I started my build!!!!! [Archive]

Glock Swabbie

05-10-2008, 22:03

I'm pretty excited about starting this build, this if my first AR-15.

I picked up 2 CMMG stripped lowers today and a DPMS parts kit. The first one I am building is going to be a Carbine length. The second one will probably be the varmint style with bull barrel and a 2 stage trigger.

thanks to all of those who gave me advice on my first build.... I will post picks as more parts roll in... I still haven't decided on a upper yet.... right now I have my eye on the RRA Tactical CAR A4.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/boaz22/102_3766.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/boaz22/102_3772.jpg

Dobber

05-10-2008, 22:34

RRA makes a good upper but I would get a LMT.

Glock Swabbie

05-10-2008, 22:37

RRA makes a good upper but I would get a LMT.

Where is the best place to buy a LMT?

Dobber

05-10-2008, 23:13

I got mine from Denny at GTS but there is a guy here on GT that has the lowest price I have seen anywhere. I don't recall his name but I'm sure someone knows who I'm talking about. I got mine from GTS because I was ordering a bunch of other stuff at the same time.

http://global-tactical.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=384

Dobber

05-10-2008, 23:14

Where is the best place to buy a LMT?

Here you go, I found it.

http://pacificgunsales.com/

Z95P

05-10-2008, 23:52

Sweet !!! I am thinking of starting a build after i buy a new glock :)

RazorbackME

05-11-2008, 00:22

Where is the best place to buy a LMT?

Here you go, I found it.

http://pacificgunsales.com/

It looks like Pacific Gun Sales sells the upper for $450 + $8.95 shipping, but that does not include a charging handle or hand guards. If you want those, you're looking at $520.85 shipped.

I would suggest Rainier Arms (http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=358). Their price includes hand guards and a charging handle for $491.95 shipped.

RMTactical

05-11-2008, 01:54

You might also look at bravocompanyusa.com

Congrats on getting started on your AR15's. Keep us updated.

WolfiePacker

05-11-2008, 02:00

excellent start! I vote for the LMT upper as well, excellent uppers and the finish should match well too. Keep us updated on the builds!

Ljunatic

05-11-2008, 12:31

Glock Swabbie

05-11-2008, 12:41

Great start

Make sure you properly support the trigger housing when you install the trigger guard roll pin. The pin in the DPMS kit has been reported to be slightly oversize and it goes in hard, but it does work if you are careful

yeah that sucker was a little over sized:uglylol:...I just kept tapping....LOL but i was a little nervous!

Branspop

05-11-2008, 15:00

Great start

Make sure you properly support the trigger housing when you install the trigger guard roll pin. The pin in the DPMS kit has been reported to be slightly oversize and it goes in hard, but it does work if you are careful

I use the channel lock/vice grip method. Works very well. I didn't have any issues with my DMPS build.

Glock Swabbie

05-11-2008, 15:05

Ljunatic

05-11-2008, 15:59

so i am getting a pretty good deal on a RRA flat top upper 16" barrel today...

any recommendations on bolt carrier group and charging handle??? that will be my next purchase.....

and a dumb question.... but I ordered a carbine style collapsible stock today... will i need to run a carbine spring in or a standard spring... or does it matter?

Use a carbine spring and buffer.

You can buy a properly staked bolt/carrier herehttp://stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/Detail.bok?no=145

and a charging handlehttp://stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/Detail.bok?no=146
you will get some other goodies in the box from LaRue that make it worthwhile:supergrin:

Glock Swabbie

05-11-2008, 16:30

Use a carbine spring and buffer.

You can buy a properly staked bolt/carrier herehttp://stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/Detail.bok?no=145

and a charging handlehttp://stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/Detail.bok?no=146
you will get some other goodies in the box from LaRue that make it worthwhile:supergrin:

oh tell me about the goodies... I cant wait!!!!!!

Glock Swabbie

05-13-2008, 10:18

I ordered my Bolt Carrier Group and charging handle from larue... cant wait till it gets here!!!!!

Ljunatic

05-13-2008, 19:47

I ordered my Bolt Carrier Group and charging handle from larue... cant wait till it gets here!!!!!

Go herehttp://www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=2&f=219
and look for threads about "dillos" ,dillo dust, bumper stickers and Larue hats

Glock Swabbie

05-13-2008, 20:29

Go herehttp://www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=2&f=219
and look for threads about "dillos" ,dillo dust, bumper stickers and Larue hats

awesome!!!! I am looking forward to getting my box from Larue!!!

here is a quick update... I got my RRA upper this weekend
so to complete the build,
Larue BCG and charging handle, and AR stoner stock... PMags and some a few ar stoner mags. I also picked up a power custom extended charging handle latch...
I think I have everything.... hope I didn't forget anything..!!!

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/boaz22/102_3773.jpg

Ljunatic

05-13-2008, 20:45

awesome!!!! I am looking forward to getting my box from Larue!!!

here is a quick update... I got my RRA upper this weekend
so to complete the build,
Larue BCG and charging handle, and AR stoner stock... PMags and some a few ar stoner mags. I also picked up a power custom extended charging handle latch...
I think I have everything.... hope I didn't forget anything..!!!

I don't recall you talking about sights (or a scope)
and you need mass quantities of AMMO

Glock Swabbie

05-13-2008, 21:15

I don't recall you talking about sights (or a scope)
and you need mass quantities of AMMO

dude , I have no sights... jeez I figured I could pick up some BUIS on the cheap.. but man.... spendy everywhere I look....
anyone got a lead on some cheapo iron sights?
I might get a high dollar optic someday down the road.... but for now my budget will probably only fit iron sights.

Ljunatic

05-13-2008, 22:01

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Midwest-Industries-MCTAR-FFG-front-flip-p/mctar-ffg%20(front%20flip%20gasblk).htm

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/LaRue-Tactical-Rear-BUIS-QD-LT-103-p/larue%20tactical%20lt-103.htm
(http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/LaRue-Tactical-Rear-BUIS-QD-LT-103-p/larue%20tactical%20lt-103.htm)
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Midwest-Industries-MI-Rear-Sight-ERS-BUIS-p/mi%20rear%20sight%20ers.htm

you can't get quality BUIS much cheaper unless you get Chinese knockoffs or AirSoft crap.

Normally I would go with a carry handle, but you need a front gas block mount sight also, and that pushes the price up