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4/18/2013 8:06:19 PM EDT
Long time lurker, this forum has a wealth of info.  Hats off to all of you and your amazing rifles.  Just wanted to share my first completed AR and make my first post.  

I assembled the lower, but I admit the upper was purchased complete :) I know I may get some flak running the kx3 in a non-SBR configuration, but I am pretty happy with how everything came together.

Lower:
JD Machine stripped lower
Core15 lpk
Spikes Tactical buffer tube kit
Magpul STR

Upper:
VLTOR MUR-1S upper
AR Stoner ceramic BCG
Rainier Select MEDCON 14.5" barrel (1:8 twist)
BCM lo-pro gas block and mid-length gas system
Charging handle with Badger Tac-Latch
Noveske KX3 (of course!)
Midwest Industries SS-Series free float hand guard (15" in length)

Optics:
Meprolight M21 (with bullseye reticle)

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/28838851/ar2.jpg

Hopefully I can make it out the range next week and test her out.
4/18/2013 8:43:07 PM EDT
[#1]
Very nice build, especially for a first.  Looks like you did your homework.

Did the JD lower come with the color fills?

Use plenty of lube, and it should run well, as long as your gas system and recoil system are balanced and assembled correctly.
4/18/2013 10:35:16 PM EDT
[#2]
Yes, JD can do the color fill.  I actually forgot to ask for it when I ordered.  However, they were nice enough to do it while I waited when I came to pick it up.  I guess its a benefit of living down the street from them.
4/18/2013 10:48:46 PM EDT
[#3]
Quoted:
Long time lurker, this forum has a wealth of info.  Hats off to all of you and your amazing rifles.  Just wanted to share my first completed AR and make my first post.  

I assembled the lower, but I admit the upper was purchased complete :) I know I may get some flak running the kx3 in a non-SBR configuration, but I am pretty happy with how everything came together.

Lower:
JD Machine stripped lower
Core15 lpk
Spikes Tactical buffer tube kit
Magpul STR

Upper:
VLTOR MUR-1S upper
AR Stoner ceramic BCG
Rainier Select MEDCON 14.5" barrel (1:8 twist)
BCM lo-pro gas block and mid-length gas system
Charging handle with Badger Tac-Latch
Noveske KX3 (of course!)
Midwest Industries SS-Series free float hand guard (15" in length)

Optics:
Meprolight M21 (with bullseye reticle)

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/28838851/ar2.jpg

Hopefully I can make it out the range next week and test her out.


Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe your rifle is a SBR. Did they pin that pig? Nice first build btw.
4/18/2013 10:52:39 PM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe your rifle is a SBR. Did they pin that pig?


Yes, I guess you're right now that I think about it!  Pig was pinned so overall length is over 16"

I guess I was thinking of configurations where the barrel length was still less than 16" even after kx3 is installed.
4/19/2013 7:35:25 AM EDT
[#5]
Nice rifle! My only suggestions would be to add a sling and some iron sights.
4/19/2013 10:52:17 AM EDT
[#6]
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