Wondering what the best lower parts kit is. Also,if you plan to upgrade the grip and trigger does anyone sell the individual pieces so I'm not buying additional stuff?

Best is what you have availability to at this time.

 

Every spring, pin, part is available individually.

 

Try Brownells, Midway or any of the boutique vendors.

I'm not looking for what i can get "right now". Ill even backordered something and get a cheaper thing as a backup

Best would probably be Colt, but they are REALLY pricey.

http://www.specializ...5-1161-279.html

 

Daniel Defense makes an excellent LPK as well.

Midway has them on back order.

They say they will be back in stock on 12/31.

It has a grip and trigger included though, but it's always nice to have spare parts.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/126821?cm_vc=S014

 

Palmetto State Armory has their LPK w/o trigger group in stock right now.

They aren't bad from what I hear.

http://palmettostate...group-2842.html

 

If you really want to piece it together, you can always go here.

http://www.operationparts.com/category_s/50.htm

 

Top half of the list is DD parts.

I've used a standard spikes and I just used this palmetto state enhanced kit.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ar-15-05/lower-parts/parts-kits/enhanced-lpk-s/palmetto-state-armory-classic-act-lpk.html

 

I haven't fired the psa kit yet but everything felt fine going together. A lot of companies sell them with fire control separate so you can always go on that route.

I always buy from JoeBobsOutfitters. They have a JP lower kit without fire control for $40. they have been out of stock for awhile but they are good kits and I have used them in the past. Also Palmetto has kits without trigger group but with a few different grips if you need a grip. If you want to just buy the parts by themselves Del-Ton has a list and a diagram to go off of.

 

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/JP_Lower_Receiver_Parts_Kit_without_Trigger_Parts_p/jp-lpk-ltg.htm

 

http://www.del-ton.com/AR_15_Lower_Parts_Standard_s/85.htm

Thanks. Ill look into the different options. Ouch on that colt price. What is $100 better about them?

So I backordered the DD kit. I like their rifles so it works for me.

 

My lower will be

 

Noveske gen 2 ffl chainsaw

DD LPK

BAD-CASS

Geissele SSA

tango down bg-17

 

Just need a stock/ buffer tube setup. Wondering what the vltor A5 kit is like?

So I backordered the DD kit. I like their rifles so it works for me.

 

My lower will be

 

Noveske gen 2 ffl chainsaw

DD LPK

BAD-CASS

Geissele SSA

tango down bg-17

 

Just need a stock/ buffer tube setup. Wondering what the vltor A5 kit is like?

 

A5 kit is top notch. Since you're getting all top notch stuff for your lower build, might as well go for it.

I have one. And I'm order another for a second build.

It's only slightly longer than the regular carbine receiver extension.

So, you're not really sacrificing much in length to get more recoil reduction.

Thanks. Ill look into the different options. Ouch on that colt price. What is $100 better about them?

 

They are holders of the TDP and whatever they make, you can bet it's to the correct spec.

But it's not twice as good as the DD.

 

 

A5 kit is top notch. Since you're getting all top notch stuff for your lower build, might as well go for it.

I have one. And I'm order another for a second build.

It's only slightly longer than the regular carbine receiver extension.

So, you're not really sacrificing much in length to get more recoil reduction.

 

I'm trying not to skimp. Is there really anything you would suggest I change on my list?

I'm trying not to skimp. Is there really anything you would suggest I change on my list?

 

 

Nope, nothing I would change there.

Everything is gtg.

The A5 kit gives rifle extension properties and function with the ability to adjust the stock. It all depends on whether or not you NEED it. I was looking at using one for my last build, and when it came time to decide on stock length, i saved myself 100bucks and went with an fixed stock and rifle extension. I would end up positioning the stock near a2 length anyway for bench shooting. Don't buy it if you don't need it is all im saying.. if you end up with an a1 or a2 length position your just wasting money. Outside of NJ it's different since you can actually adjust it.

i usually like the 2nd or 3rd position from the shortest. no idea what that length is.

So the dd lpk is backordered another 6 months. Time to look for something different.

 

I may order the colt parts from specialized armament

 

I just need to figure out what ships with the geissele trigger and the battle arms ambi safety.

 

Since I won't need a trigger, safety, trigger guard or pistol grip it shouldn't be too bad. Just figuring out what I don't need isn't fun though. Anyone know what parts geissele ships with his stuff?

Just the trigger and sear. it also comes with an undersized pin to keep it aligned during installation..

But the full trigger assembly comes with it?

 

Going by this link I shouldn't need anything in the trigger assembly, hammer assembly, or selector assembly except for the trigger and hammer pins with the geissele and bad-cass. Correct?

 

http://www.ar15.com/content/guides/assembly/lower/#trigger

Correct. The entire trigger assembly and hammer and pins are included. Not sure if the bad-cass needs the pin and spring, but the lpk should include that if it doesn't come with them and needs them.

 

Give RRA a call, they may have LPK's in stock, and u can get them with out the trigger group. they don't offer stock availability on their site, but they answer phone calls quickly.

thanks for your help. it looks like colt parts are cheaper from specialized than from brownells. i ordered most of the parts needed since i dont need the trigger stuff. i also have the full daniel defense LPK on backorder. Hopefully specialized has the stuff in stock. It doesnt say either way on their website.

thanks for your help. it looks like colt parts are cheaper from specialized than from brownells. i ordered most of the parts needed since i dont need the trigger stuff. i also have the full daniel defense LPK on backorder. Hopefully specialized has the stuff in stock. It doesnt say either way on their website.

I've heard that if it's on specialized's website, it's in stock.

Hope its true.

Got the trigger and safety in. They both had all the ports. So if my specialized kit ships I should have all of the parts for the lower with the exception of the pistol grip and buffer tube parts

Crappy A2 pistol grip is usually included in a LPK.

 

Parts to attach the stock is usually not included. For a carbine setup, you would need the castle nut and the latch plate in addition to the buffer, buffer tube, spring and stock. For rifle setup, you just need the A2 buffer, buffer tube, spring and stock.

I didn't actually order a lower parts kit. I ordered the individual parts. Didn't want to pay for an additional fcg and safety and grip.

How do you like the BAD-CASS? I've been thinking about one, possibly the combo like you got.

No idea. It's in the box waiting for a lower

Does the order you put the lpk in matter. All I have so far is the trigger assembly and safety. All directions show mag catch and bolt catch going before it. Don't see a reason why order should matter but who knows.

You can go ahead and install the trigger. It should not interfere with anything. You may want to install the trigger guard first if you do not have one built in as you'll do a lot of banging on the lower to get the pin in.

 

I'd hold off on installing the ambi safety after you installed the mag catch, bolt catch and trigger guard to prevent any damage to the safety. The ambi safety is a PITA to get off later.

Cool. Need a grip first before the safety anyways. It's not in yet. Integrated trigger guard too. Just have to go get a punch set as well

Seems like the bolt catch is the only thing that requires a lot of pounding. Anyone have experience with those vice clamps or whatever they are called instead of a punch set

I used vise grips to press in the bolt catch pin on one lower, and just tapped it in on another. If you have to pound it the holes probably aren't aligned. Do you have a spare punch to use as a slave pin?