Featured Rise Armament Triggers REV 535 [FIRST LOOK] Recoil Staff March 1, 2026 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. Sponsored Content NEW from Rise Armament Triggers comes the REV 535 Slide-And-Snap AR trigger! A major change to how the AR trigger is designed, the REV 535 offers new capabilities never seen before. Built for standard mil-spec lowers, the Rev 535 slides into place and installs in less than a minute. With the new built-in pins and TorLok technology, the Rev 535 can be installed without removing the grip or safety selector. Trigger shoe of the Rev 535 uses the new TorLok technology for the trigger shoe. This allows the blade face of the trigger to be switched without tools! TorLok faces come in both curved and straight trigger shoes. The Rev 535 is built on the proven RA-535 Advanced-Performance Trigger (APT) design that delivers a crisp, easy trigger with a well-known track record. This second-generation of the RA-535 is a no-take-up single-stage with a fast and tactile reset. Paired with upgraded materials for improved durability and reliability. More precious, more durable, and with new technology to make installation and customization faster and easier than ever before possible. The Rev 535 is an impressive new option! SPECS Trigger Type: Single-stage Pull Weight: 3–3.5 lb. Platform Compatibility: ARs with mil-spec dimensions Installation: Slide-and-Snap Trigger with built-in pins for rapid install Blade Shape: Interchangeable flat and curved blade faces included Housing: Precision-machined 6061 aluminum, anodized Internal Components: Nickel Boron–coated, heat-treated S7 tool steel Standard Configurations: Silver blade base with red blade face; black blade base with black blade face; black blade base with red blade face Country of Origin: Made in the USA (Broken Arrow, Oklahoma) Warranty: RISE Lifetime Manufacturing Warranty + More-Bang-for-Your-Buck Performance Guarantee MSRP: $279.99 KEY FEATURES Slide-and-Snap™ Trigger design A next-generation drop-in design that slides into place and secures quickly. Built-in pins for rapid install Integrated pins eliminate loose hardware, tools, and follow-up adjustments while delivering anti-walk and anti-rotation security. Interchangeable blade faces Includes both flat and curved blade faces so you can choose the feel you prefer—or change it later in seconds. TorLok™ blade retention technology Mechanical and magnetic retention keeps blade faces secure without tools. Accuracy-driven trigger performance No take-up, an ultra-crisp break, and a lightning fast, tactile reset help you shoot tighter groups and make faster follow-up shots. 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. 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