Build Project NES-025/026 Updated 8/13/2009 *SEE LAST PAGE*
Well, I have now begun the fun that will be Mr. and Mrs. Skald's SHTF guns.
What we start with
This build is starting off with a RRA Complete LPK, which as far as quality not to impressed with since some of the parts seemed to feel like plastic in my hands. This is not a bad LPK if your goal is plinking, and definitely better than DPMS who is very much hit or miss as far as specs go.
After about 2 hours of frustration I end up with
Now do not get daunted if your thinking of building an AR lower, I spent a good 25 mins. trying to find a roll pin that dropped and then spent about 45 mins trying to put in the pivot pins.
Some advice from a first build, buy, borrow or liberate apivot pin detent installation tool, trying to install them without it is such a PITA that I left it for when I have the tool. Also WEAR EYE PROTECTION for this part. You put a lot of tension on that spring and I didn't turn my pin fast enought/correctly the small insert flew up and smacked my forhead. If it hit my eye I would almost guarantee I would be in the ER with an eye injury.
As many of you look at both pictures you are saying Skald, the grip in the before picture is NOT the one in the after picture.
Well, you are right and it was not meant to deceive you, but about 1/2 through the build I thought that the AR would look better with the Magpul MIAD grip. So Green members know what that means!
I really wish to thank the following people for giving me a hand in putting together these AR's:
MassMark - To shoot idea's around with and how to make these the most badass AR platform it could be
Paul and everyone from Bravo Company Mfg. for taking the time to answer countless emails
Grant from G&R Tactical for his help in learning more about the buffer system and proper weights.
GotM4 from M4C.net - for teaching me about the importance of properly staked gas keys
USMC03 from M4C.net for helping me understand weight distribution with a BCM upper
Rob_S for his chart. This little piece of research brought me a long way in finding out what I should be looking for in components. Also to his site Tatical Yellow Visor for some gear reviews and feedback that really helped cement my choice for a DD Omega Rail for my own upper.
As the build continues I hope to give installation/quality reviews of the following with pics.
Build Progress NES-025
LMT 10.5" Upper Receiver Group w/ 7" Larue Tactical Rails
BCM or LMT or G&R Tactical FA BCG (Status: : Out of Stock/Backordered)
FDE Magpul MOE Stock (Status:Received/Not Installed)
FDE Magpul MIAD Grip (Status:Received/Not Installed)
Ambi-Safety (Status:Received/Not Installed)
Milspec Stock Kit (Status:Received/Not Installed)
Magpul Enahnced Trigger Guard (Status: Installed)
Daniel Defense Rear Receiver QD Swivel Attachment Point (Status:Received/Not Installed)
G&R Tactical LPK Option #3 (Status: : Out of Stock/Backordered)
Optic: Aimpoint H-1 (Status: Not Yet Odered)
Build Progress NES-026:
BCM 16" Mid-length Upper Receiver Group (Status: Installed)
Magpul UBR Black (Status: Installed)
Magpul BUIS (Status: Installed)
BCM or LMT or G&R Tactical FA BCG (Status: : Out of Stock/Backordered) (using a RRA BCG temporarily)
Troy Industries 9" MRF-DI (Status: Installed)
Black Magpul MIAD Grip (Status: Installed)
Milspec Stock Kit ([COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Status:[/COLOR]...selector saftey ambi - semi.htm"]Ambi-Safety (Status:Installed)
Optic: Aimpoint M4s in a Bobro M4 mount (Status: Not Yet Odered)
Well, I have now begun the fun that will be Mr. and Mrs. Skald's SHTF guns.
What we start with
This build is starting off with a RRA Complete LPK, which as far as quality not to impressed with since some of the parts seemed to feel like plastic in my hands. This is not a bad LPK if your goal is plinking, and definitely better than DPMS who is very much hit or miss as far as specs go.
After about 2 hours of frustration I end up with
Now do not get daunted if your thinking of building an AR lower, I spent a good 25 mins. trying to find a roll pin that dropped and then spent about 45 mins trying to put in the pivot pins.
Some advice from a first build, buy, borrow or liberate apivot pin detent installation tool, trying to install them without it is such a PITA that I left it for when I have the tool. Also WEAR EYE PROTECTION for this part. You put a lot of tension on that spring and I didn't turn my pin fast enought/correctly the small insert flew up and smacked my forhead. If it hit my eye I would almost guarantee I would be in the ER with an eye injury.
As many of you look at both pictures you are saying Skald, the grip in the before picture is NOT the one in the after picture.
Well, you are right and it was not meant to deceive you, but about 1/2 through the build I thought that the AR would look better with the Magpul MIAD grip. So Green members know what that means!
I really wish to thank the following people for giving me a hand in putting together these AR's:
MassMark - To shoot idea's around with and how to make these the most badass AR platform it could be
Paul and everyone from Bravo Company Mfg. for taking the time to answer countless emails
Grant from G&R Tactical for his help in learning more about the buffer system and proper weights.
GotM4 from M4C.net - for teaching me about the importance of properly staked gas keys
USMC03 from M4C.net for helping me understand weight distribution with a BCM upper
Rob_S for his chart. This little piece of research brought me a long way in finding out what I should be looking for in components. Also to his site Tatical Yellow Visor for some gear reviews and feedback that really helped cement my choice for a DD Omega Rail for my own upper.
As the build continues I hope to give installation/quality reviews of the following with pics.
Build Progress NES-025
LMT 10.5" Upper Receiver Group w/ 7" Larue Tactical Rails
BCM or LMT or G&R Tactical FA BCG (Status: : Out of Stock/Backordered)
FDE Magpul MOE Stock (Status:Received/Not Installed)
FDE Magpul MIAD Grip (Status:Received/Not Installed)
Ambi-Safety (Status:Received/Not Installed)
Milspec Stock Kit (Status:Received/Not Installed)
Magpul Enahnced Trigger Guard (Status: Installed)
Daniel Defense Rear Receiver QD Swivel Attachment Point (Status:Received/Not Installed)
G&R Tactical LPK Option #3 (Status: : Out of Stock/Backordered)
Optic: Aimpoint H-1 (Status: Not Yet Odered)
Build Progress NES-026:
BCM 16" Mid-length Upper Receiver Group (Status: Installed)
Magpul UBR Black (Status: Installed)
Magpul BUIS (Status: Installed)
BCM or LMT or G&R Tactical FA BCG (Status: : Out of Stock/Backordered) (using a RRA BCG temporarily)
Troy Industries 9" MRF-DI (Status: Installed)
Black Magpul MIAD Grip (Status: Installed)
Milspec Stock Kit ([COLOR="RoyalBlue"]Status:[/COLOR]...selector saftey ambi - semi.htm"]Ambi-Safety (Status:Installed)
Optic: Aimpoint M4s in a Bobro M4 mount (Status: Not Yet Odered)
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