Videos tagged with LaRue MBT

This video details a comprehensive overhaul of a Ruger AR-556 rifle, transforming it into a capable recce-style setup. The creators discuss and showcase various upgrades, including a new trigger (LaRue MBT), an improved rail (Midwest Industries combat rail), an ambi charging handle (Cross Machine), optics (NX8 LPVO), and a suppressor system. The content aims to guide viewers on how to enhance an entry-level AR for better performance, whether for a first build or an existing rifle. The video also promotes the Basement Operator Company's merchandise and community platforms.

This video reviews the Larue MBT trigger, comparing it favorably to the Geissele SSA line. The reviewer highlights the MBT's excellent value at under $90, its clean pull, defined walls, and approximately 4lb trigger weight. While acknowledging it's not the absolute 'best' trigger, they assert it's very close and outperforms much of the market, potentially becoming the new gold standard while Geissele becomes a premium alternative. A Discord link is also provided.

This video provides a detailed, multi-chapter guide to installing, gauging, fitting, and tuning three different AR-15 fire control groups (FCGs): the Geissele SSA-E, LaRue MBT, and a factory type. It covers essential steps like spring inspection, pin removal and inspection, de-magnetizing, de-greasing, and precise gauging of FCG components and lower receiver bores. The video also touches upon receiver bore lapping, selector bore gauging, and pistol grip installation issues. While focusing on FCGs, it explicitly states it does not cover anti-rotation pins, lightened hammer springs, or cassette triggers. The content is highly technical and geared towards AR-15 builders and enthusiasts seeking to understand and optimize their trigger systems.