I have 2 doublestar and 2 yankee hill machine stripped lowers. I bought them within months of Obama’s election. I will be making M4’s for my kids (none are old enough to shoot yet, but I wanted them to have theirs) I was thinking of doublestar lower parts kits to start to build them up. I am not rich but will buy some parts evey month to get them going. Your thoughts?
Sounds like a good idea. Since you have time on your side, building slow is the best way to go. It’ll give you time to read and research on each component before purchasing.
Use the search button or better yet, just type in M4carbine.net and the topic of interest on google. Makes for a faster and equally effective search.
This is exactly how I built my two carbines.
I dont know how much the Doublestar LPK runs, but I’ve had good results with Stag LPKs for about $65, it’s quality kit. Most of the Doublestar stuff I’ve seen hasn’t been that confidence inspiring, reminded me of DPMS items to be honest.
G&R Tactical also has their own LPK kit which picks out the best parts from various vendors in order to deliver the best possible kit. It’s a bit more expensive, but you get what you pay for.
Bravo Company has a sale on MilSpec M4 Stock assemblies right now, so you could finish the lowers with quality components for not much money.
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/M4-Stock-Milspec-p/stock%20m4%20milspec%20black.htm
Buying cheap components is some(most)times false economy, you end up buying twice to replace the failed/inferior part.
Just something to keep in mind:
You said these will eventually be for your kids who aren’t old enough to shoot yet, so if I were undertaking the same task, I’d go with BCM Lightweight Mid-Lengths.
A lighter carbine is easier to handle for young kids, couple that with the inherent softer shooting characteristics of the midlength system, and the well known quality of Bravo Company uppers, and you have a winning combination. They also happen to be some of the most affordable uppers on the market, giving you a tremeandous “bang for your buck”.
Couple this with a quality set of irons and eventually a Red Dot, and you have an extrememly capable, fast handling, accurate carbine which will last forever.
of course, thats just my .02, YMMV.
I also used a Doublestar lower for my first build. I was actually surprised the finish on it was as nice as it was. So far its worked out nicely for me with no issues. The only problem I had was with the Bolt Catch roll pin, it did not want to go in easily. Other than that it was smooth. Good luck with the builds.
If you plan on buying the stuff over a few months or even years worth of time, might I suggest you do some serious shopping during that time period and wait for sale, promotions, coupons, whatever; and then buy the best parts you can find at the lowest price. I would think since you have time to build them, you have time to do the research and get some great deals. Look on private party gun boards to find used gear. In colorado we have “Cologunmarket.com” and I have found everything I could ever want at GREAT prices! Sometimes stuff is overpriced, but who cares, just pass on it and wait for the good sutff at the right price.
Fo instance I see Ruger Mini 14’s everyday on teh sight going for around $550.00-$800.00 range. But if you wait until you find one, you can get one for $455.00 like I saw today.
Just take your time and read up on the poarts you plan to get, make sure they are really what you want first before you buy. I have seen some killer sales on all sorts of stuff; if you keep an eagle eye out, you could ifnd some major deals; especially online.
I cannot reccomend Doublestar as I don’t like that company or its products, but I suggest getting a good LPK; nothin worse than shitty springs and pins that will malfunction or fail when they are needed. The BCM LPK is a good one, so is LWRC (but too pricey!)
Good luck with the builds.