Lower parts installed!

Done building the lower. 

Thanks to the crew at ITS Tactical for their AR-15 build info.  Very helpful!


I chose a stripped lower from Palmetto State Armory.  $99 at Turner's Outdoorsman.

While I waited my 10 days to pick up the lower, I went on a shopping spree!

Click here to download the Excel Spreadsheet I created to track purchases for my project. Feel free to use it as you wish.

Once I got the lower, I installed the Magazine catch from my DPMS lower parts kit.

Then I installed the Bolt Catch

Then I started installing the Pivot Pin.  This was one of the hardest parts of the build since it took a lot of patience.  However, I only lost and subsequently found the Pivot Pin Detent once in the process.

Then I moved on to the Trigger Group.  This wasn't entirely tricky since I've performed trigger jobs before on handguns, but this was more about being precise on the fitting.  This Trigger Group includes the Hammer, Trigger, Disconnector, and various springs for each.

I then installed the KNS Non-Rotational Pin Set.  I had heard some horror stories of people having their trigger pins back out on them.  Anything that helps the gun stay safe and allow it to be fully functional all the time and not fail, is something I want.  Installation was pretty straightforward.

I then installed the standard plastic grip that came with the DPMS lower kit and installed the Safety Selector.  The grip was temporary as I was waiting to receive my Magpul MOE grip.  I also took the opportunity to install the Magpul Dark Earth Trigger Guard.

I then installed the Magpul MOE Dark Earth Buttstock and Receiver Extension (buffer tube) and all the goodies along with it.  I used the Bravo Company H Carbine Buffer, DPMS Action Spring, DPMS Receiver Extension, and IKICKHIPPIES Slap Plate.  I did not stake the slap plate.

The installation of the Receiver Extension was not too bad.  Again, thanks to ITSTactical for their walk-throughs.

This part was a little tricky.   The spring does not depress easily with the Slap Plate, so it took a little more focus.

Here's the Magpul MOE Mil-spec butt stock installed onto the buffer tube.



Then I installed the Action Spring and H Buffer.

And that was it!  Lower was done.  I'll put the Bullet Button on at the end of the build.