Normally I dont make posts like these but Im kinda stumped on this one as it was not really planned. I purchased a Lauer LMT lower this past week and would like some suggestions/opinions on what I should build it into.
I really want an M16A4 clone but I also want an M4 or a SBR AR (the M4 would probably be the G&R pinned 14.5" barrel upper) thats the Upper. I wouldnt mind building the whole upper my self If need be and is still an option.
For the lower what parts kit would be best? I would like to go with a Colt LPK but not sure if/where to purchase one. I checked out the G&R kits and they might fit the bill coming with everything but the stock and PG which would be fine because I want a Vltor or a LMTSOPMOD and the Magpul Miad or Tango Down grip. My main question here is are all LPK created equal or are some better than others? *edit oh can some one help me out with buffers? is the normal carbine H buffer fine for carbines/shorties or should I get something a bit heaver?)
Im probably going to build this on a whim and as money flows in, Im not NEEDING this rifle just building it to fill an itch. I would like to keep it top of the line on the important stuff but also dont want to break the bank (if thats possible) This would be my second homebrew AR. Im just really torn on the Upper lol Rifle, Carbine or Shortie (the SBR paper work would wait till I moved back to FL in march though if I went this route)
Current AR is a S&W Lower, DPMS LPK, Magpul stock, grip, trigger guard and BAD, DD Omega X carbine rail, DD XV Upper, Magpul BUIS, Trijicon TA33 optics, Tango Down Shortie FG, Blueforce 2 point sling. Ive had 0 failures so far out of close to 1k rounds (low round count I know)
not sure if the colt LPK kit would work with the LMT stripped lower. If memory serves me correctly i believe that the trigger pin and the hammer pin are larger on colt rifles
Colt has .155 diameter pins which should fit your lower. Just be prepared to spend a nice penny. Or you can get a DD or Stag kit for about 70.00. I have a Stag kit in one of my carbines and it runs fine.
Most all manufacturers are producing lowers with .155 diameter holes. LMT does, Bravo Company, Mega Machine, etc…
I’m guessing you’re talking about the Knight’s Triple Tap Brake. I don’t have any first hand experience so can’t help you there but definitely not for the budget minded. I’ve read that they are exceptionally nice but only you can decide if a $400+ brake is right for you.
ETA: As for what exactly constitutes a Recce, I have heard so many conflicting definitions that I think I just stay in my lane and let the experts handle that.
And see that’s where my Recce/Recon confusion lies. As per the wikipedia link I first though a Recce was the heavy barrel profile in stainless with a middy gas system. When looking at Noveske’s offerings though that would seem to be the Recon and the Recce doesn’t have the stainless barrel:confused:
Also I just reread your original post. Given that it looks like you already have a pretty sweet AR I would probably go the SBR route for this one but that’s just me.
Yeah thats the Triple Tap brake. Its not a flash hider.
Ive had one for a couple months now. Very effective at reducing muzzle rise when shooting, only marginally louder than an A2, and you’ll get a nice flame out of the barrel though too. I have mine on an 11.5", and the flame was daytime visible when shooting.
I only bought it just because I wanted it. I personally think a standard A2 fulfills about 95% of what people need on the end of their gun…and unless you are mounting a can theres no logical reason to use anything else. $430 for a brake isnt logical BTW.
Colt has made standard pin lowers for much longer, but they were most always on the .MIL and certain LE models. The parts however have always been available and since he using a S&W lower it is a non-issue.