Featured RECOILtv Gun Room Video: Taking the AR Trigger Into the 21st Century RECOILtv July 18, 2017 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. RECOILtv Gun Room (s02e1): Taking the AR Trigger Into the 21st Century The stock AR trigger tends to be a pretty predictable design that doesn't come without some limitations. Among those is the fact that it can get pretty chewed up when you shorten the gas system and disconnectors begin failing. KE Arms has redesigned the trigger system by eliminating the disconnector entirely with its SLT-1 Sear Link Technology Trigger. Forces of the bolt on the hammer are not transmitted into any other components of the trigger assembly. This also allows the safety to be engaged when the hammer is forward. Constant sear engagement against the hammer also means the trigger is always ready to reset and fire. We dissect the design of standard versus the KE Arms design with some animation so you can get a clearer understanding of how it all works. We put it to the test with the notoriously high bolt velocities of the SIG MPX to see if it really has the juice. Gun Room is Presented to You By: Kimber Want to see more from RECOILtv? WATCH NOW! Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
