I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the Spikes Tactical Enhanced LPK. Just got my first lower and was debating if the Nickel Boron Plating and the upgraded trigger. If not I think I'm just gonna look into a PSA kit which seems to be pretty popular on these forums.

 

As an aside, I think I've decided on getting a Rock River Arms mid length A4 with an upgraded handgaurd.

 

Please give me your thoughts.

 

Thanks

IMO its not worth the extra money. Buy a regular parts kit and then if you want a better trigger check out these http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_124/561855_ALG_Defense_Introduces_2_Mil_Spec_Style_Triggers___Tuned_by_Geissele.html The spikes is just a coated trigger the ALG triggers are tuned by Geissele and the ACT is tuned and coated.

I just built my lower recently (a spikes lower) with a Spikes LPK. I used the standard Spikes LPK, with the standard trigger and I'm really happy with it. The trigger is heavier than $$$ match triggers on the market, but who cares??? It works great and after about 80 rounds it felt even better. I don't think spending the extra for the Nickel Boron trigger is a good investment... I'd rather spend it on something like an RRA National Match two stage trigger at the minimum... and if you're willing to spend the $$$, then something pricier like a Geissele. I'm planning on eventually upgrading my trigger to one of these, but for now I'm fine with the standard trigger.

I have no experience with the spikes but I know the PSA LPKs are good to go. I have one and so does my buddy. Both break clean. I'd definitely use them again. As others have said get a standard LPK and then when you're ready to upgrade pick up a geisselle.

 

 

I've used PSA LPKs and they're not bad. I clean up the sear engagement surfaces (not to be done by the unskilled) and throw in JP springs and they're pretty good. With a few tweaks I've got one down to 3.25lbs with just a little and I mean a little creep.

 

 

I've used PSA LPKs and they're not bad. I clean up the sear engagement surfaces (not to be done by the unskilled) and throw in JP springs and they're pretty good. With a few tweaks I've got one down to 3.25lbs with just a little and I mean a little creep.

 

So when do you want to do that for me haha

So when do you want to do that for me haha

You know where I live. Make an appointment.

 

Didn't I show you that trigger? I guess not.

You know where I live. Make an appointment.

 

Didn't I show you that trigger? I guess not.

 

You told me about it. We'll have to shoot it. Just a few more weeks until I join cherry ridge.

I also vouch for the Geissele FCG's. Once you use one, you won't build an AR without one. Really transforms the rifle. Afterall it is the most important human interface the gun has.

For the money that RRA is asking for an upper with an upgraded handguard, you can get a better quality upper from one of the top tier brands for not much more.

For the money that RRA is asking for an upper with an upgraded handguard, you can get a better quality upper from one of the top tier brands for not much more.

 

For example?

How about a Colt?

http://www.gandrtact...ion&key=6920MPU

Only $550.

If you wanna spend some more, you could always go with one of BCM's offereings with rails from Troy, Centurion, or Midwest.

Or get basic BCM upper for $489, add a charging handle ($20-40 depending on what you like), bcg ($130), and your forearm of choice (MOE is only $30). Total about $690.

http://www.bravocomp...-16lw%20bfh.htm

 

How much would the RRA have run you? $500 + $180 for the quad rail?

 

With either of these you get a HPT/MPI barrel made of 11595E steel.

You get a bolt that's Carpenter 158 that is also HPT/MPI.

The gas key will be properly staked...etc, etc.

Well I've definatley decided on the spikes standard parts kit and im gonna get the M.A.G.S. EFX-A1 stock.

I just built a spikes lower with the battle trigger. I aslo purchased the standard lpk with out trigger and hammer. It cost me $100 bucks shipped. I'm not sure compared to other ar's being my first, but my dad has a new dpms low pro. The spikes trigger is 100 times better then his stock one. I put on is upper and his ar shot better. The pull has no play with a crisp snap.

I just built a spikes lower with the battle trigger. I aslo purchased the standard lpk with out trigger and hammer. It cost me $100 bucks shipped. I'm not sure compared to other ar's being my first, but my dad has a new dpms low pro. The spikes trigger is 100 times better then his stock one. I put on is upper and his ar shot better. The pull has no play with a crisp snap.

 

How long did it take for the lower to get to you?

 

 

How long did it take for the lower to get to you?

 

Couple days, ordered it from an online vendor who had a couple in stock. Also just found another vendor with blemished stripped uppers too.

Oh i ordered it direct