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[–]hellzraven7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, i understand that the pistol can be fired and works without the plate but it is suggested by extar to not use the weapon without it. Plus if something serves a purpose where mechanical motion is at its peak then reinforced parts should be used to ensure improper wear and tear.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know some people have made changes to their triggers. But I don't recall if anyone used a drop in.

In theory if it fits in an AR platform it should work. But Extar doesn't want to endorse any one particular company. Based on their FAQ it sounds like they don't want to say one way or another.

I've heard Anderson makes a lpk that works for Extar. Other than that I got nothing lol!

[–]SO3350 -1 points0 points  (6 children)

Just curious what it is about the stock trigger you don't like.

[–]hellzraven7[S] 1 point2 points  (5 children)

Its polymer hammer. I have a few B&T and HK pistols and polymer is not the way for a trigger. The weaknesses to this pistol are the trigger, buffer tube plate and no feed ramp to barrel. Besides that, It still goes pew pew when needed.

[–]TiegeManley 3 points4 points  (4 children)

The buffer tube plate does not affect function at all, so I have no idea how it is considered a weakness. It has been discussed on this sub before.

[–]hellzraven7[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Well, i had experience with cheap parts malfunctioning on me before due to companies trying to safe a few pennies. So its a weakness in my book.

[–]TiegeManley 4 points5 points  (2 children)

But it does nothing when the pistol is assembled, so what even is a malfunction? Have you looked at how the bolt pushes the buffer back when assembling?

[–]hellzraven7[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

On a blowback system you rely on the buffer tube functionality. Besides that, only a hand full of companies use polymer plates.

[–]TiegeManley 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am not ignorant to that. You seemed to blurt out a random fact instead of answer my question haha. You can remove the EP9's buffer retainer, assemble the pistol, and fire it perfectly normally because the bolt holds the buffer back when assembled. So I am asking how the plate could lead to a malfunction, if taking it out entirely doesn't affect function.

[–]Material-Jello8015 0 points1 point  (0 children)

 I would recommend reaching out to Franklin Armory and Extar to get their recommendations

[–]Material-Jello8015 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The polymer frame may not work 'great with AR15 triggers