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What is the difference between ra242 and ra242 gen2? — 4 Answers

by Alex, from AZ, United States Asked on December 6, 2022

Name OpticsPlanet Exclusive RISE Armament RA-242 Gen 2 Enhanced Rifle Trigger (4.5)
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Answered by Ethan, Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on December 12, 2022

The OpticsPlanet Exclusive RISE Armament RA-242 Gen 2 Enhanced Rifle Trigger has an updated housing and springs. It is also easier to install and has a lighter trigger pull.

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Answered by Alex, member, from AZ, United States, on December 12, 2022

Not sure why Ethan thinks it’s a lighter trigger pull. The manufacturer literature clearly says that both have a 3.5lb trigger pull. So my question remains; other than cosmetic differences and frankly an installation procedure that is apparently more of a hassle in fact than the gen 1. What is the difference?

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Answered by Frankie, member, from VA, United States, on July 11, 2024

looks like the only difference is the housing is slanted instead of box looking like on the gen1. maybe you save like half an ounce lol.

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Answered by Gunny Milby, member, from KY, United States, on May 13, 2024

I have both and the Gen 2 seems crisper. Out of the box the first five pulls were with a digital gage and the average was 1lb 14.3oz. I like the feel of the Gen2 better but they are both nice.

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