My first AR-15.

Took a while to get everything but happy so far

Thank you all for the input and info!

 

 

My first AR-15.

Took a while to get everything but happy so far

Thank you all for the input and info!

 

throntail mount would push your light further forward and allow you to get a good clamping grip on the front of the gun..

throntail mount would push your light further forward and allow you to get a good clamping grip on the front of the gun..

 

Trying to stay on budget

Thing is, the light is a bit offset, and have stubby hands.

They actually fit pretty well and my thumb is set back right next to the light.

 

Once I catch up on everything and more ammo, will definitly explore it

 

BTW. THe LaRue clips are amazing. Solid and ergo perfect.

Made a couple changes.

Added Surefire X300.

Swapped LMT fixed sights for Troy Flip sights.

Swapped out DD micro mount for ADM QD mount.

 

Where's the "Like" button?!

 

That setup looks like it would balance pretty well.

Where's the "Like" button?!

 

That setup looks like it would balance pretty well.

 

Thanks!

Yeah, it balances great.

Right on the front pivot pin.

Almost finished for now - Stag 8

 

Aimpoint PRO red dot

Harris bipod

Magpul 15/20 Pmag

Samson drop-in quad rails w/ergo rail covers

Bravo BCM charging handle mod 4

POE roller cam pin

Magpul MOE vertical grip

Hogue rubber pistol grip w/storage

Geiselle SSA trigger

Magpul enhanced trigger guard

Vltor RE-1 extension tube

Magpul CTR stock

Nice looking rifle

Almost finished for now - Stag 8

 

Pic'y no worky?

 

 

Pic'y no worky?

 

I can't see njdrew's pic either

Flickr does not usually allow photo sharing links... Photobucket is prob a better option.

 

 

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Any better?

Drew, ya can't use Flickr... At least thats my passed experience with them.

Any better?

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Signed up for photobucket and posted the image. Any better?

Yep, very nice... Good job.

 

 

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Any better?

 

Perfect

 

Very nice!

Does that barrel add any functionality or is it just aesthetics? Either way its really nice.

That barrel is from dez arms, they say it lightens and also helps to dissipate heat, I'm not an expert so I could not say but I liked the look...

 

http://www.dezarms.com/

 

 

Does that barrel add any functionality or is it just aesthetics? Either way its really nice.

The theoratical difference is two-fold: 1. Aids in dispersion of heat 2. Makes the barrel, thus rifle, lighter.

Results vary, though what I've heard from shooters with them and what I've read, the difference in 14.5-16" ARs chambered in 5.56 is minimal. There is a difference when the barrel is longer (18-20"), and/or if the rifle is chambered for the larger .308. Reason why barrel fluting/dimpling is more popular with semi-precision and precision systems.

Personally, I think it's a moot point with the average AR. Better and cheaper ways of saving weight. Also, with a rifle that is already only ~7lbs, I think the focus should be on balance instead.

I have to admit though, aesthetically it is quite pleasing

final touches of the AR i built for my buddy for his Bday

 

 

 

Must have been a **** to hold on to that dust cover!

 

Here's the latest version. The only thing I'm going to add to this is a flip to side mount for the magnifier

 

Stag 3 upper,spike lower, magpul back sight, MI front, gunfighter mod 3 CH, magpul sling rvg and rail covers, moe+ grip, vtac light mount, Primary arms red dot and vortex magnifier.

 

My first AR....and first build.

 

PSA Gadsden Flag Stripped Lower

ACE Skeleton full length stock

PSA Stripped upper

Standard Hand guards

16" 5.56 Mid-length with PSA Pigster comp pinned by Mastodon

Yankee Hill Machine flip up front sight gas block

MBUS

Vortex Strikefire Red/Green Dot

 

I have 2 more stripped lowers ready for a build, but I might save them for when I move to a free state next year. This building thing sure is addicting!

I like the flag lower

Bump...changed out my stock for an m4 type

As I save up I will piece it together.