Where to get partial LPKs? [Archive]

Armati

08-04-13, 14:50

I recently picked up one of those excellent Adcor billet lowers.

http://adcordefense.com/product/billet-stripped-lower-receiver/

I am ready to build it up and it seems that parts are now becoming more and more available. This will be my 4th AR build.

It seems it is fairly easy to find high quality complete LPKs. However, I now have a growing collection of pistol grips and trigger guards that I will never use. I also want to build this billet lower up as DMR type rifle. Most likely I will use a high quality trigger system of some type, so I will only need all of the other lower parts. Does anyone know of a quality source for all of the other small parts for the lower outside of the trigger, hammer and associated springs?

Ryno12

08-04-13, 15:11

Brownells carries all the parts separately.

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eljimbo142

08-04-13, 15:14

http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=287

dkindig

08-04-13, 16:45

Ironworks Tactical sells an LPK without a trigger group or grip. From what I understand their LPK's are from Stag...

http://shop.ironworkstactical.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1880

Tzed250

08-04-13, 17:22

White Oak offers a LPK -FCG.

A link:

http://www.whiteoakarmament.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17602&cat=283&page=1

thopkins22

08-04-13, 17:32

If you're going to do it, for God's sake do it right.

Grant's selection of good parts available the way you want it.
http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=GRT-LPK&reference=/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi%3Fsearch%3Daction%26keywords%3Dkits%26searchstart%3D0%26template%3DPDGCommTemplates/FullNav/SearchResult.html

Straight Colt parts but you'll have to select all of the parts individually.
http://www.specializedarmament.com

Iraqgunz

08-04-13, 18:07

To all concerned.

The custom build area is a place to show off and or ask questions about your custom build. If you are going to post pictures of your build, please post a complete picture not just your parts, partial lowers, etc....

Also, buying an upper separate and then a lower and throwing them together does not constitute a custom build. It would also be nice if you took time to explain how you came to your decision and explain your set up. Thanks.

I recently picked up one of those excellent Adcor billet lowers.

http://adcordefense.com/product/billet-stripped-lower-receiver/

I am ready to build it up and it seems that parts are now becoming more and more available. This will be my 4th AR build.

It seems it is fairly easy to find high quality complete LPKs. However, I now have a growing collection of pistol grips and trigger guards that I will never use. I also want to build this billet lower up as DMR type rifle. Most likely I will use a high quality trigger system of some type, so I will only need all of the other lower parts. Does anyone know of a quality source for all of the other small parts for the lower outside of the trigger, hammer and associated springs?

Tzed250

08-04-13, 19:14

SilverBullet432

08-04-13, 19:53

From what I know the G&R LPK is terminally out of stock.

they have them, but only use them for their builds, or so i read.

Zirk208

08-05-13, 04:21

Brownells sells a Colt LPK minus the trigger group and pistol grip.
Linky: http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/receiver-amp-action-parts/parts-kits/colt-lower-receiver-parts-kit-prod27064.aspx

jwperry

08-05-13, 05:58

Brownells sells a Colt LPK minus the trigger group and pistol grip.
Linky: http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/receiver-amp-action-parts/parts-kits/colt-lower-receiver-parts-kit-prod27064.aspx

If you buy this Colt kit
http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/receiver-amp-action-parts/parts-kits/ar-15-rifle-accessories-kit-prod26508.aspx?avs|Manufacturer_1=COLT
A selector seperately and a proper front pivot pin you come out ahead on cost.

TehLlama

08-06-13, 13:28

From what I know the G&R LPK is terminally out of stock.

They're not permanently unavailable, it just takes time on the waiting list - it may take longer, but it's not like they aren't moving, Grant just hasn't gotten enough of them to clear the backlog of orders for them for people willing to wait.

I'd still go this route, even if you wind up getting the G2S (or SSA, SSA-E, etc.) trigger with it (making it a complete LPK anyway) since you mentioned wanting a DMR type rifle.

DTHN2LGS

08-06-13, 13:55

They're not permanently unavailable, it just takes time on the waiting list - it may take longer, but it's not like they aren't moving, Grant just hasn't gotten enough of them to clear the backlog of orders for them for people willing to wait.

How does one get on said list?

SteveS

08-06-13, 14:17

Palmetto has partial kits for 39.99 + Shipping . http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ar-15-05/lower-parts/parts-kits/psa-classic-lpk-w-o-fire-control-group.html

Dannyh

08-06-13, 22:14

Palmetto has partial kits for 39.99 + Shipping . http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ar-15-05/lower-parts/parts-kits/psa-classic-lpk-w-o-fire-control-group.html

I remembered this thread, just got my MOE+QMS PSA LPK today.. and I thought, I should point this guy to them. For $40 I think their basic LPK is a steal

thopkins22

08-06-13, 22:18

Saw IG's post and this has been taken to PM.

STONE-YARDER

08-06-13, 23:37

https://www.lwrci.com/c-122-lower-assembly-parts.aspx?pagenum=1

XxWoodsHunterxX

08-07-13, 00:31

Where can I buy just bulk roll pins and springs and such? Rather than just lpks it would be nice to have extras on hand

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djegators

08-07-13, 00:42

Where can I buy just bulk roll pins and springs and such? Rather than just lpks it would be nice to have extras on hand

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Brownells.

XxWoodsHunterxX

08-07-13, 13:21

Brownells.

Have any ideas on where manufactures get those lpk parts from.

titanse05

08-07-13, 14:02

CMMG LPK minus grip and fcg for $35

https://www.primaryarms.com/CMMG-Lower-Receiver-Parts-Kit-for-AR-15-No-Grip-p/cmmg55ca601.htm

C4IGrant

08-07-13, 14:37

CMMG LPK minus grip and fcg for $35

https://www.primaryarms.com/CMMG-Lower-Receiver-Parts-Kit-for-AR-15-No-Grip-p/cmmg55ca601.htm

I would pass on these.

C4

djegators

08-07-13, 18:21

Have any ideas on where manufactures get those lpk parts from.

Brownells normally states the manufacturer of their parts. Some stuff they brand under their own name, they may not dsclose who makes those items.

TehLlama

08-07-13, 18:57

CMMG LPK minus grip and fcg for $35

https://www.primaryarms.com/CMMG-Lower-Receiver-Parts-Kit-for-AR-15-No-Grip-p/cmmg55ca601.htm

I'm with Grant on this one - I love my CMMG's, but the only parts I've ever had an issue with were the LPK's, sourced from god knows where, and have weird stuff that wasn't quite right. Selectors misbehaving, bolt catches that were wonky - as bad or worse than the DPMS LPK's to avoid for the same reason.

For the money, look elsewhere. CMT kits are going to be more solid than that. Even the WOA (mostly RRA) LPK's have been better.

XxWoodsHunterxX

08-07-13, 19:30

Well my plan is to buy pins and such in bulk from a supplier in the USA. That use MIL-spec and put kits together for cheap. I'm hoping to try for 15$ a kit minus the trigger group. Can seem to find source that makes triggers and sear

Toyoland66

08-07-13, 21:21

XxWoodsHunterxX

08-07-13, 21:55

I've gotten all the springs and all the roll pins for it so far had to buy in bulk and its cost me around 40$ for 100 of each. No I just need to find the manufacture that makes the bolt catch, trigger and so on for these companies. I'm willing to invest money in it if I can figure it out. I want the average Joe to be able to purchase a kit and not feel like its a big expense as a back up repair kit or as a build kit. I know I get frustrated that I have to pay so much for pins and springs and little prices of metal.

Armati

08-08-13, 18:34

Thanks for all of the input. Here are my thoughts so far:

The Brownells brand kit seems to be a DPMS kit with an improved trigger and hammer. Ok I guess, but the DPMS thing really doesn't impress me.

LWRC - seems like a good choice. I would trust anything by them and they offer some good parts kits down to individual parts.

G&R - Of course, no problems there and I believe Grant was careful to pick and choose each component. However... they do seem to be perpetually out of stock - understandable under the current conditions but it doesn't help me right now.

Colt - MILSPEC, what's not to like. But I am building a DMR and the best I can say about military triggers is that they are MILSPEC.

By the way, why are they still putting A2 pistol grips in these kits? Does anyone still use these given the options from Magpul, Tango Down, Palm, ect?

C4IGrant

08-15-13, 08:16

For those interested, we have a VERY small QTY of COLT LPK's.

http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=CLPK

Get them while you can. ;)

C4

XxWoodsHunterxX

08-15-13, 08:20

For those interested, we have a VERY small QTY of COLT LPK's.

http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=CLPK

Get them while you can. ;)

C4

$175? Is that price correct

Charles

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XxWoodsHunterxX

08-15-13, 08:27

The last build I did I bought individual colt parts from specialized armament. I used a different mag catch, selector, fcg, grip, no trigger guard and it was still around $80 for the balance of the lower parts. I think it would be hard to put together a quality kit for $15.

So I found the actual manufactures for the majority of the parts in the lpk. Problem is they do orders of 5k. So now I have to somehow get them to sell me them in less quantities I was hoping around 500 pieces to start. I'm starting to get there just need time

Charles

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C4IGrant

08-15-13, 08:30

$175? Is that price correct

Charles

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Yes.

C4

C4IGrant

08-15-13, 08:32

So I found the actual manufactures for the majority of the parts in the lpk. Problem is they do orders of 5k. So now I have to somehow get them to sell me them in less quantities I was hoping around 500 pieces to start. I'm starting to get there just need time

Charles

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To my knowledge, no one single company produces all the components (in house) to make a complete LPK's. You might want to PM me and discuss further (so you do not get "taken").

C4

XxWoodsHunterxX

08-15-13, 08:54

To my knowledge, no one single company produces all the components (in house) to make a complete LPK's. You might want to PM me and discuss further (so you do not get "taken").

C4

Bolt/Carriers: Tool Craft (military contracted) Confirmed by PSA

Lower parts kits: L.W. Schneider (military contracted) http://www.lwschneider.com/

Just a couple of places I have contacted regarding parts. I understand not all parts are manufactured in house by one company. that's why I am doing the research. I'm just trying to get the costs down on my end and in the process help others get a good quality parts kit at an affordable price.

Charles

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C4IGrant

08-15-13, 09:02

Bolt/Carriers: Tool Craft (military contracted) Confirmed by PSA

Lower parts kits: L.W. Schneider (military contracted) http://www.lwschneider.com/

Just a couple of places I have contacted regarding parts. I understand not all parts are manufactured in house by one company. that's why I am doing the research. I'm just trying to get the costs down on my end and in the process help others get a good quality parts kit at an affordable price.

Charles

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Check your PM.

C4