Ok, I am new to the AR platform, and of course at the wrong time. I have a spikes Lower that was outfitted with a Palmetto Armory parts kit. I am starting to see some other kits available. Daniel Defense, Spikes, Stag?? Is there anyone better then the others??

For the most part no. Only the FCG really makes the difference. Save your money and get a Geissele FCG (Trigger Group) and you can't do much better than that.

...Save your money and get a Geissele FCG (Trigger Group) and you can't do much better than that.

And we have a winner!!!

I have used the Palmetto State lower parts kit and they worked fine for my build. The Stag lower parts are also good. No fitting issues from my experience.

 

However, if you want a premium FCG and have the coin to get one, there are plenty of options out there.

I went with a drop in CMC trigger FCG. 3.5 lb trigger pull, very fast reset with nothing to adjust.

 

A great article describing the different FCG that are out there:

 

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_12/366464_Trigger_Fire_Control_Groups_tested_and_evaluated___the_and_34_BESTand_34__trigger_for_you___.html

I have had 3 dpms kits and they all had issues.

I've always believed that you get what you pay for when it comes to firearms. Sure a couple bad eggs skip through the cracks but for the most part it holds true

I have had 3 dpms kits and they all had issues.

 

I have used a few 2 were fine needed minor fitting the 3rd was garbage, they started out good and their quality has gone down. I am using a Stag on my current build and always do my own trigger job and tuning.

I am starting to see some other kits available.

 

where?

Palmetto State's got them in stock right now. Read mixed opinions about some brands being inferior to others and some without any complaints whatsoever, so I assume there are differences in mfg quality between brands.

 

In the current state of the market, the best LPK is the one that's in stock.

where?

 

Stag had them in stock. I saw a few other sites, but I am hunting for an complete upper at a reasonable price, so I did not pay to much attention.

I placed an order with Stag on Saturday. Still waiting for them to process it.

I have always used DD parts kits, no issues.

I have always used DD parts kits, no issues.

 

I have used DD, Bushmaster, Del-ton and Brownells generic kits with no issues at all...

I've used PSA lpk's 2x - no issues.

Between my friends and I we've probably used 4-5 PSA LPKs with zero problems

Spikes regular or enhanced.

I've used A Psa And a spikes. Both went together nicely. Spikes gave you an extra take down spring and detention. If this is your first one you'll need them.

I've used A Psa And a spikes. Both went together nicely. Spikes gave you an extra take down spring and detention. If this is your first one you'll need them.

 

Very true. Even if it isn't your first when that from pin spring goes flying across the kitchen you'll be happy you had a spare.

That's exactly what happened to me on my first build. That thing let loose and it was some where in my carpeted living room. Didn't even know I had a spare till I finished the rest of the lower

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/psa-moe-lpk-w-o-fire-control-group-2889.html

 

 

Has no fire control group (trigger assembly). Good if you want an enhanced trigger.

http://palmettostate...group-2889.html

 

 

Has no fire control group (trigger assembly). Good if you want an enhanced trigger.

 

just made an order.. we will see how that goes.. thanks..

Lwrc has lpk in stock. Ordered mine today. Few bucks more then the spikes enhanced lpk prior to this bs. But comes with buffer tube kit and all the goodies not to bad for 206 shipped.

 

http://www.lwrci.com/p-148-lwrci-deluxe-lower-parts-kit.aspx

Ive only used LPKs from G&R and PSA. Both are G2G

I've used most and there is no difference except fcg. If you think about it, there are not alot of plants making the individual parts to begin with. After all, how much profit do you think are in those pins and springs?

 

They are all, by and large, the same