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5/22/2007 6:48:25 AM EDT
Are they all pretty much the same?  Del-ton is $55, Bushmaster $69, Armalite $70.  Except for price, is they any one that is better quality then the next?  I'm referring to a complete lower receiver parts kit.

Thanks,
1strail
5/22/2007 6:50:32 AM EDT
[#1]
I have used Del-ton's and RRA, prefer RRA but only built 4 so far
just my 2 cents
5/22/2007 9:50:34 AM EDT
[#2]
I just installed a Del-ton LPK into a spike's tactical lower a few days ago, fit and finish were top notch.  I have yet to install an upper, but everything function checks so far.  From order to delivery was about 6 days, overall I'm impressed with Del-Ton.
5/22/2007 9:52:51 AM EDT
[#3]
I'd grab one of these for $59
5/22/2007 10:16:07 AM EDT
[#4]
CMT/Stag or RRA

Watch the bushy LPKs as they have a plastic trigger guard.  I used a RRA LPK for my otherwise complete BM build.
5/22/2007 2:55:30 PM EDT
[#5]
RRA
5/22/2007 3:34:04 PM EDT
[#6]
One advantage of RRA over some other LPK's is that the roll pins for the bolt release and the trigger guard are low force spiral roll pins, not really stiff slotted ones.   These pins aren't subjected to any forces that would tend to dislodge them, so they stay put just fine.  They make assembling your lower easier, and minimize the risk of damage.  I'm sure there may be different places that provide these pins, but I don't know of any other than RRA.  As  was already mentioned, RRA also uses metal trigger guards and seems to make them to tighter tolerances than some I've encountered.  As a last comment, some parts like the magazine release (not the button) can come with a grey-green Parkerized finish that doesn't match black anodized receivers very well.  RRA uses a fairly black finish that matches better.

I haven't tried many brands, but I haven't had any problems with RRA stuff and they definitely have distinct advantages over some I've encountered.
5/22/2007 4:39:40 PM EDT
[#7]

Quoted:
...I'm sure there may be different places that provide these pins, but I don't know of any other than RRA....


CMT/Stag uses the same pins

5/22/2007 4:45:23 PM EDT
[#8]
cmt/stag has been good to me
5/22/2007 4:51:25 PM EDT
[#9]
I have used several RRA lower parts kits and will keep using them. Great lower parts kit for the money
5/22/2007 5:59:53 PM EDT
[#10]
So far RRA lower parts are working very well
5/22/2007 11:48:06 PM EDT
[#11]
I really like the CMMG LPKs I purchased and plan to use more when I do the next build(s).

5/23/2007 2:47:18 AM EDT
[#12]
Well - I went the cheap route and bought the Del-ton.  Hopefully it doesn't blow up.
5/23/2007 7:33:03 AM EDT
[#13]
CMMG - Install easy, rock solid.
5/24/2007 7:11:09 AM EDT
[#14]
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Quoted:
I'd grab one of these for $59


I just ordered one from him as well as a hogue grip to start the purchasing of pieces for my first AR build.  I thought it was a pretty good deal overall after looking at many different places/prices.
5/24/2007 8:29:55 AM EDT
[#15]

DPMS parts kits are also on sale for 49 at  midway. I don't know if they're any good, but cavarms uses them a lot supposedly.
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