Alright so I'm going to venture into building my own upper. I figure its the best way to get exactly what I want, without paying stupid amounts of money on after market upgrades to replace what I don't like. I've assembled my parts list, and checked it twice but am I missing anything? 

 

Complete upper Receiver 

1:8 Twist Barrel

Muzzle Break

gas block

gas tube (and roll pin)

BCG

Charging Handle

Rifle Length quad rail hand guard (with barrel nut)

 

The only thing I really need to get, tool wise, is an armorers wrench. I have a torque wrench, punches, and hammers. 

 

Is there anything I'm missing parts wise? Tools?

 

And if you want specifics about the parts I'll be using I'll post links to what I've found and want to use.

is there a specific reason you want the quad rail instead of a handguard? i just ask because i find quad rails chew up my hands and are more uncomfortable in general to shoot with. but if you have lights and gadgets or just like them better then thats your personal preference.

 

you also need some sort of sights. i dont know if you picked what you want and just didnt add them to the list or not.

I would also consider an upper receiver block to hold the receiver as you torque the barrel on. I have this one, but there are others that I'm sure work just as well.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/730930/dpms-upper-receiver-action-block-ar-15-delrin?cm_vc=ProductFinding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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is there a specific reason you want the quad rail instead of a handguard? i just ask because i find quad rails chew up my hands and are more uncomfortable in general to shoot with. but if you have lights and gadgets or just like them better then thats your personal preference.

 

you also need some sort of sights. i dont know if you picked what you want and just didnt add them to the list or not.

I plan on getting some kind of red dot, and have a set of back up sights. I'll most likely get the regular 'iron sights' first and worry about the optics later. 

 

As far as the quad rail, I plan on this build being a range toy/home defense and will use the quad rail for fore grip and good flash light.

What kind of a barrel ? Bull, gov, pencil???

1.  I use a dedicated barrel wrench since most of the all-in-one armorer's tools are crap.

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/rifle-tools/wrenches/ar-15-barrel-nut-wrench-sku714000007-27412-52636.aspx

 

2. Hopefully you have a vise because you're also going to need an upper receiver vise block.

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/rifle-tools/bench-vise-blocks/ar-15-m16-upper-receiver-vise-block-prod27411.aspx

 

3. Headspace gauge

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/measuring-tools/headspace-gauges/5-56mm-223-headspace-gauge-prod6646.aspx

 

4. Drill press if you're going to pin the brake yourself

 

5. Armorer's manual

https://app.box.com/shared/9qm9l5oplv

What kind of a barrel ? Bull, gov, pencil???

http://midwestpx.com/product_info.php?cPath=99&products_id=738

 

So gov't profile.

 

 

1.  I use a dedicated barrel wrench since most of the all-in-one armorer's tools are crap.

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/rifle-tools/wrenches/ar-15-barrel-nut-wrench-sku714000007-27412-52636.aspx

 

2. Hopefully you have a vise because you're also going to need an upper receiver vise block.

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/rifle-tools/bench-vise-blocks/ar-15-m16-upper-receiver-vise-block-prod27411.aspx

 

3. Headspace gauge

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/measuring-tools/headspace-gauges/5-56mm-223-headspace-gauge-prod6646.aspx

 

4. Drill press if you're going to pin the brake yourself

 

5. Armorer's manual

https://app.box.com/shared/9qm9l5oplv

I do have a vise! Two actually, a mini vise for small work and a larger one to hold materials I have to cut, sand, hammer etc 

 

Receiver block added to the list.

I also found this tread to be very useful in builds.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_4/226782_Assemble_your_own_LOWER__UPPER__FREE_FLOAT__TRIGGER__GAS_BLOCK___Step_by_step_instructions_.html

 

 

 

 

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So I took the first steps to building this thing. Just ordered the receiver vice block, head space gauges, and yankee hill forearm wrench. Which covers me on tools so far. 

 

I'm ordering in 'categories' when I get paid, so every two weeks will have a new set of parts on its way to my house. Thanks for the help guys, and I'll update this I get things in, or have questions.