My first build: Eleanor

[uspshooter]

Just completed my first build, seriously thinking about buying a couple more lowers so I can build some more. I named her Eleanor:

[Sam]

That front grip looks like it came off a Keltec rifle.

[LOKNLOD]

Eleanor, like Roosevelt?

[Ak44]

Eleanor like the Shelby GT500 from Gone in 60seconds?

[Jay Cunningham]

uspshooter, welcome to M4C.

To all of our senior members - this is a perfect opportunity for constructive mentoring.

[LOKNLOD]

uspshooter, welcome to M4C.

To all of our senior members - this is a perfect opportunity for constructive mentoring.

Indeed!

uspshooter,
Why don't you tell us about the details? What kind of components did you use, and why did you choose the ones you chose?

[bradb55]

I'm thinkin "Gone in 60 seconds"


Great lookin rifle

[tinman44]

I know some guys that have 300$ rifles with 1500$ leopoulds on them and they get their panties in a wad when they find out i purchased a aimpoint for 500$ then a magnifier for 500$. I have heard everything from plan to spend at least half on your optic as you did your rifle to spend more on your optic than you did your rifle. Anyways I found your rds http://www.truglo.com/content/produc...eddot_dual.asp they make watches too? I actually found more positive reviews than bad ones, good luck with it I hope it serves you well.

[polymorpheous]

I know some guys that have 300$ rifles with 1500$ leopoulds on them and they get their panties in a wad when they find out i purchased a aimpoint for 500$ then a magnifier for 500$. I have heard everything from plan to spend at least half on your optic as you did your rifle to spend more on your optic than you did your rifle. Anyways I found your rds http://www.truglo.com/content/produc...eddot_dual.asp they make watches too? I actually found more positive reviews than bad ones, good luck with it I hope it serves you well.

i have the same red dot on my plinker. (i've got the nearly the same plinker.) the battery dies fast and the aluminium is soft. it does hold zero, (even after re mounted), and the dot is sharp and round. at 5 moa it is a bit big for me as it tends to completely cover the target at 100yrds. inexpensive, but it definitely does it's job well.

[Littlelebowski]

My recommendations are:

-lose the cheap red dot and get an Aimpoint Micro H1. 5 years of battery life, bombproof
construction. I had the same red dot you have, it could not be trusted to hold a zero or even turn
on.

-lose the forward grip/mag holder. Work on shooting your support hand all the way out with your
thumb pointed forward at the target like you should or are doing with your pistol stance.

-if you must have a spare mag on the rifle, get a Redi-Mag

Otherwise, your most pressing need is a carbine class.