illig 0 Posted January 19, 2015 My first fun stick: A bone stock S&W M&P 15 Sport. It was my Christmas present to myself, and the wife and I have had some fun shooting it since then. In fact, we went through the initial purchase of ammo so fast that we ended up buying the overpriced range ammo to finish up our 1st shooting session. Not making that mistake again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,664 Posted January 19, 2015 Nice stick. Good luck with it! In fact, we went through the initial purchase of ammo so fast that we ended up buying the overpriced range ammo to finish up our 1st shooting session. Not making that mistake again Yeah you will. Everyone does that sometimes - you are just having too much fun. And you know what? It's worth it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted January 19, 2015 Nice stick. Good luck with it! Yeah you will. Everyone does that sometimes - you are just having too much fun. And you know what? It's worth it Malarkey. Nothing is worth range ammo lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted January 19, 2015 Nice stick. Good luck with it! Yeah you will. Everyone does that sometimes - you are just having too much fun. And you know what? It's worth it Agreed. I read this right after I shelved a 40mm can of freshly produced 55gr FMJ ammo (about 2k rounds) I made over the weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HKHockey 5 Posted January 20, 2015 DDM4v5 LW URG Battlecomp perm. attached Spikes Stripped Lower Colt LPK Magpul MIAD Magpul CTR 'H' Buffer from BCM DD Fixed Front Sight Troy Folding Rear Sight Aimpoint T-1 2MOA Bobro Absolute Co-Witness Mount HSP Picatinny Thorntail Mount Inforce HSP WML (Momentary Only) BFG Vickers VCAS (NSN) Sling with 1.25 inch QDs and a butt-load of MidwestPX pinned P-Mags Was going to be a fairly budget build then I went a bit overboard. Definitely nowhere near budget at all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrfly3006 42 Posted January 20, 2015 Very well done HK... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lexcruiser 12 Posted January 20, 2015 Very Nice Lex...how you liking that Viper PST?..its a finalist for my SPR build Liked it enough that this was my second one Great deal on their demo units over at Cameraland NY. Literally indistinguishable from new + Vortex warranty = dunzo..! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HKHockey 5 Posted January 20, 2015 Thanks! I used quality components for everything and the only thing I slightly compromised on was the Spike's stripped lower. Did not have the patience to wait for a Noveske Gen II to hit the market at the time. In time a new lower with a bigger flared well and a Geissele SSA or SSA-E will be on its way. The trigger will probably be ordered some time next month. All in all I could not be happier with how this came out. Thousands of rounds down the tube and not a hiccup yet using XM193/XM855. Plus its still light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjf915 456 Posted January 20, 2015 I didn't know that a Spike's lower was skimping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted January 20, 2015 Spikes is GTG. I have a different taste now for DD, BCM, Colt or Noveske but I wouldn't turn down a Spikes either. I went to the shop in FL and they were super nice people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HKHockey 5 Posted January 21, 2015 I didn't know that a Spike's lower was skimping. Spikes is GTG. I have a different taste now for DD, BCM, Colt or Noveske but I wouldn't turn down a Spikes either. I went to the shop in FL and they were super nice people. Did not mean that as an insult towards Spikes. In many case a lower is a lower is a lower as long as it is in spec, etc. It has not let me down and the fit and finish have been good. Just meant that I could have waited/spent more and gotten the Noveske Gen II out the gate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted January 21, 2015 I got ya. It's all personal preference at this point. I make it a point to only pick up those now just cause they are "cooler". Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lecky 1 Posted January 21, 2015 Is the Noveske really worth 250-300 more than Anderson or spikes? What makes it so expensive? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HKHockey 5 Posted January 21, 2015 I got ya. It's all personal preference at this point. I make it a point to only pick up those now just cause they are "cooler". Lol Is the Noveske really worth 250-300 more than Anderson or spikes? What makes it so expensive? I bought my lower at the height of panic unfortunately so it would not have been that much of a difference. Still more expensive though. I really do like the Gen2 lower's magwell though. And Lecky, that is up to you to decide. For me and many other shooters this is all just a hobby. Do you want it? Go for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lecky 1 Posted January 21, 2015 I bought my lower at the height of panic unfortunately so it would not have been that much of a difference. Still more expensive though. I really do like the Gen2 lower's magwell though. And Lecky, that is up to you to decide. For me and many other shooters this is all just a hobby. Do you want it? Go for it. also a hobby for me too, I just wasn't sure if you were getting anything much more superior with the Noveske, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted January 21, 2015 Not really. Just the roll mark. QC might be a little better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted January 22, 2015 So what'd you guys do for work today? I had a sample BCG come in that might be a new iteration of the PX BCG but first, it needed some gentle testing in my Fergudishu blaster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted January 22, 2015 So what'd you guys do for work today? I had a sample BCG come in that might be a new iteration of the PX BCG but first, it needed some gentle testing in my Fergudishu blaster Nothing this fun! Diagnosed a faulty power vent on an oil fired boiler, gave the guy a price to replace it and he opted to stay cold lol. Then jackhammered a laundry room floor open to repair a broken copper water pipe below the slab. Not a fun day but it was a lucrative one. That Bosch Brute doesn't come out of the truck cheap. I would still trade places with you for a few hours anytime lol... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n4p226r 105 Posted January 22, 2015 have i told you lately that i hate you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted January 22, 2015 have i told you lately that i hate you At least I didn't take video of the live fire function check of the mk46. I swapped top covers and needed to make sure it runs right. Couldn't figure out a good way to mount my Contour though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,664 Posted January 22, 2015 My work day yesterday looked a lot like yours today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatty 241 Posted January 22, 2015 so jealous.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n4p226r 105 Posted January 22, 2015 My work day yesterday looked a lot like yours today When is the "bring your forum to work day" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted January 22, 2015 Ty - I always thought you were a white guy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted January 22, 2015 Ty - I always thought you were a white guy I get that a lot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
checko 180 Posted January 22, 2015 Ty - I always thought you were a white guy lmfao. I'm glad I wasn't the only one thinking it ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe 95 Posted January 22, 2015 Finally finished my lightweight, CQ HD build, big thanks to vladtepes, who helped answer more questions than I care to admit lol. And to Steve from Monmouth Arms, I just have to say, if I wasn't there to witness it I would never have been able to tell where he pinned the brake, impressive work. Just need to get some more rail panels and I think I want to change the location of the rear mount for the sling to a magpul asap. Maybe a possible cerakote job in the future. Here she is... Spikes Lower Joe Bob LPK Geissele SD-E Trigger Crosshill Technologies XSR-15 Ambi Side Charging Upper Spikes 14.5" Lightweight Barrel - Mid length Lantac Dragon Brake Noveske NSR 13.5" Aimpoint Pro Troy Flip Rear - DD Fixed Front BUIS Vltor Stock w/Carbine Buffer Inforce light w/Impact Weapons Offset Mount Viking VTAC Sling Magpul RSA w/Paraclip Hogue Grip Weighs in at 7lbs 6oz. Think thats it lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladtepes 1,060 Posted January 22, 2015 Finally finished my lightweight, CQ HD build, big thanks to vladtepes, who helped answer more questions than I care to admit lol. And to Steve from Monmouth Arms, I just have to say, if I wasn't there to witness it I would never have been able to tell where he pinned the brake, impressive work. Just need to get some more rail panels and I think I want to change the location of the rear mount for the sling to a magpul asap. Maybe a possible cerakote job in the future. Here she is... Spikes Lower Joe Bob LPK Geissele SD-E Trigger Crosshill Technologies XSR-15 Ambi Side Charging Upper Spikes 14.5" Lightweight Barrel - Mid length Lantac Dragon Brake Noveske NSR 13.5" Aimpoint Pro Troy Flip Rear - DD Fixed Front BUIS Vltor Stock w/Carbine Buffer Inforce light w/Impact Weapons Offset Mount Viking VTAC Sling Magpul RSA w/Paraclip Hogue Grip Think thats it lol. gun looks great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sosa9999 5 Posted January 22, 2015 Finally finished my lightweight, CQ HD build, big thanks to vladtepes, who helped answer more questions than I care to admit lol. And to Steve from Monmouth Arms, I just have to say, if I wasn't there to witness it I would never have been able to tell where he pinned the brake, impressive work. Just need to get some more rail panels and I think I want to change the location of the rear mount for the sling to a magpul asap. Maybe a possible cerakote job in the future. Here she is... Spikes Lower Joe Bob LPK Geissele SD-E Trigger Crosshill Technologies XSR-15 Ambi Side Charging Upper Spikes 14.5" Lightweight Barrel - Mid length Lantac Dragon Brake Noveske NSR 13.5" Aimpoint Pro Troy Flip Rear - DD Fixed Front BUIS Vltor Stock w/Carbine Buffer Inforce light w/Impact Weapons Offset Mount Viking VTAC Sling Magpul RSA w/Paraclip Hogue Grip Think thats it lol. Nice ... so what's the weight? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe 95 Posted January 22, 2015 Nice ... so what's the weight? 7lbs 6oz as is...Down the road I'd like to swap out the Pro for a Micro, get me to 7lbs even maybe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites