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    Daniel defense vs rock river lowers

    Yes I'm not planning on getting a good aftermarket trigger for a little while I can use that money to complete the build quicker and yes only a little xp with them but when I'm done and ready for trigger upgrade I'll definitely look into the geissele but right now I'll only be able to possibly complete the lower within the next month the upper will be a while.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spudster View Post
    Again I'm new. im leaning toward the DD Lpk for 100$ I know DD is good quality but are any of the other same quality or better for less? I got on G&R and see I can mix and match but I wouldn't know what to change that would be better for 100$ on it.
    Get it you'll be very satisfied.

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    Daniel defense vs rock river lowers

    Then the DD is a great pic! As far as the lower receiver get the one on sale with a cool roll mark you like. This is your first build so have fun with it, trust me you'll be hooked and build more. Spikes are cool lowers and if you can find one UCWRG but people want too much for them.

    Edit: forget the UCWRG lower, it'll never happen, but it would be cool.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tanktop View Post
    ...I'm going to recommend the DD LPK because it is good quality and has a mil spec trigger. Use that for a couple thousand rounds then upgrade to a better trigger once you know why you're upgrading. Don't go buy a high end trigger because someone said it's better than XYZ, you get a better trigger because you learned what you don't like about the mil spec trigger and your ability has progressed past what that trigger can provide.
    I think this is good advice for anyone who is new to modifying / upgrading the AR platform, although I may have taken this to an extreme. I bought an SSA over a year ago when Geissele offered a great discount during the holidays, and I still haven't installed it yet. I wanted to give my original mil-spec (BCM) triggers a good, long break-in period to see if there was any variation in them (i.e. one better than another) before replacing one of them with the SSA. Unfortunately, I know from everything I've read here that once I install the SSA, the mil-spec triggers will feel terrible in comparison. I feel that I still need to train with a mil-spec trigger, though, since that's what I use at work.

    Dave
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    I personally don't agree with the theory of "using a crappy trigger until you get better". In my opinion, there are enough things to worry about as a new shooter. With sight alignment, trigger control, breathing, sight picture, follow through all being introduced to a new, or relatively new shooter, why not make it easier instead of harder? There are enough things to learn and master when one is pursuing learning the art of shooting a semi auto rifle, why struggle with a crappy, gritty, trigger? I am just of the opinion that we should make things as smooth and comfortable as we can on a new rifle/shooter combo, and a crap mil spec trigger is neither of those. The Geissele trigger is such a vast improvement over stock, get one as soon as feasible.

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    What to do depends to a certain degree on your budget. If you are not on a strict budget buy a Geissele Trigger and a Colt LPK from G&R. That is one of the best setups. If you are on a budget buy a Geissele G2S which is Geissele's OEM trigger. It is a little harder to install but is equivalent to a Geissele SSA trigger in function (I have both and cannot tell the difference). I saw the G2S for $130 today. Then buy a G&R LPK.

    I have several DD LPKs installed and ditched the triggers, also the selector of the DD LPKs I have got sloppy after a while.

    I would always take DD over RR however. I gave my son an early build rifle I built with a RR NM 2-stage and it is getting weird over time. I'll have to swap it out pretty soon. So I'm not a fan of the RR NM trigger.
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    And I'm going to come with the low end of the spectrum. Go with a basic LPK from a respectable company and ad a QMS trigger. Should be able to get it for under $100 total. That said a mil spec trigger is about 2000 rounds away from a QMS or a 15 minute polish job and a YouTube video. A mil spec trigger is extremely reliable and smooths out nicely with use and is just fine for the weekend warrior who just wants a cool toy. After you have broken it in and it smooths out you can swap out for a JP spring. Once your rifle is built go spend the money you saved on ammo. Around the third or fourth magazine your going to stand up and dump 30 rounds in about 7 seconds and not give rats *** about the trigger!

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