I'm building a dedicated .22 AR(dedicated upper on a poly lower) and looking for advice on some parts for the rifle. It's a .22 build so I'm not looking to throw tons of money into it, just looking for something that will be fun and functional at the range.
First off trigger; it's not going to be a bench rest gun, but I don't particularly like how heavy the trigger pull is with a standard lower parts group. I would be very happy if I could get a 2.5 to 3lb trigger pull without spending to much money. Is there a way to lighten the trigger pull without getting an entire trigger? Are there spring kits that will lighten the pull? The RRA two stage trigger and the JP adjustable trigger are about $120. Anyone have experience and feedback on either of them?
Handguards/Rails: I don't necessarily need a full quad rail, but I'm not opposed to it. The upper I ordered is a Chiappa M4 Upper 22 LR. It has carbine length handguns, and I want to move the front sight forward to have a longer sight radius. Since it's a dedicated .22 upper it doesn't have a gas block to get in the way. Is there anything else I need to worry about for fitment issues for rails or handguards? I know if I get a a rifle length quad rail I can mount a front sight at the front of the rail. I however don't necessarily need the rails on the side and bottom of the hanguard. I kinda like the Troy Alpha Rail, the only think is that I'm a little surprised that it's not any cheaper than getting the full quad rail.
http://www.opticsplanet.com/troy-11in-alpha-rail-w-no-sight.html
I could also just go ahead and get the quad rail.
http://www.opticsplanet.com/troy-modular-rail-forend.html
I also found an Advance Technology free float forend that's a little cheaper than the Troy
http://www.opticsplanet.com/advanced-technology-ar-15-rifle-length-free-float-forend.html
Any advice or other ideas for a forend?
Sights: I would like to have the flip up sights, but not set on it. I see that Magpul has flip up polymer sight, but not sure if polymer sights will have tight enough tolerances to work well as sights. Anyone used them, and if so how accurate are the clicks for adjustment windage and elevation? Any other recommendations for sights without breaking the bank?
Thanks in advance for any info and advice
First off trigger; it's not going to be a bench rest gun, but I don't particularly like how heavy the trigger pull is with a standard lower parts group. I would be very happy if I could get a 2.5 to 3lb trigger pull without spending to much money. Is there a way to lighten the trigger pull without getting an entire trigger? Are there spring kits that will lighten the pull? The RRA two stage trigger and the JP adjustable trigger are about $120. Anyone have experience and feedback on either of them?
Handguards/Rails: I don't necessarily need a full quad rail, but I'm not opposed to it. The upper I ordered is a Chiappa M4 Upper 22 LR. It has carbine length handguns, and I want to move the front sight forward to have a longer sight radius. Since it's a dedicated .22 upper it doesn't have a gas block to get in the way. Is there anything else I need to worry about for fitment issues for rails or handguards? I know if I get a a rifle length quad rail I can mount a front sight at the front of the rail. I however don't necessarily need the rails on the side and bottom of the hanguard. I kinda like the Troy Alpha Rail, the only think is that I'm a little surprised that it's not any cheaper than getting the full quad rail.
http://www.opticsplanet.com/troy-11in-alpha-rail-w-no-sight.html
I could also just go ahead and get the quad rail.
http://www.opticsplanet.com/troy-modular-rail-forend.html
I also found an Advance Technology free float forend that's a little cheaper than the Troy
http://www.opticsplanet.com/advanced-technology-ar-15-rifle-length-free-float-forend.html
Any advice or other ideas for a forend?
Sights: I would like to have the flip up sights, but not set on it. I see that Magpul has flip up polymer sight, but not sure if polymer sights will have tight enough tolerances to work well as sights. Anyone used them, and if so how accurate are the clicks for adjustment windage and elevation? Any other recommendations for sights without breaking the bank?
Thanks in advance for any info and advice