Help w/ First Build Plans > Build It Yourself

Posted: 8/5/2012 3:52:36 PM EDT

Hey guys,

Been stalking this forum for quite a while now. After some research, I have decided to start my first build (which will be a long process). Listed below are my plans as of now. Let me know what you think...suggestions/insight would be much appreciated

Lower:
Mega stripped - ARRIVED
LPK - PSA - ORDERED
Trigger - Geissele SSA-E (waiting until christmas)
Magpul - BAD - ARRIVED
Magpul - enhanced aluminum trigger guard - ARRIVED
Magpul - MOE grip ARRIVED
Magpul - PMAGs - ARRIVED
Magpul - MOE buttstock - ORDERED
Buffer Tube Kit - PSA - ORDERED

Upper
Mega Stripped - ORDERED
UPK - RRA - ARRIVED
Barrel - Noveske 16" N4 Light Recce Barrel 5.56 ARRIVED
Flash Hider - RRA VORTEX - ARRIVED
BCG - BCM ARRIVED
Charging Handle - BCM w/ mod 4 ARRIVED
Handguard - Midwest Industries Gen2 SS 12" - ARRIVED
Sights - Magpul flip sights - SENDING BACK
Optics - not sure yet!

JD

Posted: 8/5/2012 5:09:23 PM EDT

[#1]

have used both the rockriver 2stage and dpms single. no difference in quality, as long as it meets or exceeds mil-spec.

Posted: 8/5/2012 7:31:52 PM EDT

[#2]

you still need to factor in Irons and an optic

Posted: 8/5/2012 8:00:26 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
you still need to factor in Irons and an optic

Yep, sorry...going with the magpul folding for irons...Optics will be the very last thing I do and thus the very last thing I think about....

Really need to figure out with LPK by tomorrow...

Posted: 8/6/2012 4:17:46 AM EDT

[#4]

Day: You have an excellent bill of materials, you won't regret being picky. The only thing I suggest you change is the upper receiver. IMO, you need a high quality receiver to mate with that expensive Noveske barrel. You want that precise fit between the barrel and the receiver, cheap receivers are not always very precise dimensionally. Ask me how I know. For about $40 more you can get a top notch brand by Mega, Noveske, etc. Check Rainier Arms for a good selection. Their house brand forged upper receiver is available @ $120/each and as good as it gets. - CW

http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/browse&category=ar15/m16_receivers-upper&keyword=&pagenumber=1

Posted: 8/7/2012 8:08:22 PM EDT

[#5]

Hey guys,

Help choosing lower receiver.

S&W, Mega, Spikes or RRA...or other?

Thanks
JD

Posted: 8/8/2012 4:26:22 AM EDT

[#6]

Whatever is cheaper

Posted: 8/8/2012 4:44:24 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Hey guys,

Help choosing lower receiver.

S&W, Mega, Spikes or RRA...or other?

Thanks
JD

I see you went with the Mega. Good choice, I love my Mega, fit and finish is awesome.

Posted: 8/8/2012 1:39:57 PM EDT

[#8]

Next question...should i go with a noveske upper since im putting on a noveske barrel or a mega upper?

Posted: 8/8/2012 1:44:09 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
Next question...should i go with a noveske upper since im putting on a noveske barrel or a mega upper?

You can't go wrong either way. What do you want to match: barrel and upper or upper and lower? If it were me, I would go with Mega upper.

Posted: 8/10/2012 9:36:00 PM EDT

[#10]

I will be buying a Mega Upper...which one A3 or M4?

Posted: 8/11/2012 6:49:51 AM EDT

[#11]

D: One more suggestion - Instead of a YHM FF handguard, check out the new SS gen 2 model from Midwest Industries. Its thinner, lighter and very well made. - CW

http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=450

Posted: 8/12/2012 4:16:26 PM EDT

[#12]

That looks pretty sick. I will have to do a little more research now on those.

Thanks!

Posted: 8/12/2012 5:18:39 PM EDT

[#13]

I believe you mean A3 upper with M4 feedramps.

Posted: 8/12/2012 7:04:21 PM EDT

[#14]

My bad...the noveske is a N4 so I assume i just need the upper to have m4 feed ramps...that was stupid.

Mega Upper

thats what I will get once able to

Posted: 8/13/2012 8:16:20 PM EDT

[#15]

Any input on matching a

Rainier Upper to a Mega Lower? or should I just wait for a Mega to return in stock somewhere?

JD

Posted: 8/14/2012 1:54:43 AM EDT

[#16]

Check out SLRrifleworks.com for that upper and other parts.

Posted: 8/14/2012 5:27:23 AM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Any input on matching a

Rainier Upper to a Mega Lower? or should I just wait for a Mega to return in stock somewhere?

JD

It looks like Rainier has the Megas in stock.

Posted: 8/14/2012 6:12:00 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Any input on matching a

Rainier Upper to a Mega Lower? or should I just wait for a Mega to return in stock somewhere?

JD

It looks like Rainier has the Megas in stock.

All I see is the A3...I believe w/ my barrel it would be best to have the m4 ramps right?

JD

Posted: 8/14/2012 6:28:06 PM EDT

[#19]

Anyone recommend a different upper/lower combo which would compliment the Noveske barrel so I dont have to wait for the Mega forged upper to come back in stock?

JD

Posted: 8/15/2012 5:59:00 PM EDT

[#20]

Nevermind...I accidentally came across a new forged upper....now which handguard?

Posted: 8/16/2012 6:43:30 AM EDT

[#21]

That depends on if you want it free-floated or not, your budget, and if you plan to attach stuff.

Posted: 8/16/2012 6:54:36 PM EDT

[#22]

I ended up going for the Midwest Industries Gen2 SS 12". Old lady wouldn't let me spend the extra for a DD. But I believe I will be very happy with it.

Posted: 8/16/2012 10:27:33 PM EDT

[#23]

I love my MI 15 FF quad rail.

It is DA BOMB!

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