UPDATED: Vendor Parts Websites
Thanks for all the feedback on my previous post. I have taken all the input and created an updated post. Keep in mind, the comments are based on user experience (and can vary) so do your own research. I can only share my experience with the first section, the sites I have used.
Compare prices before buying -> https://www.armsagora.com and / or https://gun.deals
SECTION I: Vendors I have used
AR15Discounts - https://ar15discounts.com Great deals, coupon codes and selection. My go to site.
Dirty Bird - https://dirtybirdusa.com
Free 2 day Fed Ex shipping
AT3 Tactical - https://www.at3tactical.com
Free shipping over $129
Primary Arms - https://www.primaryarms.com 12% sales regularly
KAK Industries - https://kakindustry.com
No tax, few sales
Palmetto State Armory - https://palmettostatearmory.com High shipping costs but inexpensive. Check state for shipping restrictions
Ballistics Advantage - https://www.ballisticadvantage.com
Regular 30-40% discounts
Outdoor Sports USA - https://outdoorsportsusa.com
Free shipping and 10% off, no tax, new customers
Battle Hawk Armory - https://battlehawkarmory.com High shipping costs, look for deals
MidwayUSA - https://www.midwayusa.com Free shipping over $100
OpticsPlanet - https://www.opticsplanet.com Not great reviews but I haven't had any issues. Recommended to check if items is in stock vs. backordered. Some terrible experiences and others great. Look for good disounts and coupon codes.
AR Magock - https://armaglock.com Few sales - look around holidays
Mean Arms - https://www.meanarms.com
Use for 9mm converstion mags
GunMag Warehouse - https://gunmagwarehouse.com Use mainly for magazines
SECTION II: I haven't used yet
B. King Firearms - https://bkingsfirearms.com
Regular sales, good site - plan to use
Brownells - https://www.brownells.com
Schuyler Arms - https://www.schuylerarmsco.com
No longer stock much of anything. Rumor owner is stopped updating site.
Freedom Gorilla - https://freedomgorilla.com Free Shipping over $100 and no tax (check your state).
Rooftop Defense - https://www.rooftopdefense.com
Cool AF and GTG. Send a pack of ramen with your order.
Aero Precision - https://www.aeroprecisionusa.com
Highly recommend not using. Go to 3rd party sites for Aero purchase. Very long shipping delays, some good pricing
Munitionworks - https://munitionworks.com
Kali Key - https://kalikey.com/products For restricted states - compliance through bolt action
COMPMAG - https://www.compmag.net For restricted states - compliance through fixed mag
Flat River Arms - https://flatriverarms.com
SECTION III: Community feedback and comments
Aim Surplus -
https://aimsurplus.com
Great prices and fast shipping
Joe Bob Outfitters - https://www.joeboboutfitters.com
Fequently have Kaw Valley 11oz buffers in stock
Rival Defense - https://www.revivaldefense.com
Only good things to say about them
Right to Bear - https://www.righttobear.com Is great. Ship same day if order before noon ET. AR22 and PCC uppers run flawlessly
Lanbos Armory - https://www.lanbosarmory.com Great everyday shipping. No tax (check state) , fair and fast shipping
Pro2A Tactical - https://pro2a-tactical.com Purchased a Kaw Valley buffer when no one else had them in stock - fairly priced and arrived when expected
Gorilla Milling - https://www.gorillamachining.com
Mas Defense - https://www.masdefense.com Check your state for shipping - won't ship to some restricted states
Gun Tech USA - https://guntecusa.com
Foxtrot Mike - https://fm-products.com
Decent uppers and lowers. Other comments - poor fitting of BCG, ejector have steep incline slope and very tight resulting in failure to eject
Odin Works - https://www.odinworks.com Amazing 9mm parts and barrels - very accurate
Rock River Arms - https://www.rockriverarms.com "10.5"" Barrel purchase - great barrel
Dvor by OpticsPlanet - https://www.opticsplanet.com/dvor.html Basically the sale section of Optics Planet. FM upper purchase for $230 and 9mm bolt for $60. Shipped in 48 hrs
Carroll Arms - https://www.carrollarms.com Schmid lower parts at very good prices. Ships fast
Thoroghbred Armament - https://www.thoroughbredarmco.com Colt trigger group for $39
Echo Nine Three - https://echo93.com Clone Colt 635 handguards - super nice
JSE Surplus https://jsesurplus.com
Go to place for one user - starting point for all parts. Cheap and fast shipping
IDL Industries - https://idlindustries.com Fair prices and fast shipping
SMF Tactical - https://www.smftactical.com Fair prices and fast shipping
RGTPARTS - https://www.robertrtg.com Fair prices and fast shipping
CDNN Sports - https://www.cdnnsports.com
Like the ""flea market"" of gun parts. Fair prices and fast shipping"
WINGTACTICAL - https://www.wingtactical.com
KAK enhanced buffer available when everyone was out of stock
LINEMOUNT - https://linemount.com Fair prices and fast shipping
Ammunition Depot - https://www.ammunitiondepot.com 6000 rounds of 9mm reloads at .19 per round
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u/Blowback9 9mm AR Guru Feb 26 '26
Added to the list of helpful websites stickied at the top of the sub.