RISE Armament’s RAVE-140 AR-Style Trigger Review
As a firearms enthusiast, I’ve had the opportunity to try out various triggers on different platforms, and I’m excited to share my experience with the RAVE-140 AR-style trigger from RISE Armament.
Introduction
The RAVE-140 is a budget-friendly upgrade to AR-style platforms, designed to be compatible with virtually any AR-style platform with mil-spec dimensions and calibers such as .223/5.56, .308, 6.5, and more. The trigger features a single-stage design with a crisp, distinctive break and a fast tactile reset, thanks to RISE Armament’s exclusive NoWay Take-Up and Quik-Klik features.
Key Features
Here are some of the key features that make the RAVE-140 stand out:
- Smooth, crisp break and a short Quik-Klik reset: The trigger features a smooth, crisp break and a short Quik-Klik reset, allowing for improved accuracy.
- Available in flat trigger blade and curved trigger blade configurations: The RAVE-140 is available in both flat and curved trigger blade configurations, giving users the flexibility to choose the one that suits their needs.
- Elementary installation: The trigger is designed to be simple and fast to install, with no set screws to tighten.
- Single-stage, 3.5-lb. pull: The RAVE-140 has a single-stage design with a 3.5-lb. pull, making it suitable for users who prefer a lighter trigger pull.
- NoWay Take-up: The NoWay Take-up feature eliminates trigger take-up before engaging the sear, ensuring a smooth and reliable trigger pull.
- Interior parts are S7 tool steel with heavy-hit hardening: The trigger’s interior parts are made from S7 tool steel with heavy-hit hardening, providing enhanced strength and corrosion resistance.
- Contained in an anodized housing: The trigger is housed in an anodized housing that’s machined from a solid block of 6061 aluminum, making it more durable and longer-lasting than punch-tin housings.
- Precision machined with handcrafted finetuning: The trigger is precision machined with handcrafted finetuning, ensuring a precise and reliable trigger pull.
- Individually inspected: The trigger is individually inspected to ensure that it meets the highest standards of quality and performance.
Pros
Here are some of the pros of the RAVE-140 trigger:
- Improved accuracy: The RAVE-140’s smooth, crisp break and short Quik-Klik reset make it an excellent choice for users who value accuracy.
- Reliability: The NoWay Take-up feature ensures a reliable trigger pull, even in challenging conditions.
- Cost-effective: The RAVE-140 is a budget-friendly upgrade to AR-style platforms, making it an excellent choice for users on a budget.
- Compatibility: The RAVE-140 is compatible with virtually any AR-style platform with mil-spec dimensions and calibers.
- Easy installation: The trigger is designed to be simple and fast to install, making it a great choice for users who value convenience.
Cons
Here are some of the cons of the RAVE-140 trigger:
- Limited customization options: While the RAVE-140 is available in both flat and curved trigger blade configurations, there are limited customization options available.
- No adjustable trigger pull: The RAVE-140 has a fixed trigger pull, which may not be suitable for users who prefer a adjustable trigger pull.
- No ambidextrous safety: The RAVE-140 does not have an ambidextrous safety, which may be a drawback for users who prefer a safety that can be activated from either side.
- No Picatinny rail: The RAVE-140 does not have a Picatinny rail, which may be a drawback for users who prefer a rail for mounting accessories.
- No ambidextrous thumb lever: The RAVE-140 does not have an ambidextrous thumb lever, which may be a drawback for users who prefer a lever that can be activated from either side.
Conclusion
The RAVE-140 AR-style trigger from RISE Armament is a reliable and accurate trigger that is suitable for users who value performance and reliability. While it may have some limitations, such as limited customization options and no adjustable trigger pull, the pros of the RAVE-140 far outweigh the cons. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly upgrade to AR-style platforms, the RAVE-140 is an excellent choice.
Rating
- Overall rating: 4.5/5
- Pros: Improved accuracy, reliability, cost-effective, compatibility, easy installation
- Cons: Limited customization options, no adjustable trigger pull, no ambidextrous safety, no Picatinny rail, no ambidextrous thumb lever
Recommendation
The RAVE-140 is an excellent choice for users who value performance and reliability. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly upgrade to AR-style platforms, the RAVE-140 is an excellent choice. However, if you’re looking for a trigger with more customization options or a more ambidextrous safety, you may want to consider other options.
