Okay...I've given this matter a lot of thought and in the end, I think it needs to be posted so nobody goes through the headache I have been for the past few weeks.
For the past few years I've always recommended RGUNS for people who either can't afford the bigger names or just want a decent, low-priced AR. I have (2) of their uppers and have had only (1) minor problem with an out-of-spec bolt face, and RGUNS promptly replaced it for me. My buddy has one of their uppers and loves it as well. Just so it's clear, I do think their uppers are awesome bang for the buck.
However...
My most recent build and my 3rd AR, I decided to go all out. It's a beautiful rig and I used an RGUNS stainless LPK in the lower end. First time out to the range: problems. Trigger wouldn't always reset and occasionally I was getting full-auto bursts. Called RGUNS and they said if I sent a copy of the receipt, they'd replace the disconnector. Well, I couldn't find it at first so I ordered a mil-spec TiN disconnector from Allstar. It was on my doorstep in two days and I had it installed in 2 minutes. Problem wasn't solved. Now I started looking at the hammer and it seems "taller" in the back than it should be, compared to my factory Stag hammer. Both of my RGUNS hammers won't work with the TiN disconnector, but the Stag works perfectly. Probably because it's within spec!
I wrote RGUNS a 3-paragraph email on Friday listing the problems I'd been having and the poor quality of the kits. I had found my receipt at this point so I attached a copy. I also listed the problem a fellow member of this board had with another one of their LPK's. Trigger feel was bad and he had misfires. Replaced the trigger springs with DPMS units and hasn't had a problem since.
RGUNS wrote me an email back which said: "send me your address and i will replace the part."
At this point, I think I'm just going to order the rest of the TiN trigger components from Allstar and call it a day. I just don't want my most expensive carbine running anything but the best components. Hopefully, this information helps others steer clear of similar problems.
This is the patient, btw:
For the past few years I've always recommended RGUNS for people who either can't afford the bigger names or just want a decent, low-priced AR. I have (2) of their uppers and have had only (1) minor problem with an out-of-spec bolt face, and RGUNS promptly replaced it for me. My buddy has one of their uppers and loves it as well. Just so it's clear, I do think their uppers are awesome bang for the buck.
However...
My most recent build and my 3rd AR, I decided to go all out. It's a beautiful rig and I used an RGUNS stainless LPK in the lower end. First time out to the range: problems. Trigger wouldn't always reset and occasionally I was getting full-auto bursts. Called RGUNS and they said if I sent a copy of the receipt, they'd replace the disconnector. Well, I couldn't find it at first so I ordered a mil-spec TiN disconnector from Allstar. It was on my doorstep in two days and I had it installed in 2 minutes. Problem wasn't solved. Now I started looking at the hammer and it seems "taller" in the back than it should be, compared to my factory Stag hammer. Both of my RGUNS hammers won't work with the TiN disconnector, but the Stag works perfectly. Probably because it's within spec!
I wrote RGUNS a 3-paragraph email on Friday listing the problems I'd been having and the poor quality of the kits. I had found my receipt at this point so I attached a copy. I also listed the problem a fellow member of this board had with another one of their LPK's. Trigger feel was bad and he had misfires. Replaced the trigger springs with DPMS units and hasn't had a problem since.
RGUNS wrote me an email back which said: "send me your address and i will replace the part."
At this point, I think I'm just going to order the rest of the TiN trigger components from Allstar and call it a day. I just don't want my most expensive carbine running anything but the best components. Hopefully, this information helps others steer clear of similar problems.
This is the patient, btw: