The most decorated AK trigger ever made. The Mars AK FRT earned the Triggercon 2024 Gold Medal for Engineering — the first AK-platform forced reset trigger in history to win it — and the V2 is that award-winning design refined. A spring-loaded reset system with captive trip-bar, machined from 4140 chromoly and stainless steel, field-proven at Kalashbash, and built and tested in Texas. If you want the AK FRT the industry itself put a gold medal on, this is it.
🏅 What the Gold Medal Means
Triggercon is where the trigger industry judges its own. In 2024, the Mars AK design took the Gold Medal for Engineering — recognition no AK-platform FRT had ever achieved. The AK's loose tolerances and stamped-receiver variance make it the hardest platform to build a reliable reset system for; Mars solved it well enough that the judges made it official.
⚙️ What's New in V2
- Spring-loaded Safety Rocker return — the V2's integrated spring eliminates the V1's manual reset dependency: automatic return, faster and more consistent reset with every pull, and a key tuning variable removed from installation.
- Captive trip-bar design — secure engagement with the bolt carrier, minimizing malfunctions under high-volume fire.
- Redesigned AK trigger — greater precision and responsiveness, with refined control of the rate of fire.
- 4140 chromoly + stainless steel — hardened components built for thousands of rounds.
Field-Proven, Not Just Bench-Proven
The Mars AK system has been demonstrated live at Kalashbash — including runs in Palmetto State Armory GF3 rifles — in front of the most demanding AK crowd there is. That's where an AK part earns its reputation, and this one did.
What's in the Kit
- Complete V2 spring-loaded FRT system — full trigger included
- Titanium retainer — premium upgrade over standard retaining hardware
- Titanium guide rod — lightweight, corrosion-proof, built for high round counts
- Installation instructions — plus the Mars compatibility chart and video support
Compatibility
| Calibers | 7.62x39 · 5.56x45 · 5.45x39 |
| Receivers | Standard stamped AK-pattern receivers — the common configuration. Running a milled or 1.5mm receiver? Ask us before ordering. |
| Receiver spec | Must measure approximately 1.34" outside dimension |
| Clearance | Requires ~3/8" selector-to-trunnion clearance |
| Will NOT work | Polish Tantal with original trigger group |
| Materials | 4140 chromoly alloy steel + stainless steel |
| Origin | Made and tested in Texas, USA |
| Price | $299.99 — in stock |
Support Behind It
Mars backs the AK V2 with a full compatibility chart, complete installation manual, platform-specific demonstration videos on Instagram (@mars.trigger25), video consultations, and optional professional installation by their lead engineer. This is the most supported AK FRT on the market — the gold medal came with a paper trail.
Mars Trigger is a product of Alfa Tactical Systems LLC, Paris, Texas. Triggercon and manufacturer names are referenced for identification only; no endorsement implied.
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