the visible upgrades for it have been bolt-ons. Optics, light, bipod the usual stuff. The biggest invisible upgrades for it have been stuff to increase reliability. Flat wire buffer spring, H2 buffer, Sons of Liberty BCG, and a handful of spare parts for common wear items like gas rings, springs, retainer pins, etc.
I literally just went to the range today and ran the printable trigger drill from T Rex Arms. Noticed this exact issue, thanks for the tips. Now I know what I need to work on.
Trigger feel.
I like my custom $70 triggers using JP springs. A cheap $50-60 trigger group and JP springs for another $11 or so. Single -stage, and lots of polishing with a dremel tool (polish to a chrome-like surface on mating parts. No lube required). 3.5 lb pull and smooth AF. Short reset. I love the honesty of a single-stage trigger. Or I can spend $200 on a trigger that I don't like as much.
Agreed! I am fond of Geissele and Rise Armament Triggers. I would say the next most important things to upgrade are the BCG (I run LANTAC E-BCG's) and if you are doing a Build be sure to pick a good quality Barrel.
Great information, well done.
LOL, Agree 100%. Couple a years ago I bought a musket kit from Kibler. It had a straight, CNC milled, set trigger on it and the experience was just an amazing. Of course, not the same thing , but the principal is there. Great video.
Yup, trigger's the best equipment investment. I like a Rock River 2-stage on my AR's, mainly cuz I'm a cheep bass turd and at $120, meets my needs. Thanks Chad, good teachin'
I was laughing hard when you called out the "fat piece of crap". Well done.
Having been a custom gunsmith for 50 years, I can tell you my personal favorite is a rock river 2 stage varmint fine tuned by me. In the 1911 I use various hammers, triggers and EGW sears and disconnectors. I like 2 stage triggers in the AR because they are so much like the 1911. You are right about the importance of the trigger, however I think it takes a backseat to functional reliability. which isn't really something you can count on out of the box these days.
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Thanks for the tip Chadd, another great post.
Thanks Chad!
La Rue Tatical Two-Stage trigger is pretty fantastic at ~$115.00. It’s not a drop in, but I was able to easily install it with watching the how-to video on TH-cam. 2.5lb first stage. 2lb second stage. I 100% agree, changing the trigger is the best/first thing you should modify on your weapon.
Excellent video. I learned something today!!!! 😉
I saw a video the other day and he said to change the buffer. He installed a strande looking one. Thanks for your videos brother.
Thanks for the info.