Description
Building out a stripped AR-15 lower comes down to the small stuff, and this is where a lot of budget kits cut corners. The White Label Armory WLA-LOW-1016-01 Assembler's Special takes a different approach. Every piece is made in the USA and machined to mil-spec dimensions, so it drops into any standard stripped lower without fuss or fitting headaches. White Label Armory keeps foreign parts, polymer, and MIM (metal injection molded) components out of the mix, which matters because MIM parts can develop tiny internal voids that wear out or crack over time.
What Sets the WLA-LOW-1016-01 Assembler's Special Apart
The "Assembler's Special" name is the key. This kit is the basics minus the grip and trigger guard, which are the two parts most builders swap out for their own preference anyway. You still get the fire control group, so the hammer, trigger, disconnector, springs, safety selector with detent and spring, magazine catch assembly, bolt catch and its roll pin, buffer retainer and spring, and the takedown and pivot pins with detents and springs are all here. If you already have a grip and trigger guard picked out, you're not paying for parts destined to sit in a parts bin.
Fit and Finish on the WLA-LOW-1016-01 Kit
Every steel component wears a phosphate finish, the classic gray-black coating that adds corrosion resistance and holds lube where the parts move. The takedown pins have dimpled ends, a small touch that makes disassembly a lot easier when you're breaking the rifle down. White Label Armory guarantees each kit fits a mil-spec dimension receiver, so whether this is your first build or your fifteenth, the parts land where they should.
This is a smart pick for anyone running a custom or upgraded lower who wants dependable, no-nonsense internals and the freedom to choose their own furniture and fire control group upgrade path down the road.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: White Label Armory
- Manufacturer Part Number: WLA-LOW-1016-01
- UPC: 810155160708
- Platform: AR-15
- Kit Type: Assembler's Special (no grip, no trigger guard)
- Finish: Phosphate
- Country of Origin: Made in USA
- Construction: No foreign, polymer, or MIM parts
- Fitment: Mil-spec dimension lower receivers
- Color: Black
- Takedown Pins: Dimpled ends for easier removal
What’s Included
- Hammer
- Hammer spring
- Trigger
- Trigger spring
- Hammer and trigger pivot pins
- Disconnector
- Disconnector spring
- Safety selector
- Selector detent and spring
- Magazine catch, button, and spring
- Bolt catch, plunger, spring, and roll pin
- Pivot pin
- Takedown pin
- Takedown/pivot pin detents and springs
- Buffer retainer and spring
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the WLA-LOW-1016-01 Assembler's Special leave out?
This kit includes just about everything you need for a standard lower except the pistol grip and trigger guard. That's the whole idea behind the Assembler's Special name, since most builders prefer to pick their own grip and often run a different trigger guard than the flat mil-spec style. You will want to have those two parts on hand before you start your build.
Does this kit come with a trigger and fire control group?
Yes. Unlike the no-fire-control-group version, the WLA-LOW-1016-01 includes the full fire control group with the hammer, trigger, disconnector, and all the associated springs and pins. If you plan to install an aftermarket drop-in trigger later, you can simply set the included parts aside as spares.
Will this White Label Armory kit fit any AR-15 lower receiver?
It's built to fit any standard mil-spec dimension stripped lower receiver, and White Label Armory guarantees that fitment. Since the parts are machined to spec rather than cut from cheaper materials, you should not need to do any filing or fitting to get everything seated. Just confirm your receiver is mil-spec and you're good to go.
Why does it matter that there are no MIM parts in this kit?
MIM stands for metal injection molded, a lower-cost manufacturing method that can leave tiny internal voids in a part. Over time those voids can lead to premature wear or cracking on high-stress components like the hammer. White Label Armory uses machined and properly heat-treated American steel instead, which is why this kit is a solid choice for a build you want to trust.





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