The AR build project is underway

Euclidean · January 4th, 2006, 10:06 PM

After scooping up a forged DPMS receiver, I'm on my way towards one of my 2006 goals: getting into the AR.

I was half convinced I'd found a factory rifle that would be fine but the more I thought about it the more I realized I was wasting a couple hundred bucks if I bought it because I'd immediately replace a couple things, and this receiver came along... so heck with it all.

Next bits to go in are the lower parts kit, and a 6 position stock.

I'm actually currently shopping for the upper I want, and I actually think this guy right here from AIM surplus is the one.

http://aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Upper_Assemblies.html

It's a brand name upper with all the features I want, and what is most impressive to me is that at $475, it has the bolt carrier/charging handle and the flip up rear sight, which is what I want.

See lots of people can sell me that upper for that same price because I don't really want a carry handle, but then I'm stuck shelling out another $100 for the fold up rear iron sight.

I'm not married to any particular brand since I've gone the frankengun route anyway, but I will stick to companies I've actually heard of. I had someone try to pawn an Advanced brand AR15 on me a while back. I wouldn't touch it because I have never heard of Advanced.

I think I'll probably pick up a Stag lower parts kit, since it would just make me feel better if the lower's internals were made by the same people as the upper I'm considering. All the good lower parts kits cost the same anyway, which isn't surprising considering they should all be, in theory, identical.

I figure if I like this one, I'll do another one next year with a 20" barrel and A2 upper. The irony is I should probably do that build for my first one, but I really think this'll be my only AR 15 so I'm going to get it like I want it.

I'm going to get the upper last. The reason is if I get an upper and don't have the rear sight I need to finally go shoot the stupid thing, I am gonna be ticked off!

I'll tell you what though don't be fooled on gunbroker... they list an upper but none of them have the iron sights, the charging handle/bolt carrier etc.

Bud White · January 4th, 2006, 10:16 PM

Make sure you take pics all along the way of the Build ..

Glad your finally starting your project

rocky · January 4th, 2006, 10:48 PM

Nice, I may get a Stag upper( LH )some day. I guess you are looking to build a carbine then.

Bud White · January 4th, 2006, 10:55 PM

I wondered about a left hand upper

Euclidean · January 4th, 2006, 11:04 PM

More or less rocky. I don't want a varmint rifle, although the thought did cross my mind.

I was inspired by the AR-15 they rent at my range. It's an M4 clone with the A2 upper and a fixed position stock. I thought "This is okay, but it'd be a lot better with a couple of changes..."

Bud White · January 4th, 2006, 11:06 PM

Good thing with Ar is if you want to add a 20" Barrel later 2 pin's and change whole upper

OD · January 4th, 2006, 11:27 PM

Good luck with your project Euc, sounds like fun.

P95Carry · January 4th, 2006, 11:46 PM

Sounds like a good start Euc - and yeah - some pics please!

When you have this one complete (for practice) then you can build me mine

mtnbkr · January 5th, 2006, 02:35 AM

They're so easy to build. I have less than 2 hours of very leisurely build time in mine and it's been 100% reliable in the 400rounds it's digested.

Chris

RSSZ · January 5th, 2006, 08:29 AM

Careful how you build the weapon if your using a post ban lower. -- Also,take the time and spend the money(or do it yourself) to put in a good/great trigger system. For carbine or varmint,a great trigger is GREAT. If you do it yourself,take care that it wont "double" on ya. It will shoot two so fast that you wont even know it(unless you count the rds in the mag) It's a fun build. Good Luck ---------

January 4th, 2006, 10:06 PM	#1
Euclidean VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 3,213	The AR build project is underway After scooping up a forged DPMS receiver, I'm on my way towards one of my 2006 goals: getting into the AR. I was half convinced I'd found a factory rifle that would be fine but the more I thought about it the more I realized I was wasting a couple hundred bucks if I bought it because I'd immediately replace a couple things, and this receiver came along... so heck with it all. Next bits to go in are the lower parts kit, and a 6 position stock. I'm actually currently shopping for the upper I want, and I actually think this guy right here from AIM surplus is the one. http://aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Upper_Assemblies.html It's a brand name upper with all the features I want, and what is most impressive to me is that at $475, it has the bolt carrier/charging handle and the flip up rear sight, which is what I want. See lots of people can sell me that upper for that same price because I don't really want a carry handle, but then I'm stuck shelling out another $100 for the fold up rear iron sight. I'm not married to any particular brand since I've gone the frankengun route anyway, but I will stick to companies I've actually heard of. I had someone try to pawn an Advanced brand AR15 on me a while back. I wouldn't touch it because I have never heard of Advanced. I think I'll probably pick up a Stag lower parts kit, since it would just make me feel better if the lower's internals were made by the same people as the upper I'm considering. All the good lower parts kits cost the same anyway, which isn't surprising considering they should all be, in theory, identical. I figure if I like this one, I'll do another one next year with a 20" barrel and A2 upper. The irony is I should probably do that build for my first one, but I really think this'll be my only AR 15 so I'm going to get it like I want it. I'm going to get the upper last. The reason is if I get an upper and don't have the rear sight I need to finally go shoot the stupid thing, I am gonna be ticked off! I'll tell you what though don't be fooled on gunbroker... they list an upper but none of them have the iron sights, the charging handle/bolt carrier etc. __________________ I am The Armed Educator.

January 4th, 2006, 11:04 PM	#5
Euclidean VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 3,213	More or less rocky. I don't want a varmint rifle, although the thought did cross my mind. I was inspired by the AR-15 they rent at my range. It's an M4 clone with the A2 upper and a fixed position stock. I thought "This is okay, but it'd be a lot better with a couple of changes..." __________________ I am The Armed Educator.

January 4th, 2006, 11:27 PM	#7
OD VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vatican City Posts: 2,735	Good luck with your project Euc, sounds like fun. __________________ OD "Slow down, you'll get a more harmonious outcome...." -------------------------------------------- *"The pistol, learn it well, carry it always ..." - Jeff Cooper*

January 4th, 2006, 11:46 PM	#8
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	Sounds like a good start Euc - and yeah - some pics please! When you have this one complete (for practice) then you can build me mine __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

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January 4th, 2006, 10:16 PM	#2
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 17,476	Make sure you take pics all along the way of the Build .. Glad your finally starting your project

January 4th, 2006, 10:48 PM	#3
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,767	Nice, I may get a Stag upper( LH )some day. I guess you are looking to build a carbine then.

January 4th, 2006, 10:55 PM	#4
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 17,476	I wondered about a left hand upper

January 4th, 2006, 11:06 PM	#6
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 17,476	Good thing with Ar is if you want to add a 20" Barrel later 2 pin's and change whole upper

January 5th, 2006, 02:35 AM	#9
mtnbkr Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 102	They're so easy to build. I have less than 2 hours of very leisurely build time in mine and it's been 100% reliable in the 400rounds it's digested. Chris

January 5th, 2006, 08:29 AM	#10
RSSZ Distinguished Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Posts: 1,847	Careful how you build the weapon if your using a post ban lower. -- Also,take the time and spend the money(or do it yourself) to put in a good/great trigger system. For carbine or varmint,a great trigger is GREAT. If you do it yourself,take care that it wont "double" on ya. It will shoot two so fast that you wont even know it(unless you count the rds in the mag) It's a fun build. Good Luck ---------