Description
Building an AR-15 from a stripped lower means you need every little pin, spring, and detent to just work. The Geissele Standard Lower Parts Kit covers all the small internal hardware to complete or rebuild your lower receiver, made to mil-spec tolerances by a name that earned its reputation the hard way. Since it leaves out the trigger and pistol grip, you are free to drop in whatever fire control group and grip you already prefer rather than paying for parts you would swap out anyway.
What Sets This Geissele Lower Parts Kit Apart
The standout piece here is the Posi-Lock safety selector. Instead of the mushy click you get from a lot of bargain kits, this one delivers clean, positive tactile feedback so you know exactly whether you are on safe or fire without looking down. The kit also uses an improved safety detent to keep that selector feeling crisp over time. Builders who run Geissele triggers like the SSA-E often reach for this kit specifically because the parts complement each other and everything drops in without fuss.
Inside the 05-343 Kit
You get 18 different components covering the bolt catch assembly, magazine catch and release, takedown and pivot pins with their detents and springs, buffer retainer and spring, safety detent hardware, the Posi-Lock safety, and a mil-spec trigger guard with coiled pin. In plain terms, that is everything on the lower except the fire control group and grip.
Fit and Real-World Feedback
This kit is designed for mil-spec AR-15 lower receivers, so as long as your lower is mil-spec, these parts will seat where they should. Feedback from builders consistently points to dimensionally correct parts, tight fit, and nothing arriving missing. One tip worth passing along: the trigger guard roll pin can be stubborn, so a proper roll pin tool or bench block makes that install a lot smoother than trying to freehand it with a punch.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Geissele Automatics
- Manufacturer Part Number: 05-343
- UPC: 817953025277
- Platform: AR-15
- Product Type: Lower Parts Kit
- Fit: Mil-Spec AR-15 Lower Receivers
- Safety Selector: Geissele Posi-Lock
- Component Count: 18 parts
- Grip Included: No
- Trigger/Fire Control Included: No
- Length: 3.10 in
What’s Included
- Mil-Spec Bolt Catch
- Bolt Catch Plunger
- Bolt Catch Spring
- Bolt Catch Coiled Pin
- Magazine Catch
- Magazine Release Button
- Magazine Release Spring
- Takedown Pin
- Takedown Pivot Pin
- Takedown Pin and Pivot Pin Detents (2)
- Takedown Pin and Pivot Pin Springs (2)
- Safety Detent
- Safety Detent Spring
- Geissele Posi-Lock Safety
- Buffer Retainer
- Buffer Retainer Spring
- Mil-Spec Trigger Guard
- Coiled Trigger Guard Pin
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Geissele Standard Lower Parts Kit include a trigger or grip?
No, this kit does not come with a fire control group or a pistol grip. Geissele leaves those out on purpose so you can install your own preferred trigger and grip. That approach keeps the cost down on parts most builders would swap out anyway.
Will this lower parts kit fit any AR-15 lower receiver?
It is designed to fit mil-spec AR-15 lower receivers. As long as your lower is built to mil-spec dimensions, every part in this kit will seat where it should. It is not intended for non mil-spec or proprietary lowers.
What makes the Posi-Lock safety better than a standard selector?
The Posi-Lock safety gives clean, positive tactile feedback when you rotate between safe and fire, so you can feel the position without taking your eyes off the target. Paired with the improved safety detent, it keeps that crisp feel over the long haul. It is the main upgrade that sets this kit apart from a plain mil-spec kit.
Is this kit a good match for a Geissele trigger?
Yes, builders frequently pair this kit with Geissele triggers like the SSA-E. The parts are made to work together and drop in cleanly, which makes for a consistent, quality lower build. It is a common combination for anyone putting together a higher-end AR-15.





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