I think I'm finished. AR15 Build

ghostman1960 · October 28, 2010, 08:42 AM

Any suggestions for improvement are appreciated.

BombthePeasants · October 28, 2010, 08:54 AM

I've noticed it lacks cruise control, a waffle iron, and an LCD TV. This needs to be corrected ASAP.

WE ARE LAUGH

precision_shooter · October 28, 2010, 08:56 AM

You already have the removable rear sight on a flat top upper, so I would install a flip up front sight. This makes mounting optics easier since you don't have to worry about mounting high enough to clear the front sight...Then you can remove the optics and flip up the front sight and be back in business with irons...

Other than that, looks like a nice build.

What are the difference components you used?

Bartholomew Roberts · October 28, 2010, 09:20 AM

You think you're finished? That's cute. A new AR15 owner?

I've been building mine since 1994 - and I've been "finished" half a dozen times since then. Even now when I am decidedly in the "training is better/more important than gear" camp, I still keep seeing neat ideas and gear that make me want to change it again.

I'm telling you, if you could figure out a way to monopolize the AR15 accessory market, you could make money giving the rifles away for free

Very well thought out build though. You can definitely tell that you did some research putting it together.

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This makes mounting optics easier since you don't have to worry about mounting high enough to clear the front sight...

The front sight is just a vague shadow in most scopes. It is usually inside the focal length of the scope even at 3-4x magnification. The bonus of the pinned, fixed front sight is it is the most rugged option available and you can use it immediately with a dead red dot like a giant ghost ring if the red dot fails.

ghostman1960 · October 28, 2010, 09:22 AM

I used a BCM 14.5" upper with a pinned FH. The CH is a BCM mod 4 Gunfighter. The rails are Troy with Magpul ladder covers and XTM panels. The BCG and LPK are Spikes. The lower was stripped S&W MP15. The grip is a Magpul MIAD with integral trigger guard and the stock is a magpul MOE. The Mbus is also magpul. I have no clue who made the VFG but will replace it with a LaRue FUG when funds allow. The RDS is a PA gen 6 mounted with a American Defense T1 mount. I think that's all for now.

Technosavant · October 28, 2010, 09:39 AM

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You already have the removable rear sight on a flat top upper, so I would install a flip up front sight. This makes mounting optics easier since you don't have to worry about mounting high enough to clear the front sight...Then you can remove the optics and flip up the front sight and be back in business with irons...

That's not an issue with a 1x optic. It looks like it's on a lower 1/3 cowitness height mount, so you really won't notice the front sight at all when shooting. It's there, but your brain "edits" it out.

And I think this probably sums it up best:

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You think you're finished? That's cute. A new AR15 owner?

Welcome to BRD, Ghostman. Now you start thinking about your next one...

EdInk · October 28, 2010, 09:58 AM

Tapco Ergo Rear Grip. I hate the little nub on AR grips.

What kind of optic is that one? Looks like the one that came with my Sig556.
You could move up to an ACOG. Preferably one WITH a Bible verse on it.

Since it's an AR, you are nowhere near finished. You need to get another upper and start all over. Don't swap over the accessories either. That's cheating.

More magazines are must. Don't care how many you have now. Need more.

Lastly, I personally feel (and others will back me up on this one) that no AR is fully dressed without a pair of Fuzzy Dice hanging from the barrel. The color of the dice is up to you.

Joat · October 28, 2010, 11:09 AM

Magpul B.A.D. lever
Magwell grip either by Mako or others (this is the one I found a picture of)
BAD-ASS ambidextrous safety

These are just the three immediate mods that popped into my head when you asked. I won't even get started on the PVS-14 and related items.

There are no other modifications needed. Want on the other hand can get you in a lot of debt. Trouble I mean TROUBLE.

Joat

superchi · October 28, 2010, 11:31 AM

Ditch the Fakepoint for a real Aimpoint.

swmike · October 28, 2010, 11:38 AM

Whatever you do, STOP before your build ends up looking like this:

precision_shooter · October 28, 2010, 11:45 AM

That pic is a bad photoshop job. Real Bad!!!!

davlandrum · October 28, 2010, 12:31 PM

But hilarious!!!

demigod · October 28, 2010, 01:45 PM

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Magpul B.A.D. lever
Magwell grip either by Mako or others (this is the one I found a picture of)
BAD-ASS ambidextrous safety

I wouldn't put any of that junk on my gun. I'd get a real rear sight. A cut down mil spec carry handle would be good if you're keeping the dot there.

Definitely NEVER replace a forged steel front sight with some flip up junk. As the instructor in my rifle class pointed out last weekend... he's seen EVERY brand of buis break out at the Sheriff's office range.

shooter_john · October 28, 2010, 07:27 PM

I wouldn't call the B.A.D. lever junk... I just put one on my rifle, and it spot on. I lock-tite'd the screw and I have no worries about it at all. And to be honest, even if it does fail I still have a perfectly functional rifle. (and it only adds an ounce or two in weight)

Klingon00 · October 28, 2010, 08:35 PM

Needs more Magpul.

But seriously, I like it. looks somewhat like the direction I am going with mine, except I finally ditched the vertical forward grip to save weight and I found I didn't really need it and it's less stuff to snag when trying to move about.

bjl333 · October 28, 2010, 08:55 PM

If you seriously think you are finished then go and start another one !!!

Build a SPR for the second one and after that build a Varmint rig and after that build a Retro A1 and after that a 308 and after that ........

ghostman1960 · October 29, 2010, 03:07 AM

Thanks for all the kind words and good advice!

globalsmack · October 29, 2010, 11:07 AM

Personally I would go with an Ambi safety lever. The BAD levers are great if they work with your lower. I would guess that it will with the Smith lower.

golfnutrlv · October 29, 2010, 11:14 AM

One of these...

http://www.molonlabeshop.com/store/i...dex&cPath=15_5

Nice build btw, I like it. Any left over cash, spend on mags, ammo, and range time!!

thesheepdog · October 29, 2010, 11:18 AM

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That pic is a bad photoshop job. Real Bad!!!!

++1

Look at how the dude is looking down the sights; doesn't match with the scope.

cannonfire · October 29, 2010, 01:52 PM

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Look at how the dude is looking down the sights; doesn't match with the scope.

He is obviously looking down the scope with his left eye... duh! who taught you how to shoot!

hahha

KChen986 · October 29, 2010, 02:13 PM

The small RDS is good, but save up for a real aimpoint T-1 or H-1 when you saved up enough funds. They're well worth it.

Good build, very well thought out. Very nice.

thesheepdog · October 29, 2010, 03:08 PM

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He is obviously looking down the scope with his left eye... duh! who taught you how to shoot! hahha

I said sights, not scope. It's obvious he's looking down the sights correctly, but the photoshop idiot wasn't educated enough on guns to make the picture even halfway funny; because the right handed shooter in the picture is looking through the scope with his LEFT eye as you stated.

mavracer · October 29, 2010, 04:53 PM

I don't really like VFG or quad rails for that matter just too bulky.I also dislike colapsable stocks (actually they dont like my long hair and tend to pull it out).
I'd have spent that money on better optics.

October 28, 2010, 08:42 AM	#1
ghostman1960 Member Join Date: February 27, 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 99	I think I'm finished. AR15 Build Any suggestions for improvement are appreciated. Last edited by ghostman1960; October 28, 2010 at 06:49 PM.

October 28, 2010, 08:56 AM	#3
precision_shooter Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 2,475	You already have the removable rear sight on a flat top upper, so I would install a flip up front sight. This makes mounting optics easier since you don't have to worry about mounting high enough to clear the front sight...Then you can remove the optics and flip up the front sight and be back in business with irons... Other than that, looks like a nice build. What are the difference components you used? __________________ "Laws that forbid the carrying of arms...disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes...Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man." - Thomas Jefferson, 1776

October 28, 2010, 09:58 AM	#7
EdInk Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2009 Posts: 3,968	Tapco Ergo Rear Grip. I hate the little nub on AR grips. What kind of optic is that one? Looks like the one that came with my Sig556. You could move up to an ACOG. Preferably one WITH a Bible verse on it. Since it's an AR, you are nowhere near finished. You need to get another upper and start all over. Don't swap over the accessories either. That's cheating. More magazines are must. Don't care how many you have now. Need more. Lastly, I personally feel (and others will back me up on this one) that no AR is fully dressed without a pair of Fuzzy Dice hanging from the barrel. The color of the dice is up to you. __________________ Sic Semper Tyrannis

October 28, 2010, 11:09 AM	#8
Joat Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2008 Location: Dayton, TX Posts: 383	Magpul B.A.D. lever Magwell grip either by Mako or others (this is the one I found a picture of) BAD-ASS ambidextrous safety These are just the three immediate mods that popped into my head when you asked. I won't even get started on the PVS-14 and related items. There are no other modifications needed. Want on the other hand can get you in a lot of debt. Trouble I mean TROUBLE. Joat __________________ All things being equal, fat people use more soap. (I know I am one.) High speed, low drag does not even come close to describing ME.

October 28, 2010, 11:38 AM	#10
swmike Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2005 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 670	Whatever you do, STOP before your build ends up looking like this: __________________ My definition of Gun Control--- A steady grip and hitting your target. "In God we trust, all others are suspects." "If I shoot all the ammo I am carrying, either I won't need any more, or more won't be of any help". ____________________________________________

October 28, 2010, 08:54 AM	#2
BombthePeasants Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 351	I've noticed it lacks cruise control, a waffle iron, and an LCD TV. This needs to be corrected ASAP. WE ARE LAUGH

October 28, 2010, 09:22 AM	#5
ghostman1960 Member Join Date: February 27, 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 99	I used a BCM 14.5" upper with a pinned FH. The CH is a BCM mod 4 Gunfighter. The rails are Troy with Magpul ladder covers and XTM panels. The BCG and LPK are Spikes. The lower was stripped S&W MP15. The grip is a Magpul MIAD with integral trigger guard and the stock is a magpul MOE. The Mbus is also magpul. I have no clue who made the VFG but will replace it with a LaRue FUG when funds allow. The RDS is a PA gen 6 mounted with a American Defense T1 mount. I think that's all for now.

October 28, 2010, 11:31 AM	#9
superchi Member Join Date: August 8, 2008 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 66	Ditch the Fakepoint for a real Aimpoint.

October 28, 2010, 11:45 AM	#11
precision_shooter Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 2,475	That pic is a bad photoshop job. Real Bad!!!! __________________ "Laws that forbid the carrying of arms...disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes...Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man." - Thomas Jefferson, 1776

October 28, 2010, 12:31 PM	#12
davlandrum Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2006 Location: Lane County Oregon Posts: 2,547	But hilarious!!! __________________ U.S Army, Retired Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do. -Potter Stewart

October 28, 2010, 07:27 PM	#14
shooter_john Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2002 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,472	I wouldn't call the B.A.D. lever junk... I just put one on my rifle, and it spot on. I lock-tite'd the screw and I have no worries about it at all. And to be honest, even if it does fail I still have a perfectly functional rifle. (and it only adds an ounce or two in weight)

October 28, 2010, 08:35 PM	#15
Klingon00 Member Join Date: July 28, 2010 Posts: 23	Needs more Magpul. But seriously, I like it. looks somewhat like the direction I am going with mine, except I finally ditched the vertical forward grip to save weight and I found I didn't really need it and it's less stuff to snag when trying to move about.

October 28, 2010, 08:55 PM	#16
bjl333 Junior Member Join Date: October 28, 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 14	If you seriously think you are finished then go and start another one !!! Build a SPR for the second one and after that build a Varmint rig and after that build a Retro A1 and after that a 308 and after that ........

October 29, 2010, 03:07 AM	#17
ghostman1960 Member Join Date: February 27, 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 99	Thanks for all the kind words and good advice!

October 29, 2010, 11:07 AM	#18
globalsmack Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2008 Posts: 145	Personally I would go with an Ambi safety lever. The BAD levers are great if they work with your lower. I would guess that it will with the Smith lower.

October 29, 2010, 11:14 AM	#19
golfnutrlv Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1,347	One of these... http://www.molonlabeshop.com/store/i...dex&cPath=15_5 Nice build btw, I like it. Any left over cash, spend on mags, ammo, and range time!! __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ VIGILIA PRETIUM LIBERTATIS "The price of liberty is vigilance" America is at an awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards.

October 29, 2010, 02:13 PM	#22
KChen986 Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2007 Location: Ninja Mall Posts: 818	The small RDS is good, but save up for a real aimpoint T-1 or H-1 when you saved up enough funds. They're well worth it. Good build, very well thought out. Very nice. __________________ E Pluribus Unum Last edited by KChen986; October 29, 2010 at 02:22 PM.