Ambidextrous Lower Parts Kit.

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Hello all,
I have been searching high and low for an out-of-the-box solution, going so far as to contact AR manufacturers, and so far have come up with nothing. I need an ambi lower parts kit. Does anyone have any insight into any random, small or independent manufacturer that makes something like this?

I would gladly spend an extra bit of money on something like this so that I don't have to spend weeks trying to find parts that are more than likely out of stock.


Anyone?
 
illae said:
That was...unhelpful.
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Sorry but "brownells" was an answer and a solution. If you're looking to be spoon fed links to multiple vendors and their stock status, then yohann160 has pretty well done that for you. In this day and age of the internet and telephone there's no excuse for not finding answers.

Tdc

Eta: the only controls that are ambi capable are the charge handle, mag release(works alright) and safety/selector.
 
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just go to brownells and get the DPMS lower parts kit and pick out one of there many ambi safeties and mag releases they sell.
 
Brownells stocks more parts than anyone, just make sure the manufacturer is registered with US state dept. A cgn user has made a ''brownells omportation tutorial'' with everything in it. Google that too.
 
As already indicated you are not going to find a one-stop-solution to the ambi issues (closest IMHO is Knight's armament SR-15 - but that is a completed rifle...).
You are far better off piecing together individual parts for a build. As a lefty, I prefer a standard charging handle and still use a 'T' grip as they were designed and the KAC ambi mag release, while others like the Norgon unit and a one sided charging method.
It is all personal preference for a lot of it, so it is quite likely you will be buying and selling parts as you trial them for yourself (unless you can trial friend's kit prior to purchase) - and this is likely especially true due to your unique situation and drills you develop for yourself.

I do the majority of my AR parts shopping with Brownells and when I can't get it through them, I try to use One Shot Tactical.
 
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TDC said:
Sorry but "brownells" was an answer and a solution. If you're looking to be spoon fed links to multiple vendors and their stock status, then yohann160 has pretty well done that for you. In this day and age of the internet and telephone there's no excuse for not finding answers.

Tdc

Eta: the only controls that are ambi capable are the charge handle, mag release(works alright) and safety/selector.
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Not to sound inflammatory or anything but there is no need to be a ####. I asked a specific question, wondering if there were any manufacturers that made a specific ambi parts kit. The assumption that I hadn't sourced the parts on my own, was not the right assumption. I am very resourceful on my own - if I had found something, then this post would never have been made. However, given that I did not find what I need in a complete lower parts kit, I reached out to people in the forum I frequent.

BTW - you forgot ambi bolt catch in your edit.
 
cr5 said:
Have you tried shooting a standard AR yet? I know a couple lefties that have no problems at all using the standard controls.
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Aye - I started out with a standard AR - unfortunately due to a physical disability - I need the ambi parts to make it work smoothly for me. I can make do with a standard AR, but I much prefer to have a pleasant time using it :]
 
beltfed said:
As already indicated you are not going to find a one-stop-solution to the ambi issues (closest IMHO is Knight's armament SR-15 - but that is a completed rifle...).
You are far better off piecing together individual parts for a build. As a lefty, I prefer a standard charging handle and still use a 'T' grip as they were designed and the KAC ambi mag release, while others like the Norgon unit and a one sided charging method.
It is all personal preference for a lot of it, so it is quite likely you will be buying and selling parts as you trial them for yourself (unless you can trial friend's kit prior to purchase) - and this is likely especially true due to your unique situation and drills you develop for yourself.

I do the majority of my AR parts shopping with Brownells and when I can't get it through them, I try to use One Shot Tactical.
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I had a feeling that would be the case. I have an AR already, and have swapped out the parts I can for ambi parts and quite like the way it works for me. I am starting in on another build, this time from scratch - and was doing research on the parts I want to add to it - and just couldn't find an out-of-the box kit like I need.

The KAC SR-15 is a really nice rifle, but a bit out of my price range. I've picked up a stripped lower to begin my second AR. On my current AR, I've got the Troy ambi mag catch, Phase 5 EBRv2 bolt catch and BCM Gunfighter charging handle and they all work really well for me - I can work the gun no problem.

I think the bottom line is, I'll be stuck having to piece it together as I go.
 
Another route you could go is to engage some of the custom shops around you or in the rest of Canada about making specific stuff for your needs. Dlask, ATR, (maybe Grensvegter?) etc. - it would be interesting to see what you could come up with teamed up with talented gunsmiths.
 
illae said:
Aye - I started out with a standard AR - unfortunately due to a physical disability - I need the ambi parts to make it work smoothly for me. I can make do with a standard AR, but I much prefer to have a pleasant time using it :]
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I don't know where to get the parts but I know you can buy left handed AR's.
https://shopquestar.com/shopping65/shopexd.asp?id=2026&bc=no
http://www.armseast.com/store/left_hand_rifles/3g_l/

Have you considered something like an ACR? fully ambi. I love mine and it's very close in accuracy to an AR and other than being double the price of an AR they are a great rifle and for under $600 you can make it non restricted.

Good luck
 
A couple options is to buy a lower parts kit and add on a ambi mag release (like the Norgon) and ambi safety. As a lefty, the AR controls for bolt release/lock is already on the left so you don't need a crappy BAD lever since you can't use it with your left trigger finger anyway. If you happen to buy a lower with an ambi bolt release built in, chances are it will already come with the hardware for it.

If you plan on upgrading the trigger to a Timney/Geissele etc, then you can just buy a LPK without the trigger and save some $$ towards the performance trigger. The stock mag release and safety in the LPK doesn't cost a lot, maybe $15 total? If you know your ARs then you can just buy all the lower parts separately, getting only what's needed. You don't save a lot by going that route and if you just happen to forget a single spring etc your project is on hold till the part comes in. Just sell the spare parts from the LPK on the EE.

Building an AR is like adult LEGO! UBER fun and addictive and the reward is firing your first round down the pipe and having it work perfectly. :)
 
A BAD lever will
Not work for you for 2 different reasons.
1) As Trinimon already mentioned you won't be able to work it with a left trigger finger.
2) The BAD lever will interfere with an ambi mag release.
 
illae said:
Not to sound inflammatory or anything but there is no need to be a ####. I asked a specific question, wondering if there were any manufacturers that made a specific ambi parts kit. The assumption that I hadn't sourced the parts on my own, was not the right assumption. I am very resourceful on my own - if I had found something, then this post would never have been made. However, given that I did not find what I need in a complete lower parts kit, I reached out to people in the forum I frequent.

BTW - you forgot ambi bolt catch in your edit.
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The goal of my post wasn't to be a ####, it was to motivate yourself and others to do their own research instead of looking for spoon fed answers. You indicate that you had already done some searching around, so why waste the effort with this thread when you found the answer, no one offers ambi LPK. The ambi goodies are all aftermarket, and I'm well aware of the BAD and other lame a$$ add ons, which aren't always ambidextrous. As mentioned, you will not be able to go full ambi as the mag release and BAD will interfere with one another and the BAD doesn't work for lefties. To be the ####, a BAD lever is an add on accessory, not a part as it does not replace the current left side bolt catch.

TDC
 
I'm a lefty

If I was building, I would instead buy an LPK with a nice trigger, such as the rra 2 stage. I'd then get a norgon mag release and, maybe, any old safety that the vendor I buy the norgon from has

Questar, I think, sells LPK with upgraded triggers. Wolverine as well has an armalite one with a 2 stage trigger

For my style of shooting I use the charging handle once per session. I won't pay $100 for a fancy ambi charging handle. The price of the norgon mag catch I'll pay because I love it and use it exclusively.
 
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