LaRue Kabuto FRT — First Kabuto Cut for LaRue MBT 2-Stage Triggers | 316 Stainless Ambi
Run a LaRue MBT? This is the assisted reset trigger built for you — the first Kabuto ever machined specifically for the LaRue MBT two-stage trigger. The bottom of the housing is precision-cut to mate with the MBT's machined S7 tool steel profile, so the forced reset device sits on your LaRue the way generic Kabutos never could. High-end metal components throughout — not a single laser-cut piece, not one surface left rough — a 316 stainless steel, polished and bead-blasted 3-position ambidextrous selector, a bearing steel main pin, and every unit hand-assembled in Fort Worth, Texas by the same shop behind our Full Metal Kabuto line. No corners cut. No quality sacrificed. The highest-quality Kabuto ever made, with no comparison on the market.
Why a LaRue-Specific Cut Matters
The LaRue MBT-2S has earned its reputation as the two-stage trigger that goes toe-to-toe with Geissele at a fraction of the price: every major component machined from solid S7 tool steel plates — no MIM parts — breaking at a glass-smooth 4.5 lbs (2.5 lb first stage, 2 lb second), with a heavy spring included for a 6 lb duty setup. It's one of the most-installed precision triggers in the AR world, and it's built in Texas, like this Kabuto.
Here's the problem it created: generic Kabuto housings are shaped around mil-spec fire control groups. Drop one over an MBT's machined plate profile and you're into shimming, sanding, and hoping. The LaRue Cut Kabuto ends that — the underside of the housing is machined to the MBT's actual geometry, so engagement is right by design, not by fitment session. Two-stage precision below, assisted reset above, both cut in Texas.
Built Like the Trigger It Sits On
- 316 stainless steel ambi selector — polished and bead-blasted for a glass-smooth throw, full 3-position control from both sides: Safe, Semi, and Forced Reset (assisted reset) mode.
- Fully CNC machined — not a single laser-cut piece. Laser cutting is the shortcut most of this market runs on; every component here is machined, and every surface is finished. Not one piece of metal left rough or untouched.
- Bearing steel main pin at the highest-stress pivot in the system — the material bearings are made from, where the load actually lives.
- Hand-assembled, every unit. Polished, machined parts fitted by hand in Fort Worth — not bagged parts, not a kit. There is no comparison on the market.
- LaRue-specific housing cut — the first and only Kabuto machined to the MBT's profile.
Specifications
| Trigger Type | Assisted reset / forced reset device (FRT), drop-in — Kabuto pattern |
| Housing Cut | Machined specifically for LaRue MBT two-stage triggers (curved & straight bow) |
| Selector | 316 stainless steel, 3-position, fully ambidextrous — polished & bead-blasted |
| Main Pin | Bearing steel |
| Construction | Fully CNC machined — zero laser-cut pieces, every surface finished |
| Assembly | Hand-assembled in Fort Worth, polished CNC'd parts throughout |
| Positions | Safe · Semi · Forced Reset (assisted reset) mode |
| Platform | AR-15 with LaRue MBT-2S installed (mil-spec .154" small-pin lowers) |
| Origin | Machined in Fort Worth, Texas, USA |
| Price | $134.99 — first-of-its-kind limited run |
The Kabuto Family
| Kabuto Metal Ambi — $114.99 | Full Metal Kabuto — $149.99 | LaRue Cut Kabuto — $134.99 | |
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| Cut For | Mil-spec FCG | Mil-spec FCG | LaRue MBT two-stage — the only one |
| Selector | Stainless metal ambi | 316 stainless ambi — polished & bead-blasted | 316 stainless ambi — polished & bead-blasted |
| Construction | Metal hardware, printed housing | 100% CNC machined all-metal | Fully CNC'd & hand-assembled, LaRue-cut housing |
| Best For | Entry into FRT shooting | The no-compromise mil-spec build | MBT owners — precision two-stage + assisted reset |
Required Hardware
- LaRue MBT-2S installed — this Kabuto is cut for it and only it
- M16-profile (full-auto cut) BCG required — we run the MPI Nickel Boron M16-Cut BCG — $159.99
- Heavy buffer strongly recommended (H2 minimum, H3 preferred) — shop buffers from $29.99
- Full-power ammo and a dry-cycle function check before live fire
Two Texas Legends, One Fire Control Group
The MBT gave shooters Geissele-class precision without the Geissele price. The LaRue Cut Kabuto is the first product built to honor that trigger instead of fighting it — USA-made, drop-in, machined 30 minutes from where we ship it. First run is limited; when they're gone, they're gone until the next machining run.
Details
This product is crafted with quality materials to ensure durability and performance. Designed with your convenience in mind, it seamlessly fits into your everyday life.
Shipping & Returns
We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible.
We are committed to ensuring a positive shopping experience for all our customers. If for any reason you wish to return an item, we invite you to reach out to our team for assistance, and we will evaluate every return request with care and consideration.