Lower buildout guidance please

[ldmaster]

Hi all, long term member but this is my first post here, please forgive any mistakes in protocol

So…. This is for what I call “future family needs” - put more bluntly, a rack of carbines for the general use of the family. I want them as solid as possible, with enough features to make using them simple while keeping the guns flexible for personal modifications. These get used by family and guests who may not be equipped when we have a shooting weekend or other family gathering.

I have six standard Andersen stripped lowers. I want them all the same. I’m looking for forged parts - a decent trigger - 2 stage, and collapsible stock.

Over the years I have MY favorite features. Wearing armor has taught me that everything that sticks out WILL catch on something at the worst possible moment. So a BCM minimalist buttstock on an a6 mil spec buffer tube is my choice. I’m totally ignorant about all the new stuff that’s emerging. Durability is key, don’t want to start swapping broken parts after 2k rounds down range. Not doing the uppers yet. These will be 16in with mid-length gas, in case that matters. I’m only asking about lower parts for now.

What would your suggestions be?

Jim holmes
Colorado

[dmd08]

I start with a good quality lpk. I like Geissele triggers. I like Forward Controls safeties, mag release buttons and bolt catches. I don't run any A5 extensions but if I were starting multiple fresh builds now I would standardize on them.

[georgeib]

A good quality lower parts kit and a decent trigger, such as a Geissele, Larue, or one of the Schmidt 2-stage triggers manufactured for one of the various resellers. Personally, I have a few Geissele triggers, a Schmidt, and a pair of Larue triggers. I think the Larue are the best bang for the buck by far; essentially Geissele quality for half the price.

[JediGuy]

Seems like you aren’t in a hurry.

SOLGW Blaster Guts, LaRue, or CMMG LPK (I like everything about the CMMG Zeroed parts kit except the butt ugly safety)
Zev Core trigger (two stage Schmid)
A5 receiver extension and A5H2 buffer
BCM castle nut and QD end plate

Get everything on good sales, and you’ll be nicely set up.

[JediGuy]

Also, this is the wrong forum for the question

[ldmaster]

Also, this is the wrong forum for the question


Where should it go?

[Disciple]

Where should it go?

https://www.m4carbine.net/forumdisplay.php?3-AR-General-Discussion

[HKGuns]

My standard LPK In order of preference, based on availability.

-Colt
-Sionics
- SOLGW

The remaining standard is as follows:
- SSA-E G trigger
- VLTOR A5 RE, with VLTOR A5 spring buffer etc…..
- Magpul CTR stock