Just built this AR Pistol....

AJRB · Aug 31, 2014

raheelc said:
New member here. Looking to build my first AR pistol.

I've decided to go with a Spike Tactical lower, with their enhanced lower parts kit.

What barrels would you all recommend? I want to go with a 10.5'ish length.
And what upper receiver?
Keeping in mind cost is a factor.

Also, is there any other LPK you all would recommend other than the Spikes that would cost around the same price with trigger group? Ideally I'd like to have a two stage trigger, and the Spikes has a single stage

WELCOME!!! :party29:

Engage Armament and 2A sales & supply both had a good selection of pistol barrels last time I was at both shops.

I like cmmg lpk's, which comes with a single stage trigger group (with a lot of creep, I swapped it out later), but if your set on a 2 stage trigger, you can find a parts kit without the trigger group, then add your own 2 stage trigger.

raheelc · Aug 31, 2014

AJRB said:
WELCOME!!!

Engage Armament and 2A sales & supply both had a good selection of pistol barrels last time I was at both shops.

I like cmmg lpk's, which comes with a single stage trigger group (with a lot of creep, I swapped it out later), but if your set on a 2 stage trigger, you can find a parts kit without the trigger group, then add your own 2 stage trigger.

Thanks for the suggestions! Ill definitely check them out!

What uppers would you recommend? Also, are there any decent 2 stage triggers for under $100? Can't really spend more than that on a trigger at the moment

Bertfish · Aug 31, 2014

raheelc said:
Thanks for the suggestions! Ill definitely check them out!

What uppers would you recommend? Also, are there any decent 2 stage triggers for under $100? Can't really spend more than that on a trigger at the moment

I don't know if it is two stage but the ALG trigger that I got as part of my PSA LPK is very nice and costs less than $50

Pinecone · Sep 1, 2014

You can also find the Geissele G2S at about $100 from time to time. Got one a week or so ago for $110 shipped.

raheelc · Sep 1, 2014

Thanks for the suggestions...I'm pretty sure the ALG trigger is a single stage though.

@Pinecone, where did you buy the G2S trigger from?

Also, any recommendations on an upper receiver?

Has anyone use MAS Defense barrels before? Worth buying?

Hawkeye · Sep 1, 2014

raheelc said:
Thanks for the suggestions...I'm pretty sure the ALG trigger is a single stage though.

They are single stage, but there is not a better deal going for AR triggers at the moment than either of the ALG setups. (I have the QMS, but the ACT is also nice.)

Honestly, unless you really need the two stage for long range target work or whatever, I think you're just as well set with either of the ALG triggers, especially when you take cost into account.

Pinecone · Sep 1, 2014

raheelc said:
Thanks for the suggestions...I'm pretty sure the ALG trigger is a single stage though.

@Pinecone, where did you buy the G2S trigger from?

Also, any recommendations on an upper receiver?

Has anyone use MAS Defense barrels before? Worth buying?

Not sure. I think it was from the Classifieds on Sniper's Hide. They person had a fairly large number of them for sale.

tommy gunn · Sep 1, 2014

I too am curious about Mas Defense barrels. Has anyone used them before? I'm not cheap but I can't afford a high end barrel either and the price on them is low.

raheelc · Sep 1, 2014

Hawkeye said:
They are single stage, but there is not a better deal going for AR triggers at the moment than either of the ALG setups. (I have the QMS, but the ACT is also nice.)

Honestly, unless you really need the two stage for long range target work or whatever, I think you're just as well set with either of the ALG triggers, especially when you take cost into account.

Yeah cost is a factor, but I like the way a two stage trigger feels as compared to a single stage. Just wanted to see if there was anything available for under $100. Otherwise, I'll probably go with the Spike's tactical trigger that comes in their enhanced LPK. Would you recommend the Spike's or one of the ALG?

Pinecone said:
Not sure. I think it was from the Classifieds on Sniper's Hide. They person had a fairly large number of them for sale.

Sent you a pm!

tommy gunn said:
I too am curious about Mas Defense barrels. Has anyone used them before? I'm not cheap but I can't afford a high end barrel either and the price on them is low.

Same here, I have a certain budget in mind that I want to stick to. I have seen a few images posted in this thread where people have used MAS defense barrels and uppers. Seem to be excellent quality

AJRB · Sep 1, 2014

Hawkeye said:
They are single stage, but there is not a better deal going for AR triggers at the moment than either of the ALG setups. (I have the QMS, but the ACT is also nice.)

Honestly, unless you really need the two stage for long range target work or whatever, I think you're just as well set with either of the ALG triggers, especially when you take cost into account.

yep exactly, not going to be doing long range bulls eye shooting with a pistol,which is exactly why I went wilson combat ttu single stage

Hawkeye · Sep 2, 2014

raheelc said:
Yeah cost is a factor, but I like the way a two stage trigger feels as compared to a single stage.

That's fair enough. With all this stuff, sooner or later the answer is "because I like it."

Otherwise, I'll probably go with the Spike's tactical trigger that comes in their enhanced LPK. Would you recommend the Spike's or one of the ALG?

Honestly I can't answer that question because I have zero personal experience with the Spike's trigger. The two ARs I have the most trigger time on have a stock single stage Rock River trigger and the ALG QMS trigger. I definitely like the QMS more of those two.

raheelc · Sep 2, 2014

Hawkeye said:
That's fair enough. With all this stuff, sooner or later the answer is "because I like it."

Honestly I can't answer that question because I have zero personal experience with the Spike's trigger. The two ARs I have the most trigger time on have a stock single stage Rock River trigger and the ALG QMS trigger. I definitely like the QMS more of those two.

Ok thanks for the help! Just picked up a Spike's lower today, next purchase will be the LPK and trigger

j_h_smith · Sep 6, 2014

Here's mine. I've got to decide on what optics I want to go with, but other than tightening everything up in a vice, it's done.

Jim Smith

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Sticky · Sep 7, 2014

Sweet!!

j_h_smith · Sep 7, 2014

Thanks!

Jim Smith

JB62 · Sep 7, 2014

Very nice. What grip is that ? Just putting finishing touches on mine.

j_h_smith · Sep 7, 2014

Believe it or not, it's a $15 Pro Mag grip. I bought my first one 2 years ago and fell in love with them. They can also be used to shoot right or left handed. They are well made and they fit my hands like a glove.

Jim Smith

JB62 · Sep 7, 2014

Cool, been looking for something different. Was considering a mako but like the way yours looked. It appears to be very nice. Especially for $15.

Thanks !

j_h_smith · Sep 7, 2014

Best deal when building an AR in my opinion.

You're welcome and good luck!
Jim Smith

m0bas · Sep 8, 2014

My first AR Pistol.

Upper
-Engage Armament E4 Pistol 7.5” complete upper featuring:
-EA’s Black Nitride BCG
-VLTOR BCM charging handle.
-I put Magpul’s XTM hand stop on it

Lower
-EA billet lower
-JP LPK WITHOUT trigger group
-Phase 5 HEX-2 Pistol buffer tube kit with Sig Brace attached.
-H2 buffer and buffer spring
-B.A.D. EPS Pivot/Takedown Pins
-B.A.D. ASS ambi safety, Regular/Thin
-Odin Works Extended Mag Release
-Geissele G2S Trigger Group
-Ambi End Plate
-Magpul MOE-K2 Grip

Just built this AR Pistol....

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