my first stripped lower

AR/M4 Custom Build Forum
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I just picked up my first stripped lower. I found a decent deal on a Spikes tactile lower. So no the journey begins to acquire the rest of the parts.

previously, I had acquired a huge list of internet sites that I was going to buy parts from. Well I lost that when I had to reload my operating system. So I was wondering if there are any places that you guys suggest. I remember before that a poster had once directed me (or someone else and I clicked on it) to a site that sold lower parts kits that included GOOD parts. Like Magpul stocks and decent trigger setups as a kit. Anyone know who I am talking about. Or does anyone else have any suggestions for places with slamming deals right now? I am not in super hurry. So I am taking my time looking for good deals.

Thanks

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GandR tactical and bravo company, They both have great service and products. Between the two of them you can build your whole gun with the best.

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HERE

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The G & R Tactical Lower Parts Kits (LPK) are considered top notch. Look no further, unless you want to spend the big bucks for a Colt LPK. The best thing about them is you can eliminate buying parts you don’t need, and just get the ones you do need. Link provided below:

http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=GRT-LPK&reference=/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi%3Fsearch%3Daction%26keywords%3Dkits%26searchstart%3D0%26template%3DPDGCommTemplates/FullNav/SearchResult.html

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heres a guide that i used that helped me put my lower together. it helped me out big time since it was the first lower that i put together. hope that it helps you as much as it did me. have fun!

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

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Thanks everyone for the links. I will especially use that guide when I set up my lower.

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I know this may be a dumb question… but

Does anyone know of the lower parts kits out there, are anyone of them better than the other. Is there a lower parts kit with a decent single state trigger. I know none are going to be geisel perfect. But is there one that is top notch that will not break the bank. I am just trying to save cash here so I can buy the best barrel I can and later spend big money on a trigger.

Thanks

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dpms makes one for under $50 and you can find them anywhere.

http://www.m-4accessories.com/items/ar-15-m-16-mil-spec-parts/ar-15-lower-receiver-parts-kit-d-p-m-s-d-p-m-s-lpk-detail.htm

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I see no reason to buy an inferior DPMS kit when there are options like the G&R, Daniel Defense, or CMT kits which are all better for hardly if any added cost.

Any stock trigger will feel like a stock trigger. Learn how to shoot with that, then save up pennies for a Geissele SSA - in the end you’ll be happiest with this route.

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A Daniel Defense or G&R LPK will set up right with the best cost:quality ratio.

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Well I am not an expert but I can shoot pretty decent already. I can hit man size targets consistent at 500 meters iron sights with the proper elevation adjustments made. I shot consistently expert when I was in the military.

So far G&R seems like a good deal.

But any thoughts on this?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=210785773

Seems like a slamming deal. But I might be missing something.

My lack of knowledge leaves me with the fear of being ripped off always. lol

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There isn’t that drastic a price difference between the DPMS and Daniel Defense. Try AIM Surplus, I’ve been ordering from them for a few years now -top notch service!

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XDD21007&name=Daniel+Defense+Lower+Parts+Kit&groupid=53

They also stock the Spike’s Tactical kits.

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90% of the people here will advise you to stay far far away from RRA 2-stage triggers. The reports I’ve seen say they are prone to failures and others say they WILL eventually turn into a mushy 1-stage trigger. Some people have that happen in a few hundred rounds, some people have that happen in thousands… some are still waiting.

Get a solid LPK and either a stock USGI trigger, or if you want a 2-stage there are other options. KAC, LMT, and Geissele are the manufacturers of 2-stage triggers that are trusted to combat.

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Thanks for the advice on RRA.

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Do things like anti walk pins make a difference? Is this mod worth the money or more for show?

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Also somewhere on this site use to be the ability to build my own upper. I remember when I found it, it was hard to get to and I had to use an outside link. Which makes me think, it is not searchable. Has anyone else seen that before too?

Thanks
Noah
http://www.smartgunner.com/

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I just finished a custom build and ordered a majority of my parts from just a few places to save on shipping.

G&R is a good LPK and they have a few other parts
DSG Arms had almost everything else I wanted with great prices and fast shipping

Bravo Company is good but if you’re Mil or LE they don’t offer discounts and are priced higher than others. Also look local.

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It’s better to have them then not. Usually when parts start to wear and everything is all broken in thats when you’ll need them. Atleast that’s my experience and what I believe… That’s when my pins started to walk atleast & that’s when I started buying mine…

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Their deal (a great one, BTW) ended on 12/31. They had it up sporadically for a few days after that so stragglers (like me) could get theirs ordered, but it’s all over now :(.

Dan

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All good I guess. I had my heart more set on a stainless barrel anyways. If I remember correctly, there was no option for that. But that deal was amazing.