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AR-15 GI LOWER PARTS KIT Reviews & Ratings

The KE Arms AR-15 GI Parts Kit has every part you need to assemble your bare lower receiver into a functional piece for your custom AR-15 or M4 build. All parts Made in USA

Trigger Guard and Pistol Grip

Trigger guard assembly-Enhanced Polymer Winter Trigger Guard, secures with roll pin and set screw for easy installation (allen wrench not included)
Trigger guard roll pin
A2 Pistol grip-Injection Molded Glass Filled Nylon
Pistol grip screw
Grip screw lock washer-Stainless Steel

Fire Control Group

Hammer- Investment Cast and Precision Machined Steel, Magnesium Phosphate Coating
Hammer Spring- Black Oxide Coated
Trigger- Investment Cast and Precision Machined Steel, Magnesium Phosphate Coating
Trigger Spring- Black Oxide Coated
Disconnector- Fine Blank and Precision Machined Black Oxide
Disconnector Spring-Black Oxide Coated
Safety selector- Investment Cast and Precision Machined Steel, Magnesium Phosphate Coating
Selector detent spring-Black Oxide Coated
Safety selector detent-Melonite Coated Steel

Magazine Catch Assembly

Magazine release button-Anodized Aluminum
Magazine catch-Melonite Coated Steel
Magazine catch spring-Black Oxide Coated

Buffer Retainer Assembly

Buffer retainer-Melonite Coated Steel
Buffer retainer spring-Black Oxide Coated

Bolt Catch Assembly

Bolt catch- Investment Cast, Magnesium Phosphate Coating
Bolt catch plunger-Melonite Coated Steel
Bolt catch spring-Black Oxide Coated
Bolt catch roll pin

Take Down/Pivot Pin Assemblies

Takedown pin detent springs (2)-Black Oxide Coated, longer than standard trim to length needed for your lower
Takedown pin detents (2)-Melonite Coated Steel
Takedown pin-Melonite Coated Steel
Pivot pin-Melonite Coated Steel

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Reviews Summary

The AR-15 GI Lower Parts Kit offers a decent value with adequate performance, yet multiple reviews highlight quality control issues, including missing and incompatible parts. While some users appreciate the ease of assembly, others express frustration over various assembly challenges. Despite its shortcomings, it has some users recommending the product when building the BRN180.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Quality Control

50%

A significant number of reviewers report missing or incorrect parts in their kits, impacting overall reliability and satisfaction. This reflects a concerning lack of quality assurance in the product, as multiple users experienced issues with completeness, leading to frustration and additional costs.

Ease of Assembly

40%

Many users found the assembly process straightforward, appreciating the organization of parts that made identification easier. However, some faced difficulties with specific components, indicating that while the assembly may be generally easy, issues with certain parts can complicate the experience.

Performance and Functionality

30%

While the kit is overall functional for building AR-15s, reviews suggest that some parts require modification or adjustment to work properly. Users indicated that minor alterations, like using upgraded detents or polishing parts, can improve performance, emphasizing the kit's adequacy but not excellence.

Value for Money

35%

Several reviewers commented on the kit's competitive pricing, suggesting it offers value when compared to similar kits, especially for those looking to save on costs while building their firearms. However, the value perception diminishes when accounting for missing parts or required modifications.

Customer Support

25%

Some reviews indicate that issues with missing parts were eventually resolved through customer support, although the initial experience was frustrating. This shows that while the company may be open to resolving concerns, the need for support due to quality control highlights an area for improvement.

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Lower Parts Kit

inventory parts all there, ease to assemble,

Ok but

Makes a good parts kit, they are somewhat separated so you can identify springs easier and goes together without much fuss but... If they are going to use tiny screw on the Tigger guard either a different head or include the Allen key. The screw head is smaller than 1/16th and that Allen key is not very common. If it wasn't for having 200+ I doubt I would have been able to finish project.

Gi lower Parts kit

What can I say that hasnt already its a Great LPK and Great Value. Its a Little better parts than a Anderson or Dirty Bird but The FCG could be a little more Crisp. I polish mine or swap that part out for a Echo Trigger The Overall Quality of the LPK is quality and durable its a Standard M16 LPK minus the seer I recommend. Thanks

Adequate, but small details lacking

Everything works adequately and does the job, but the small details are a bit lacking. The takedown detents, when installed, could not be overcome with finger strength and operating the takedown pins required a hammer and punch - tested by swapping in brass detents from another kit, which completely resolved the issue. There is no chamfer on the hammer/trigger pins, which makes installation rather more difficult, especially for the hammer pin. Overall, it's mediocre, but adequate, and I have no plans of buying this brand of LPK again.

Missing Parts

The parts that I received were fine, but the pack was missing parts. Luckily I had extras, but still annoying. It was pre-packaged so Brownells couldn't just send me the missing pieces. It was eventually sorted out, so thank you Brownells. I would not trust this kit to have everything in it for the future. Look elsewhere.

Missing parts

I purchased one of these 10-15-23 in store. This is the 2nd one recently that had wrong or missing parts. I bought one this summer and it was missing the disconnect spring. The one I purchased today had two triggers, no hammer and no pistol grip screw. Quality Control is non existent and if the last two I purchased were missing parts I cannot be the only one. Buyer beware, don’t purchase unless you have a backup supply of all parts.

It's gonna cost you more if you buy this

Was missing a pin for trigger guard, pistol grip did not fit receiver. I should have read the previous review before buying