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5/1/2009 8:41:58 AM EDT
I keep seeing people making fun of DPMS LPK's  are they really that bad? IF so which lpk's are ok?
5/1/2009 8:45:37 AM EDT
[#1]
I used them in a couple home builds.  Work fine for me.
5/1/2009 9:01:29 AM EDT
[#2]
I've has no issues with the ones I've used. Now the question that should be asked is is a rra lpk worth twice what a dpms is? IMO no. Also why do people seem to worship the rra lpk?
5/1/2009 9:29:03 AM EDT
[#3]
I had a major issue with the safety selector in my DPMS LPK. The detent notches are a completely different format than your 'standard' selector switch. This left a lot of play in my selector switch. I replaced it with a Hi-Standard and have had no further problems.
5/4/2009 5:33:50 PM EDT
[#4]
I have noticed that there is a 3rd postion on mine, it's in between safe and fire.  The rifle won't fire but you can feel the click in the middle as you move from safe to fire, it will even stop there if you want it to. could be left over for F/A or burst fire that isn't on an ar-15
5/4/2009 5:43:29 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
I have noticed that there is a 3rd postion on mine, it's in between safe and fire.  The rifle won't fire but you can feel the click in the middle as you move from safe to fire, it will even stop there if you want it to. could be left over for F/A or burst fire that isn't on an ar-15


I've got it on mine and and it was like that on a buddy of mine's kit that I put in his lower. Its some left of material from when they cast the part. A small file will clean it right up with no problems.
5/4/2009 5:59:14 PM EDT
[#6]
thanks I'll put a hone to it.
5/4/2009 6:02:02 PM EDT
[#7]
Mine fit perfectly and has a better trigger than my RR or Bushmaster. I would buy another one.
5/4/2009 7:14:22 PM EDT
[#8]





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Mine fit perfectly and has a better trigger than my RR or Bushmaster. I would buy another one.



I've had the same result, though I've seen many comment to the contrary. Both makes turned out equally well once a trigger job was performed.





 
5/4/2009 8:07:46 PM EDT
[#9]
Just installed one tonight and wasn't too bad.  Went in just like any other.
5/18/2009 1:53:39 AM EDT
[#10]



Quoted:


I have noticed that there is a 3rd postion on mine, it's in between safe and fire.  The rifle won't fire but you can feel the click in the middle as you move from safe to fire, it will even stop there if you want it to. could be left over for F/A or burst fire that isn't on an ar-15


I have this exact same issue. Have you been able to find a fix for it?



 
5/18/2009 4:56:25 AM EDT
[#11]
Quoted:
I had a major issue with the safety selector in my DPMS LPK. The detent notches are a completely different format than your 'standard' selector switch. This left a lot of play in my selector switch. I replaced it with a Hi-Standard and have had no further problems.


I used a DPMS LPK on my sons build.

There is a lot of play in the selector lever, but I wouldn't call it a major issue, however, if I could buy another kit without the play for $5-$6 more than the DPMS I would chose the other kit for my next build.
5/18/2009 7:22:35 AM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:

Quoted:
I have noticed that there is a 3rd postion on mine, it's in between safe and fire.  The rifle won't fire but you can feel the click in the middle as you move from safe to fire, it will even stop there if you want it to. could be left over for F/A or burst fire that isn't on an ar-15

I have this exact same issue. Have you been able to find a fix for it?
 


Read up a few posts, I covered what the problem is and how to fix it.
5/18/2009 7:34:17 AM EDT
[#13]
I used a DPMS kit on my DPMS lower...a Stag kit in my Stag lower...and a Rock River kit in my Sun Devil lower.

To be honest, I felt the DPMS build had the smoothest functions after installation. YMMV.

Initially, several parts kits would serve you well.  I guess it boils down to what will still be going strong after 10,000 rounds. But with ammo availability and price, I don't see me getting anywhere near that.
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