AR-15 BS Thread

stabbing someone with an AR-15 will probably do more damage than shooting them with one #223 #VarmintRound

 

^hahaha
They called it high powered...

Anyone got any info on these barrels?
Looking for a stainless x39 barrel.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/81...-medium-contour-5-8-24-muzzle-stainless-steel

 

Hey man,

Still need this? I found it today if you do

 

Don't know why you'd ever build an AR in x39, but Stoner sources top quality barrels. They're g2g.

 

Wanted to build something different. Alright, good to know, thank you.

 

Fresh built 7.5" x39 upper

 

My biggest and smallest x39s

 

^ rad!

What lower are you using on your pistol?

 

Quentin Defense 80% lower

 

Nice. I've been eyeballing a couple different 80%'ers lately.

 

So much helpful info in here and and a lot of guys with tons of great advice . It's nice being able to ask for help on things without getting flamed on or anything. With that being said, I finally started my first AR budget build. The charging handle came in today and the upper should be in next week or two. Most likely going to go with a PSA BCG. After that I was gonna take it to New Frontier armory here to see how their polymer lower fits up. If no issues then I make pick up and then do small mods here and there. If not then I'll probably stick with PSA for their lowers. Been wanting to do this build for 4 years now. First time around an unexpected wedding bill came up, second time I got hit with having to pay more out of pocket for a house downpayment, and the third time around I found out the wife is pregnant. So for me this is a big step to finally being able to have one without having to drop $1k+ like most of my friends did. Plus, I like doing it this way so I can learn more about the parts and what I'm doing. Still debating on doing all black or black with earth/coyote tan.

 

^ can't go wrong w/ either color combo nor can you go wrong w/ PSA.

Check out "The Trading Place's" lowers. Pretty good price and nice quality for both their forged and billet lowers.

IMO building one as opposed to buying a completed one is much more interesting and satisfying!

 

I figured with building I'd be able to get the setup I want and have the option to do the build at my pace because it's pretty hard to just drop a grand out of pocket with a kid on the way and not know exactly what expenses may come up. Next, I'd like to do an AR pistol build and then maybe a p90 with a bullpup kit.

 

Exactly. I'm about 1/2 way through my current build. Taking my time on this one. I've had the lower since Sept and just got a LPK about a month ago. Haven't even started the upper lol

 

a couple quick tips... when installing the roll pins for the trigger guard and for the bolt catch/release, rather than hammering away on it w/ a hammer and punch, ...take a pair of vice grips, tape the jaws (for cushioning), and gently advance the screw to force the pins in - this way you avoid damaging some of the weakest parts of the lower and/or marring the finish...

...i'm not sure about polymer lowers though, never built w/ one of those...

...BTW, sounds like after you build your own, you may as well build one for the new addition to the family

 

Marring the finish... If you don't want to scratch it, keep it in a safe you can always rattle can/cerakote later.

Ps: build one for the little guy/gal

 

This!

Usually for the bolt catch I'll put an old business card between the lower and roll pin, and use a punch w/ a detent and hammer. The trigger guard roll pins are enough of a PITA though that I won't get any more lowers that require one haha.

 

Get trigger gaurd that utilize a screw instead. Phase 5 tactical and seekins make some billet ones.

 

New muzzle look im tinkering with. What do yall think?

 

No brake/comp