I'm finally getting down to building my first AR, and I think I have everything but want to make sure I'm not missing anything.

 

I'm getting a del-tec 16" rifle kit with the following options:

 

- ML Barrel:DTI 16" 1x7 Mid-Length Chrome Lined Heavy Barrel

- ML Handguards:Mid-Length Handguard with Heat Shields

- BC:Chrome Bolt & Carrier

- Buttstock:A2 Buttstock - Black

- Grips:Ergo Sure Grip -Ambi

- Carrying Handle:Detachable Carrying Handle (Flat Top's ONLY)

- Flash Hiders:Phantom Aggressive End Comp/Brake - Pinned & Welded

- Gas Blocks:2 Rail Gas Block with Detachable Flip Up Front Sight

- Lower Parts:Lower Parts Kit with Rock River Arms 2 Stage Trigger

- Handle:Standard Charging Handle

- Uppers:Flat Top Upper with M4 Feed Ramps

 

I know I need to get the pinned and welded break, that's all I need to worry about right? The gas block/sight doesn't have a bayonet lug as far as I can tell.

 

I'm still deciding on a stripped lower, but I'll probably wind up wit the $60 one from AIM Surplus. Silly that I can get everything else shipped right to me, but this has a serial number so I have to use an FFL.

 

After that, all I'd need is ammo and mags right? I still need to look into what type of tools I need to get the things together. I believe a wrench to get the buttstock on.

 

With luck I'll order it tonight and get this bad boy built so I can waste the rest of my money on ammo when the weather starts getting warmer.

I'm finally getting down to building my first AR, and I think I have everything but want to make sure I'm not missing anything.

 

I'm getting a del-tec 16" rifle kit with the following options:

 

- ML Barrel:DTI 16" 1x7 Mid-Length Chrome Lined Heavy Barrel

- ML Handguards:Mid-Length Handguard with Heat Shields

- BC:Chrome Bolt & Carrier

- Buttstock:A2 Buttstock - Black

- Grips:Ergo Sure Grip -Ambi

- Carrying Handle:Detachable Carrying Handle (Flat Top's ONLY)

- Flash Hiders:Phantom Aggressive End Comp/Brake - Pinned & Welded

- Gas Blocks:2 Rail Gas Block with Detachable Flip Up Front Sight

- Lower Parts:Lower Parts Kit with Rock River Arms 2 Stage Trigger

- Handle:Standard Charging Handle

- Uppers:Flat Top Upper with M4 Feed Ramps

 

I know I need to get the pinned and welded break, that's all I need to worry about right? The gas block/sight doesn't have a bayonet lug as far as I can tell.

 

I'm still deciding on a stripped lower, but I'll probably wind up wit the $60 one from AIM Surplus. Silly that I can get everything else shipped right to me, but this has a serial number so I have to use an FFL.

 

After that, all I'd need is ammo and mags right? I still need to look into what type of tools I need to get the things together. I believe a wrench to get the buttstock on.

 

With luck I'll order it tonight and get this bad boy built so I can waste the rest of my money on ammo when the weather starts getting warmer.

 

Just get a varmint or "Bull Barrel" with a crown at the end of the barrel and you don't have to worry about pinning, etc.

A2 stocks do not require a wrench to install, just a flat headed screwdriver.

 

Aside from that you look good to go... A great source for mags is MidwestPX, and he's a forum vendor

My biggest concern is the gas block now.

 

I want to be able to mount some flip up sights just in case of scope failure.

 

Should I get a gas block with a rail, or will the front sight be OK mounted on the hand guard and I can just get a low profile gas block?

Yankee Hill makes a gas block flip up front sight that happens to have small rail on it. Brownells had it cheaper than YH when I bought it.

Talked to Del-Ton today. They're getting about 100 barrels in 3-4 weeks, but they have a lot back ordered. If my order isn't in the first 100, it'll be another 3-4 months until they get it in for me.

 

Seems crazy to wait a month to find out I may have to wait another 4 months.

 

Apparently my stripped lower is at the gun shop, so now I need to find another kit that won't take nearly half a year to come in.

What length barrels are legal in NJ?

Are there length parameters set forth by the state?

Are head space gauges a must or can you just assemble an upper and go to the range?

 

Thanks.

Have you considered free-float forearms with integrated rails? You could put a BUIS on the the forward most top rail and not have to mess with the gas block having one.

 

Also, when using a gas block rail for a BUIS... u have to get a metal one which costs more than the plastic variety. Just food for thought.