AR15 Build

[Chowser]

first AR build (around Christmas 2011)
Palmetto State Armory stripped lower
and PSA's 14.7" cold hammer forged complete rifle kit with magpul marts. Then I stuck an EOTECH XPS2.0 on it and an Elzetta Light. The sling mount is a Noveske quick detach with a cheap single point sling from Midwayusa. I liked the EOTECH and Elzetta so much, I bought them again for my second rifle build.

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This one went faster than the first build since I had to learn everything on the first build (thank you youtube). Anyways, this is also a PSA lower with their lower parts kit. PSA's 14.7" cold hammer forged light weight profile upper with YHM diamond free float rail, Elzetta light in a VTAC offset mount, the EOTECH XPS2.0 again and a Noveske quick detach sling mount, this time with a Blackhawk single point sling. I opted to put Magpul's ACS-L stock on it. I like the cheek weld on it better than the standard MOE stock. First rifle is very lightweight, this one with the rail is heavy.






I am now debating doing a pistol build next or actually doing a 16" build. I have several stripped lowers sitting around waiting and wanting...then again, i might just break down and do an SBR/Suppressed .300BLK rifle.

[Bawanna]

I like the look of both of those. Nicely done. I'm usually a black or stainless kind of guy (old school) but like the color contrast on # 2.

I traded off my AR, had a Match Target, just like bigger bullets. Like the platform, maybe a 6.8 or a 7.62x39 in the future.

I find where I used to like rifle, longer bigger size guns, I'm dropping back to lighter shorter, more compact desires these days too.

Think I'm getting soft?

I think I read the same stuff and work on the officers rifles at work and forget that a dude in a wheelchair has got no business thinking about doing what they do either. Warm thoughts but unrealistic.

[jlottmc]

Let me know what you think of that .300AAC blackout. I have a hankering for a new caliber for my rifle. Coupled with the fact that the wife wants one now, and I think I have a few projects lined up. I like that light mount on the first AR. and since I like a simple rifle, may have to see about one of those.

[yqtszhj]

It's great.

[jlottmc]

Well it looks like I get to start the ball rolling on a build for the wife also. I like my Bushmaster, but for her I think I'll go a different route. I'm still planning all this out and she wants a shotgun first. I am putting a detachable A2 rear sight on mine (no optics), and for hers I may use the Magpul rear that comes off of mine. I may build me an old friend latter as well (20" straight A2), and maybe some different uppers in various calibers. I think I created a monster with the wife though.

[Ken_K]

Pics are coming up this weekend one way or another dang it! Lol.

I just ordered a QD limited rotation socket for the MOE handguards along with two QD sling swivels from IWC.

[Ken_K]

Finally! Lol. It's nothing too special, just a simple lightweight rig. I have an IWC limited rotation QD sling mount coming for the MOE handguards. Also picked up a pair of LMT QD sling swivels.

I never tried stippling anything before so I figured using a $14 magazine to start with wouldn't hurt too bad if I messed it up. I think it came out ok, I really like texture.

[yqtszhj]

Nice job.

[Ken_K]

IWC limited rotation MOE sling point and LMT swivels. So simple but so nice!

[lowroad]

Tastefully done, sir. Personally, I hate the machined lego look. I am also of the opinion that if an AR doesn't have a carrying handle something is off. I've built a few here and there. The only one I kept was from the 'nam era M16A1 parts kit

[Ken_K]

Thanks! I wanted this rifle to be simple and light weight. I couldn't see spending good money on a quad rail when all I wanted to run was a side sling mount and light. I've been thinking that if I build another AR it's going to be an A1.

[lowroad]

Thanks! I wanted this rifle to be simple and light weight. I couldn't see spending good money on a quad rail when all I wanted to run was a side sling mount and light. I've been thinking that if I build another AR it's going to be an A1.

I don't know if the kits are still around, but if so, get one while you can. Nodak spud is the man for the retro lowers. There are some legalities that need be performed to make things legal. I can help you with that if/when the time comes.