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Posted: 2/2/2011 6:39:39 PM EDT
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After a couple pre-built AR's I decided to build my own. I ordered a handful of parts from here and there. So far all I actually have in hand is a CMMG stripped lower and Magpul 30rd Magazine:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/SublimeEp/arlower.jpg Other things I have ordered: MOE® Carbine Stock (FDE) Magpul Grip (FDE) Magpul Trigger Guard (FDE) DPMS lower parts kit Hopefully it all shows up soon. Then time to start looking around for an upper. I will probably go with a complete, any recommendations? Something in the $500-$600 range. |
| There are several sites which give step by step assembly instructions. For the lower you'll need only common hand tools-punch, hammer, screwdriver or hex wrench for grip. You'll have to buy or borrow a $6 castle nut wrench for the stock. I suggest you buy a complete upper as you're just starting out. These are available in a wide array of configurations and many dealers will even build them to your specifications. |
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There are several sites which give step by step assembly instructions. For the lower you'll need only common hand tools-punch, hammer, screwdriver or hex wrench for grip. You'll have to buy or borrow a $6 castle nut wrench for the stock. I suggest you buy a complete upper as you're just starting out. These are available in a wide array of configurations and many dealers will even build them to your specifications. Nice! My dad is actually a gun collector/builder so I can probably trick him into helping me. I have been looking around at complete uppers, mainly the Spike's Tactical and Rock River Arms stuff. It looks like I can get something decent for ~$550, do you have a preference on either brand at that price point? |
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Looks like a good start. Congrats!! Thanks! Quoted:
Welcome to the site. For that price range a real good look at BCM complete uppers. I will check out BCM for sure, thank you! Quoted:
Welcome. Look at spikes or BCM for a high quality complete upper. Keep us updated Thanks! I have been looking at Spikes a lot. It looks like I can get a lot for ~$550 and thats right about what i want to spend. I will also check out BCM. Also, here is a photo I took of some of my other stuff: http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/SublimeEp/IMG_0300.jpg |
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Welcome! Spike's is better than RRA, IMO, but I have both and they are both fine. RRA stuff can sometimes be a little out of spec, though (nothing excessive that I've noticed). Thanks! Here is my build sheet: http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/SublimeEp/Capture.jpg?t=1296762236 |
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Some more of my parts came today!!
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5216/5425934225_5890ac3966_b.jpg |
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Today my Ambidextrous safety and Ranger Plates came:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5059/5437743478_37094eb462_b.jpg |
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Got my dpmk lower parts kit in today and put together my lower! It was my first try and it wasnt nearly as hard as I thought it would be!
http://i.imgur.com/hs5hO.jpg |
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After a disaster with PayPal where they refunded my money and held it for a few days because I bought "FIrearm Parts" I was able to mail a cashiers check to a nice genteman for a Rock River Arms 16" Upper with RRA free float quad rail. It should be here late next week!! So excited.
I need to order some Magpul rails in FDE and some sights. |
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Ordered more parts:
Magpul AFG: http://i.imgur.com/MDFR8.jpg Magpul B.A.D. http://i.imgur.com/lFRBp.jpg |
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Almost done!
CMMG Stripped lower DPMK Parts Kit Magpul Trigger Guard, AFG, Grip, Stock in FDE RRA 16" Upper with RRA Quad Rail Magpul B.A.D. Magpul Pmags 30rd w/window FDE Magpul Ranger Plates http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5215/5477551263_4724ed348b_b.jpg http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5172/5477535859_1013fab647_b.jpg http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5254/5478133516_90f8115d8c_b.jpg Magpul Ladder Rails and Magpul BUIS on the way, but I definitely need optics of some sort, it looks so naked. |
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