AR parts ordered

imacgyver · Jul 30, 2011

After patiently waiting a month - my allowance has come and gone.

Bought a basic lower parts kit - A2 type stock (buffer/spring/tube) rifle length - some mags

Competition upgrades are : JP trigger and hammer - JP low mass Buffer - Ace Skeleton Stock

Next month will be some upper love

BCG

Charge handle

Forward Assist

Ejector cover

Gas block and tube

Barrel

Free Float Hand guards and Delta Ring

Rear sight/handle

Compenastor

Biggsly · Jul 30, 2011

Make sure you post some pics when you get all your stuff.

imacgyver · Jul 30, 2011

This one will be a slow build but a very educational one!

Biggsly · Jul 30, 2011

When I put my first lower together, it was like that. My son and I built it. It was good for both of us. Its been so long since I built it, my next may be a learning experience as well. LOL. I did buy a tool for the detents a while back. I will get to see how well it works when we get the PSA lowers.

imacgyver · Jul 30, 2011

My intention was to build a competition gun on a budget. I'm a bit impatient so I'm building a functional AR and upgrading parts as time and money comes

taymoor · Jul 30, 2011

Free float handguards won't need delta ring, so you can mark that up as savings!

Feegee · Jul 30, 2011

Which is better for 3 gun 16 inch or 18 inch barrel.

1000YRDSHOT · Jul 30, 2011

Feegee Matlock said:
Which is better for 3 gun 16 inch or 18 inch barrel.

Either as long as it has a rifle length gas system. Less recoil.

Chris_Andersen · Jul 30, 2011

Feegee Matlock said:
Which is better for 3 gun 16 inch or 18 inch barrel.

Get at least and 18" barrel if not a 20". You will want the muzzle velocity/accuracy those barrels afford you for longer shots.

imacgyver · Jul 30, 2011

20in .223 Wylde - stainless and fluted for me I think

Chambers · Jul 30, 2011

The Nordic-Wilson barrel is the best bang for buck on the market. $180 for lightweight, stainless, Wylde chamber, long gas.

Plus the one I had was sub-minute w/ PMC ammo. Rusty is shooting it now.

http://shop.nordiccomp.com/Wilson-Nordic-AR-Rifle-Barrel-Stainless-16-BBL-223-16M-WIL.htm

If you must have an 18" the DPMS MK12 barrel is also a great buy, but is heavy. I had one as well and it was also very accurate, Wall has it now.

http://www.jsesurplus.com/dpms18mk12barrel1x8ssteflonfinish.aspx

If you want it all...lightweight, stainless, Wylde chamber, 18"...be prepared to buy a JP or Satern and spend $300-$500.

imacgyver · Jul 30, 2011

Oooh - when you put it that way - it's a no brainer

bsdubois00 · Jul 30, 2011

Chambers said:
The Nordic-Wilson barrel is the best bang for buck on the market. $180 for lightweight, stainless, Wylde chamber, long gas.

Plus the one I had was sub-minute w/ PMC ammo. BRANDON is shooting one now.

http://shop.nordiccomp.com/Wilson-Nordic-AR-Rifle-Barrel-Stainless-16-BBL-223-16M-WIL.htm

If you must have an 18" the DPMS MK12 barrel is also a great buy, but is heavy. I had one as well and it was also very accurate, Wall has it now.

http://www.jsesurplus.com/dpms18mk12barrel1x8ssteflonfinish.aspx

If you want it all...lightweight, stainless, Wylde chamber, 18"...be prepared to buy a JP or Satern and spend $300-$500.

Fixed it for ya...

Chambers · Jul 30, 2011

You've never shot yours, don't lie...

imacgyver · Jul 30, 2011

Him just like to build - him too scared of the loud noise.

imacgyver · Jul 31, 2011

Got some covers for free and they look good!

imacgyver · Aug 4, 2011

Here ya go - First time Lower Build
Got all my tools from Harbor Freight

(Watchmakers Hammer - Brass/Metal/Plastic Heads)
Straight Punches
Soft Face Mallet
5/8 wrench to tighten and loosen the buffer tube
Masking Tape
Surface or block to use when tapping on the pins
(Patience)
Lay all the parts out