What's your favorite LPK?

[WilsonMD]

I am building my first AR-15 lower. What's your favorite basic LPK? When I say basic, I don't necessarily mean the cheapest, but I don't intend on dropping big coin on my first one. I have a stock and grip in mind already.

 

[jd4320t]

My favorite is the one that offers me the most parts that I'm actually going to use.

I like what these guys are doing but they still need to add some more options to make it perfect.

Red Barn Armory Build your own AR 15 Lower Parts Kit - Red Barn Armory

 

[chezuki]

CMMG. Color coded bags are fun, and they have the best "milspec" trigger I've tried.

 

[SEMI-AK]

Chez nailed it cmmg all day every day.

 

[jpittman]

Spikes enhanced

Spike's Tactical Lower Parts Kit Enhanced - SLPK301 - Primary Arms

 

[remauto1187]

Cheap works for me. Ive used CMMG, DPMS and PSA for builds. They all worked fine but I do agree the CMMG is by the best trigger of atleast the 3 that I have used.

 

[seedubs1]

Colt
Colt LPK Minus FCG at G and R Tactical

If not Colt, Spikes standard kit comes with turned KNS pins, and their kits that I've seen have been pretty high quality.

And if you're already planning on swapping out some components, Umbrella Corp has a "minimalist" LPK that leaves out some parts (ex. trigger guard).

 

[Psode27]

I'd have to vote for CMMG as well. My best LPK. I have to say I am not real impressed with my DPMS kits. Can't say they all are like mine, but I'd look elsewhere. I had a double star that I bought when no AR parts were available a yr or so ago and its not too bad either.

 

[GlockRock]

I run rock river lpk's. Never had an issue.

 

[mellowwetto]

I like KAK or CMMG

 

[Jackson]

I've been using Stag Arms. I'm not an AR officionado, though. So I can't say how this compares to other stuff out there. I like to keep it basic.

 

[Hop]

The G&R has had the smoothest safety by far out of all I've tried. He's got several options but the ALG versions are all out of stock right now. Go Geissele anyway.

G&R Tactical Lower Parts Kits (OUT OF STOCK) at G and R Tactical

 

[Hexa-Tula]

Another vote for the CMMG. I've put together 5 with CMMG's, and the trigger's have been consistently good. Very smooth pull.

 

[Vlad the Impaler]

I've seen Colt, and RRA kits "S" marked.


This is another one of those things that you'll hear a lot of brand hype about for parts pumped out the same subcontract door. My experience is far from exhaustive and there are probably folks that make their own.

 

[6mm Shoot]

CMMG worked for me. Then I have only built 3 ARs. I was just glad to see someone besides me was using CMMG. Now I know I didn't do to bad.

 

[spearheadersarge]

Built 5 using PSA parts and have had no issues to date.

 

[croy]

I use CMMG all the way.

 

[Vamptepes]

Also use cmmg. Last lpk I got was last year on sale it came with the 2stage trigger and ambi safety. Very nice setup. Great trigger also.

 

[cwillour]

I used several, but have gone with the Damage LPK for my last few builds:

Kit, Lower Receiver Parts, AR-15 Semi-Auto | Damage Industries

 

[mattyd]

White Oak, CMMG, or Daniel Defense seem to be our preference.