Build Thread AR Pop quiz

[Ura-Ki]

A good factory built DSA can be had through @LuckySG, if you ask him nicely, I bet he can get you a good standard Belgian pattern for less then a build, a very good way to get into a FAL and learn your way around them with out some of the teething problems commn to a first time builder! If you like, I can send you my personal factory blueprints and armorors manual, which walks you through the entire prosess at a 9th grade reading and comprehension level, makes it really easy to understand what's needed and how to do certain steps, plus it gives part descriptions and a current listing of suppliers, and factory part numbers that are standard through out the industry! be more then happy to send them your way, pay it forward!

 

[LuckySG]

A good factory built DSA can be had through @LuckySG, if you ask him nicely, I bet he can get you a good standard Belgian pattern for less then a build, a very good way to get into a FAL and learn your way around them with out some of the teething problems commn to a first time builder! If you like, I can send you my personal factory blueprints and armorors manual, which walks you through the entire prosess at a 9th grade reading and comprehension level, makes it really easy to understand what's needed and how to do certain steps, plus it gives part descriptions and a current listing of suppliers, and factory part numbers that are standard through out the industry! be more then happy to send them your way, pay it forward!

I am always susceptible to a good bribe or to help a do-gooder forum member.

 

[Boboclown]

So @Ura-Ki and @Boboclown....
If I were to listen to you
And sold my Barrel and RAS, I'm looking at maybe 4bills there, plus a few hundred more to add to the pot. What would that get me as far as BM59 or FAL.
I missed the opertunity to buy a fal with a heavy barrel, wood furniture and a carry handle(what ever model that is) last month, I could have got it for $850, but I don't know enough about them to confidently spend a bunch of money.
ARs on the other hand I know exactly what to look for, and what to pay.

I'm actually still on the "build m4gery and a piston AR" side BEFORE you get into other rifles.

Kits for FALs are not as cheap as they used to be. It was $500-$550 for my Imbel kit (with 17.2" barrel) but other kits can be more expensive.

 

[Tully Mars]

I missed the opertunity to buy a fal with a heavy barrel, wood furniture and a carry handle(what ever model that is) last month, I could have got it for $850,

If you had the $$ that was a deal..

 

[Tully Mars]

Well specifically...
I'd like that barrel with a upper that has the A2 sights with a permanent carrying handle , and a fixed A2 stock...with a Northwest Firearms lower...
Kinda simple , I know...but I'm a simple kinda guy...
Andy

I'm gathering up parts for the above.

 

[Mygrainman]

UPDATE:
I ended up getting a couple projects out of this venture... first I bought a complete upper from a member here intending on using just the receiver and BCG for my M4 SOCOM block 1 build. But it was an agency trade in Colt Commando, and after slapping it on a pistol lower, and trying it out I fell in love!... so I'm keeping it intact.
So instead I traded the A1 receiver and 11.5" barrel from my XM177 for a another Colt upper and BCG along with a fsp side mount strap swivel and enough cash to jump on a Surefire weapon light that is correct for the block 1. So now I have 2 awsome Colt uppers, and no Colt lowers. They are sharing an Aero pistol lower for now.

 

[Diamondback]

Alternat option for an M4, @Mygrainman : Unpinned 14.5 with NO stock. The SBM4 brace is designed to at-first-glance look a lot like an M4 telestock while only being a brace...

 

[Mygrainman]

Alternat option for an M4, @Mygrainman : Unpinned 14.5 with NO stock. The SBM4 brace is designed to at-first-glance look a lot like an M4 telestock while only being a brace...

I've got it on a pistol lower now... I have no shortage of pistol "stock options"....
Had the SBX on first, but it looked off, so I gave it to Scarlett, and put the Shockwave on. The good ol' classic sb15 is more comfortable, so I might go with that later...

But as soon as I get the A2X pin and welded on I've got a CAR ready and waiting to be my huckleberry. There's no substitute for the real thing. Still need a Colt M4 lower too.

 

[Stoner]

UPDATE:
I ended up getting a couple projects out of this venture... first I bought a complete upper from a member here intending on using just the receiver and BCG for my M4 SOCOM block 1 build. But it was an agency trade in Colt Commando, and after slapping it on a pistol lower, and trying it out I fell in love!... so I'm keeping it intact.
So instead I traded the A1 receiver and 11.5" barrel from my XM177 for a another Colt upper and BCG along with a fsp side mount strap swivel and enough cash to jump on a Surefire weapon light that is correct for the block 1. So now I have 2 awsome Colt uppers, and no Colt lowers. They are sharing an Aero pistol lower for now.
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Not sure if you're interested but I have 2 Colt 6720 complete lowers I'm trying to sell. They are complete take offs.

 

[DirectDrive]

Imagine this...
You come home from two days of selling, buying, and trading at the gun show. You made enough to pay the bills so wife is happy... you sold a gun or two that you really didn't want to, but as a result of your sacrifice you now have enough to build a rifle or two....
Let's say you are a lucky sob and stumble on to a couple great deals... and among your spoils are the following...
-A BNIB Knights Armorment R.A.S. System
-A genuine 14.5" Colt Barrel.... unfired, but a little scuffed from riding in some guys spare parts bin for years.
-A MaTech Rear BUIS

Whattaya do? What Do You DO?
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First correct answer gets a "like"

Easy.
Build an M4gery.

 

[bsa1917hunter]

Cause it is an A1. I was too lazy to search for a scoped A2.

Oops sorry, that's my Noveske with an A2 stock...

 

[bsa1917hunter]

Well specifically...
I'd like that barrel with a upper that has the A2 sights with a permanent carrying handle , and a fixed A2 stock...with a Northwest Firearms lower...
Kinda simple , I know...but I'm a simple kinda guy...
Andy

I have the A2 stock I'll send you if you want it... PM me if interested...

 

[Boboclown]

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Oops sorry, that's my Noveske with an A2 stock...

Think this would be more my speed... I'm pretty slow to accept rails when I'm not forced to.

 

[bsa1917hunter]

There you go bo bo..

 

[mkwerx]

Three letters

S
B
R

 

[titsonritz]

XM177E2

Besides, that is a SOCOM barrel, silly.

I'd make a 'clone' out that baby.

 

[Mygrainman]

Think this would be more my speed... I'm pretty slow to accept rails when I'm not forced to.
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My "white whale(s)"...


An AR so ugly it's beautiful, and it's hand cannon counterpart.
Those red triangles

 

[titsonritz]

I don't remember the exact brand flash hiders, but I think it was ether AAC or Surefire that were used, and they are long enough to make you legal, or close enough with a spacer, then you have the correct muzzle device and can run your suppressor and still be legit! That's the way I would roll!
Or sell the barrel to Tully so you don't feel bad about modifying a darn nice factory COLT barrel, and both be happy with the M-Forgery! but that's just me! Agreed with Medic! And Bobo, gotta move on to a bigger baddy and do up a FAL or a BM-59, you never look at an AR the same after you build one of these!

Or you can be super cool and hold out for a Surefire 4 Prong Flash Hider, Muzzle Brake FH556RC

 

[titsonritz]

Still need a Colt M4 lower too.

Crap, I wish I had seen this thread sooner. Brownells had them on sale for $270 plus another $20 with free shipping using a promo code just yesterday. They didn't last long, they are currently out of stock but keep your eye open. Back in Oct they were $244 shipped until the FL shooting.

https://www.brownells.com/rifle-par...iver-5-56mm-sku100-025-281-109740-206687.aspx

 

[titsonritz]

SBR is the other choice. But if I were to do an SBR, I'd go with the 11.5"...

Three letters

S
B
R

I actually plan to build both out of a SOCOM barrels, an M4 clone and cut one down to 11.5" with a 5/8"-24 threaded muzzle, gonna be sweet.