AR build

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

I have no idea what I am doing but I bought a lower at the gun show this weekend. It was a spikes lower and that is really the only choice I had.

last night I ordered:

ADAMS UPPER 556NATO 14.5"PB MID MOE
MAG TACT LPK TEF COATED W/HOGUE GRIP
Some bullets to shoot
Some magpul 30rnd mags
GMG 6-POS STK KIT W/SPRNG,BUFFER,NUT

I still need some type of reddot.

Anyone a pro at gun building?

jgriffith · Posted: Jan 28, 2014 4:23 pm Post subject:

If you can afford it, the eotechs are the best sights imo

smokedog2 · Outlaw Joined: 02 Dec 2004 Posts: 210 City: Cincinnati

https://www.ar15.com/forums/f_3/18_Optics__Mounts__and_Sights.html

Enjoy.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_124/628482___Primary_Arms_2_5X_Compact_AR15_Scope_with_CQB_ACSS_Reticle.html

On my watch list as the price is not insane.

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

I have access to eotech, trijicon and a number of other companies. I will take a look at those.

vette74 · Posted: Jan 29, 2014 7:53 am Post subject:

Scopes are the hardest to pick out for an AR platform. How far do you want to shoot?

Nor*Cal · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9479 City: Sac

Since you bought the upper complete all the rest of it is pretty basic assembly. Unlike a 1911 or other builds ARs tend to be closer to plug and play with parts just fitting right out of the box.

RampageWake · Posted: Jan 29, 2014 10:15 am Post subject:

Santa brought me a Bushmaster M4, but I don't know much about them either. I'm planning on going with the Nikon P223 3X32 scope for $149. It is specifically made for the AR's and it's not too expensive. It's easy to spend a grand on glass, but I have heard good things about the Nikon, and in this case I think "it's not the wand, it's the wizard" applies. Unless you have extensive training and experience, a decent scope is going to be better than you are.

NKCrider · Posted: Jan 30, 2014 10:15 am Post subject:

i plan on starting to build one in a couple weeks, it will be my first time aswell

gonna start with a DPMS then add magpul stock, fore end and afg, nickle-boron(sp?) BCG, troy battlesights, and a CMMG .22LR conversion kit for the range

still undecided on optics

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

If you need anything from rsrgroup.com.... boardstop has an account.. meaning I have an account and I can get stuff..

Nor*Cal · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9479 City: Sac

flixmaster, I didn't see prices from rsrgroup but would be interesting in:

RSR Item #: DRDLW16SS556MIDL

and

RSR Item #: LBMILBUFKT

if the price is right.

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

cost on those is right around $303. the LBM is out of stock.. they have a number of the DRD item. not sure about shipping etc. Some of the ADV tech are in stock and in the 45 price range.

Nor*Cal · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9479 City: Sac

Hmm... I just found a heavy fluted stainless barrel for ~$150 so I'm going that direction. But I have 2 more AR15 lowers and 3 AR10 lowers to build so I'll keep that site in mind.

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

Whatever you need just let me know.. I can get prices pretty easy so it doesn't hurt to check it for you.

NKCrider · Posted: Feb 01, 2014 3:02 pm Post subject:

ill definately be hitting you up in a couple weeks, Ed

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

Finished build

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

Took my new gun to the range and it actually worked.. guess I put everything together the right way.

NKCrider · Posted: Feb 11, 2014 8:13 am Post subject:

bought a DPMS yesterday

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

What did you pay for that:

http://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/17075

Okie Boarder · Ladies Man Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 10056 City: Edmond

Very nice. Have you seen the double barreled AR15 is going into production?

NKCrider · Posted: Feb 11, 2014 9:16 pm Post subject:

it was listed at $700 and it has a $50 rebate

wakeboarderdave1 · Posted: Feb 12, 2014 5:25 am Post subject:

Okie Boarder · Ladies Man Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 10056 City: Edmond

Twice as many shots?

wakeboarderdave1 · Posted: Feb 12, 2014 7:14 am Post subject:

Not really, it fires two shots with one trigger pull. I still don't understand the point, even if it has dual triggers. One well placed round should do the job IMO. This isn't call of duty spray & pray.

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2014/01/foghorn/gilboas-double-barreled-ar-15-makes-american-debut/

Okie Boarder · Ladies Man Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 10056 City: Edmond

Isn't that twice as many shots? Wink

I don't really get it either, other than it looks kinda cool.

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

wakeboarderdave1 · Posted: Feb 12, 2014 10:27 am Post subject:

Okie Boarder · Ladies Man Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 10056 City: Edmond

chavez, yep.

chavez · RIP MHL 04/25/1958 - 01/11/2006

It's also one of the worst reasons to buy anything, ever. Laughing

Okie Boarder · Ladies Man Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 10056 City: Edmond

Yep...but most of us still do it. LOL!

RUSSIAN · Posted: Feb 15, 2014 9:46 am Post subject:

Nice build Ed, my personal recomendation is an Aimpoint pro or micro for red dot

Nor*Cal · Ladies Man Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 9479 City: Sac

Okie Boarder · Ladies Man Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 10056 City: Edmond

You should make this one your next build.

RUSSIAN · Posted: Mar 08, 2014 10:39 am Post subject:

NKCrider · Posted: Mar 09, 2014 6:54 pm Post subject:

Was thinking about giving the Lucid Hd7 a whirl, seems to be alright and only ~$200

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2013/08/15/lucid-hd7-sight/