Mine looked closer to the one on the right with the exception of having the two piece disconnector. Big pain to install w/o a slave pin.
Does the one on the left, or the one in your rifle, have one disconnector spring or two?
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Mine looked closer to the one on the right with the exception of having the two piece disconnector. Big pain to install w/o a slave pin.
Does the one on the left, or the one in your rifle, have one disconnector spring or two?
In regards to the OP, I agree with some of the other posters that you are getting ahead of yourself. Go with the 16". It's the softest recoiling 16 out there, for its weight, IMHO. Before you take out the trigger, you might want to give the KAC 2 stage a bit of time.
I typically prefer the 14.7" barrel length, and was mildly annoyed at Knight's for not selling a pinned version, but I have come to terms with my 16" E3. It has slowly become the one that gets the most work. Especially out of the box; I'm sort of picky, but have only replaced the A2 pistol grip on mine and run it as is. I would definitely vote get the 16 first, then if you decide it really doesn't do what you want, get the 18" later on. Good luck.
Are you just buying an upper or a complete rifle? Buy a complete KAC and you'll be happy with it. I got my LPR about a month ago and it's great. It's an 18" rifle, so it's a bit heavier/longer than a carbine and is not ideal for room clearing, etc., But I don't clear rooms, etc. I mostly sit at a bench and assassinate paper at known distances. I have a PST 2.5-10 en route to assist with my cellulose persecution.
+The KAC 2 stage trigger is very nice. Recoil on the LPR is rather light for an AR. I'm in line for a SFMB-556 for the LPR, but that's because I'm planning ahead for a SOCOM suppressor. I have a Battlecomp 2.0 on my other AR, which I like a lot, and I'd like to compare it to the Surefire Brake. If I like the SF better or it's a toss up, I'll sell the Battlecomp for another SFMB.
You're trying to study the ants on the trees instead of seeing the forest for what it is. I think you answered your question in the first paragraph of your post; An SBR is next. So buy an LPR and then later buy a KAC SR15 SBR:D. You don't need a 18" and a 16" AR, their capabilities overlap significantly.
16" Mod1 would be my choice as well - I do have 16" Recce (similar barrel to their SPR) with the 3.1 handguard from HighCaliberSales - phenomenal upper, but unless you specifically want that thicker barrel profile, the standard Diemaco barrel on the Mod1 is a really stout shooter with good ammo.
As for the complete rifle - buying an SR-15 in halves is nowhere near the performance bargain - I took the SR15 upper, and gave my wife the lower half - she loves it, and I get the E3 upper I want.