The trouble with AR building

[Ironbar]

So I bought the very first piece of the AR puzzle the other day, a stripped lower receiver. Now of course comes all the afterward parts.

I think I'm suffering from analysis paralysis. There's so many f-ing choices of triggers, lower parts kits, stocks, etc., etc. that it's all too damned overwhelming!

I was all set to buy a fairly comprehensive LPK when I started seeing how crappy the stock mil-spec triggers are on AR rifles. Complaints generally include long creep, over-travel, hard pull, and gritty trigger. I certainly don't want any of that, especially the hard pull and gritty trigger. I've gotten quite used to the triggers on my other guns that break around four lbs or less. I also don't want to spend $200+ dollars on a Timney or Geissele trigger.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a really good AR trigger for less than $100? And if you're going to suggest a trigger job on a stock trigger, then please refer me to the place where it can be done for less than $100. Thanks!

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[jbett98]

I really like these for only $65.00. They're a sub company of Geissele and feel great for the price point.

 

[edslhead]

Read the thread below "trigger for AR" it has lots of info your looking for.

 

[Member 34319]

If you own a sharpening stone or two for your knives, you can take any mil spec kit and make the trigger a bit smoother by polishing the sear points.

 

[slimmer13]

I really like these for only $65.00. They're a sub company of Geissele and feel great for the price point.

PSA has the whole ACT LPKs for $75 or with the MIAD for $100. Agree on the great trigger for the price.

 

[jluck]

Google- 15 minutes trigger job for AR15. Done a bunch. Perfect for your situation and almost no cost to do.

 

[808hondacrguy]

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This one looks good

 

[Ironbar]

Again: TOO MANY F-ING CHOICES!!! Why can't there be just a few to choose from instead of freakin' 50 or 60??

How about we narrow this down:

I want a trigger that costs less than $100. I also want a trigger that breaks at about 4lbs or less. How about THAT?

 

[jbett98]

Ain't gonna happen. Military triggers break at a higher poundage for a reason.

Check out this article.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...wM4tfquaKTfXAun2w&sig2=7N3nAHOlIDlWOPE4m05S5g

 

[Ironbar]

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This one looks good

OK, enough. I went with this option after doing some research and watching some videos. This is actually the drop in trigger from Black Rain Ordnance, only with their logo milled off. Ths is just the trigger I've been looking for, so thanks to hondacrguy for the heads up!

 

[edslhead]

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This one looks good

OK, enough. I went with this option after doing some research and watching some videos. This is actually the drop in trigger from Black Rain Ordnance, only with their logo milled off. Ths is just the trigger I've been looking for, so thanks to hondacrguy for the heads up!

Very nice trigger. I really like mine.

 

[Oregonhunter5]

I have some sts lowers. What would it cost to build a accurate AR?
How much would it cost.
Is it cheaper to build or buy?

 

[jluck]

Again: TOO MANY F-ING CHOICES!!! Why can't there be just a few to choose from instead of freakin' 50 or 60??

How about we narrow this down:

I want a trigger that costs less than $100. I also want a trigger that breaks at about 4lbs or less. How about THAT?

my suggestion offers everything you ask for at a fraction of the budget threshold you desire. I have used custom drop ins and I'm telling you the 15 minute trigger job is great low cost option and yes it lightens up the pull resistance weight.

 

[slimmer13]

I have some sts lowers. What would it cost to build a accurate AR?
How much would it cost.
Is it cheaper to build or buy?

Accurate as in service rifle accurate? or more benchrest/varmint?

 

[Oregonhunter5]

Accurate as in service rifle accurate? or more benchrest/varmint?

A tack driver.
Under .5

 

[slimmer13]

A tack driver.
Under .5

Cheaper to build.

If it were me, I would go with a 20"+ Black Hole Weaponry 1/8 or 1/9 barrel. I really like them for the $$$. If you order from SAA, they usually throw in a free stripped upper. Throw in a RRA two stage trigger, a quality BCG and everything else whatever you prefer.

Spend some time developing a load (I'd start with some 69grn SMKs), and you should be right there.

Sorry for the jack.

 

[BiggerHammer]

Pick up a Rock River Arms Two Stage National Match trigger and be done with it. I believe I purchased my last one new for $79.00 shipped.

 

[ChiefStealth]

Not quite $100, but I just installed the Velocity trigger. 3lb. $135 dollars. No take-up slop, at all. No creep, at all. No movement of any kind between first touch and break. I'm off to the range, right now, to shoot it for the first time. More later.

(edit) During shooting, the trigger works just like during dry-fire. No slop. Light pull. No creep. No grit. Surprised me every time. That's a good thing. I can't anticipate the break, and jerk the shot. No light strikes in the 50 rounds I shot today. Just.. wonderful!

 

[fxdc]

The platform I'd great, like a guys barbie doll.

Dress her up, and the her out!
LMAO

 

[fxdc]

Get your self a JP spring kit and that alone will make a huge difference and cheap!

4.5 # result on mine