MUST HAVE.. AR 15 Upgrades Under $100
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Heck yeah broski! Great content as always. Hope all is well.
Thanks for reminding me to order the mag covers. I store all my mags loaded and for some reason when I bought them through palmetto they came without. Thanks!
You said the hipster trigger is $30 to $40 but when I used the link u provided it shows a price of $99. So that's a big difference.
Gotta bunch of Eggo waffle ads on your video. hope your getting revenue.
''550 paracord trigger job'' for those who have mil-spec triggers
here to ruin my bank account......again...
Like the rest of us… again and again. 😂
New toys are nice, but just using what you have to practice/train should be considered as well. You'd benefit from a new case of ammo and a trip to a range quite a bit!
Truth... lol
Amen
The struggle is real man
I love these types of videos. Not all of us can afford expensive guns. A lot of the big channels seem to have forgotten that.
My small channel and I haven’t needed any gizmo’s I just use my money to buy ammo and then train. I use one sling with quick release and transfer it from gun to gun. It something breaks on your gun then upgrade it then.
@@GuneTools I treat my gun like my woman. She may not need big boobs and a tiny waist but it's much more fun when they do.
Cheaper to buy a 'Gucci' rifle than to upgrade your PSA to similar standards. Find out the hard way if you want, most of us have.
@@nobodynoone2500 it probably is in the long run. The thing about PSA is it's a good starter gun to get people interested in the sport or good for people who don't want to wait forever to save up for a gucci gun and want one now. I start with 80% lowers and build everything myself because I think it's fun to do and sometimes it gets more expensive but I have fun and usually learn something along the way.
i agree, i just got my first AR-15 and am really budgeted on how much i can spend so may take me longer to invest into my AR but atleast i can find vids like this that allow us to not have to spend nearly as much to get started
For anyone wondering, the PSA drop in trigger is definitely underrated, it doesn’t have the shortest reset but they use full power springs. After a quick polish job it’s one of my favorite triggers, way better then other triggers in like it’s price range.
Agreed 💯
thank you for reassuring me ive been on the fence on getting one. i love psa guns they are highly underrated IMO.
@@LuisCruz-pm2wy notice it's not got a checkmark and highlighted name. That means it's not the actual video uploader
Have the PSA in all 5 of mine. Less than $80
Do the PSA drop ins work with all lowers, or only PSA?
Love the video. Just a quick note. The dust covers included with the Gen3 Pmags are just that, dust covers. Despite taking pressure off of the feed lips, Magpul had stated that the purpose of these is not to preserve the condition of the feed lips. They've said you can safely store Gen2 and Gen3 Pmags fully loaded indefinitely without a dust cover or down loading and not suffer deformation of the lips shape or affect their retention abilities. I always thought I needed them for every mag I had stored loaded. But after some research and contacting Magpul, they're just dust/debris covers.
all of my gen 2 pmags have deformed feed lips after storing loaded. i might go to metal mags ngl
I spent a lot of money buying lots of dust covers because I thought my loaded magazines (I have LOTS) would self-destruct without them. Silly me.
magpul states a lot of things that turned out to be bs. magpul mags are very 2003. not only are the metal feed lips smaller letting the bolt grab the case and feed better, but if they do get bent, they can be adjusted back in place. if you use magpuls, i immediately think less of you.
@@noise117 The entire US military and dozens of private testers and paramilitaries have considered your point, and don't care. Keep paying more for less idc honestly.
@@noise117 I have hundreds of dollars in brand new Magul P-mags. I am going to live with them.
Definitely agree on improving the furniture. Unfortunately, unless you’ve handled a lot of ARs or can try out friends’ setups, it can be really hard to know what will feel right to you (more or less vertical, beavertail or no beavertail, what kind of texture, finger grooves or not), so it’s easy to spend a fair bit of money on stuff that isn’t quite right for you.
One thing I really appreciate about this channel is you do a really great job at illustrating WHY you like or don’t like a particular product, or it just isn’t a good fit for you.
I bought an airsoft knockoff B5 sopmod stock just to see if the added cheek weld made a difference. It was only 30 bucks on Amazon, and it's actually fairly solid. So I bought a B5 bravo, and now the knockoff lives on my S&W 15-22.
One thing someone can do is just go to the LGS and handle lots of AR15s. Many different manufacturers provide many different brands of furniture, I've seen plenty of Magpul, B5, and BCM furniture, and I've even seen some more unique things like Tango Down grips on used carbines and such.
Or, abuse some return policies.
Or, there's always Armslist to try and recoup some loss.
The answer is always magpul k2 and b5 sopmod
Thanks for not putting down the people that really can't afford the high end rifles but still love to shoot. Every other gun channel does and it's so aggravating.
A budget gun will kill the same as a high price name brand gun . shoot your gun and find any problems and fix or adjust it
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dude expensive guns aren’t even worth it dude nobody should be putting down anybody especially when we all share the same interests and hobbies like this.
@NoMemes4You i mean i love my geissele super duty, but i also love my aero. I have a decked out gss and a decked out aero as well as both stock. The decked aero is no less fun to shoot than the gss.
AMEN
Keep one mag with its lips spread. They make excellent live fire malfunction drills.
I believe the correct term is "labia."
Nice. @@haywoodjablome44
I've got a mag for malfunction clearance drills. It reliably causes bolt overrides and double feeds.
@@poisonouslead85 that's one evil mag.
Always keep the lips spread for drilling
I bought my PSA AR-15 with their "EPT" trigger group and their Nickle Boron BCG. It works extremely well and I don't think I've ever had a single problem.
Yep their EPT trigger is a great budget option. I have several of them and they work great. Much better than milspec.
I have the pa15 and other then a jam because i had 31 in the mag i never have had a malfunction with it. I'm highly impressed with it. Now this is in ideal situations lubed and clean but still a really good weapon
Over the last few months PSA has put the CMC 2.5lb drop in trigger on sale for 99 bucks .. the PSA drop in is a great option and the larue MBT2 is another great 100 dollar option
Psa makes a lot of great stuff, they practically break my bank account because everytime I get one of their emails I'm like oh man I could really use that! 🤣
@@ericsfishingadventures4433 you ain’t wrong… I have spent over 2 grand in the last month 😂
@@nataliedeyton6829 yeah their dang sales get me everytime! 🤣
''550 paracord trigger job'' for those who are still running a mil-spec trigger.
La rue trigger is good as hell
Actually, they’ve done longevity tests on the Pmags and determined that they WILL not deform when stored loaded. Magpul made a statement that the removable covers are simply for dust and debris. There’s quite a few videos and articles about it. I personally have also left all my mags loaded and over the last two decades I haven’t had any magazine malfunctions that weren’t due to impact damage. I do like the translucent mags better than just having a window though.
Yup
Seconded. The spring does not have enough force to deflect that polymer in that feed lip profile and thickness of those magazines. It's fun lore that engineers laugh about.
Got to agree. Have original Pmags that have always been loaded and haven't had the lips spread yet.
@@chkmcgraw Just like a reluctant prom date.
@@chrisaguirre7018 🤣👍🏻
LaRue MBT is definitely worth a mention for the cost. I recommend them to anyone looking for a trigger under $100.
The trigger that trolls Geissele
I agree @boltfiend; I have the traditional curved version on 2/3 of my setups and a PSA drop in on the other. You can obviously feel the difference between the two types but the Larue is just too sweet.
Probably the BEST trigger at that price point
I haven't tried it yet, But I'll definitely get one
You can pick them up on sale for $89. Well worth the money
For the slings, I really like the warrior poet supply slings. They have a kinda stiff bungee at the back that can either give you some extra mobility or really help to lock the rifle into a stable shooting position depending on how you use it. It's strong enough that you don't have to worry about the rifle bouncing around at all. Up front, they have two different options: either a quick release buckle or a quick-adjust pull tab.
I came to the comments to say this. I have the magpul, blueforce, and WPS sling. By far, the WPS is my favorite.
Wouldn’t buy anything from that clown. He’s about as fake as it gets. Not his service mind you. His “character” on his channel.
Regarding the ambi safety. I picked one up the other day that is a GAME CHANGER. It is not shorter on the "on hand side", but tapers down to a lower profile than the off hand side, so when going to the fire position with the thumb, it simply slides right under your trigger finger. It makes going to and from fire so effortless. As long as you're sliding your trigger finger along the surface of the lower, when going back to safe, you will catch it every time. It is the BEST upgrade that I have made to my AR. Unfortunately, it was one of those things that the gun shop had in a small zip lock bag in the display case and had no brand name on it.
My choice of upgrades that can be had under 100 bucks, not in total, but for each.
1) quality magazines- Magpul, DuraMag
2) quality foregrip/angled grip/ hand stop
3) bipod (magpul bipods can be had for 70 bucks)
4) quality safety selector
5) ambidextrous Charging handle
6) B5 Sopmod stock
7) B5 pistol grip
8) some sort of Heat guard or shield
Lancer mags are also a good choice, and I got some MFT mags, so far they seem to be just as good as any from magpul and around $11 vs $14+ for Magpul.
@@chrisjosekuehllancer are junk. Magpul or surefeed are good to go
I prefer BCM over B5 for stocks, they're the closest thing I've found to a solid stock. The B5 is nice, but still has a little wiggle, both BCM & B5 have the best cheek welds imo.
@@chizorama I use BCM on my PWS, I do like them as well. I find the b5 is more comfortable however, BCM is sturdier though you’re not wrong.
The clip for the magpuls are for dust. Its a dust cover. The whole spring tension/feed lips thing is an internet myth. The clip keeps dust out and protect the feed lips from impact (you dropping the mag) the feed lips dont "flex out of spec". They're either gtg, or broken.
Also, PLEASE checkout LaRue's MBT-2 trigger. It will be your favorite trigger under $100, it won't disappoint.
Lots of peoples experience says otherwise. Those covers are not just dust covers. They actually push the rounds down off of the feed lips.
@jessiehubble1973 please show me evidence where storing the mags jammed with or without the clip on the top has had any effect on the feed lips. I'll wait.
@@paladin556 I store my PMags loaded and threw the covers out years ago. No deformation of the feed lips on any of them.
The covers are useless.
I think the lip deforming are older beginning versions of non metal mags or badly manufactured mags. A pmag gen 3 even gen two should not deform. Agree with Larue, own a lot of Geissele and both versions of Larue and the Larue is cheeper yet better break than the pricy Geissele triggers.
@@immikeurnotyep. I’ve have pmag gen 3’s stored full up for years (3-4 at least). To test, I found the box that had all my covers and they still go on and off easily. There is no deformation whatsoever.
The trigger I run is a ALG QMS. It's made by Geissele Automatics (ALG is his wife's initials, if I recall), and the QMS means "Quality Mil-Spec." It's basically your mil-spec FCG made smoother and with better springs, removing the gritty feel of a cheap mil-spec FCG.
Regarding how the trigger feels, I'll put it like this: I'm not thinking about my trigger one way or the other while shooting. It does what it's supposed to without distracting you, and I'd call that a win. I bought mine for about $40 in 2019, but last I saw, Bidenomics has it up to something like $55-$60 now. I'd still highly recommend it. It's been serving me well.
I’m a lefty and a redi-mag bad lever has significantly improved my ability to manipulate the bolt release. This in conjunction with a Norgon mag release which turns my standard release into ambi has given me the ability to operate a standard rifle just as fast as a righty and in many instances faster since the bolt release lever is right where my thumb is the second the mag is fully seated. When mags empty and BCG locks back, I use left index to drop mag, right hand to insert new one, and with my right thumb as I’m inserting the new mag, I swipe the redimag lever to drop the bolt. I now run both of these products of ever one of my rifles and I think the bad lever has made the single biggest improvement to me as a lefty.
I'm a righty but a guy I know runs the bad lever on all of his (AR-15's) and his LR-308's have the phase 5 lever, when i shot them i loved them both!!
lmao poverty pony, that's a first... also now my AR-15 has a name...
lmfao i heard it snd had to rewind to compare😭
A Poverty Pony(definitely had to edit that....lmao) will be my first AR purchase haha. Haven't handled a rifle since getting out the military. I need a toy to get familiar with again!
@@MoveInSilence2444 i love my raptor defense ar15, im 18 and still a beginner and im able to control it with absolute ease. check out my page i js uploaded a short on it 🕺
I bought my first AR yesterday and I feel that his comment was directed at me.
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Aftermarket springs and polishing the bearing surfaces is a cheap good upgrade. Just springs helps, polishing makes for a smoother pull.
Is it possible to polish the springs yourself? I'll have to look into it. You're talking about the trigger group springs right?
@@ericsfishingadventures4433 the bearing surfaces of the hammer and trigger. Where they slide on each other. Just a metal polishing compound and something to buff with. A dremel with buffing wheel is ideal but it can be done by hand too. Goal is not to remove metal just polish to a mirror finish.
The larue MBT deserves a spot here, especially the flat face. Its similar to the SD-E but with a little less crisp break and not as short of a reset. Also the FCD bolt release is the bomb
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I’ve been researching captured buffer systems cause I hate the spring noises on my AR 15. Armaspec has a “Stealth Recoil Spring” (SRS) that’s about 65$ and a “Sound Mitigation Buffer” (SMB) for about 40$. There aren’t many in depth youtube videos about them and it could be worthwhile to check out. Love the content!! ❤
I bought two AR Stoner enhanced trigger group and learned how to polish the sear surfaces. It helps a lot. Not hard to do. Dremel tool, polishing compound, and a fine stone. Go to youtube to see how. Still mill spec but smoother. A good sling is worthwhile. Blue force. Thanks for this good info. I do have a JP buffer spring very nice but yeah pricey.
Another great option for a trigger in this price point is the Aimsurplus SSTAT. It is a 3.5lb cassette drop in. Super solid available in both flat and curved trigger and available in traditional black, NiB, and a TiN coating.
I bought a ruger AR-556 MPR and my very first upgrades were a scope, sling,foregrip,mags,bipod,mlok picatinny rails, next is a new trigger and stock
Larue MBT and ALG ACT both deserve to be on any list of inexpensive triggers. I have the ACT in all of my rifles and love them.
Ditto, love the ALG/ACT triggers
PDQ bolt catch/release is hands down the best affordable upgrade for the AR, PERIOD! I used the Phase5 BAD lever on my first build, and it’s cool, but even with small girl hands, it worried me. The next build I got the PDQ ambi bolt catch/release, and I LOVE IT! I installed it myself, which isn’t hard, as long as ur careful and a “type A”, everything has to be perfect type person! If you’re not, hire someone else to install it, as one wrong move u will ruin your lower! Get one! U will love it! ❤
Absolutely the *BEST* information on AR-15.
Wow, thanks man!
love my b5 grips i put them on everything the non beaver tail version for my short fingers puts me at the perfect spot, and the angle/grip provided is unmatched imo
Totally agree on the bolt release add on.
Over complicates things.
As a left handed person I disagree, extended bolt catches suck. The bad lever is the only solution I’ve found that works. All I have to do is insert mag, and engage the bad lever with my thumb before I let go of the magazine. People that are having NDs because of bad levers, are right handed people putting their index finger in the trigger guard.
A little late to the party, but I did want to say. That this was refreshing, no over the top comedy and not delivered like a lecture. I appreciate that you actually offered up 3 upgrades as your title stated. Working on my 6.5 Grendel but similar enough to try your example of success. I have a Surefire war comp and warden along with a Huxwrx muzzle with the Blasphemy can. Also the SD3G trigger what I will try is now the JP silent buff. See if that helps the tune a little. She is not bad by any means but no wear close to your flat shooting lol. At worse case, I can swap all parts to my super duty and hope for the same/similar results. Thanks for the good video content.
I am a lefty that uses a bad lever, I have tried extended bolt catches like the Geiselle, and the bad lever is the best. I can use my trigger finger to push in the vertical portion on the left side of the gun to lock the bolt back super easy and the portion that sticks out on the right side is perfect to index with my thumb when inserting a mag (with my right hand) during a reload. As far as dropping the bolt with my left hand, it serves as more surface area for my left pointer finger to reach than a mil-spec paddle.
Phase 5 has a bad lever that is bolt on slimmer and slicker
I love it!
It even fits a lot of billet uppers with a lot of shrouding around the battery assist device.
@@alorrick7546 I switched to the Phase 5, I like that it's a single solid piece and it definitely has less play.
Helpful tip for those who don’t know. Arisaka makes a tailcap adapter for the Streamlights so you can use Surefire tailcaps and pressure pads. This also fixes the issue with recoil affecting the battery compartment which causes flickering/light shutting off. At least in my experience it makes them almost as good as Surefire if not as good for less than half the price.
My new favorite trigger is the Larue Tactical MBT. It's a 2 stage with 4.5lb pull & it costs under $100.
Thanks for the tip on pmag feed lips had no idea , none of my mags came with that cap and I keep mine loaded , now I need to unload them so I don’t lose the mags .
LaRue MBT is also a great trigger. $80each if you buy three.
As others have mentioned, the LaRue MBT is stellar and punches well above it's price point. It's also nice that it comes with a stiffer trigger spring so anyone with a duty requirement can still use it, however according to my finger scale it pulls under the advertised 6lbs it's supposed to be.
Unfortunately these have recently been inflated. They are no longer $89, they're $115. They are still worth the money, but harder to argue for a "poverty pony."
Full-size ambi safeties have never bothered me. My natural hand position isn't really choked up high on the grip, so I don't have any issues with the safety lever hitting my hand.
Lucky me, I can get an ambi safety for $20.
I love BCM pistol grips and stocks, but I dislike their rail panels and rail grips. I like Magpul rail accessories but I dislike Magpul pistol grips and stocks. lol
Great Intel; thanks for sharing. If you have a bit of rattle use some electrical tape on the top part of buffer tube along where the stock slides. You can also use different thickness sizes of bowling tape used for balling ball thumb holes. You can layer it as needed. You can also use the tape at the bottom of the buffer tube, making sure to place a hole or slit at the point in which the stock locks into the adjustment holes of the buffer tube.
In the past I found e-tapeto be gummy. I used painters tape for years with no problems. Now I run Roger's super stoks.
I run a small strip of gorilla tape on the buffer tube in a semi-circular pattern. It works best on noticeably wobbly stocks.
One trick I've found for loose stocks is to out a piece of electrical tape along the length of your buffer tube to help take up a bit of space. Usually 1 or 2 straps adds just enough fill that it isn't tough to move but wiggles far less.
The thing I also like about bcm's stock is that you can flip the spring and turn it into a fixed stock
One of my favorite upgrades and by far the cheapest you can possibly make to a forged AR is an Accu-Wedge. It completely takes out the annoying "slop" between your upper and lower receiver for...wait for it...$1.97!
I will also add that while he does not like the BAD lever, I run them on any AR that is not fully Ambi and have zero issues with them. I highly recommend them to anyone who does not have a fully ambi lower, train with them, and just see if it works for you. If it does not, take it off. It is not an expensive item.
Excellent video. I learned the white lith grease trick from Midway's build series, so that's a great tip. Keep up the good work.
Nevermind I missed that part of the video lol. I use the Lucas oil and gun grease heck pretty much everything they make is a great product. I've been using their gun grease on the buffer assembly so I'll try the white lithium and see if I noticed any difference
@@ericsfishingadventures4433 I don't think it matters what grease you use on the recoil spring. Any will dampen the noise. Cheers!
Thank ya man, will do!
use lucas marine grease it has corrosion protection properties.@@ericsfishingadventures4433
I’ve never greased my buffer spring. I hate the squeak. Where and how much grease should I use? Thanks
I worked on small arms in the Army for 17+ years, My AR is mostly mil spec (barrel, BCG, trigger) except the free float hand guard, upper and lower receiver, they're PTAC (Precision Tactical Arms) out of Crestview Florida, I tuned my own trigger by simply mirror polishing the engagement points, I've never seen a cam pin break however what you said about the indexing sounded legit, the main issues on military M16/4's was worn barrels, extractor springs and unauthorized maintenance ( armorers or soldiers taking trigger group out then putting them back wrong) and worn or broken rings
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@TacticalTooIbox Gee thanks......
For stock rattle you can always add electrical tape to make them fit tight😂
I've never had a p mag come with the top cover. Gen 2 or 3 bought brand new. According to my friends in the military (active and retired) they're there to keep dust and debris out. I could be wrong they could be wrong. Probably best to just to consult magpul about that. But I do like the ones with the metal feed lips on them. Might have to pick some up.
actually some other channel called mag pul and confirmed that they only keep the dust out, you can store them how ever you want, loaded or not
@@Kek2cati that's what I thought heard I just wasn't sure if I was misremembering what I've heard and been told. Thank you!
Perhaps I heard incorrectly, my apologies
@@TacticalToolbox no apologies needed I heard some of the same things you were talking about
@@TacticalToolbox They definitely relieve pressure on the feed lips, but I've seen more than a few people do tests of mags which have been loaded for 10 years or more without the retainer and they function fine. Is it smart to leave them loaded that long? Probably not... but it's totally doable. My "primary" magazines for self defense loads get replaced every 5ish years anyway.
hmm...les'see - *Trigger* = Velocity any of 'em that are #3.5 - *Bolt Carrier Group* = Sharp's - *Grip* = LaRue Coarse - *Sling* = Standard Manufacturing or Warrior Poet or Saavy Sniper - *Charging Handles* = Radian or POF - *Muzzle Comp/Brake* = SJC or Odin Works or Lantac or VG6 Gamma - *Mags* = Lancer
23:44 I have always done this with my AR and have never learned it from anyone! It just felt right to me to store it that way!😅 its awesome to see that my first build I had done had most of this list done to it! I would also recommend anti walking trigger pins to start with!😅
You only need the anti-walk pins with a cartridge style trigger, otherwise it's just a waste of money.
@Cavdragoneb12 That's not true. I don't have a cartridge style trigger, and they walked out on me twice, and I had to break down and reset my trigger. Then I spent $15 and never needed to do it again!
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Sandstorm Custom Rifle Slings Convertible 2 point single point, QD or multiple attachment style configurations. Love it!
Phase 5 Tacitcal for the fellas that can rock a bolt release lever in the trigger guard. Its a complete pinned replacement, not just a bolt on.
Advanced Armament Co. muzzle devices. Older ratchet style QD. Blackout, Breakout, & Suppressors.
Odin Works XMR2 extended mag release.
Mission First Tactical Minimalist Stock
Black t-shirt blends into the background and doesn’t make the subject gun move forward. A neutral color helps the gun remain defined and available for reference. Great videos!
I run " Ergo Sure Grip / gen 1 & 2 " Rubber pistol grips $ 21 , Mission First Tactical Engage Polymer pistol grips $ 20 , Advanced Technology 3 position Vertical Forend Grip ( really like em - their on All my ARs ) $24 , and Adaptive Tactical EX performance Collapsible AR Buttstock ...
You won't be Sorry...!!
Also really like the
Archangel AR buttstock $50
I completely agree with you about paying the gov't tax on things we should just be able to walk into a store and buy.
Yeah... It sucks
Slings I have purchased, are Strike Industries combos, with a place for a tourniquet. Single or double, both ways work fine.
God gave you a thumb that is exactly long enough to hit the bolt release. So give God and Eugene a thumbs up and send it.
I bought my AR in 2017 and slowly upgraded it over the last few years. I finally finished the last part a week ago and it’s a work of art, haha. The last thing I am considering is a different muzzle, but I need to research it.
As a lefty, you gotta give props to San tan tactical. One of the best matched sets I've ever used on a build and full ambi love.
Uh, I personally run Pmags gen 2, for 5.56. For my .300blk and 6.5Creedmoor, I run the see through. Also have a few magazines and drums, that hold over the standard 40 rounds.
Magpul says the mag cover is for dust. Not needed for loaded storage.
The LWRC UCIW Ultra Compact stock requires some modification; not just a stock, it's a kit that includes the special receiver extension (buffer tube) that enables it to be so short, the plate, castle nut, plus proprietary buffer and spring. It's close to $150.
Great choice if you're building an AR from scratch and you want as short a rifle as possible without going SBR, but if you've already built one as mil spec, you've got a little rebuilding to do.
Note that LWRC also makes a compact stock, but it won't shorten your length of pull the way the Ultra Compact kit does, it just slides onto your mil spec receiver extension like any other stock does.
Never change the trigger and hammer springs, they make the trigger pull lighter because the springs aren’t full powered springs and you will have light primer strikes on M855 and m193 ammo. I know the PSA hammer spring is a full power spring and you’ll never have light primer strikes
That's definitely a great point man
I've run reduced power hammer springs for years and never had light strikes on mil spec or commercial ammo.
JP has an enhanced reliability set that's still 3.5lbs. The reduced power set he showed has the weak hammer spring.
Grease in the buffer tube is the unsung hero of the AR world. It makes a huge, positive difference.
Larue MBT is the way to go for less than $100
BAD levers are awesome...I eye balled them for awhile, decided to buy one for a Budget build that was sub $1,000 to see what I can do with a rifle under $1,000. And I can tell you the build is quite nice, and the BAD lever is a great ergo mod. Locking the bolt open manually is super easy with it, shooting at a table makes it super clean to reload. I recommend it definitely if you're making a long ranged rifle meant for hitting farther targets.
On a side note...omg I'm buying lithium grease now! Thanks
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Dang man! Thank you🙏
@@TacticalToolboxno sir, thank you. Your videos are awesome. You solidified my loyalty with the 2nd Amendment video. GOD Bless.
Subscribed! Got out of the Marines last year and that was my biggest introduction into firearms outside of going on hunting trips every once in awhile with friends before (only twice). Just recently got some good deals following 4th of July and my gun collection is already at 4 (1 handgun, 1 shotgun, 1 AR-15, 1 .308 bolt action). I got what I believe the community calls "poor man" rifles with the bolt and AR-15 (Savage Arms Axis II and Unbranded AR) as I want to get into shooting now that I'm out and see what I fancy then go up in tier from there. Your video was very concise and clear that even someone with only basic knowledge could understand. Thank you!
I own 31 guns ..Aks ,SWMag500 shotguns pistols...never owned a AR-15 after carrying one in Afghanistan an having one attached to me for 4 years I never wanted one again I went AK ...I think it's time I buy a AR15. Or three 😂
😂 I think so brotha
The Magpul mag covers actually exist to keep mud and other debris out of your mags when you're out slogging through a nasty environment. The fact that they prevent feed lip separation, during loaded storage, is just an added bonus.
I really like your frank and honest reviews. I also like the deals you share and what you can expect from them. Very helpful. The parts list is an added plus.
Heck yeah man! I'm really glad they help brother.
I did my upgrade at the time of purchase, I bought a Colt H-Bar.$1200.00 1996. Put a $1000.00 scope on it, can sell it all day for $3000.00...
I highly recommend the ball bearing roller cam pin, it’s an excellent upgrade and lessens wear and tear on your upper and makes your action a lot smoother. I know a couple companies that make them. I think POF and maybe Lantac are the two companies. I believe the part itself is quite a bit under $100 or you can buy the whole bcg but that’s definitely over $100.
So far I've switched out my charging handle which I absolutely love! I never thought I could get excited by a charging handle but yet here we are. I also switched out my hand guards because my old ones were nothing but key mod and got some forward grips. Loving every minute of it! I think I might do my trigger next!
Just found your channel and immediately subscribed. Very informative. Lots of good information for someone like me who was never in the military, but still has an AR-15 (or several) for home defense and range time. With all of your recommendations backed up by good reasons why you choose those items, I'll definitely be putting some of this upgrades on my shopping list. Thanks!
I work at a gun shop. I replaced the trigger on my AR10 with a Black Talon tactical AMAZING!!!!! My friend is a master gunsmith and suggested the JP springs for the AR15. My trigger went from 5.5 to 3.25lbs pul and honestly I wish I’d known about those first. I love the drop in but that spring kit made a massive change that I didn’t expect. Good call
Bro said poverty pony and held up my rifle that’s next to me🤧
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I hadn’t really noticed the beavertail before. I tried one and have put ERGO grips on all of my AR45s and my Seekins build. Enjoy your videos.
LOVE that review! I'm the one that tears things down past the manufacture recommendations, so that's what I did with the trigger on my AR. It's about 3.5 to 4 pounds now. Low profile gas block. free float rail, Magpul Funiture. It started as a DPMS Panther, but is totally different now. I would put it up against any of your so much more expense rifles dollar for dollar any day.
The dust covers on the p mags are not to prevent the lips from spreading its to keep dust and dirt out of the mag in storage. I've called magpull and asked.
8:46 bro just flipped us off😂💀
this is my favorite grip, this one i dont have a single example of, just the brand in questions other grips, but this is totally my real opinion and not paid
I like trying out unconventional items in firearms. Try out Thril Bantam stock. Latest on the market. And very aggressive pistol grip. Pretty sure I've heard you mention strike industries. I love the fact that you're not afraid to try out unconventional items. Been shooting since 1966. Worked at gun stores late 80s to 2003 after a couple tours with USMC.
Strike industries has a new stock with internal rails system that reduces wobble w/o added levers.
Now if you want to stock with absolutely zero wobble. Foxtrot Mike makes a buffer tube larger than civilian size that a Magpul rifle stock will not even fit on. Strike industries stock it's nice and snug with zero wobble. These new stocks can be hand fitted via the internal rail system. Super simple but very effective.
PS could you do a review on the Olight BALDOR PRO R.
Like them over the streamlight. Plus has a game button safety feature the millennials of love lol. Keep up the great work.
Gotta say, the BAD Lever is by far my favorite upgrade to my rifle. I definitely agree that having something in the trigger guard besides the trigger isn't ideal, but man, it's hard to overstate how much a $30 part improves the ergo and speed of the weapon. A truly ambi rifle would absolutely be a better option, but I'll jump off of a cliff before I spend that much on an AR-15 lower.
I love the Strike Industries Link angled foregrip. All aluminum, rugged as heck, and duper ergonomic to shoot.
I've also had great luck with Nickle Boron mil-spec triggers. Smooth. With a reduced power spring you're looking a 4.5 lbs with a crisp break and tactile reset. I like Dirty Bird brand at under $50.
@TacticalTooIbox a prize?
CMC makes a 3.5lb drop-in single stage trigger that is breathtaking. Quite literally 0 takeup, I know people with geissele triggers that have drooled over my CMC trigger.
Brass deflecter is an absolute must.
I bought my first AR, 2 weeks ago. Needless to say my bank account isnt looking great. BUT MY GUN IS!!! 😀
lefty with phase 5 bad lever. it definately speeds the bolt drop on mag changes as there is nothing on the right side of the gun to do this on the stock AR.
And a SQUARE STEEL cam pin runs in an aluminum upper. Not smart. Patriot Ordinance Factory has a roller cam pin. Never reduce your hammer spring. Bravo Company Mod 0 if you think it's smarter to fire prone. Best thing you can put on any AR is a Patriot Ordinance buffer tube with a lip to keep your BCG in line with the tube. You'll love inline movement of everything. A JP Enterprises Flash Hider does exactly that and does it fantastically well. Best ambi safety I've found was from JoeBob's Outfitters for $15. Best shipping ever. My AR-10 likes Patriot's Archangel charging handle. A JP polished buffer spring does great. The silent captured spring works great with the POF buffer tube and you can modify your buffer detent to eliminate a castle nut.
With the MagPul slings, which I also use. I just flat coil the sling and put an elastic band on it to take up the slack.
Just pull on it and the sling is uncoiled when the elastic band slips off.
I am relieved for certain that I spend a little more money on the gun itself, now I got quite a bunch of the listed upgrades already with a stock gun. Saves time and maybe even money for training and ammo instead of working on upgrading
The mag top cap is a dust cover not a retainer. It does nothing to prolong the life of the feed lips.
Thanks for this video, I was looking for some good upgrades on the cheap. Glad this would only set me back 1200.
I just bought my first AR 15 today 👍🏼😎. I have to wait to get it but I’m ready to start learning drills and upgrades for my new toy!!!!!
Lancer Mags 20 Round Clear for pictures. Surefeed/GI Metal and PMag Gen 3 for actual use and training.
Jonathan, Great video as always. I have a rhetorical question for your viewers. If you upgrade something, what happens? You have extra, left-over, and most likely unwanted parts. I really wanted to avoid the “extras” as much as possible. I was 62 when I really got into guns. Back in 2016, there were far less restrictions on GunTubers. I watched a lot of TH-cam videos and learned how to build ARs and bolt guns. The only long guns I didn’t build completely from scratch were two MCXs, a MPX, and two shotguns. The shotguns are the only long guns I have that are completely stock out of the box. Building a gun from scratch does really cut down on extra parts, but no matter what, you are still going to collect a few.
Concerning charging handles, I am big fan of the Radian SD-SL. It is silencer optimized and it has really low profile charging handles, which are a great help in keeping it from getting caught up in my plate carrier. I had a BCM Gunfighter with the large latch on my AR15 pistol. It was great for charging the gun, but…. It was a nightmare when wearing a plate carrier and being geared up. The large latch got caught on everything.
I am not as picky as you are about my safety switch with the exception that it has to be ambi and [red]. I am a right-handed shooter, but I have trained myself to turn on the safety with my right forefinger. The reason for red ones is safety. It is easier for range officers, trainers and my fellow shooters to see, allowing them to tell me to put it on safe if it’s not when it is supposed to be.
You mentioned the JP Silent Capture buffer system. I have one in my primary gun. It is excellent and works very well, but… it is heavy. It definitely adds weight to the gun.
I am a big fan of the MagPul MS4 QD sling, which I use with both guns and cameras. I also use a Blue Force padded sling and have a couple of WPS slings, but my go-to slings are my MagPul MS4s.
I was super happy to hear that you are a fan of Lancer mags. I am a huge fan of Lancer mags and have been for a while. I have never had one fail or misfeed. I do have [one] gun that the Lancers will not go into with a closed bolt, but that is the only issue I have ever had. I need to disclose, I don’t own a 5.56/.223 gun. I am exclusively 300 BLK and the Lancer, 30rd, 20rd and 10rd mags all run flawlessly in all my guns, with the exception of the one. I noticed that you were also running ETS mags. What do you think of the ETS mags? I have two of them, but have rarely Used them.
Again, a great video and thank you for posting it. It helped reinforce some of the decisions I have made like the Lancer Mags.
Cam pins are universal, no issues in how its put in.
Its the top rubbing in the receiver that causes problems.
Replace it with a pof roller pin.
B5 systems does have storage in it. Thats what the grip plug is for on the bottom. You buy both separate when you order from their site
just bought my first ar-15, a S&W M&P 15 for a decent price was looking around the web to find stocks, grips and other gear i want to add to my base gun but got confused but stumbled upon this video and now im pretty sure what to add to help better myself and feel more comfortable holding and firing my rifle
Free tip to fix stock rattles. Take a thin strip of Gorilla tape and put it inside the stock on the top, depending on how much slack needs to be taken up will dictate the size of the strip of tape you need. It lasts for a really long time and only slows down stock adjustment a tiny bit. Dont use cheap duct tape, only Gorilla tape.
Easy, free fix to a loose stock is a cut strip of milk carton or an even better option is the soft side of a velcrow strip with adhesive on the back! Smooth, free & quiet!
This is gold...on any level...I was in the corps 2003 to 2009 I wish I had this knowledge then....so much has changed😅