Happy Birthday...the project now starts

pturner67 · March 13, 2013, 01:48 PM

I bought myself a birthday present this past weekend, a beautiful new AR-15 stripped lower and a few Magpul Pmags.

The AR-15 build project has officially started and I am looking for advice on what to put into it. I had a very nice AR before and will probably repeat some of the same things I had in my last build.

Here's what my initial thoughts are for the lower:

- Magpul STR stock
- Spikes ST-T3 or ST-T2 buffer
- Geissele SSA or JP trigger

Suggestions/thoughts?

Fishbed77 · March 13, 2013, 03:11 PM

All are good choices. You might want to think about what the upper will be before you purchase the buffer. I have a Spikes ST-T2 buffer, and it's fantastic for my 16" carbine, but probably not as necessary for something like a mid-length upper, when something less expensive will probably work just as well.

pturner67 · March 13, 2013, 03:22 PM

Good point. I am sticking with mid-length gas impingement 16" or 18".

I had a 16" mid-length Spikes AR before with the ST-2 buffer and it was perfect. A gun guy I know recommended the ST-3 for mid-length as well.

BillyJack3 · March 14, 2013, 10:12 AM

I haven't run the T3 but I do run the T2 on my 14.5 pinned mid length with Spike's FA BCG. It also runs a pinned Spike's Dynacomp brake. It is soooooo smooth and has almost zero muzzle rise. It's a combo that works really well together. But yes, it is a bit concussive to those around me and you better beef up your ear pro!

March 13, 2013, 01:48 PM	#1
pturner67 Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 586	Happy Birthday...the project now starts I bought myself a birthday present this past weekend, a beautiful new AR-15 stripped lower and a few Magpul Pmags. The AR-15 build project has officially started and I am looking for advice on what to put into it. I had a very nice AR before and will probably repeat some of the same things I had in my last build. Here's what my initial thoughts are for the lower: - Magpul STR stock - Spikes ST-T3 or ST-T2 buffer - Geissele SSA or JP trigger Suggestions/thoughts?

March 13, 2013, 03:11 PM	#2
Fishbed77 Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2010 Posts: 1,472	All are good choices. You might want to think about what the upper will be before you purchase the buffer. I have a Spikes ST-T2 buffer, and it's fantastic for my 16" carbine, but probably not as necessary for something like a mid-length upper, when something less expensive will probably work just as well.

March 13, 2013, 03:22 PM	#3
pturner67 Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 586	Good point. I am sticking with mid-length gas impingement 16" or 18". I had a 16" mid-length Spikes AR before with the ST-2 buffer and it was perfect. A gun guy I know recommended the ST-3 for mid-length as well.

March 14, 2013, 10:12 AM	#4
BillyJack3 Senior Member Join Date: May 2, 2012 Posts: 260	I haven't run the T3 but I do run the T2 on my 14.5 pinned mid length with Spike's FA BCG. It also runs a pinned Spike's Dynacomp brake. It is soooooo smooth and has almost zero muzzle rise. It's a combo that works really well together. But yes, it is a bit concussive to those around me and you better beef up your ear pro!