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Posted: 1/7/2003 4:49:13 PM EDT
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Are model 1 upper receivers any good? now that I got my RRA working Im going to build another upper from the receiver on up. I post a question about Single stage triggers but no one responded perhaps someone knows how to smooth out the factory trigger, as it is quite horrible. Thanks Jonathan D. |
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I only have limited experience with AR's, but since the purchase of my first, I have tried a few single stage triggers, and one two-stage trigger. The stock unknown-brand "GI" trigger that came with my lower was stiff and downright heavy. The stock J&T Sales GI trigger was good. The Colt single-stage was smoother, and better when breaking. Finally, a call to Pete-in-NH brought me the RRA 2-Stage trigger which is by far the best of the aforementioned four. I'm no 'smith, and none of the triggers above were stoned or tuned; just put them in and off to the range I went. The best single-stage trigger out of the box is the Colt one, but given its cost I'd spend the extra bucks and have Pete-in-NH ship you an RRA 2-stage. No fuss, just plug and play. |
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Myself, I prefer the JT kits due to forged parts, over the cast parts, and the fact that the JT A-2 kits use A-2 parts, and not a few A-1 parts in the kit. Since the kit is only a few more dollars, the cost difference is worth the added price. Note: I should add that on a M-A kit, I was sent a used butt stock (called them but was never replaced). On a Model 1 kit that I just put together, the hand guards were warped, which caused a gap at the front seam on the guards. As for trigger help, if you have the talent, I can provide the novel, but the process is time consuming and requires tools that you may have no other use for once your done with the FCG, The easier way is to just replace the FCG with either a RRA or a Jewel. Both are great triggers, but the Jewel trigger is a little better, due to being able to set the trigger, verses the RRA trigger being factory set to work in a wide range of receivers. And before you ask, I use heavily modified stock FCG's. I prefer single stage triggers, and have the tools/talent to work over the complete FCG's. Granted that a local smith may be able to work over your FCG, you are better off just replacing the group, due to cost. Hope this helps. |
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Slipjoint thanks for the info, wheneevr I put my target shooting AR together I plan on installing a two stage, my current rifle is for 3 gun tac shooting and I need the single stage for rapid fire, double and triple taps which I do better with a single stage. Dano not interested in the KIT from Model 1 just an upper receiver, I inted to barrel the action myself. Have access to all the tools I will need and if you can guide me in the right direction on smoothing this RRA trigger up Id appreciate that I intend to replace the trigger with an after market trigger but I want the know how for future use. I haven't really found anything helpful on doing trigger work, have done trigger jobs on Rem 700s and Savage 110s but AR trigger is totally different. Thanks Jonathan D. PS: Dano 14 cent got me enough tubing to make 50 fake D-Fenders as opposed to 14 bucks + S&H for one |
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Quoted: M&A PARTS ,J&T DIST.,MODEL'1'SALES, they all use forged uppers . one uses a SHAW barrel and another uses a WILSON barrel. there all about the same,good quality . you pick one Thanks for the info! I'm hoping to start a kit soon and was wondering how Model "1" stacked up... |
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