sosa9999 5 Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) I'm not done yet, hope to finish very soon All done Edited May 7, 2014 by sosa9999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OfcrFek 21 Posted March 26, 2014 I'm not done yet, hope to finish very soon What is that handguard!? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sosa9999 5 Posted March 26, 2014 What is that handguard!? http://unique-ars.com/product-category/hand-guards/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado427 10,730 Posted March 26, 2014 Very nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted March 28, 2014 Put a black rain bolt carrier group in my m&p. Then put the factory one in my wife's gun Figure if I'm buying a bcg I might as well upgrade mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyleKap19 3 Posted April 1, 2014 Got to spend the day off yesterday at EFGA playing with these two lovely ladies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M1152 713 Posted April 1, 2014 Got to spend the day off yesterday at EFGA playing with these two lovely ladies Nicely done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lalo 13 Posted April 6, 2014 Couple of recent pics... Spikes build PSA build Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado427 10,730 Posted April 6, 2014 Couple of recent pics... Spikes build PSA build Very nice. Whats the red dot on the psa build. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted April 6, 2014 Vortex Sparc? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted April 6, 2014 That's a SPARC. You can see the control panel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladtepes 1,060 Posted April 6, 2014 Couple of recent pics... Spikes build PSA build love the light mount choices! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbkid6974 1 Posted April 6, 2014 all these nice builds. i cant wait to get the NC and do a SBR. first thing i'm doing when i change over my residency along with getting my CCW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimber45 3 Posted April 6, 2014 Yeah I really like the thorntail mounts nice and tight against the upper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lalo 13 Posted April 7, 2014 Yeah I really like the thorntail mounts nice and tight against the upperThis. Vlad turned me on to the Thorntail mount a couple years ago and it's been awesome. Before that I thought about adding a remote switch for my lights but these mounts places the switch right where my thumb naturally lays. No need for additional cables or switches that could fail. Very nice. Whats the red dot on the psa build.Yup, Vortex Sparc. I've been pleasantly surprised with the quality of Vortex optics, very economical. Have a Strikefire and a Crossfire scope and both have been very solid. Planning on running both of these ARs through a couple of classes from MDTS this summer. Can't wait! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OfcrFek 21 Posted April 8, 2014 My first budget build. In total, cost me about $500 (not including transfer) to make. Sorry for the grainy pic. PSA Blem Lower - $40 (bought on sale at PSA) Blackhawk PTac build kit - $400 (bought on sale at PSA) YHM 5M1 Aggressive Comp - $30 Leapers Fixed Rear Sight - $30 **As always, that's a PINNED NJ legal magazine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjf915 456 Posted April 9, 2014 I feel like I can finally participate. Spikes stripped lower Daniel Defense LPK ALG ACT trigger Midwest PX buffer tube and buffer Magpul CTR stock Magpul MIAD grip Daniel Defense M4 V5 Lightweight upper Magpul MBUS front and rear Aimpoint PRO Midwest PX 15/20 Pmags Still haven't sighted it in, as I'm stationed in NY right now (rifle is back home in NJ, it wouldn't be legal here). What's left to do is figure out a sling, already have the quick detaches for it. I also need to figure out which light to use. I could use my TLR-1, or I have a Magpul mount for either of my Surefire lights. One of the Surefire lights that I have is the dual output. I'd like to use something like that, but does anyone know how that works with a remote switch? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladtepes 1,060 Posted April 9, 2014 I feel like I can finally participate. Spikes stripped lower Daniel Defense LPK ALG ACT trigger Midwest PX buffer tube and buffer Magpul CTR stock Magpul MIAD grip Daniel Defense M4 V5 Lightweight upper Magpul MBUS front and rear Aimpoint PRO Midwest PX 15/20 Pmags Still haven't sighted it in, as I'm stationed in NY right now (rifle is back home in NJ, it wouldn't be legal here). What's left to do is figure out a sling, already have the quick detaches for it. I also need to figure out which light to use. I could use my TLR-1, or I have a Magpul mount for either of my Surefire lights. One of the Surefire lights that I have is the dual output. I'd like to use something like that, but does anyone know how that works with a remote switch? remote switches suck... look to the thorntail mounts.. gun looks good.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david8613 69 Posted April 9, 2014 Man you guys put up some nice rifle builds, I really need to get to work on a lower that have just sitting there.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjf915 456 Posted April 9, 2014 remote switches suck... look to the thorntail mounts.. gun looks good.. I must be missing something. Is there a reason why these mounts are so expensive? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,664 Posted April 9, 2014 I feel like I can finally participate. Spikes stripped lower Daniel Defense LPK ALG ACT trigger Midwest PX buffer tube and buffer Magpul CTR stock Magpul MIAD grip Daniel Defense M4 V5 Lightweight upper Magpul MBUS front and rear Aimpoint PRO Midwest PX 15/20 Pmags Still haven't sighted it in, as I'm stationed in NY right now (rifle is back home in NJ, it wouldn't be legal here). What's left to do is figure out a sling, already have the quick detaches for it. I also need to figure out which light to use. I could use my TLR-1, or I have a Magpul mount for either of my Surefire lights. One of the Surefire lights that I have is the dual output. I'd like to use something like that, but does anyone know how that works with a remote switch? Looks good but a few quick things: Bring your BUIS back all the way. Avoid tape switches whenever possible, they are a weak link and complicate your "switchology". Avoid multi-mode/multi output lights on rifles. Simple is better - bright light on/bright light off - that is about all your brain will be able to process under stress anyway. If you feel the need for a dim light to accomplish admin tasks, use a handheld light. The Thorntail is nice, and useful on short handguards, but with that long rail you don't need it. Buy a VTAC mount for ~$20 and you will be all set. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjf915 456 Posted April 9, 2014 Looks good but a few quick things: Bring your BUIS back all the way. Avoid tape switches whenever possible, they are a weak link and complicate your "switchology". Avoid multi-mode/multi output lights on rifles. Simple is better - bright light on/bright light off - that is about all your brain will be able to process under stress anyway. If you feel the need for a dim light to accomplish admin tasks, use a handheld light. The Thorntail is nice, and useful on short handguards, but with that long rail you don't need it. Buy a VTAC mount for ~$20 and you will be all set. Okay. One of my Surefire lights is single output, however it's not a constant on. That's also the handheld that I like to use with my pistol. So I might just stick with the TLR-1. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladtepes 1,060 Posted April 9, 2014 The reason I told him the thorntail is that if uses the pistol light the thorntail puts it up and at an angle which might be better than just slapping it on the side... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,664 Posted April 9, 2014 Right, but IMO a pistol light, especially the TLR1 is generally suboptimal on a rifle. If that was what I was going to use, I would back the front BUIS up a bit (or use the new Tangodown Light Sight - https://tangodown.com/shop/tangodown-front-sight-flashlight-adapter/) and place the TLR1/X300U at 12 o'clock on the rail, makeing sure I had a true lower 1/3 co-witness on the optic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjf915 456 Posted April 9, 2014 I know it's not optimal, but I think it would be more temporary. Right now I'm in NY, and I don't know where I'll be sent in a couple months, so I don't know if I'll be able to take it with me. That means I have time to take a look around and decide what I want to end up using permanently. Maybe I'll pick up one of those Inforce WML's. I keep seeing people say good things about them, especially Anthony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SgtToadette 59 Posted April 9, 2014 I know it's not optimal, but I think it would be more temporary. Right now I'm in NY, and I don't know where I'll be sent in a couple months, so I don't know if I'll be able to take it with me. That means I have time to take a look around and decide what I want to end up using permanently. Maybe I'll pick up one of those Inforce WML's. I keep seeing people say good things about them, especially Anthony If the WMLs were brighter that'd be cool. Would consider running one. I'd still prefer to run a two cell light with a bigger and deeper reflector and emitter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,664 Posted April 9, 2014 It's not necessarily the brightness, It's more about the throw and beam shape. Being a pistol light it is designed to be more effective at typical pistol engagement distances. For example at 500 lumens the X300U on my Glock is just as "bright" as the P2X Fury I have on my AR but at 50 yards it is not as effective. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyAGR 54 Posted April 9, 2014 I know it's not optimal, but I think it would be more temporary. Right now I'm in NY, and I don't know where I'll be sent in a couple months, so I don't know if I'll be able to take it with me. That means I have time to take a look around and decide what I want to end up using permanently. Maybe I'll pick up one of those Inforce WML's. I keep seeing people say good things about them, especially Anthony Hey Vic nice stick. How is training going? When do you finish up? Hopefully you will get stationed someplace in America! My youngest deployed about two months ago and told us after the second week we wouldn't hear from him for 60 days or so. Good luck to you when you get to your duty station. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladtepes 1,060 Posted April 9, 2014 If the WMLs were brighter that'd be cool. Would consider running one. I'd still prefer to run a two cell light with a bigger and deeper reflector and emitter. there is a new brighter version in the works... http://jerkingthetrigger.com/2014/02/24/inforce-wmlx-500-lumens/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites