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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: WSU on March 13, 2020, 12:36:55 PM

Title: Which AR lower parts kit to buy?
Post by: WSU on March 13, 2020, 12:36:55 PM: As the title says, what parts kit should I buy? I have a lower already. Probably going to use a few uppers on it, including a normal 556 plinking type upper and also maybe a 450 Bushmaster. Maybe a 300 blackout?

I don't know a ton about ARs. What should I buy?
Title: Re: Which AR lower parts kit to buy?
Post by: huntandjeep on March 13, 2020, 01:25:01 PM: I use Aero Precision and BCM LPKs with Larue or Geissele triggers .
Title: Re: Which AR lower parts kit to buy?
Post by: Fl0und3rz on March 13, 2020, 01:31:51 PM: I don't think it matters, as the parts are probably all sourced from the same one or two places.

Short of the trigger and hammer, it's just pins, springs, and screws.

Buy two for the *sproing* oh crap moments and to have spares on hand. They are cheap.
Title: Re: Which AR lower parts kit to buy?
Post by: WSU on March 13, 2020, 01:32:58 PM: Quote from: Fl0und3rz on March 13, 2020, 01:31:51 PM
I don't think it matters, as the parts are probably all sourced from the same one or two places.

Short of the trigger and hammer, it's just pins, springs, and screws.

Buy two for the *sproing* oh crap moments and to have spares on hand. They are cheap.

I can relate. I put one together before and definitely had some time searching the ground with a flashlight.
Title: Re: Which AR lower parts kit to buy?
Post by: Dan-o on March 13, 2020, 02:25:54 PM: Check out the larue trigger.

IMHO, a great $80 trigger. I think they compete with triggers twice the cost. Some may argue that.

I have them in all the ARs I got for me/wife/kids.

I don't think the rest matters as much.

:twocents:
Title: Re: Which AR lower parts kit to buy?
Post by: Alchase on March 13, 2020, 02:58:02 PM: :yeah:

I have a couple geissele SSAs, they are fantastic triggers. I have shot a couple LaRue triggers that were great for 1/2 the price.
Title: Re: Which AR lower parts kit to buy?
Post by: konradcountry on March 17, 2020, 09:00:30 AM: I would get the Aero parts kit minus the FCG.

Then add a single stage trigger like hiperfire or larue.

I wouldn't spend more than $100 on the trigger.

People shoot sub MOA all the time with cheap mil spec triggers but they can feel rough.
Title: Re: Which AR lower parts kit to buy?
Post by: LDennis24 on March 17, 2020, 09:08:04 AM: Don't know if it's been said already but I wouldn't buy anything but the Biden AR14 lowers... Best on the market! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Which AR lower parts kit to buy?
Post by: Mulieman on March 17, 2020, 11:08:49 AM: I just built one with the Midway lower parts kit. The trigger is horrid in that kit. It will get replaced very soon. I was thinking of going with the Rock River Varmint 2-stage. I haven't felt one yet but their products seem very good so far.
Title: Re: Which AR lower parts kit to buy?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 17, 2020, 11:13:13 AM: For a hunting AR the rr 2 stage is great. I have built many guns with them.
If you are wanting a fast plinking semi auto and like to rattle off rounds it is not a good choice.
Title: Re: Which AR lower parts kit to buy?
Post by: Blacklab on March 17, 2020, 11:27:43 AM: Andersen for the money. Pretty much mil spec. Triggers are good for being standard. Price is fair.
Title: Re: Which AR lower parts kit to buy?
Post by: WSU on March 17, 2020, 11:57:11 AM: I ordered aero precision and a Larue fcg. Now to decide which upper(s)!
Title: Re: Which AR lower parts kit to buy?
Post by: huntandjeep on March 17, 2020, 01:41:18 PM: Quote from: WSU on March 17, 2020, 11:57:11 AM
I ordered aero precision and a Larue fcg. Now to decide which upper(s)!
Aero
Title: Re: Which AR lower parts kit to buy?
Post by: WSU on March 17, 2020, 01:50:40 PM: I've already got a longer range 556 that I bought from Carp on here. I don't really want another one. I'm thinking of a 556 plinker and then something else cool like a 450 BM.

I've heard good reviews, and read bad reviews, about Bear Creek. Seems like a good buy for the money and for what I'm looking for. Am I wrong?