Last reviewed: 2026-04-18 by Jake Terry, FFL07/SOT3, with hands-on install experience on AR/AK/Glock platforms.
The Super Safety curved face trigger kit replaces your factory AR-15 trigger and safety selector with an active reset assembly that reduces reset travel and lock time between shots. You get four machined components: a mil-spec curved trigger shoe cut from 8620 hardened steel, a safety cam machined from D2 tool steel, a magic lever also machined from D2 tool steel, and a safety detent pin. The safety cam and magic lever work together to mechanically assist trigger reset during bolt carrier cycling—each round fired requires a discrete trigger pull, maintaining semi-automatic classification per current ATF guidance. The curved trigger face measures standard AR-15 geometry, drop-in compatible with mil-spec lower receivers without permanent modification.
How It Works
The Super Safety system uses the rearward motion of your bolt carrier to actuate the magic lever, which rotates the safety cam and pushes the trigger forward into reset position. This active reset occurs faster than spring-driven reset alone, shortening the time between trigger break and ready-to-fire state. The trigger shoe itself is milled 8620 steel—the same alloy used in mil-spec AR trigger groups—heat-treated for wear resistance. The D2 tool steel cam and lever provide hardness ratings between 58-62 HRC, maintaining dimensional stability under sustained cyclic fire. All components arrive pre-machined; no additional cutting, drilling, or permanent receiver modification required during installation.
Specs at a Glance
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Active reset, semi-automatic |
| Platform | AR-15, mil-spec lower |
| Shoe | Curved face |
| Material | 8620 hardened steel trigger, D2 tool steel cam/lever |
| Finish | As-machined, milled surfaces |
| Drop-in | Yes, no permanent modification |
| Compliance | Semi-automatic, per current ATF guidance |
| Kit includes | Trigger shoe, safety cam, magic lever, detent pin |
You will need a full-auto rated bolt carrier group—typically marked with M16 profile cuts—and an H2 buffer (or equivalent mass matched to your gas system length and spring rate) to ensure reliable cycling. The active reset mechanism requires sufficient bolt velocity to actuate the magic lever; undergassed systems or carbine-weight buffers on rifle-length gas may short-stroke. Verify your BCG has the rear tail extension that contacts the magic lever during rearward travel. Most mil-spec and aftermarket full-auto BCGs include this feature; commercial lightweight carriers may not. See the Super Safety Trigger category for additional installation resources and compatibility notes.
Matching It to Your Build
This kit suits AR-15 shooters running carbine, mid-length, or rifle gas systems who want faster split times on semi-automatic fire without moving to a binary trigger. Competitive 3-gun and practical rifle competitors use active reset triggers to reduce follow-up shot times during multi-target strings. Home defense and duty rifle builds benefit from the shortened lock time between threat assessments. The curved trigger shoe matches factory AR-15 ergonomics—no retraining required if you’re accustomed to mil-spec trigger geometry. If you prefer a straight trigger face, a flat-faced version of this kit is available separately. The system is not recommended for precision rifle builds where single-stage match triggers with 2-3 lb pull weights and crisp breaks deliver better long-range accuracy.
Build Notes
Installation requires standard AR-15 lower receiver disassembly—punch out your existing trigger and hammer pins, remove factory trigger group, install the Super Safety components per included instructions. You will replace your existing safety selector with the D2 steel safety cam; the original selector is not reused. The magic lever installs between the trigger shoe and hammer, anchored by the trigger pin. Test function with an empty chamber and magazine removed: rack the bolt carrier by hand and verify the trigger resets forward after each stroke. The active reset should be audible as a mechanical click when the bolt carrier reaches battery. If the trigger does not reset or remains stuck rearward, check that your BCG tail contacts the magic lever and that your buffer weight provides sufficient rearward momentum. Some shooters report the reset distance feels shorter than a stock mil-spec trigger—this is the intended function of the active reset mechanism.
Safe Handling & Compliance
Per current ATF guidance, the Super Safety trigger is classified as a semi-automatic trigger assembly—each round fired requires a discrete trigger function, and the device does not convert a firearm to automatic fire. Regulatory status has changed before and may change again; verify current federal and state law before ordering.
- Follow the four rules of firearms safety at all times: treat every firearm as loaded, never point at anything you are not willing to destroy, keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire, and know your target and what is beyond it. Review the NRA’s firearms safety rules before handling any firearm.
- Some states and municipalities restrict or prohibit forced-reset triggers, binary triggers, and fire rate enhancement devices. This product cannot be shipped to California, Colorado (Broomfield and Boulder County), Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, or Washington. Verify compliance with all federal, state, county, and city ordinances in your jurisdiction before ordering.
- Installing this trigger replaces your factory safety selector. The original safety lever is removed and not reused. Always verify safe/fire selector function with an unloaded firearm before live fire. Test reset function by manually cycling the bolt carrier with the chamber empty and magazine removed.
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