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AR-15 thread... I'll show you mine if you show me yours.
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Hey gang,
My first post over here. What better way than to show some AR love. Here's my latest project. All LMT.
How do you like that Magpul sling?
I wish I had more money so I could build one of these![[thinking]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/010.gif "Thinking [thinking]")
how much does a left handed lower cost?
how much does a left handed lower cost?
Somehow missed putting my AR on this thread. Here she is with new Spikes fake can.
Stag Lower
Spikes Upper
Stag parts, barrel, mil-spec bolt
YMH everything else.
Larue/Leupold MRT incoming.
Thanks for looking
I wish I had more money so I could build one of these
how much does a left handed lower cost?
I don't think that there is such a thing as a "left handed lower." You buy a regular lower and some ambi parts such as the safety selector. That is what I did with both of my lowers (I am a fellow lefty).
stag makes one. i'm looking forward to spending lots of money on it as my son is left handed.![[wink]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/002.gif "Wink [wink]")
I've done some looking at that actually - I don't think they do. What they put on their Model L rifles is a standard lower with ambi parts. Its the upper that really makes the difference.
SemiAutoSam
Banned
SO this means that the mag release button and the BHO are on opposite sides of where they are on a standard AR15 lower ?
Linkage or pics Por Favor.
ETA: didnt read "the rest of the story". (Credit to Paul Harvey)
Linkage or pics Por Favor.
ETA: didnt read "the rest of the story". (Credit to Paul Harvey)
stag makes one. I'm looking forward to spending lots of money on it as my son is left handed.
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wolf223
small update for me.
the bushy was traded for this... but otherwise, it's still tits!
20" upper
Fixed front / rear sights
Barska SWAT Tactical 8 - 32 x 44mm scope
*haven't shot it yet. will do so within the 2 weeks.
the bushy was traded for this... but otherwise, it's still tits!
20" upper
Fixed front / rear sights
Barska SWAT Tactical 8 - 32 x 44mm scope
*haven't shot it yet. will do so within the 2 weeks.
I'll add my old pics for now. I'll change them down the road.
Heres a pic of my new DPMS I picked up yesterday , got it home and mounted the BArska 50mm red dot on it.. better pics to come soon
Trunk Gun Build
I built this rifle for home defense and as a "trunk gun" to carry broken down in a Cavalry Arms Discreet Rifle Bag, along with a Mini-Sneaky rifle bag for spare mags.
A Territorial Gunsmiths SLR15 Lower provides the foundation. I added KNS Anti-Rotational FCG Pins to keep everything secure. A Norgon Ambi-Catch allows for weak-handed mag changes (I'm a lefty but shoot righty and am ambidextrous). I had Mike LaRocca tune the trigger to crisp glass rod breaking goodness at 4.5 pounds. I prefer the feel of the Ergo Grip along with a Sully Trigger Guard to make extra room for a gloved trigger finger. The Ace ARFX-E Entry Stock keeps it MA AWB compliant and I like the short length. YHM EZ-Pull Take-down Pins are used for quick assembly/disassembly in and out of the CavArms bag.
For the upper, I wanted it to be relatively light weight to give the rifle a neutral balance. I used an A3 upper from a previous build, which works perfectly with the Sabre Defense 16" CVM 1/7 Midlength gas barrel. Mike LaRocca dimpled the barrel under the MI Low Profile gas block. The light weight of the PRI Rifle Length Forearm makes it a perfect candidate. It has enough rail for a MI Front Folding Sight and a Streamlight TLR-1 C4 on top in front (not shown), and I wanted a round forearm profile for this build. The rifle length also covers and protects the low profile gas block.
The pinned and welded PWS DNTC Aggressive Compensator keeps it MA AWB compliant while offering excellent compensation, with an added bonus of looking bad ass. Moving back, inside there's a G&R Tactical Bolt Carrier Group which is HPT/MP tested, extractor with black insert, Crane O-Ring, properly staked chrome lined and heat treated gas key, chrome line bolt carrier, and fully shrouded firing pin.
For optics, I went with an Aimpoint C3 2MOA with See-through covers and Tenebraex Kill Flash mounted in an ADM AD-68H Mount. The C3 is perhaps the best value of the Aimpoint line. A MI SPLP Folding Rear Sight provides back-up. 50,000 hour battery life allows me to leave it on all of the time, and the see-though covers provide instant deployment.
I went with a single-point sling due to the rifle being assembled from inside the CavArms Bag. Anything more than one mounting point would create a tangled mess and slow down assembly and deployment.
The thermal properties of the foam cheekpiece on the ACE stock and the carbon fiber PRI forearm will be appreciated on hot and cold days.
Unloaded weight (without TLR-1) is 7lbs 10oz, OAL 34 1/8".
I built this rifle for home defense and as a "trunk gun" to carry broken down in a Cavalry Arms Discreet Rifle Bag, along with a Mini-Sneaky rifle bag for spare mags.
A Territorial Gunsmiths SLR15 Lower provides the foundation. I added KNS Anti-Rotational FCG Pins to keep everything secure. A Norgon Ambi-Catch allows for weak-handed mag changes (I'm a lefty but shoot righty and am ambidextrous). I had Mike LaRocca tune the trigger to crisp glass rod breaking goodness at 4.5 pounds. I prefer the feel of the Ergo Grip along with a Sully Trigger Guard to make extra room for a gloved trigger finger. The Ace ARFX-E Entry Stock keeps it MA AWB compliant and I like the short length. YHM EZ-Pull Take-down Pins are used for quick assembly/disassembly in and out of the CavArms bag.
For the upper, I wanted it to be relatively light weight to give the rifle a neutral balance. I used an A3 upper from a previous build, which works perfectly with the Sabre Defense 16" CVM 1/7 Midlength gas barrel. Mike LaRocca dimpled the barrel under the MI Low Profile gas block. The light weight of the PRI Rifle Length Forearm makes it a perfect candidate. It has enough rail for a MI Front Folding Sight and a Streamlight TLR-1 C4 on top in front (not shown), and I wanted a round forearm profile for this build. The rifle length also covers and protects the low profile gas block.
The pinned and welded PWS DNTC Aggressive Compensator keeps it MA AWB compliant while offering excellent compensation, with an added bonus of looking bad ass. Moving back, inside there's a G&R Tactical Bolt Carrier Group which is HPT/MP tested, extractor with black insert, Crane O-Ring, properly staked chrome lined and heat treated gas key, chrome line bolt carrier, and fully shrouded firing pin.
For optics, I went with an Aimpoint C3 2MOA with See-through covers and Tenebraex Kill Flash mounted in an ADM AD-68H Mount. The C3 is perhaps the best value of the Aimpoint line. A MI SPLP Folding Rear Sight provides back-up. 50,000 hour battery life allows me to leave it on all of the time, and the see-though covers provide instant deployment.
I went with a single-point sling due to the rifle being assembled from inside the CavArms Bag. Anything more than one mounting point would create a tangled mess and slow down assembly and deployment.
The thermal properties of the foam cheekpiece on the ACE stock and the carbon fiber PRI forearm will be appreciated on hot and cold days.
Unloaded weight (without TLR-1) is 7lbs 10oz, OAL 34 1/8".
W
wolf223
![[shocked]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/007.gif "Shocked [shocked]")
that is one nice looking AR. hope it shoots half as good as it looks.
Nice!
that is one nice looking AR. hope it shoots half as good as it looks.
Thanks, it shoots very well. 100% reliable at a recent carbine class (talk about a trial by fire). Accuracy tests with Red Box 77gr Black Hill Match BTHP soon.
Nice weapon! Two quick questions:
What optic is that?
Is the MagPul stock pinned in that position? If so, how does the short LOP work for you? (Oops, that's three.)
Dropped my unfired M&P15FT off to David Santurri today for a PWS compensator installation and some other goodies.![[smile]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/001.gif "Smile [smile]")
I'll post pics as soon as my Eotech comes in.
I'll post pics as soon as my Eotech comes in.
2/1Marine
NES Member
Here is mine picked her up last Thursday. DPMS Panther AP4 Carbine 16" 5.56MA legal
I want to get some rail type handguards, any one familiar with these or able to offer up some suggestions? Samson DI AR-15 Carbine Length Drop-In Handgurad Rail System
I want to get some rail type handguards, any one familiar with these or able to offer up some suggestions? Samson DI AR-15 Carbine Length Drop-In Handgurad Rail System
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I put cash down on the same DPMS M4A3. It has been 5 weeks I waited for my Class A LTC and still no luck. Looking at your gun makes me want my gun so much more now.
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2/1Marine
NES Member
I waited like 66 days for my LTC and I hope your wait is nothing like that. I have not had a chance to break it in yet but happened upon half a case of .223 yesterday so if all goes well I will get achnce to shoot it on Sunday. I'd go Sat but I have my cousins 1st b-day and he just got out of open heart surgery last week. I've taken the rifle apart, cleaned it, and lubed it but thats about it. I'll post a range report as soon as I get to put some rounds down range.
DickWanner
Banned
I'm looking for some handguard with rails as well, but don't have the slightest clue.
KAC or Daniel's Defense is the way to go. My M16A4 clone you saw had KAC rails on it. The Carbine had YHM, I wish I had opted for the DD rails because they are a lot lighter than the YHM.
DickWanner
Banned
Good to know, the ones the .mil use are waaaay too friggen heavy.
Stay away from the KACs then.
I got my pre ban w/ YHM rails and covers. My post ban has Troy Industries on it. They were very easy to install. I honestly couldn't tell you the difference between the 2. I know that Troy and Daniel Defense only take a few minutes to install.
The Midwest Industry rails are pretty high quality for the price. They are about $100-200 or so less than the big brands. Also, they make a two-piece free float rail that is perfect for people with fixed front sight posts who wish install a free float tube. I would check them out.
