Building a New AR

sunofnun

sunofnun

Jan 2009
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Hey fellas,

I'm building a AR from a stripped RRA lower I just pickedup

So Im thinking a light weight 16 inch setup.

Probably gonna pull the 6 postion butstock off my stag arms 20inch and put the magpul precision on there..

SO couple questions.


Does anyone have a LPK laying around. I'm thinking of just picking up a RR kit with the two stage trigger. I have a jard kit with about 3lbs of pull in my 20" I'm thinking I want around 4 for this one?

AND if youve seen any slick 16 inch setups recently I'd love to see them.. I'm thinking flat top, w/a short picitinny forgrip. maybe a gasblock w/out a fixxed site..

Maybe gonna put a eotech on it?

Let the suggestions begin!
 
Metonymy

Metonymy

Jan 2009
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For a tactical rifle, don't use a 2 stage trigger. You want that tight, crisp feel of a heavier trigger. Save the 2 stage and light pull for the precision setup.

As for an LPK, they're readily available now. It'll cost you about $85, but they're fairly easy to get a hold of now.
 
JohnnyB

JohnnyB

Feb 2009
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I've had 2 LPK's on backorder from Rguns for almost 2 months. I ordered a second for my brother in law but he has found one locally and bought it. So I'm stuck with 2. If you haven't bought yours by the time mine gets in I'll sell it for exactly what I paid and ship it to ya! It was $60.00 plus shipping.

Let me know if you're interested.
 
sunofnun

sunofnun

Jan 2009
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Metonymy said:
For a tactical rifle, don't use a 2 stage trigger. You want that tight, crisp feel of a heavier trigger. Save the 2 stage and light pull for the precision setup.

As for an LPK, they're readily available now. It'll cost you about $85, but they're fairly easy to get a hold of now.
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good call.. AND cheaper! lol

JohnnyB said:
I've had 2 LPK's on backorder from Rguns for almost 2 months. I ordered a second for my brother in law but he has found one locally and bought it. So I'm stuck with 2. If you haven't bought yours by the time mine gets in I'll sell it for exactly what I paid and ship it to ya! It was $60.00 plus shipping.

Let me know if you're interested.
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yeah, let me know. who made the ones you have on order?
 
Mic

Mic

Jan 2009
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last WAC show I went to, even at 1pm when Jason and I left, MULTIPLE tables still had MULTIPLE LPK's laying around.

I'm going to give my 2 cents on LPK's right now, you can take it for what its worth, or just say I'm nuts.

I personally like DPMS LPK's better than RRA. In fact, I like DPMS better than any other I've tried. The parts are much more precise. The Detents are also the best I've worked with. I replaced the detents in all my guns with the DPMS ones, with there springs, as they were much more smooth. RRA's are a bit pointed and can "stick" if you don't clean them and the pins up very well (same with the safety selector).

Pieces that I have replaced with DPMS parts from my RRA and other kits are the following.

Detents and Springs
Mag Release
Safety Selector
 
FatFugg

FatFugg

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Not sure if you found what ya wanted, but here are some retail packaged DPMS LPK's for $70.00!

PK Firearms | Online Store

I wish I would have remembered this thread yesterday. They had Sabre Defense 16" stainless fluted barrel flat top uppers with a DD lite rail & BCG for $830.00. You said you wanted a slick 16" setup, that would have been it. I was considering one myself, but I really shouldn't spend the money right now.
 
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sunofnun

sunofnun

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FatFugg said:
Not sure if you found what ya wanted, but here are some retail packaged DPMS LPK's for $70.00!

PK Firearms | Online Store

I wish I would have remembered this thread yesterday. They had Sabre Defense 16" stainless fluted barrel flat top uppers with a DD lite rail & BCG for $830.00. You said you wanted a slick 16" setup, that would have been it. I was considering one myself, but I really shouldn't spend the money right now.
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yessssssss! just ordered it! thanks for the heads up!
 
sunofnun

sunofnun

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My new lower is completely assembled, and the hunt for the perfect upper has begun..

I'm thinking about a spikes tactical, vltor vis setup, maybe a POF upper...

I want a fluted barrel, and strongly integrated upper w/ picitinny forgrip
 
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Metonymy

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I have a Spikes upper. Love it. No fluted barrel.

I tossed on a LaRue Tactical 10" rail... it's good to go. :)
 
sunofnun

sunofnun

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FatFugg said:
These aren't as high end as I think your looking for, but their in stock! Check um out!

PK Firearms | Online Store
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Nice call! I just had one of my buddies order the 5.56 upper. I got three guys from work to all build their 1st AR. good times.

I'm gonna hold out for something a little more exotic.

What are your thoughts on D.D. vs Larue vs spikes..

I assume spikes is the lesser of the three..
 
FatFugg

FatFugg

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sunofnun said:
What are your thoughts on D.D. vs Larue vs spikes..

I assume spikes is the lesser of the three..
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They are all three good, but yes the Spikes would be one tier lower then DD & Larue. I have a DD rail on my AR pistol & it seems to be durable & high quality.

If I was building a dream AR I would either go with a VLTOR monolithic or a Viking Tactics upper!

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sunofnun

sunofnun

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ha ha that's funny! I was looking at the Vltor VIS this morning and thinking of a noveske barrel!!!!
 
sunofnun

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FatFugg

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sunofnun said:
ha ha.. those are exactly the ones I want!!!! a guy just demo'd them for me at the shop the other day.. nice find I'm on it.
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Sweet deal! I'm still lookin for an upper for ya! So if you get one post up, so as I know you are already good to go!
 
sunofnun

sunofnun

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FatFugg said:
Sweet deal! I'm still lookin for an upper for ya! So if you get one post up, so as I know you are already good to go!
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so I'm about %99 I'm getting this one.. its used from a local guy. Found it on ARF.com I think I'm picking it up on saturday.


Sabre Defence Upper with 16" Stainless Fluted Barrel

- Daniels Defense 10.0 Lite Rail
- Includes Bolt Carrier Group and Forged Charging Handle!!!
- Comes with 3 ladder style rail covers

*Everything is brand new and never used

Pictures are just to show what it could look like so I put the upper on one of my lowers for fun. I've never even pull the charging handle back or anything :)



Pics are huge.. but you can see that it looks pretty clean..


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