The Wide Open Trigger WOT-15 entered the Forced Reset Trigger market as a direct competitor to Rare Breed’s FRT-15, offering a refined mechanical interpretation of the FRT concept with several design choices that have earned it a loyal following among AR-15 enthusiasts. The WOT’s development team drew on experience in precision manufacturing to create a trigger that addresses the reliability concerns that early FRT designs occasionally exhibited.
The WOT-15’s most distinctive mechanical feature is its wider trigger shoe — a design element that provides a larger contact surface between the trigger finger and the trigger bow, distributing pressure more evenly across the fingertip and reducing discomfort during extended range sessions. The trigger bow is machined from 8620 steel and case-hardened for maximum wear resistance on the contact surfaces that bear the most stress during the firing cycle.
Where the WOT-15 distinguishes itself technically is in the geometry of its disconnector-trigger interface. Wide Open Trigger’s engineers chose a steeper cam angle on the disconnector lug than competitors, which they claim produces a more reliable reset under the full range of ammunition and environmental conditions encountered in real-world use. This geometry decision is reflected in third-party reliability testing that gives the WOT-15 high marks for consistent function across a wider range of ammunition pressures.
The complete WOT-15 fire control group is precision-machined in the United States from American-sourced steel. All heat treatment processes are performed domestically with certified metallurgical controls. Every component undergoes dimensional inspection before assembly, and each completed unit is function-tested before packaging.
Installation is straightforward drop-in replacement of the factory AR-15 FCG. The WOT-15 uses standard mil-spec trigger and hammer pin dimensions, making it compatible with the full range of mil-spec AR-15 lower receivers. The package includes trigger, hammer, disconnector, two springs, and detailed installation instructions. Estimated installation time for an experienced AR-15 owner is under 20 minutes.
The WOT-15 ships in a protective hard case and carries Wide Open Trigger’s standard warranty against manufacturing defects. Customer service is available weekdays 9AM-5PM CST for technical questions. Ships within 2 business days of order.
