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6/12/2005 3:36:53 PM EDT
If one was planning to build the "Ultimate" AR-15 rifle, which upper and lower receiver would you suggest, as well as barrel (standard length carbine) ?  Also, which accessories would be recommended like sights, stocks, grip, etc.  Please list any links you think would be helpful.

Scott Stuart

6/12/2005 4:08:54 PM EDT
[#1]
You do know that you are opening a can of worms don't you? Everyone has a different opinion on what is the ultimate AR-15 rifle, and you'll definitely spend big bucks if you want the "latest and greatest" AR-15 parts and accessories. That said, here's what I have:

Colt M16 Registered Lower Receiver (substitute a Colt AR-15 lower here)
Colt M4 Upper Receiver
Colt 14.5" SOCOM M4A1 Barrel
LMT SOPMOD Stock
LaRue 7.0 FF Rail
SRT Hurricane Sound Suppressor
MGI Rate/Recoil Reducing Buffer
MGI Adjustable Gas Tube
Tango Down Vertical Grip
Tango Down Battle Grip
Aimpoint ML2 Optic
ARMS #22M68 Mount w/ Cantilever Spacer
ARMS #40 BUIS
Colt Side Sling Adapter
Magpul Ladder Rail Protectors
KNS Anti-Rotation Sear, Hammer, and Trigger Pins
Wolff HD Extractor Spring
D-Fender "O"-Ring
6/12/2005 4:39:06 PM EDT
[#2]
I am right now starting my first build, as the previous post said everyone has their own opinion.The one bit of advice I have picked up so far is don't skimp on the barrel and bolt and carrier,or if you are buying a completed upper.Are you going chrome lined or not?
6/12/2005 6:36:55 PM EDT
[#3]
All you need is a mil-spec A-2 upper and attach it to the lower of your choice.
Simple, yet effective, and somewhat elegant.
6/14/2005 8:12:13 AM EDT
[#4]
Carbon Fiber Advanced Barrel System for the AR15/M16/M4 weapons systems 20-inch, 16-inch or SBR barrel length.
Phantom FS
MGI QCB upper receiver system allows you to quick-change your barrels in your AR15 in about 30 seconds, and uses normal barrels which are readily available.
Colt M16 BCG
Colt or Knights Lower Receiver
Magpul rail protectors
Tango Down rail panels
Tango Down or Dieter VFG
Aimpoint M3
LaRue Aimpoint Cantilever mount
Aimpoint 3X magnifier & QD mount
ACOG with J-Point
Knights front BUIS
Troy BUIS for carbine
Matech 600 m BUIS for rifle
Knights rail sling adapter
Magpul trigger guard
Magpul MIAD grip system
Jewel trigger for rifle
Magpul M93B stock with strike plate and sling mount
MGI buffer as required
GI teflon finished magazines
Magpul enhanced magazine followers
Magpul Ranger magazine plates

Optional process:
Cryo treatment
Titanium Nitride moving parts
Titanium Vapor Coating finish

The following are just my opinion, your mileage may vary.

Most of these parts are available in the Equipment Exchange section of this website.
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