Where to get AR parts and accessories.

[Moderator]

I know there are tons of places to get them. I just wanted some feed back on where you guys are going for quality products and good prices.

 

[bpm990d]

I've got stuff from Rock river that seemed to be pretty good. It was just spare parts like roll pins, springs and a free floater tube and detachable carrying handle.

B

 

[LoginName]

Depends on what I'm looking for or need.

If it's just ordinary replacement parts, I'll buy them form Bushmaster or Brownells (Bushmaster has the advantage of being located in ME; my order will get here sooner). I'll order from Brownells if I'm making a larger order for other parts and accessories and figure as long as I'm ordering stuff might as well add in smaller AR parts.

For accessories...

Yankee Hill Machine

http://www.yankeehillmachine.com

and directly from A.R.M.S ...

http://www.armsmounts.com

Both are located in MA, so once again my order usually arrives quicker.

(Note... it's been quire awhile since I ordered from A.R.M.S. Since then most of their attention has been diverted to filling orders placed by the military due to the war in Iraq. I don't know right-off-hand if they're currently filling civilian sales in a timely manner).

For pre-ban 20/30 round magazines, I buy from private sellers listings on various "Equipment Exchange" boards.

Rock River Arms can be a PITA if you're ordering things like barrels, complete uppers, stripped uppers and lowers, etc. A person can wait 1-2 months or more before the order is shipped. Smaller repair parts and accessories are usually shipped out pretty quick. I do give RRA credit for decent customer service.

 

[cdkayak]

I've purchased directly from Bushmaster for my LPKs and barrels.

Other companies I've also gotten parts from and been happy with the service and quality:
http://globaltactical.com/
http://www.eaglefirearms.net/
http://www.rbprecision.com/
http://www.whiteoakprecision.com/

 

[kenc]

I mainly get all my stuff from Grant at G&R Tactical fast shipping and great guy to deal with.
http://www.grtactical.com/
I also really like
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/
http://www.adcofirearms.com/


Ken

 

[Rob Boudrie]

If you want high-end stuff, try http://www.jprifles.com - probably not an unbiased opinion since I do projects for JP, however, his stuff is the gold standard in 3 gun matches.

 

[GTOShootr]

I was just going to suggest looking at JP for parts if you want a premium stuff. Santurri just put a JP fire control kit in my AR this afternoon and I like it much better than the 2-stage NM Bushmaster trigger I had in it before.

 

[bpm990d]

GTO,

Is that a singe stage or a two stage? How do you like it?

B

 

[GTOShootr]

The JP is single stage. I love it. The take up and over travel are easily adjusted with allen screws and the pull is just over 3# and crisp.

 

[Rob Boudrie]

There are two JP AR15 trigger kits - one is discrete parts; the other is a pre-fab assembly designed for a much easier drop in. Both are single stage.

 

[Pyano]

Where to get AR parts and accessories

There are two JP AR15 trigger kits - one is discrete parts; the other is a pre-fab assembly designed for a much easier drop in. Both are single stage.

Any idea how difficult the JP trigger module is to install? Does it require a gunsmith?

 

[Rob Boudrie]

Instructions are posted at www.jprifles.com - http://www.jprifles.com/instructions/Rifle/JPFC.pdf

The posted instrucitons are for the traditional unit. The drop-in module is much easier - just a few adjustment screws on the units, push out the pins in the received and put the unit back in. JP only offers a small pin (non-Colt) version though.

JP offers installation of the traditional unit for $65, which includes return shipping.

If you preference is for a single stage trigger, these things are second to none. Check out JP's customer satisfaction policy and compare it to what you find on the other suppliers web sites:

I also have a rather old fashioned idea about "customer satisfaction." You'll notice that we don't have any fancy fine print guarantees with our products. My policy is simple: if you're not happy, I'm not happy. I only guarantee one thing, your satisfaction. Ask one of our customers. They're our best salespeople.

 

[Rob Boudrie]

Instructions are posted at www.jprifles.com - http://www.jprifles.com/instructions/Rifle/JPFC.pdf

The posted instrucitons are for the traditional unit. The drop-in module is much easier - just a few adjustment screws on the units, push out the pins in the received and put the unit back in. JP only offers a small pin (non-Colt) version though.

JP offers installation of the traditional unit for $65, which includes return shipping.

If you preference is for a single stage trigger, these things are second to none. Check out JP's customer satisfaction policy and compare it to what you find on the other suppliers web sites:

If you're interested in a JP or want to check out their trigger, I am available to meet forum members at Hopkinton Sportsmens http://www.hsasports.com