MarkWVU02

I went over this thing a bunch of times and I just can't figure it out. Everything seems to be functioning alright so I guess we'll find out Saturday when it goes for the test run. If anyone has any other thought I'm all ears.

That made me laugh ray.

We have these drills in my school pretty much monthly. I once had a classroom with doors that didn't lock. I put all the kids into the bathroom and waited by the door with a broom. When the principal walked in I jumped out and swung stopping well before I hit them. Wouldn't you know they installed a lock the following week.

Love the quote One of my favorites is: "the world looks a lot different when you're staring down the barrel of a gun, whether or not that's a good thing depends on which end your looking down"

Thanks for the replies. I'll give it a good look over tonight when I get home. I checked last night but couldn't see anything. Checked the receiver and buffer tube. I'll post again later if I find anything.

I appreciate the help by the way...I definitely owe you a beer!

Really couldn't see anything. Going to field strip it and give it a good inspection when I get home. Should I be concerned? Haven't fired it yet, hoping to get out Saturday.

Yeah that's what I thought too. I rubbed my finger on the inside of the receiver and buffer tube but couldn't feel anything.

Thanks for doing that man. Will sign up for photobucket tonight. What do you all think about the wear mark on the BCG? Normal?

thanks a lot. I'll try the photobucket thing tomorrow after work...got to catch some zzzz's

That sucks...maybe you need to be a member...when i go there the pics are at the bottom of the post...you need to click on the thumbnails but they're there...I tried to upload but gives me some jargon about 474k of 500k global something or other used...no idea what that means...really wish I could figure it out...I love showing this thing off!

The final two pieces came for the AR today, and were waiting for me when I got home. Couldn't wait to throw it together. Cycled it a few times and noticed some wear on the BCG...wondering if it's normal. For some reason I can't post pics here but you can see pics on my post here My AR Let me know if I should be worried. Here is a list of my build. -BCM standard 16" mid-length upper (permanently attached YHM Phantom muzzle break and shaved bayonet lug...thanks Paul at Arms & Ammo) -PSA stripped lower -PSA lower parts kit -Magpul MOE handguard -Magpul MOE grip -Magpul MOE stock (pinned) -Spikes BCG -BCM Gunfighter charging handle mod 4 medium latch -Magpul 20 round pmag (permanently blocked to 15) -GRG carry handle (cheap $23 amazon purchase to get this thing shooting...after the holiday season I plan on picking up a magpul rear sight and maybe a Primary Arms red dot) This was a lot of fun to build...so much so that I already purchased another PSA lower for a second build. Let me know what you all think. Will probablt hit the bullet hole up on Saturday morning to see how it works. Can't wait to throw some ammo down range with this puppy!

I have a PSA lower on my build and it went together with ease. I actually just ordered another one since they're on sale again.

Thanks for the advice. I do believe I've heard this before. I plan on giving the whole thing a clean and lube once it's finished.

Thanks for the replies guys. I knew enough about them. Just wanted to see if the DD or BCM was really worth $30 more. I wound up ordering the Spikes from AimSurplus with free shipping. My first AR build is almost done. Will write it up when I finish it.

Getting ready to order a BCG. Have seen PSA and Spikes for $110 or DD or BCM for $140. Are the latter worth the extra scratch or are they all about the same? Would rather save same money on it. What do you all suggest?

The Winchester military buck didn't have as consistent or tight of a pattern as other shells I've shot. Would probably be good in a crowd control situation (hoarde of zombies?) but I don't know that I'd use it for HD. The PDX is some nasty stuff. That's a man stopper but I could never use it for HD since I live in an apartment and there would be some serious concerns for neighbors. Needless to say I have a bunch of PDX and Military buck just in case.

Tailgated the WVU-RU game in the snow...watched my boys beat the Scarlet Knights for the 17th straight year...basically froze my arse off...Let's Go Mountaineers!

Mine are tight too...no play at all...I was actually surprised how solid they feel

I'd say he was probably talking about the Magpul MOE handguards...they're in the $30 range...I'm building an AR now and I have them on mine and they feel real nice for the money.

Lower assembly is easier than most Lego kits.

Unfortunately you do. They're pretty ridiculous laws if you ask me. You also have to pin the stock if it's adjustable...another pointless law. You can do that yourself with a drill, punch, and roll pin. There are YouTube videos for that

I just built a PSA lower and everything went on with ease...surprised me since this was my first build (less than an hour)...it looks as good as any other lower. I also ordered PSA's MOE lower build kit...came with LPK, MOE grip, MOE stock, buffer tube, buffer, and spring for $125. I'm sure DD's lpk is top notch and I'll admit the parts on my kit had some machining marks (nothing major) but it functions great...trigger feels crisp and reset seems too be nice...haven't test fired it yet though. It'll save you a few bucks and I really prefer the MOE furniture over the standard M4 stock and grip. I have a BCM 16" midlength upper for it...fits together nice with a tiny bit of wiggle. If you get the 14.5 you'll have to have them permanently weld a brake which I think the cheapest option is $90 or so. I sent my 16" to Paul at Arms and Ammo and he permanently attached my brake and shaved my bayonet lug (which you'll have to do) for about $40 bucks. I bought a YHM Phantom brake for $25 (I heard it's loud but I really don't care much, I got ear protection for that) You forgot a BCG, charging handle, and rear sight from your list. I have a BCM gunfighter mod4 charging handle and it's pretty sweet but probably not necessary at about $45. I still need a BCG and rear sight myself...prob going to go with a DD BCG unless the BCM is available when I have the extra scratch. For a rear sight I'm going to go with the Magpul mbus rear sight. Good luck with your build! Hope some of this helps

Wow that was easy. My buddy was busy today so I was messing around with the lpk and the next thing you know it was installed. The only thing I didn't get on was the magpul trigger guard because I didn't have a hex key small enough. Didn't lose a thing.

Got the build kit today. Everything seems solid. This is their generation 2 lpk which supposedly is an upgrade, but I'm new to this so I can't really tell you how it would compare to others. Looking forward to getting this thing together. I'm a little nervous since I've never built an AR before. Going to try to build it over the weekend with a friend of mine who has all the tools I'd need, although he's never built one either. Any suggestions before I attempt it...I'd love some advice or help. All i need now is a BCG and a rear sight and it'll be ready to shoot...I've been slowly building this thing for months and I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.