Built a budget and High-end build. Full Write up at- Recoil Junkie

PCC High-End Build List

AR9 High-End        Price
JP Lower                 400
CMT UPUR-3 Upper 115
Lower parts kit           30
Buffer Tube           30
JP Bolt                 240
JP Recoil System 150
JP 14.5 Barrel         174
JP Comp                   60
Rail – ALG 13?           80
Raptor Charge Handle  85
Hiperfire 24 3G         214
Bravo Stock          30
Ambi Safety- Noveske  45
Total High-End       1653


PCC Budget Build List

AR9 Budget                Price
New Frontier Lower       150
Anderson Upper         40
Lower Parts Kit                 30
Kaw Valley Buffer Tube Kit 60
Kaw Valley Bolt               140
Faxon Barrel               132
Birdcage Flash Hider        15
Rail – ALG 15?              101
Charging Handle       20
Hiperfire EDT2               90
Magpul fixed MOE Stock    30
Magpul MOE Grip       20
Total Budget             828

Nice work doing both type of those builds, and for doing a write-up on some of what is available.

I'm looking forward to seeing the differences in performance, mostly the JP buffer vs the std AR spring/buffer arrangement.


AFWIW...You should  edit your original post and cut and paste just a few details from the write-up....if allowed.



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I added the build lists, but can't add it all in one post.  

So the JP SCS system is nice, however I think it's too heavy and over sprung for light competition loads. Though you can change all this if you want to buy the weights and springs

In the Budget gun I have the Kaw valley 9mm buffer which is heavy and the 308 carbine spring that comes in their kit. Runs good, also tried a tungsten h2 buffer with normal carbine spring and it runs well too. I have the hydraulic buffer to test soon too.

The budget gun does bounce a lot more then the High-End build, it's a lighter weight gun with no comp. I think with a decent comp and some ammo tuning I can work that out though.

I cannot say enough good things about the HIPERFIRE triggers, they are just excellent! If you don't want to spend $200+ get the EDT or EDT2 trigger and you'll be very happy. I really like how the trigger isn't flat and isn't as round as a mil-spec. It's right in between with a good flat across the front which I really like. That's one thing I don't like about the Rise Armament triggers is the rounded trigger bow, though they are a solid trigger for the money.

+1 on the Hiperfire triggers - I have the EDT2 in my 9mm and a 24E in my 5.56.  Both have been flawless.

Good info. I'm wanting to either buy or build a PCC for USPSA mainly, but also just because.

Do you notice any difference in the barrel quality as far as accuracy etc.?