Almost done w/ 1st AR build

[KyleKap19 3]

Almost done. My first AR build (have an MP15 sport). Need to add Troy flip up irons and my Aimpoint Pro.

 

 

 

PSA Stealth Stripped Lower

DPMS lower parts kit

Stag upper parts kit

Yankee Hill Stripped Upper

Stag 16" 1/9 chrome lined barrel 

Levang Comp

BCM charging handle with PSA BCG

Magpul MOE Stock

Mako grip

ROCK River TRO Free Float Handguard

Burnt Bronze Cerakote (done by Easton Firearms Refinishing)

[ChrisJM981 924]

OooOoOo I like that color. Nice Job!

[dwamp2006 1]

that's sweet, love the color!

[jm1827 284]

Wow- looks great, i can't wait to start my build!

[jrfly3006 42]

Very nicely done!

[Lalo 13]

Nice! Are you staying with black BUIS and optic?

[KyleKap19 3]

Thanks guys ... yea staying black buis (swapping the troys on my mp15 for magpul mbus).

[jrfly3006 42]

Off topic and sorry if its been asked already...where did you meet Chris Kyle?

[Sht 3]

Looks good. If you don't mind wha did the cerakote cost you?

[KyleKap19 3]

Off topic and sorry if its been asked already...where did you meet Chris Kyle?

 

I used to work for Zippo and met him at SHOT SHOW 2013. Also met Demo Dick there too. But Kyle was as down to earth as you could get - still stings to think it's almost a year ago he was killed. Even more so the fact that there's so much BS going on with his wife and the person who is heading CRAFT.

[KyleKap19 3]

Looks good. If you don't mind wha did the cerakote cost you?

 Cost me $140 -- I provided completely stripped upper, lower and handguard -- there's more $$ involved with disassembling and reassembling

 

http://eastonfirearmsrefinishing.com/Refinishing/Pricing.php

[Barms 98]

Levang for cost, looks, or social awareness?

[KyleKap19 3]

Levang for cost, looks, or social awareness?

Call it all 3 ... dont want to deafen those next to me. Cost was good with some holiday discounts and i like the smooth look compared to something like the troy claymore

[KyleKap19 3]

Rest of the furniture is on.

 

 

 

 

 

Added:

Aimpoint Pro

Troy iron sights

Mako Mag well grip

KNS Trigger Pins

[checko 180]

Rest of the furniture is on.

 

 

 

Added:

Aimpoint Pro

Troy iron sights

Mako Mag well grip

KNS Trigger Pins

With a handguard that long you may do better with a vertical grip or handstop. Generally the magwell grip gives you poor weapon control.

[KyleKap19 3]

With a handguard that long you may do better with a vertical grip or handstop. Generally the magwell grip gives you poor weapon control.

I am looking at a vertical grip perhaps as i want to eventually add a light. Any recos?

[checko 180]

I am looking at a vertical grip perhaps as i want to eventually add a light. Any recos?

I use the magpul vfg. I like its size and ergo. The BCM one looks good too.

 

For light, when I get around to it I will be getting the EAG P2X Fury. 500 lumens with clicky tailcap in a vtac light mount.

 

ETA. Don't be afraid to put the vfg out further on the hg's. I didnt like the feel at first but quickly changed after my dfirst carbine class. Having it out helps you control the rifle while driving the gun on a target and also helps pull the rifle into you shoulder with your support hand.

[KyleKap19 3]

I use the magpul vfg. I like its size and ergo. The BCM one looks good too.

 

For light, when I get around to it I will be getting the EAG P2X Fury. 500 lumens with clicky tailcap in a vtac light mount.

 

ETA. Don't be afraid to put the vfg out further on the hg's. I didnt like the feel at first but quickly changed after my dfirst carbine class. Having it out helps you control the rifle while driving the gun on a target and also helps pull the rifle into you shoulder with your support hand.

Thoughts on running the mag grip plus a vfg? Good to have both options but sure some would say one or the other. I saw a decent deal on the Troy modular combat grip. Is that GTG you think?

[checko 180]

Troy looks cool never used it. They make good stuff. I'd probably keep it stubby cause I don't really use it as a grip so much as a stop.

 

To be honest with you, the only time my hand touches the magwell is during a shoulder transition. If you have time to switch shoulders you have time to put your hand back. Will it hurt to have it there? Probably not as long as it doesn't interfere with reloading and reaching the bolt release button with your left hand. (I'm not a big fan of the B.A.D.)

 

Do some speed reloads with it on and see how it goes. If you get hung up on it at any point (inserting the mag, pulling to verify its seated, or hitting the release) off it goes.

[checko 180]

Did you get the troy?

[Norseman 2]

I can't look at stuff like this because it makes me want to start building one. Nice job!

 

 

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[KyleKap19 3]

Did you get the troy?

Its on its way

... had a 10% off coup from lapolicegear.com. got a good deal

[KyleKap19 3]

I can't look at stuff like this because it makes me want to start building one. Nice job!

 

 

Same thing happened to me ... my buddy started a build and was asking me questions. Next thing i know there were holiday sales and i was addicted

 

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[Norseman 2]

I can't look at stuff like this because it makes me want to start building one. Nice job!

 

 

Same thing happened to me ... my buddy started a build and was asking me questions. Next thing i know there were holiday sales and i was addicted

 

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LOL ...zactly!

 

 

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[18Steel 11]

I used to work for Zippo and met him at SHOT SHOW 2013. Also met Demo Dick there too. But Kyle was as down to earth as you could get - still stings to think it's almost a year ago he was killed. Even more so the fact that there's so much BS going on with his wife and the person who is heading CRAFT.

Great job on the build, it really looks good.   I might have to use the same place as you for some cerakote work.

 

After reading his book and everything he and his family has endured, it's crazy he comes back home to get killed that way.  Tragedy.

[KyleKap19 3]

Did you get the troy?

Troy modular combat grip is on. Quite nice and rugged. Using the shorter size which feels nice. And im actually liking the dual setup with this + the mako magwell grip.

 

 

[checko 180]

Troy modular combat grip is on. Quite nice and rugged. Using the shorter size which feels nice. And im actually liking the dual setup with this + the mako magwell grip.

 

 

Thats a nice looking firearm dude. I like the flag in the HG. Do you see what I mean about having your hand further out? Much better control and less over travel when going side to side.

[david8613 69]

Nice rifle minus the magwell grip seems mall ninja to me, had one once took it off right away...

[KyleKap19 3]

Nice rifle minus the magwell grip seems mall ninja to me, had one once took it off right away...

 

Thanks, def understand the varying POVs on magwell grips. To me, it feels quite comfortable and I like the way the fingers fit on the grip. Feels very natural. Like putting on a steering wheel cover I guess lol

 

Again, to each his own!