XDJohnTact's build

[XDJohnTact 49]

I could not pass up buying a couple of those stripped Spikes Lowers either.(almost) finished my build over the weekend, nothing fancy, planning on using this one mostly at Range 14 anyway.

Spikes Lower

Spikes Lower Parts Kit

Spikes Buffer Tube & Buffer

Magpul Dark Earth Trigger Guard

Magpul MOE Dark Earth Stock, pinned

Magpul MOE Dark Earth Handguard (on order)

also plan on switching out the black grip for a Magpul or Hougue Dark Earth

 

16" Lo-Pro Barrel Assembly (Post Ban)

16" Target Crowned Bull Barrel

4140 Chrome-Moly Steel

1-9 Twist

Manganese Phosphated

GlacierGuards™ Handguards

Lo-Pro Upper Receiver

Complete Bolt Carrier Assembly

Single Rail Gas Block

 

Still have to get sights and optics but will use the NCStar off my 15-22 for now.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Destinydog 9]

that pmag pinned shut?

[Dan 177]

Thats the exact spot where I pinned my MOE stock.

 

Nice rifle.

[Regulator72 80]

Looks good John.. nice build

[Krdshrk 3,878]

No dust cuver or forward assist huh? Didn't want it?

 

Looks good to me. I would say you might as well go with the Magpul grip in FDE. Mine's in black (wanted all black everything) and it feels great.

 

If you find a good deal on a Gas Block rail front sight, let me know - I'm in the market for one too

[XDJohnTact 49]

that pmag pinned shut?

 

Yes, I got it from Ty at MidwestPX. It is pinned at 15 rounds. It has the one pin that shows in the picture that make it permantly closed and another in the bottom at the black button and I am not sure what that pin is for.

[XDJohnTact 49]

No dust cuver or forward assist huh? Didn't want it?

 

Looks good to me. I would say you might as well go with the Magpul grip in FDE. Mine's in black (wanted all black everything) and it feels great.

 

If you find a good deal on a Gas Block rail front sight, let me know - I'm in the market for one too

 

Yes, this is a range gun so we don't need a dust cover or assist handle. I am pretty sure I will be feeding it clean rounds. I consulted with Tim and told him what I was planning on using this one for and he helped me select components. The second one is sure to be more high tech. Got to thank Tim for his patience and help....the pie was good too!

[XDJohnTact 49]

Looks good John.. nice build

Thanks Don, it was a great learnig experience. I could not believe how easy and straight forward a project this turned out to be.

[Krdshrk 3,878]

Thanks Don, it was a great learnig experience. I could not believe how easy and straight forward a project this turned out to be.

 

Yes - same thing for me too with mine.

[bry@n 195]

Looks great John. I am planning on doing one but I have many wants and empty pockets.

 

Good luck with it and keep us updated.

[MidwestPX 172]

I love slick-side uppers. If you can find a non-scalloped carrier to go with it, you'd have a rare build indeed. Honestly, the forward assist is useless IMO. If you have a failure to go into battery, it's better to just rack the charging handle a second time rather than push the FA, look to see if it's gone into battery, if not, push the FA again, etc. If you need a forward assist, use the one Stoner designed into the carrier and move the carrier with your thumb.

[tbtrout 141]

Turned out good John. Can't wait for you to shoot it.

 

I agree with Ty on the FA. I don't ever remember needing to use one. And it was just one more area to collect dirt and get my ass in trouble on an inspection.

[XDJohnTact 49]

Magpul MOE Foregrip came in yesterday. i also threw on the sights from my M&P 15-22 but I doubt there will be enough adjustment to make up for the difference in rail heights? Ammo shipped yesterday, should be here tomorrow.

 

 

 

[Vlad G 345]

Any reason you mounted the sights backwards?

[XDJohnTact 49]

Nope, just goofing around, wanted to see if anybody would notice!

[Krdshrk 3,878]

Nope, just goofing around, wanted to see if anybody would notice!

 

I was gonna say - something didn't look right there...

 

The front sight on the 15-22 is regular rail or is it low profile gas block? It might be too low.

[XDJohnTact 49]

Yes, it is regular rail, that is why I didn't think it would not have enough adjustment.

[Ray Ray 3,566]

Is the front sight plastic? If so it might melt due to the heat.

 

Good luck with these AR's, they are poping up everywhere here!

[XDJohnTact 49]

Site is metal.

[XDJohnTact 49]

Short Range Report: Took the AR to Range 14 last Sunday and it ran flawlessly! I could not believe how sweet a set up this seems to be, nice trigger, low recoil and feels good. Shot abut 100 rounds with no problems. Of course, the iron sights are not usable due to the low profile front gas block so until I find an affordable solution, I mounted the NC Star off my 15-22 and replaced it with an old red dot for now.