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Unfortunately at $110, I think I paid a little more than it was worth (especially considering the company is now defunct), but it was a friend of a friend and he was really helpful. He spent a good hour going through everything he's learned about AR's (and gunsmithing/shooting). I can easily make up the $10 or $20 premium I paid. | Unfortunately at $110, I think I paid a little more than it was worth (especially considering the company is now defunct), but it was a friend of a friend and he was really helpful. He spent a good hour going through everything he's learned about AR's (and gunsmithing/shooting). I can easily make up the $10 or $20 premium I paid. | ||
=== Lower Parts Kit (2/12) === | === Lower Parts Kit - $50 (2/12) === | ||
The second thing I ordered was a basic lower parts kit. I got it from Schuyler Arms for around $ | The second thing I ordered was a basic lower parts kit. I got it from Schuyler Arms for around $50. At the recommendation of the FoF above, I'm going to replace the trigger spring with a [http://www.midwayusa.com/product/579878/jp-enterprises-trigger-spring-kit-ar-15-3-1-2-lb-reduced-power JP trigger spring]. Given that they are on backorder, I wish I had thought about getting him to throw one in with the lower, but oh well. I'm sure I can find one somewhere and it's only $10. | ||
=== JP Enterprises Enhanced Spring Kit (2/13) === | === JP Enterprises Enhanced Spring Kit (2/13) === | ||
Revision as of 10:51, 13 February 2016
I was randomly browsing through reddit one day and came across a DIY build for an AR15. The guy had built a really nice AR15 from the ground up. I've always owned guns, but honestly never had much desire to buy an AR15. To me, they always seemed overhyped and I just assumed people were just buying them to spite Obama. Little did I know, however, they are beautifully engineered and their modularity, reliability, and reasonable price make them one of the best rifles on the market. I still have no desire to buy a stock AR, but the idea of creating my own from parts is really appealing. I'll use this page to document the build over the next few months as I slowly start acquiring parts and putting it together.
Research
In this section, I'll document some builds that I like and start putting together my wish list for parts.
Builds
Fenucker
Rainier upper receiver 50 Rainier lower receiver 130 Strike industries dust cover 13 Battle link minimalist stock 50 Rainier Avalanche charging handle 75 Geissele M-Lok handguard 13in. 240 Geissele gas block free 0 APF Armory Bolt Carrier Group 120 Buffer tube 35 Surefire Procomp muzzle brake 50 PSA lower parts kit w/pistol grip 80 MAS defense .223 Wylde barrel 150 Carbine gas tube 15 Total is 1010 Accessories Strike industries forward curved grip 40 Samson micro red dot mount 55 Primary arms micro dot 170 Magpul bad lever 25 Magpul iron sights 75
wwojlo - SBR
AlexandRyanDesign - SBR
AR (10.5 SBR): Odin 10.5" 223 Wylde Barrel Odin XMR Battle arms Development BAD ambi safety selector AAC Mini Comp Muzzle Device AAC 762 SDN6 Suppressor Lantac-USA EBCG V7 Weapon Systems Titanium Gas Block V7 Weapon Systems Titanium Forward Assist V7 Weapon Systems Titanium Takedown Pins V7 Weapon Systems Alloy Upper Receiver CMC 3.5 Flatbow MAG Tact Magnesium Alloy Lower YHM flip up sights YHM Coated Gas tube BCM Mod4 Charging Handle Fortis REV 9" Rail Magpul Grip
Lightborne - 16"
Aero Precision M4E1 complete 16" upper .223 wylde w/ 15" m-lok handguard Anderson lower Anderson LPK Anderson carbine buffer Seekins billet trigger guard Seekins billet mag release BCM Gunfighter mod 1 grip Magpul UBR stock Hiperfire 24c trigger FailZero EXO NiB BCG AXTS Raptor charging handle Magpul MBUS Pro sights VG6 Epsilon muzzle brake
Kaky - Budget
Very basic budget AR - probably wouldn't want to go much cheaper
The cost was around $560 sans magazines and sights. here is the shopping list: PSA 16" Mid-length 5.56 NATO 1/7 11" SQR Free Float Upper - No BCG or CH - 7780257 ($270) PSA 5.56 Premium HPT/MPI Full Auto Bolt Carrier Group - No Logo - 39339 ($80) Palmetto State Amory Charging Handle with Tactical Release Latch ($30) PSA AR-15 Complete Lower - Magpul CTR Edition - Black, No Magazine - 49177($170) I bought some Gen2 Magpul mags from my local Cabellas for around $11 each, and found gen1 Magpul flip up sights on ebay for $20 new. so total it was under $600
SeaLegs - SBR
Upper Ballistic Advantage 12.5” government profile barrel, Modern Series Ballistic Advantage BCG, phosphate Aero Precision upper BCM KMR-10 handguard A2 flash hider Lower Geissele SSA-E trigger KAK lower parts kit KAK Shockwave Blade and tube, standard carbine buffer Spike’s lower Accessories MBUS front sight KAC 600m rear sight Holosun red dot, solar powered Magpul BAD lever BCM keymod panels, BCM QD sling point, BCM QD rear plate
Whiskey Fire - 16"
Aero Precision 5.56 Rifle = 519.05 UTG Mid Profile Riser = 8.77 Bushnell TRS-25 RDS = 68.19 Strike Industries Dust Cover = 15.95 MFT BMS Minimalist Mils Spec Buttstock = 44.75 Magpul MBUS = 69.95 Fortis Rev II 14” M-Lok Rail = 228.39 Lancer L5 30 Rd Mag = 16.99 Paracord = 4.99 BCM Gunfighter Mod 2 = 29.95 (not installed yet)
Stratofisher - 16"
Aside from the trigger, a relatively inexpensive build. Trigger is apparently very good, but $200.
PSA Upper and Lower PSA full auto BCG PSA Ultralightweight Keymod Handguard PSA CHF 16" 1:7 Ultralightweight Barrel Geissele SSA-E Trigger Mission First Tactical Minimalist Stock Magpul K2 Grip Magpul MBUS Sights
Qaest - 16"
Upper: Palmetto Lower: Palmetto Charging handle: BCM gunfighter mod 3 BCG: Palmetto Premium 9310 Barrel: 16" 1:7 twist Palmetto Premium carbine gas (made by FN) Flash hider: YHM phantom Rail: YHM SLK 12 keymod Sights: Magpul BUIS Optic: Vortex Strikefire gen 1 Optic mount: Aero Precision 30mm Scope covers: Butler Creek Stock: Magpul CTR Grip: Magpul MOE+ Magazine: Magpul 20rd gen 2 Trigger: Geissele SSA-E
Construction Guides
- Detailed AT15 Step By Step Assembly - Really nice step-by-step guide that explains construction and testing of an AR
- Barrel Length - 16, 18, or 20" - 18" sounds like a good all around pick
Suppliers
Core Parts
- Lockestone - Beautiful, but very expensive 80% Lowers. They also sell a reasonably priced, reusable jig that is supposed to work with any milspec lower
- Tactical Machining - Inexpensive and popular 80% lowers
- Palmetto State Armory - these guys seem to be a very popular supplier with a decent price/quality ratio
Optix
- Hybrid Sight III - Recommended by Dave Gallagher. Not cheap, but maybe some day..
Furniture
Parts List
Patriot Defense Arms stripped lower - $110 (2/12)
I picked up my first two parts tonight. A friend from work knew someone that was trying to get rid of a bunch of stuff and happened to have a Patriot Defense Arms Stripped Lower. The company appears to be out of business, but it looks like a well-made, mil-spec lower. I had originally planned on starting with an 80% lower, but I think this will actually work out better. I think my dad and I can use this one to mil out an 80% without the $80 jig. If all goes well, this will get me two lowers (one stripped, one 80%) for around what an 80% and a jig would have cost. And if it doesn't work out, I'm only out the $40.
Unfortunately at $110, I think I paid a little more than it was worth (especially considering the company is now defunct), but it was a friend of a friend and he was really helpful. He spent a good hour going through everything he's learned about AR's (and gunsmithing/shooting). I can easily make up the $10 or $20 premium I paid.
Lower Parts Kit - $50 (2/12)
The second thing I ordered was a basic lower parts kit. I got it from Schuyler Arms for around $50. At the recommendation of the FoF above, I'm going to replace the trigger spring with a JP trigger spring. Given that they are on backorder, I wish I had thought about getting him to throw one in with the lower, but oh well. I'm sure I can find one somewhere and it's only $10.
JP Enterprises Enhanced Spring Kit (2/13)
Found on ebay for $16 and free shipping.
Build
Waiting on parts..