Designed in Wichita Falls, Texas. Trusted by shooters nationwide.
Rare Breed Triggers: The Original FRT® Forced Reset Trigger
Every forced reset trigger on the market traces back to one design: the Rare Breed FRT-15®. We engineered it, we hold the exclusive license to the U.S. patents behind it, and we fought for your right to own it, all the way to a 2025 settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice.
A Rare Breed FRT® uses your firearm’s own cycling to drive the trigger forward after every shot, so you’re ready for the next one sooner. It’s still one round per pull of the trigger, which keeps it fully semi-automatic.
Every model carries a 3-position selector (Safe, Semi and FRT®), so one firearm handles slow, precise shooting and fast range drills. Each trigger drops in with the pins, selector and tools in the box, no gunsmithing required, and every one is made and assembled in the USA.
13 Rare Breed FRT triggers, built for:
Why shooters choose the Rare Breed FRT®
Plenty of companies sell forced reset triggers now. Only one designed the original, holds the patents behind it and took the fight for it to federal court. Here’s what you get when you buy direct from Rare Breed Triggers.
-
Patented FRT® technology
Rare Breed is the exclusive licensee of a comprehensive portfolio of U.S. patents covering forced reset trigger technology. When you buy a Rare Breed FRT, you’re buying the design the category was built on.
-
Made & assembled in the USA
Every trigger is designed in Texas and built with trusted American manufacturing partners. We keep strict oversight from first design through final assembly, so each one meets the same standard.
-
True drop-in installation
No gunsmithing, fitting or machining. Each platform-specific trigger ships with the selector, pins and tools you need, and our installation videos walk you through every step.
-
One round per pull
A Rare Breed FRT is semi-automatic by design. The trigger must reset and be pulled again for every shot, and the 3-position selector lets you switch between standard Semi and FRT® mode anytime.
Find the right Rare Breed FRT for your platform
A forced reset trigger has to be built around the firearm it goes into. That’s why every Rare Breed FRT trigger is engineered for one specific platform rather than adapted to fit many, from the AR-15 that started it all to HK’s roller-delayed MP5 family and B&T’s pistol-caliber carbines.
Pick your firearm below to see every compatible model, what comes in the box and which configuration suits the way you shoot.
-
AR-15
FRT-15L3® and FRT-15C3®
The AR-15 FRT trigger that started the category. Choose single-stage or two-stage, then a curved, flat or Mil-Spec style shoe.
Fits: standard mil-spec AR-15 lower receivers.
Shop AR-15 FRT -
Ruger® 10/22®
FRT-22®
A complete single-stage forced reset trigger for the 10/22, with a push-button cross-bolt 3-position safety. Affordable .22 LR range time, faster.
Note: limited to one per customer every 24 hours.
Shop 10/22 FRT -
HK MR223 & MR556
FRT-MR3™
A duty-grade single-stage FRT for HK’s premium piston rifles, offered in curved, flat and Mil-Spec style configurations.
Includes: both A1 (0/90/180) and A4 (0/45/90) selector bodies.
Shop MR556 FRT -
HK MP5 & SP5
FRT-RD3™ (SEF and AMBI)
Forced reset performance for roller-delayed HK platforms, including the MP5, MP5K, SP5 and SP5K, in a two-stage design.
Fit check: choose SEF or AMBI to match your grip frame. Each works only with its own frame type.
Shop MP5 FRT -
B&T APC9 & APC40
FRT-AP3™
The first drop-in forced reset trigger for the B&T APC, with a custom housing and a B&T-style ambidextrous selector.
Fit check: not compatible with B&T SPC or GHM, B&T aluminum lowers or Lingle Industries lowers.
Shop APC FRT -
B&T SPC & GHM
FRT-SG3™
The first drop-in FRT for the SPC9, SPC45, GHM9 and GHM45, built around a cam system that properly resets and locks the trigger.
Fit check: not compatible with the B&T APC platform.
Shop SPC/GHM FRT
Not sure which trigger fits your firearm? Our support team can confirm compatibility before you order. Email [email protected], or reach out to [email protected] for orders and bulk requests.
The flagship. The benchmark. The AR-15 FRT.
The Rare Breed FRT-15®: the AR-15 forced reset trigger that started it all
When the FRT-15® launched, it introduced American shooters to an entirely new kind of AR-15 trigger and created the forced reset category overnight. Today the Rare Breed FRT-15 family is still the benchmark every other AR-15 FRT is measured against.
Every FRT-15® is a drop-in, duty-grade, 3-position forced reset trigger (Safe / Semi / FRT®), 100% manufactured and assembled in the USA. We’ve refined it into five variants so you can match the trigger to the way you shoot.
FRT-15L3®
Single-stage
One clean break with no take-up. The L3 is built for shooters who want speed and simplicity: pull, and it’s gone. It’s the most direct expression of what a forced reset trigger does.
FRT-15C3®
Two-stage
A defined first stage before the break gives you more control on deliberate, precise shots, then the same forced reset speed in FRT® mode. The C3 is for shooters who want both.
Choose your trigger shoe and selector style
All five AR-15 variants share the same price and the same core forced reset function. The difference is the feel of the trigger shoe and the style of selector. Pick the one that matches your build.
| Model | Stage | Trigger shoe | Selector & pins | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRT-15L3® | Single | Curved | 3-position ambidextrous selector, anti-walk pins | $450 | View product |
| FRT-15L3® (FLAT) | Single | Flat | 3-position ambidextrous selector, anti-walk pins | $450 | View product |
| FRT-15L3® (MIL) | Single | Mil-Spec style | Single-sided Mil-Spec selector (0/90/180), Mil-Spec pins | $450 | View product |
| FRT-15C3® | Two | Curved | 3-position ambidextrous selector, anti-walk pins | $450 | View product |
| FRT-15C3® (FLAT) | Two | Flat | 3-position ambidextrous selector, anti-walk pins | $450 | View product |
What’s in the box
Standard and FLAT models ship as a complete AR-15 FRT trigger kit: the trigger, selector drum, long and short selector levers, two anti-walk pins with four screws, two T10 Torx lever screws and two T10 Torx wrenches.
MIL models include the trigger, a single-sided Mil-Spec selector and Mil-Spec hammer and trigger pins, for shooters who want the classic Mil-Spec look and feel.
Every kit installs with no gunsmithing. Limit of two triggers per order.
Ready to run the original on your AR-15?
Shop the FRT-15® familyRare Breed FRT triggers for sale
Every trigger below is a genuine 3-position FRT® for sale direct from the patent holder, across six platforms and 13 models in total. All are made and assembled in the USA, install with no gunsmithing, and are backed by our warranty and support team.
AR-15
5 models · $450
Ruger® 10/22®
1 model · $625-
FRT-22®
Single-stage FRT for the 10/22, with push-button 3-position safety. One per customer / 24 hrs.
$625View
HK MR223 & MR556
3 models · $525
HK MP5 & SP5
2 models · from $615
B&T APC, SPC & GHM
2 models · from $525Learn
Understand the forced reset trigger
New to forced reset triggers, or deciding whether an FRT® is right for you? Start with the short answers below, then read the full guide on each topic.
-
01
What is a forced reset trigger?
A forced reset trigger (FRT) is a semi-automatic replacement trigger that uses the firearm’s own cycling to return the trigger forward after every shot. You still pull once for each round, but the faster, positive reset allows quicker, more consistent follow-up shots.
Read the full guide -
02
How does a forced reset trigger work?
You pull and the firearm fires one round. As the action cycles, the FRT uses that motion to push the trigger forward into reset instead of waiting for your finger. Pull again to fire the next round. No round fires until the trigger has fully reset and been pulled again.
See how it works -
03
FRT mechanism explained
Every Rare Breed FRT is a 3-position trigger (Safe / Semi / FRT®), offered in single-stage and two-stage designs, and built as a true drop-in for a specific platform. Learn what each selector mode does and how the stage options change the feel.
Explore the mechanism -
04
Advantages & disadvantages of FRTs
An FRT delivers faster, more consistent follow-up shots and two triggers in one, with a drop-in install. It also costs more, uses more ammo, may need firearm tuning, and is restricted in some states. Here’s an honest look at both sides before you buy.
Weigh the pros & cons
Are FRT triggers legal?
Federally, yes. Under the 2025 settlement between Rare Breed Triggers and the U.S. Department of Justice, forced reset triggers that fire one round per function of the trigger are not machine guns under federal law. Some states restrict them, so we don’t ship to restricted jurisdictions, and every buyer is responsible for the laws where they live. This is general information, not legal advice.
Parts & accessories
Genuine Rare Breed FRT parts & accessories
Keep your Rare Breed FRT® running like new with genuine replacement parts, or fine-tune your setup with alternate selectors, levers and springs. Every part is built to the same standard as our triggers and made for a precise, factory fit, no guesswork and no third-party substitutes.
Selectors, levers, spring sets, anti-walk pins, detent kits and the hardware that keeps your trigger dialed in, for the AR-15, HK and B&T platforms.
Shop all partsFRT Trigger Parts
Answers
Rare Breed FRT: frequently asked questions
What is a Rare Breed FRT®?
Are FRT triggers legal?
Is a forced reset trigger a machine gun?
Which Rare Breed FRT fits my AR-15?
What’s the difference between single-stage and two-stage FRTs?
Do you make an FRT for the Ruger® 10/22®?
Is installation difficult?
Why are there purchase limits?
Still have a question? Our full FAQ page covers installation, tuning, shipping and warranty in detail.
View all FAQsThe original FRT®. Accept no imitation.
Shoot the original. Shop Rare Breed Triggers.
Thousands of American shooters run the forced reset trigger that defined the category. Find the Rare Breed FRT® built for your platform and buy direct from the patent holder.
- Patented FRT® technology
- Made & assembled in the USA
- Drop-in installation
- One round per pull
