Thanks for nothing... - Page 2

WVfishguy · July 22, 2012, 04:52 PM

Good Lord, whatever you do, don't build your own AK-47. You'll get addicted quick.

Justice06RR · July 23, 2012, 12:38 AM

Cameron, that pic really doesn't help!

To the OP, its too late. Once the addiction starts, say goodbye to your savings.

toppermost · July 23, 2012, 05:13 PM

roger that

Smit · July 25, 2012, 12:32 AM

Of all the terrible addictions that exist in the world, building guns can't be all that bad can it?

WVleo · July 25, 2012, 06:17 AM

Of all the terrible addictions that exist in the world, building guns can't be all that bad can it?
..........Not a Wife's opinion

LOL LOL LOL ........Wvleo

toppermost · August 9, 2012, 01:15 AM

I am leaning toward a 20(+) inch 6.8 SPC A4 set up for my next build.

akguy1985 · August 9, 2012, 02:50 AM

they multiply like bunnies.

cookie5 · August 9, 2012, 07:03 PM

We would have told you!!! But you would not have believed us.

Whitetail99 · August 10, 2012, 12:23 PM

Thinking about a build. What would it cost me other then time,sanity, and a back ground check? (as in money lol)

MarineCpl · August 11, 2012, 06:15 PM

Cameron, WOW, I thought I carried one like that in the Nam, but no, really nothing quite like those. Thanks for sharing.

Marquezj16 · August 12, 2012, 08:12 AM

Whitetail - around $600-800. Depends on the parts that you want and whether you already have some common tools.

geetarman · August 12, 2012, 12:06 PM

Ha!

I can quit ANYTIME I want.

toppermost · January 10, 2014, 01:01 PM

It has begun... picked up a blemished stripped lower for less than $100. I couldn't not bring the little guy home. He was so scared and lonely.

Ritz · January 10, 2014, 01:49 PM

Your wife will never notice those silver spoons are missing.

madmo44mag · January 10, 2014, 01:53 PM

ROFLMAO!!!
I just finished another and have a thread running on what to build next.
I have built a number of 5.56 rifles and now time for something else.
Maybe a .458 or a 300AAC or something?????????

Enjoy the bug has bitten.

Ritz · January 10, 2014, 02:17 PM

I've never built one "from scratch" yet. Going to do two projects in the near term, a 300 AAC and a .308. Will start with 80% lowers for both and mill them myself.

Best,

toppermost · January 10, 2014, 09:00 PM

On this one I am leaning toward a "classic" GI-issue M4 look (except it will have a mid length quadrail).

The only thing I debating is whether I will put ultra-classic black - or super tactical foliage green furniture on it..;. I just have to figure out which one will make me shoot straighter...

SHE3PDOG · January 10, 2014, 09:14 PM

One of my buddies was turned to the dark side when he saw my builds. He's wanting me to help him build one in .308 with wood furniture. I am SO excited. I think my next one will be .300 BLK.

toppermost · January 12, 2014, 01:03 PM

Damn.

Now I am torn between: a mid-length M4 "style" carbine and a full size rifle.

And then, if I get the 20" I am debating on a collapsible stock or Magpul's fixed stock (just because IMHO it looks badass).

ParabellumJ · January 12, 2014, 01:47 PM

Once you build one, you're screwed. You just might as well give in and not fight it because the addiction will consume you. Just one more, then I'll stop. Yeah, sure.

SHE3PDOG · January 12, 2014, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Now I am torn between: a mid-length M4 "style" carbine and a full size rifle.

And then, if I get the 20" I am debating on a collapsible stock or Magpul's fixed stock (just because IMHO it looks badass).

If you're still wanting it in 6.8 SPC as you mentioned earlier, I'd go for the 20". Of course, this all depends on what you want to use it for and whatnot, or if you just want to build another one just to build one cause its fun/cool (nothing wrong with that). I don't know what your first AR build was, but when I built my 2nd AR I did the polar opposite of what I did for my first i.e. super light weight carbine vs heavy long range rifle.

toppermost · January 12, 2014, 06:28 PM

[Edit: This one will def be a budget build!]

I would like to build a 6.8 but I dont know if the cost is worth it.I also don't hunt. And I dont get to the range often enough to get good at long distance shooting. But mostly, I don't know how old the 6.8 round is or if it will be around forever. I dont want to be stuck with parts from an obscure caliber a couple of years down the road. I don't see 5.56 going anywhere. It would be nice to have though!

toppermost · February 6, 2015, 11:03 PM

.....aaaaannnd now I am building a budget 16" keymod.

It is 100% frankengun. Anderson receivers and barrel. Magpul mags, grip, and stock, MBUS x2. BCM KAG angled grip and QD mount. Primary Arms micro dot. YHM flash hider. Troy QD swivels. CMMG lower parts kit. UTG keymod.

Despite the price on the Anderson and UTG stuff, I am REALLY impressed with the quality and I have no doubts about any of the parts.

Because its a frankengun I have managed to the build to less than $800 so far. All I have left to buy is the BCG which I will invest some serious bucks into. Enjoy the gun p*rn!

Ibmikey · February 11, 2015, 06:04 AM

Chadio must be right, I have only nineteen in the rack and one on the assembly table, all built right and I never had a desire to build another.......not!

gman3 · February 11, 2015, 07:47 AM

I use to build Off-Shore fishing boats, most with twin outboards...They are considerably more expensive, harder to hide from the wife, and made her a lot more upset.

July 22, 2012, 04:52 PM	#26
WVfishguy Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2007 Location: Huntington, WV Posts: 662	Good Lord, whatever you do, don't build your own AK-47. You'll get addicted quick. __________________ WWSD (What Would Skeeter Do?)

July 23, 2012, 05:13 PM	#28
toppermost Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 224	roger that __________________ k.i.s.s.

July 25, 2012, 12:32 AM	#29
Smit Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2012 Posts: 335	Of all the terrible addictions that exist in the world, building guns can't be all that bad can it? __________________ "Vegetarian, an old Indian word for bad hunter."

August 9, 2012, 01:15 AM	#31
toppermost Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 224	I am leaning toward a 20(+) inch 6.8 SPC A4 set up for my next build. __________________ k.i.s.s.

August 9, 2012, 02:50 AM	#32
akguy1985 Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2012 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 179	they multiply like bunnies. __________________ Marksman of the mezzanine

July 23, 2012, 12:38 AM	#27
Justice06RR Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2010 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,360	Cameron, that pic really doesn't help! To the OP, its too late. Once the addiction starts, say goodbye to your savings.

July 25, 2012, 06:17 AM	#30
WVleo Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2007 Posts: 127	Of all the terrible addictions that exist in the world, building guns can't be all that bad can it? ..........Not a Wife's opinion LOL LOL LOL ........Wvleo

August 9, 2012, 07:03 PM	#33
cookie5 Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 2011 Posts: 217	We would have told you!!! But you would not have believed us.

August 10, 2012, 12:23 PM	#34
Whitetail99 Member Join Date: July 31, 2012 Location: Tn Posts: 42	Thinking about a build. What would it cost me other then time,sanity, and a back ground check? (as in money lol)

August 11, 2012, 06:15 PM	#35
MarineCpl Member Join Date: July 23, 2012 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 17	Cameron's closet Cameron, WOW, I thought I carried one like that in the Nam, but no, really nothing quite like those. Thanks for sharing.

August 12, 2012, 08:12 AM	#36
Marquezj16 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2011 Posts: 2,088	Whitetail - around $600-800. Depends on the parts that you want and whether you already have some common tools.

August 12, 2012, 12:06 PM	#37
geetarman Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,157	Ha! I can quit ANYTIME I want. __________________ Geetarman Carpe Cerveza

January 10, 2014, 01:01 PM	#38
toppermost Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 224	It has begun... picked up a blemished stripped lower for less than $100. I couldn't not bring the little guy home. He was so scared and lonely. __________________ k.i.s.s.

January 10, 2014, 01:49 PM	#39
Ritz Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 283	Your wife will never notice those silver spoons are missing.

January 10, 2014, 01:53 PM	#40
madmo44mag Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: Ft.Worth, Texas Posts: 1,522	ROFLMAO!!! I just finished another and have a thread running on what to build next. I have built a number of 5.56 rifles and now time for something else. Maybe a .458 or a 300AAC or something????????? Enjoy the bug has bitten. __________________ Texas - Not just a state but an attitude! For monthly shooting events in DFW visit http://www.meetup.com/TexasGunOwner-DFW

January 10, 2014, 02:17 PM	#41
Ritz Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 283	I've never built one "from scratch" yet. Going to do two projects in the near term, a 300 AAC and a .308. Will start with 80% lowers for both and mill them myself. Best,

January 10, 2014, 09:00 PM	#42
toppermost Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 224	On this one I am leaning toward a "classic" GI-issue M4 look (except it will have a mid length quadrail). The only thing I debating is whether I will put ultra-classic black - or super tactical foliage green furniture on it..;. I just have to figure out which one will make me shoot straighter... __________________ k.i.s.s.

January 10, 2014, 09:14 PM	#43
SHE3PDOG Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2013 Posts: 988	One of my buddies was turned to the dark side when he saw my builds. He's wanting me to help him build one in .308 with wood furniture. I am SO excited. I think my next one will be .300 BLK. __________________ Semper Fi Marine, NRA member, SAF Defender's Club member, and constitutionally protected keeper and bearer of firearms

January 12, 2014, 01:03 PM	#44
toppermost Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 224	Damn. Now I am torn between: a mid-length M4 "style" carbine and a full size rifle. And then, if I get the 20" I am debating on a collapsible stock or Magpul's fixed stock (just because IMHO it looks badass). __________________ k.i.s.s.

January 12, 2014, 01:47 PM	#45
ParabellumJ Member Join Date: January 2, 2013 Posts: 91	Once you build one, you're screwed. You just might as well give in and not fight it because the addiction will consume you. Just one more, then I'll stop. Yeah, sure.

January 12, 2014, 06:28 PM	#47
toppermost Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 224	[Edit: This one will def be a budget build!] I would like to build a 6.8 but I dont know if the cost is worth it.I also don't hunt. And I dont get to the range often enough to get good at long distance shooting. But mostly, I don't know how old the 6.8 round is or if it will be around forever. I dont want to be stuck with parts from an obscure caliber a couple of years down the road. I don't see 5.56 going anywhere. It would be nice to have though! __________________ k.i.s.s.

February 6, 2015, 11:03 PM	#48
toppermost Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 224	.....aaaaannnd now I am building a budget 16" keymod. It is 100% frankengun. Anderson receivers and barrel. Magpul mags, grip, and stock, MBUS x2. BCM KAG angled grip and QD mount. Primary Arms micro dot. YHM flash hider. Troy QD swivels. CMMG lower parts kit. UTG keymod. Despite the price on the Anderson and UTG stuff, I am REALLY impressed with the quality and I have no doubts about any of the parts. Because its a frankengun I have managed to the build to less than $800 so far. All I have left to buy is the BCG which I will invest some serious bucks into. Enjoy the gun p*rn! __________________ k.i.s.s.

February 11, 2015, 06:04 AM	#49
Ibmikey Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2013 Location: Now relocated to Texas Posts: 2,943	Chadio must be right, I have only nineteen in the rack and one on the assembly table, all built right and I never had a desire to build another.......not!

February 11, 2015, 07:47 AM	#50
gman3 Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2008 Posts: 408	It could be worse I use to build Off-Shore fishing boats, most with twin outboards...They are considerably more expensive, harder to hide from the wife, and made her a lot more upset.