Wilson Combat Paul Howe Tactical Two-Stage Trigger for AR-15/LR-308 - Black

The Wilson Combat Paul Howe Tactical Two-Stage Trigger for AR-15/LR-308 is a drop-in trigger unit engineered for shooters who demand a crisp, predictable break and reliable ignition without the fuss of post-installation tweaking. Built on Wilson Combat's proven Tactical Trigger Unit (TTU) platform and tuned by Paul Howe's exacting standards, this two-stage trigger installs in under a minute—no tools, no selector removal, no adjustment screws to come loose down the road. It's the kind of trigger that lets you focus on marksmanship, not mechanics.

The two-stage design gives you a short, consistent first stage and a clean second-stage break that rewards precision shooting on the range and in the field. The hammer's geometry is optimized for reliable ignition across military and surplus ammunition, and the 1911-style half-cock notch meets or exceeds military drop-safety specs—a level of safety engineering you won't find in budget triggers. All moving parts—hammer, trigger, and disconnector—are CNC machined from H13 steel and heat-treated for durability, while hardened steel bushings shoulder the wear so your receiver's pin holes stay pristine.

Because the TTU is completely self-contained and pre-assembled, there's no guessing about spring tension, sear engagement, or headspace adjustments. You drop it in, and it works. The positive trigger reset ensures fast follow-up shots without babying your grip, though Wilson Combat recommends a firm hold when shooting bench or prone to avoid unintended bump-fire.

Compatibility is broad but not universal: the Paul Howe Two-Stage works in any standard USGI AR lower with .154″ diameter trigger pins, covering most AR-15 and LR-308 platforms. Notable exceptions include pre-2009 commercial Colts with proprietary .169″ pins, Colts with pinned sear blocks, Bushmaster ACRs, and any rifle with a firing pin safety in the bolt carrier (those require the 3G or separate two-stage variants). For .22 LR conversions, Wilson recommends the standard single-stage or two-stage with high or hyper-velocity ammunition for best results.

Key Features

• Drop-in installation in under one minute—no tools or receiver removal needed
• Two-stage trigger break optimized for precision and fast follow-up shots
• H13 heat-treated hammer, trigger, and disconnector for wear resistance
• Hardened steel bushings eliminate stress on receiver pin holes
• 1911-style half-cock notch exceeds military drop-safety specifications
• Optimized hammer geometry for reliable ignition with military and surplus ammo
• Positive trigger reset for quick target reacquisition
• Pre-assembled, self-contained design—no adjustment screws or loose parts

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this two-stage trigger work in my AR lower receiver?

The Paul Howe Two-Stage Trigger works in any standard USGI-pattern AR lower with .154″ diameter trigger pins, which covers most AR-15 and LR-308 platforms. It is not compatible with pre-2009 commercial Colt rifles (which use .169″ pins), Colt rifles with pinned sear blocks, Bushmaster ACRs, or rifles with a firing pin safety in the bolt carrier.

Do I need to adjust or tune the trigger after installation?

No. The Paul Howe Two-Stage is pre-assembled and comes ready to shoot. There are no adjustment screws, and the trigger is tuned to deliver a crisp, consistent break out of the box without end-user fine-tuning.

How fast can I install it?

Installation takes less than one minute and requires no tools. You do not need to remove your selector or disassemble anything—simply drop the trigger unit into your lower receiver using standard trigger pins.

Can I use this trigger in a .22 LR AR conversion?

Wilson Combat recommends using the standard single-stage TTU or two-stage TTU with high or hyper-velocity ammunition for best reliability in .22 LR conversions and complete .22 LR AR-pattern rifles.