Thread: New AR build status...

I found a Sabre Defense bbl. Hopefully I can get it.

The 5.7 is mainly a submachine gun/pistol round. I just do see a use for it in a long weapon. If I get a 5.7 gun, it will be a SBR PS90.

Daaammniiiitttttt

I made the mistake of going down to the fun store to poke around today. I'm back in the mood for building. Probably going to order a POF Billet lower tonight. Fuck me. I feel like I should anyways, I've had this RRA LPK sitting around for like 2 or 3 months now collecting dust, plus the Youngs NM BCG I ordered last month-ish.

Although I was VERY tempted by the S&W MOE carbine they had down there. Gotta say though, not impressed with the MOE handguards. EXTREMELY wobbly, even under almost no force.

Hows it coming along, Anony?

Barrel should be here early next week. After that I'm done. But I'll still need to get my NFA stamp so I can put a stock on it. So it will be a pistol for a while. I ended up getting the Sabre barrel. Paid about 100 more for it. But it's a better quality bbl, it comes with the flash hider and delta ring, and most importantly, it was in stock.

All the stuff I've heard about the MOE hg's wa good. Maybe that was a bad set. Or not installed right.

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Spikes lowers are on sale for $90! Forget the POF billet, looks like I'm going with a Spikes.

EDIT: What the FUCK. Spikes closes at 12EST on Fridays?! Fuck that. Oh well. The order is place, I just have to fax them a copy of the FFL on Monday (hopefully... I hope SOMEONE is there on a holiday) and my SBR build is back in action.

I found the light im putting on it.

http://www.fenixlight.com/viewnproduct.asp?id=42

THey sell for around $90. For the stock on mine Im probably going with the new Magpul ACS.

I do want to get a FDE UBR for my other AR. Im turning that one into a 16 in SPR.

This scope: http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Mille...0dms%201-4.htm

And this mount: http://www.americandefensemanufactur...&product_id=47

Then I plan on getting the whole thing painted FDE.

Actually, Ill ptobably go with the Fenix TA21 light. It has a shitload more settings, and is a 2 cell flashlight as opposed to the TA30 which is a 3 cell, so the TA21 will be smaller.

Im not posting anymore of mine till its done.

I have an ASAP plate, and I like it. Ill probably pick up a B.A.D. and see how I like it. And I decided to go with an Aimpoint Micro on my SBR.

I have TERRIBLE eyesight. EOTechs are blurry if you dont know how to look through them.

Both eyes open, and dont focus on the reticule. Look through it and focus on the target. When I first got mine it took me a little while to get used to it, but now I love it. The reason it was hard for you to focus on is because you arent supposed to focus on it.

I had a little problem last night. I was cycling the bolt to get it good and worn in for when I got the bbl, and the charging handle started getting harder and harder to pull back. Then it started sticking towards the back. I figured it out though. The part on the charging handle where it contacts the bolt carrier was getting worn down, and making metal shavings. I looked at the CH on my other AR with about 2500 rounds through it, and it shows no wear except for a little on the finish. E-mailed Bravo Co. about it, and they have me a new one on the way.

Yea, just a regular one. I may get a gas buster if I decide to get a suppressor later on.

They are pretty easy to take apart if you need to. Ill try and get mine done locally when I get it engraved.

Got my barrel.

Im going put it on, and then Ill come back home, check the headspacing, and go shoot it some. Pics coming soon.

I'll get some pics when I get off. I also ordered an ARMS 40L sight. That should be here next week.

Heres a crappy iPhone pic. Still isnt operational though. Having a hard time backing the barrel nut some to get the gas tube through. Im going to my grandfathers tomorrow, and we will get it done then. I might have to cut the delta ring off and take a pipe wrench to the barrel nut. Good thing I have an extra set.

Originally Posted by Anonymous D

Heres a crappy iPhone pic. Still isnt operational though. Having a hard time backing the barrel nut some to get the gas tube through. Im going to my grandfathers tomorrow, and we will get it done then. I might have to cut the delta ring off and take a pipe wrench to the barrel nut. Good thing I have an extra set.

WHERE?!

You tease.




I really need to slow down. I'm spending too much too fast lol. Just ordered a Gear Sector ASP and claw hook adapter... and I don't even have my lower yet, let alone a whole rifle. In other news I did get my MOE stock and MIAD in today. Lower is coming Tuesday. ASAP and BAD at an undisclosed date next week. Redi-Mod is who-knows-how-far out. BFG's wesbite says 4-6 week ship time.

Still pretty undecided on what I want for an upper/barrel. I'm stuck between 12.5 (which is hard as FUCK to find) 11.5 or 10.5. If I go with 11.5 or 10.5 it will be either a complete BCM or complete Spikes. But at that point, I'm not sure if I want an FSB or not. I'm kiiiiinda leaning towards an FSB for the sole fact that I know its going to work when I need it to, since this is going to be my go-to rifle and I can't afford the chance of something failing. Throwing an extra mechanical part in the mix when I could have something fixed just kinda adds to that slim chance.

Go with the FSB for a duty rifle. They are pinned in the barrel, which makes them the most sturdy gas blocks available. Period. You can beat the shit out of it and it wont turn like a clamp mounted GB will.

And I must have forgotten to post the pic. lol

Originally Posted by srsinternets

Still pretty undecided on what I want for an upper/barrel. I'm stuck between 12.5 (which is hard as FUCK to find) 11.5 or 10.5. If I go with 11.5 or 10.5 it will be either a complete BCM or complete Spikes. But at that point, I'm not sure if I want an FSB or not. I'm kiiiiinda leaning towards an FSB for the sole fact that I know its going to work when I need it to, since this is going to be my go-to rifle and I can't afford the chance of something failing. Throwing an extra mechanical part in the mix when I could have something fixed just kinda adds to that slim chance.

Ok, the barrel length thing could be its own thread in itself, but Ill try and break it down. For every inch, you will gain velocity and with velocity comes a higher maximum effective range. My 10.5 in will be effective out to about 100 yards with some 75 gr 5.56.

Now when I saw effective I mean the bullet will still have enough velocity to fragment in the target. You will still be able to hit targets out to as far as you want. Its just that they will just have a .22 caliber hole punched in them. Ive seen the Diablo PWS 7 in barrel upper hit a man sized target at 300 yards.

Ill see if I can find the chart with all the muzzle velocities and 100 yard velocities for different bbl lengths.

I finally got to shoot it today. It functions fine. Only got to shoot like 20 rounds, and I let two of my little sisters shoot it. They loved it.

Awesome. Have you started your SBR paperwork yet?

EDIT: Got my BAD and ASAP in today. So much Magpul goodness on my desk right now. Lower comes in tomorrow!

No. I probably wont mess with that till I get my tax return next year.

And Ive decided to change the look. Im selling the VLTOR CASV-EL rails and Im gonna get a LaRue 11 inch free float rail, and the Diablo PWS CQB comp.

Mmmm, got my lower in today and all assembled. This thing sure is sexy.

EDIT: Man, this RRA LPK is ridiculous. I used one on my other build too, but its nowhere near as nice as this. There is almost absolutely no creep, and the break is nice and sharp. It's definitely a pretty heavy pull, but the fact that I barely have to squeeze it makes up for it.

Wanna buy my VLTOR rails?

I got my ARMS #40L BUIS in and its a pretty nice unit.

And I met a guy with a registered SBR so I slapped my upper on and shot it. Man I need to get this thing registered. Thats my next priority. Its sick with the stock.

My lower looks so lonely.

It looks so nice with everything on it, drenched in Magpul goodness. So much so that I think I'm too impatient for the SBR paperwork right now. I might buy a 14.5" and have it pinned and welded, then sometime down the road finally get on the paperwork and have the barrel cut and threaded.

EDIT: In other news I got my BCM Gunfighter CH in the mail, and a shitload of Magpul followers and ranger plates. That was a fun little project. Now all my USGI mags are up to par.

I traded my cheap magnifier for 6 mags with magpul followers. 4 Colt, and 2 Okay mags. Even got an 8 mag pouch too.

Get a 11.5 in bbl and pin one of those 5.5 in brakes on it. That way you dont have to get it cut.

Started working on my Form 1 today. I just need to get it signed by the Sheriff, get two passport photos, and save up the $200.

I ordered a new light for the pistol. So Ill be putting the Insight M3 back on my XD45. This is the light I ordered. For the price, it seems great. Ill make sure to do a review for it when I get it in.

https://www.fenix-store.com/product_info.ph...roducts_id=1641
You can find them for as low as $85 and for that price, its hard to beat with all the features it has.