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Posted: 7/9/2016 10:56:48 PM EDT
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I'm working on a 16" barrel AR 15 in .223 (AERO receiver set, mid length Faxon barrel), mainly for range and HD and would love some parts suggestions for:
- rail, needs to be 15" long, no carbon fiber or poly, as light and affordable as possible, something like a magnesium keymod for way under $200 lol - lower and upper parts kit (no trigger or grip) in good quality but not with a V7 price tag - BCG, reliable but still on the light side, no $400 set - matching buffer and spring I have a couple tricked out ARs but this build is supposed to be a reliable, still lightweight, quality beater for around $1200 all together (not including sights). |
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14.5" KAC urx4 m-lok can be had for around $250. That wold be my first pick.
Faxon Streamline 15" for around $150 Guntec 15 for $90 Id probably get the rest of the stuff at PSA or Damage Industries. I think AIM surplus has a low cost lightweight bcg. |
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I went with the UTG Pro 15" Superslim M-Lok. Price point was where I wanted ($125 ish) and very easy to install. Very happy with the quality. I can't find a single issue with it at all.
PSA has there BCGs on sale all the time. Seems everyone has good luck with them. If I build another, I'll get a full LPK. Doesn't hurt to have a spare FCG at the ready if needed. |
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I'm working on a 16" barrel AR 15 in .223 (AERO receiver set, mid length Faxon barrel), mainly for range and HD and would love some parts suggestions for: - rail, needs to be 15" long, no carbon fiber or poly, as light and affordable as possible, something like a magnesium keymod for way under $200 lol - lower and upper parts kit (no trigger or grip) in good quality but not with a V7 price tag - BCG, reliable but still on the light side, no $400 set - matching buffer and spring I have a couple tricked out ARs but this build is supposed to be a reliable, still lightweight, quality beater for around $1200 all together (not including sights). I used the Anderson vitals kits for my last 3 builds. No grip and no FCG. They were like $25 from Anderson. The AIM BCGs are excellent. I have 4 of the Nitrided ones and a couple phosphate. Thousands of rounds down range with zero issues. I had an Rguns BCG give me truble ejecting after a few thousand rounds. The pin the holds the ejector broke. I replaced the pin and put the BCG in my spares box. I have used 6 of the Anderson receiver extension, buffer and spring kits. They are made from 7075 and fit nicely. Usually the price is right on them. Not sure why you want a 15" rail on a 16" barrel but Midwest Industries makes some lightweight rails at a pretty good price. |
| I plan to use Aero upper and lower with 16" Faxon mid length gunner barrel. I like the looks of the POF 14.5" Renegade Mlock rail, it is just 8.8oz but has a 4oz heat sink barrel nut which helps keep the rail cool to the touch. I found it for $180 but don't have my part list with me. It has an option for a window as well if you want easier access to the gas block. I'm building a piston gun so plan to buy the Superlative Arms kit. |
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Thank you so much for all the suggestions. There are several brands I haven’t discovered yet. A M-Lok G3 from Midwest Industries is on top of my list right now. The ALG EMR V3 rail looks great but at 15oz too heavy.
Btw: I prefer a full length guard for several reasons: - the further out the front sight is, the more accurate the setup will be - keep options open for “out of way” accessories like a light and / or laser - enough room for a bipod and forward grip While I won’t hang all this stuff on this gun, I do want the option, especially for a carbon fiber bipod all the way in the front. That Anderson vitals kits is also a great suggestion. Will order today. |
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Thank you so much for all the suggestions. There are several brands I haven’t discovered yet. A M-Lok G3 from Midwest Industries is on top of my list right now. The ALG EMR V3 rail looks great but at 15oz too heavy Fwiw v2 is 10.6 oz. still has M -lok option on top rail if needed. Absolutely no complaints about the MI rail though. Just sharing info |
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