AR Gold Adjustable Trigger, PACT Club Timer III, and a BANISH 45
American Trigger Corp AR Gold Adjustable Trigger — Compatible with the mil-spec AR-15 platform .223/5.56, 6.5 Grendal, .300 BLK. This is paired with the PACT Club Timer III — a shot timer that’s guaranteed to improve your shooting by giving you reliable easy to read shot times. If that was not enough Silencer Central is going to sweeten the post by adding a BANISH 45 (Silencer Central)Specifically designed for handguns, the BANISH 45 will fit calibers from.45 ACP down to rimfire. A two-platform training package built for the shooter who runs a rifle and a pistol — a tuned 3.5-pound rifle trigger, a range-standard shot timer, and the 36-decibel titanium pistol suppressor that makes everything that follows it sound like it never happened. Morning entries open at 6:00 AM CT on April 18, 2026 and close at 9:00 PM CT.
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Last updated: October 19, 2026 · Originally published April 19, 2026
Entry is open April 19, 2026, 6:00 AM–11:00 PM CT to U.S. residents 21 or older in eligible states.
What you win:one AR Gold Adjustable Trigger (MSRP $279.95), one PACT Club Timer III (MSRP $129.95), and one BANISH 45 titanium pistol suppressor (MSRP $1,099). Combined retail value is $1,508.90 before tax.
The package is built around a simple premise: most shooters plateau because they are guessing — guessing their pull weight, guessing their split times, guessing how loud the shot is when the rest of the range goes quiet. The 3rd Morning fixes all three at once across two guns. The AR Gold replaces the mil-spec trigger most AR-15s ship with, trimming takeup and giving you a measurable 3.5-lb break you can feel the same way on shot 1 and shot 500. The Club Timer III measures what the trigger produces regardless of caliber — first-shot time from beep, split between shots, total string time — so you can stop guessing whether today is faster than last Saturday with either gun. The BANISH 45 is a multi-caliber can rated for everything from rimfire up to .45 ACP with 36 decibels of measured sound reduction, meaning the shooter can actually hear the timer beep through the pads on a 9mm Glock, a .45 ACP 1911, or a pistol-caliber carbine build without flinching the next string before it starts.
- 1. AR Gold Adjustable Trigger (Flat or Curved shoe)
- 2. PACT Club Timer III Shot Timer
- 3. BANISH 45 Titanium Multi-Caliber Pistol Suppressor
American Trigger Corp. — AR Gold Adjustable Trigger
The AR Gold Adjustable Trigger is a single-stage drop-in module for AR-15 and AR-10 receivers that replaces the stock trigger group with a user-adjustable 3.5-pound pull and what American Trigger Corp. describes as the shortest reset and cleanest break on the market.
Why it matters: The AR Gold is a factory-made single-stage drop-in rated at a 3.5-lb pull with adjustable engagement and over-travel. It fits .154-pin AR-15 and AR-10 lowers, weighs 0.375 lb (6 oz), ships with two custom pins, and is made in the United States. MSRP is $279.95 and it carries a 30-day money-back guarantee on direct sales.
The American Trigger Corp AR Gold Adjustable Trigger is a drop-in upgrade that transforms the standard AR-15 into a far more precise and competitive platform. With its crisp, clean break and ultra-short reset, it lets you dial in the exact pull weight you want meaning every shot feels predictable and effortless. That consistency takes the guesswork out of the trigger press, dramatically reducing flinch and improving shot-to-shot accuracy while allowing much faster follow-up shots during timed stages. Whether you’re running drills, competing in 3-gun, or just chasing tighter groups, the AR Gold gives you the mechanical edge to focus purely on fundamentals, shaving seconds off your times and tightening your groups without changing a single other part of the rifle. It’s a simple swap that consistently turns good shooters into noticeably better ones.
American Trigger Corp.’s AR Gold has quietly become the benchmark for AR-15 and AR-10 triggers since it was first brought to market in the 2000s. Competitive shooters Jerry Miculek and Daniel Horner have both publicly run it, and the adjustable version keeps the drop-in architecture while letting the owner tune engagement weight and over-travel to their own preference. The module is drop-safe, uses standard .154 trigger pins (two custom pins are included), and will chamber in any AR-15 platform from .223 Remington through 5.56 NATO, .300 Blackout, and 6.5 Grendel — and it also drops into AR-10 receivers in .308 Winchester and 7.62 NATO. The shoe is available in either flat or curved profiles, and the gold anodized finish is where the product name comes from.
AR Gold Key Specifications
| Type | Single-stage, drop-in module |
|---|---|
| Pull weight | 3.5 lb (adjustable engagement & over-travel) |
| Shoe options | Flat or curved |
| Pin size | .154″ (includes two custom pins) |
| Weight | 0.375 lb (6 oz) |
| Compatible calibers | .223 Rem, 5.56 NATO, .300 BLK, 6.5 Grendel (AR-15); .308 Win, 7.62 NATO (AR-10) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| MSRP | $279.95 |
“A stock mil-spec trigger is a 6- to 8-pound guess. A tuned AR Gold is a 3.5-pound answer.” — James Nicholas
PACT Club Timer III Shot Timer
The PACT Club Timer III is a purpose-built competition shot timer that uses a custom sound-activated microphone to time shots. Beyond that it can be used as a start buzzer delivering instant or delayed start, all the while recording par times, displaying first shot and splits without cycling through menus.
Why it matters: Shot timers are how shooters measure truth. This rugged little shot timer is a game-changer for sharpening your skills because it instantly captures every shot with its sensitive microphone, displaying your first-shot reaction time, split times between shots, and total string time right on a clear, easy-to-read screen. Whether you’re practicing draws, transitions, reloads, or full drills, the timer lets you set par times and delay starts so you can push your speed without sacrificing accuracy—turning abstract “feel” into hard data you can track and try to improve session after session. It forces you to confront weaknesses, celebrate personal bests, and build the muscle memory that separates casual plinkers from confident competitors and shooter, all while its simple, reliable operation keeps the focus on your shooting instead of fiddling with gadgets. In short, the Club Timer III doesn’t just measure time—it quietly turns every practice round into measurable progress.
The Club Timer III runs on a single 9-volt battery (included), uses a waterproof conductive rubber keypad with no mechanical switches, ships from PACT in the United States, and carries a 30-day money-back guarantee. MSRP is $129.95, which makes it the most commonly carried club-level timer in IDPA, USPSA, and 3-Gun stages.
PACT’s Club Timer III is the third generation of the brand’s range-standard training timer and it keeps the ergonomic, hand-fitted shape the original was known for. The sensor is a custom sound-activated microphone tuned for gunshots, and the buzzer is positioned on the side of the body so a shooter’s hand does not block the beep during a start position. The display shows shot number and total time at a glance; the first shot and the final split are visible without pressing a review button. Buttons are recessed into the housing so they cannot be accidentally activated inside a range bag or pocket, and the keypad is sealed conductive rubber — waterproof, with no mechanical switches to wear out. For shooters training alone, the par-time feature turns the timer into a pace-maker: set the par, listen for the second beep, and measure whether the gun came up on time.
Club Timer III Key Specifications
| Start modes | Instant or delayed (toggle) |
|---|---|
| Par time | Yes (user-settable) |
| Shot tracking | First shot + splits + total string time |
| Sensor | Sound-activated microphone |
| Keypad | Waterproof conductive rubber; recessed |
| Power | 9V alkaline (included) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| MSRP | $129.95 |
BANISH 45 Suppressor — Titanium, Modular, 36 dB on a Multi-Caliber Host List
The BANISH 45 is a direct-thread-piston, titanium-bodied multi-caliber pistol suppressor rated from rimfire through .45 ACP, with the ability to use either 8 or 12 aluminum baffle stack, user-serviceable with Can-Clean™ technology, and sold with a lifetime warranty from BANISH Suppressors.
Why it matters: The BANISH 45 is modular — run it in the 8-baffle short configuration at 6.7 inches and 9.6 ounces, or the 12-baffle long configuration at 8.6 inches and 11 ounces. Diameter is 1.375 inches. Sound reduction is rated at 36 decibels. Mount is a Nielsen-device piston on .578×28 threads. The can is limited full-auto rated. MSRP is $1,099.
BANISH calls the 45 “the perfect do-all pistol-caliber suppressor,” and that tagline earns it. The body is 100% titanium, the baffle stack is aluminum Stifle™ baffles that are universal — every baffle is the same part, they can be reassembled in any order after cleaning, and there is no timed orientation to get wrong. The can is modular: eight baffles gives you a 6.7-inch, 9.6-ounce short configuration for concealment and holster clearance on a home-defense pistol, and twelve baffles gives you an 8.6-inch, 11-ounce long configuration when the shooter prefers maximum sound reduction. Mount is a Direct Thread Piston which is a Nielsen-device booster that decouples the can from the pistol slide during cycling. Most tilting-barrel Browning-pattern pistols need this to avoid cycling failures. The included stock piston threads are .578×28 which is most common on 45 caliber firearms. Pistons are available for other thread pitches (not included) and are easily swappable letting the owner move the can between 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP hosts without buying a new suppressor. The caliber range goes all the way down to rimfire, which means this same suppressor can live on a .22 LR pistol, a 9mm Glock, a 10mm 1911, a .45 ACP SIG, or a pistol-caliber carbine build in 9mm or .45 ACP including lever-actions. Sound reduction is rated at 36 dB, and the Can-Clean™ design means the owner can remove both end caps and clean from either direction. User serviceability is a real benefit on a pistol can that sees far more lead and unjacketed ammo than a rifle can ever will. Limited full-auto rated. Lifetime warranty from BANISH Suppressors.
BANISH 45 Key Specifications
| Body material | 100% titanium |
|---|---|
| Baffle material | Aluminum (Stifle™, universal) |
| Configurations | 8 baffles (short) or 12 baffles (long) — user-modular |
| Length | 6.7 in (short) or 8.6 in (long) |
| Diameter | 1.375 in |
| Weight | 9.6 oz (short) or 11 oz (long) |
| Mount | Direct Thread Piston (Nielsen device) |
| Stock piston thread | .578×28 (swappable pistons for other calibers) |
| Caliber range | Rimfire through .45 ACP (including 9mm, .40 S&W, 10mm) |
| Sound reduction | 36 dB |
| Full-auto rating | Limited full-auto rated |
| User-serviceable | Yes (Can-Clean™; no special tools) |
| Warranty | Lifetime (BANISH Suppressors) |
| MSRP | $1,099.00 |
The BANISH 45 is the choice a lot of shooters buy as their first pistol suppressor precisely because they don’t have to pick a specific caliber since it can handle most pistol calibers, on the tax stamp. The BANISH 45 covers the the two most popular center fire pistol calibers 9mm and .45 ACP. Having the ability to choose the length and swappable pistons mean the same registered suppressor can be used with the whole collection instead of being tied to a single host.
Backed by a lifetime warranty, the BANISH 45 lets you enjoy dramatically quieter shooting, easier maintenance, and real cost savings instead of buying multiple dedicated suppressors and the time waiting for multiple tax stamps to be approved. In short, it’s the smart, do-it-all choice that delivers pro-level quiet.
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