Help, Suggestions for new AR build

[JC5123]

So I got my hands on a stripped lower.

Here is what I plan to do for sure:

VLTOR 6 position MOD Stock
Ambi Selector Switch
Magpul MIAD Grip
Oversized Trigger Guard. (Because I'm a wuss and standard trigger guards are sharp  )
VTAC Super V Trigger

The upper and glass are still classified at this time.

My question, who has the best "guts" to finish up my lower?

[tombogan03884]

DPMS from either Brownell's or Midway.

[twyacht]

My Bushmaster Lower parts kit turned out to be a dream match for my POF lower. The wonderful thing is they can all work.

The terrible thing is today prices and availability suck.

+ 1 on VLTOR
+ 1 on the oversize trigger guard.

The Falcon ERGO grip is cheaper and just as good.

Daniel Defense is still selling componants with a "non-gouging" price schedule.

I went with a Colt HBAR 16" cold forged barrel "thick one"...with a Miculek comp.,and a DD Upper and DD BCG.



Hope you find your parts, at a fair price.

[JC5123]

I have a DPMS lower parts kit, and have had it for awhile. I already have most of the parts I need in a pinch. But I like having those as emergency spare parts. As far as lower kits, so far they are available if you look, and not bad prices either. I hesitate to get new DPMS parts since I believe they are still being made overseas. The kit I have, was purchased before that development. I was thinking hard about a Stag Arms lower kit. Problem is, since I'm upgrading many of the parts a full kit is way overkill. Then again a full kit is less expensive then purchasing separately, and I would have MORE spare parts. I think all I really need is the take down pins and the magazine release. The trigger I'm putting in is a drop in. What am I forgetting? The selector spring? What is the spring that is exposed when you take off the castle nut?

[blackwolfe]

I have heard good things about the Rock River Arms RRA LPK with the two stage trigger.

Might be able to get then here:

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/

When did DPS start the overseas out sourcing.  I have an old LPK that I forgot I had and have kept it back as a spare.

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[robheath]

I like Bravo Company MFG (BCM) For bolt and bolt carrier group.

[JC5123]

When did DPS start the overseas out sourcing.  I have an old LPK that I forgot I had and have kept it back as a spare.

I was told by my local shop that it happened about 4 years ago. I remember because I had just finished building a DPMS.

[twyacht]

What is the spring that is exposed when you take off the castle nut?

Rear Takedown Pin Spring and detent.

http://www.gunslot.com/pictures/ar15

[blackwolfe]

I was told by my local shop that it happened about 4 years ago. I remember because I had just finished building a DPMS.

I think that is about when I got the LPK, do you know if there is a way to tell the difference?

[tombogan03884]

For detailed video instructions go to Brownell's and click on AR 15 builder.
They have a series of video's that walk you through the whole build process.
Build your lower inside a clear trash bag, that way you do not lose any of the pins and springs when ( not if ) some thing pings off into the unknown.