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Inspired by Joe's 10/22 build-thread, I'm starting one for my AR.
Tools in hand:
--Wheeler AR Ultra Armorer's Toolkit - AR Armorer's Ultra Kit - Battenfeld
Lower parts in-hand:
--NWFA Anderson lower -
--PSA Classic LPK - Palmetto State Armory Classic LPK - Black - 6983
--uncertain origin, PIF'ed mil-spec buffer assembly
--DS Arms castle nut - DS Arms - DSA AR15 Buffer Tube Lock Ring/ Castle Nut
--YHM Extended Takedown Pins - EZ Pull Takedown Pin Set
--Magpul BAD lever - B.A.D. Lever® - Battery Assist Device – AR15/M4
--KNS anti-walk FCG pins - KNS Hammer and Trigger Pin Non Rotating AR-15 Small Pin .154 Inch BLK
--FAB Defense combined recoil-pad/rear monopod - Monopod Buttstock Add-on - MBA
--FAB Defense GL-MAG stock - M4/AR-15 Survival Buttstock w/Built-in Magazine Carrier - GL-MAG
Enroute
--FAB Defense Ergonomic Folding Grip - Ergonomic Folding Pistol Grip for M16/M4/AR-15 - AGF-43S
Questions:
--Are there any particularly good or bad castle-nuts to seek or avoid, or is it just pretty much "one CN's same as the next"?
Upper assembly (initial) in-hand
--DS Arms BCG/CH combo - DSA AR15 M16 Type BCG and Alloy Charging Handle
--Badger 249-02 tactical charging-handle latch - Tactical Latch - Gen I
--FAB Defense foregrip/bipod with light - Tactical Foregrip with Integrated Adjustable Bipod and incorporated flashlight - Gen 2
--Precision Armament AFAB-556 flash suppressor - AFAB Hybrid Muzzle Brake - Precision Armament
Enroute
--CBC Industries upper - AR-15 UPPER ASSEMBLY - 16" / 5.56X45 / 1:7 / MIDLENGTH / 15" CBC ARMS KEYMOD GEN 2 AR-15 HANDGUARD / RAIL
Questions
--Given that I'm working with neither bench nor vise, other than Go and No-Go gauges for headspace, what do I need to know or acquire to perform a barrel swap?
Upper assembly (post-rebuild)
Planned
--Palmetto .223 Wylde nitrided midlength barrel
Debating
--Blast Deflector: Indian Creek BFD or Kineti-Tech?
Questions
--Given that I was contemplating a muzzle device nestled inside the end of the handguard, and I'm light sensitive, I need to balance "lateral flash reduction" with "overall flash reduction." Most of the 17" handguards I've seen are "slimlines" with a 1" inside diameter, so I'm not sure if a linear comp at .988 has enough safe clearance between its outer wall and the HG inner. Should I be looking more at a linear compensator, or just make do with a 15" handguard and a traditional flash suppressor? (Bear in mind, I'm trying to plan for the worst case scenario--darkness, indoors, and so light sensitive I need polarized lenses in just normal room light.)
Sights/Optics/Mounts in-hand
--Optic: Bushnell TRS25 - Bushnell - TRS 1x 25mm
--Optic Riser: Leapers UTG 1" - Leapers, Inc. - Hunting/Shooting, Sporting Goods and Security Gear
--BUIS:
-------Front Polymer Diamond Front Sight (with NiteBrite)
-------Rear Polymer Diamond Rear Sight (with NiteBrite)
Still need
--Laser Boresighter
I'll add pics and updates as decisions are made and construction commences. In the meantime, would appreciate advice on narrowing things down--I have the feeling that brakes/flash suppressors alone will be a whole post later in this thread by themselves.
Tools in hand:
--Wheeler AR Ultra Armorer's Toolkit - AR Armorer's Ultra Kit - Battenfeld
Lower parts in-hand:
--NWFA Anderson lower -
--PSA Classic LPK - Palmetto State Armory Classic LPK - Black - 6983
--uncertain origin, PIF'ed mil-spec buffer assembly
--DS Arms castle nut - DS Arms - DSA AR15 Buffer Tube Lock Ring/ Castle Nut
--YHM Extended Takedown Pins - EZ Pull Takedown Pin Set
--Magpul BAD lever - B.A.D. Lever® - Battery Assist Device – AR15/M4
--KNS anti-walk FCG pins - KNS Hammer and Trigger Pin Non Rotating AR-15 Small Pin .154 Inch BLK
--FAB Defense combined recoil-pad/rear monopod - Monopod Buttstock Add-on - MBA
--FAB Defense GL-MAG stock - M4/AR-15 Survival Buttstock w/Built-in Magazine Carrier - GL-MAG
Enroute
--FAB Defense Ergonomic Folding Grip - Ergonomic Folding Pistol Grip for M16/M4/AR-15 - AGF-43S
Questions:
--Are there any particularly good or bad castle-nuts to seek or avoid, or is it just pretty much "one CN's same as the next"?
Upper assembly (initial) in-hand
--DS Arms BCG/CH combo - DSA AR15 M16 Type BCG and Alloy Charging Handle
--Badger 249-02 tactical charging-handle latch - Tactical Latch - Gen I
--FAB Defense foregrip/bipod with light - Tactical Foregrip with Integrated Adjustable Bipod and incorporated flashlight - Gen 2
--Precision Armament AFAB-556 flash suppressor - AFAB Hybrid Muzzle Brake - Precision Armament
Enroute
--CBC Industries upper - AR-15 UPPER ASSEMBLY - 16" / 5.56X45 / 1:7 / MIDLENGTH / 15" CBC ARMS KEYMOD GEN 2 AR-15 HANDGUARD / RAIL
Questions
--Given that I'm working with neither bench nor vise, other than Go and No-Go gauges for headspace, what do I need to know or acquire to perform a barrel swap?
Upper assembly (post-rebuild)
Planned
--Palmetto .223 Wylde nitrided midlength barrel
Debating
--Blast Deflector: Indian Creek BFD or Kineti-Tech?
Questions
--Given that I was contemplating a muzzle device nestled inside the end of the handguard, and I'm light sensitive, I need to balance "lateral flash reduction" with "overall flash reduction." Most of the 17" handguards I've seen are "slimlines" with a 1" inside diameter, so I'm not sure if a linear comp at .988 has enough safe clearance between its outer wall and the HG inner. Should I be looking more at a linear compensator, or just make do with a 15" handguard and a traditional flash suppressor? (Bear in mind, I'm trying to plan for the worst case scenario--darkness, indoors, and so light sensitive I need polarized lenses in just normal room light.)
Sights/Optics/Mounts in-hand
--Optic: Bushnell TRS25 - Bushnell - TRS 1x 25mm
--Optic Riser: Leapers UTG 1" - Leapers, Inc. - Hunting/Shooting, Sporting Goods and Security Gear
--BUIS:
-------Front Polymer Diamond Front Sight (with NiteBrite)
-------Rear Polymer Diamond Rear Sight (with NiteBrite)
Still need
--Laser Boresighter
I'll add pics and updates as decisions are made and construction commences. In the meantime, would appreciate advice on narrowing things down--I have the feeling that brakes/flash suppressors alone will be a whole post later in this thread by themselves.
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