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5/13/2012 10:04:00 PM EDT
Hey guys, I have lurked around on here for a couple years and have learned a ton. Finally decided to try my hand at building my own. I have an outta the box dpms carbine.  I wanna build a couple of a1 or a2 style 20 inch plain janes to have for some plinkers/extra to pass out to my posse shtf. Not really concerned about being completely period correct or anything just want fixed buttstock carry handle sight and front sight post on a 20 inch bbl. No need for a rail cuz I won't b attaching any gear. I'm tryin to scrounge up a couple lowers right now. I will be posting my progress as I go and look foward to u guys input!  It won't b a super fast build cuz I'm on a budget but we won't get to an end if I don't start at a beginning right. Can't wait to get started
5/16/2012 11:06:11 AM EDT
[#1]
Well I got started today. Ordered 3 psa stripped lowers. Should have them at my dealers early next week
5/16/2012 11:08:38 AM EDT
[#2]
Sounds like you're into some fun.
I have two PSA lowers, like them both a lot.

You know that pictures area a must when you're showing builds right? :)
5/19/2012 8:55:40 AM EDT
[#3]
definately lol, just its still in the "ordered" state not the "received" state lol.  should have them wednesday. also ordered an a2 lower build kit from psa, so should have a complete lower soon!
5/19/2012 9:24:27 AM EDT
[#4]
Sounds like a good way to start out with your own builds.  Post pics as you can and if they are A2 style uppers post them in the A2 section also.  I know us A2 fans would be interested in what you are doing.
5/23/2012 7:40:20 PM EDT
[#5]
well my a2 lower build kit from PSA should be here friday and hopin i can pick up my lowers from my gun guy in the a.m.  now cant decide if i wanna order my upper piece by piece, or try and scrape up enuf to get one of them good lookin a2 uppers off the ee??
5/24/2012 7:28:30 PM EDT
[#6]
got my package today!!

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab277/bigbeardan/IMG-20120524-00274.jpg
5/25/2012 3:47:17 PM EDT
[#7]
next package ––- 1 PSA lower build kit

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab277/bigbeardan/IMG-20120525-00280.jpg
5/26/2012 2:38:13 PM EDT
[#8]
ok, so i decided to try my hand and the lower assembly. i made it throught with no major probs. somehow i didnt lose a detent lol cuz i sure sent one across the room a couple times, but i finally figured it out and got it all put together. everything safety checks and function checks. put my dpms carbine upper on it just to test fire it and everythings good to go i think. i made a video of the shoot and i will link it if anyones interested in watching it( no redneck jokes though ;p ). anyway, here is the pics

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab277/bigbeardan/IMG-20120526-00281.jpg

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab277/bigbeardan/IMG-20120526-00282.jpg

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab277/bigbeardan/IMG-20120526-00283.jpg

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab277/bigbeardan/IMG-20120526-00284.jpg

now its time to find an upper!
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