First AR Build

AR/M4 Custom Build Forum
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I have built several AK’s converted a few Saigas and even built a FAL but this was my first try at an AR-15.
No completed uppers and lowers for me, I built this puppy from the ground up. For me the fun part is finding all of the parts and assembling it yourself.
Besides that way you know where everything goes and have a better understanding of the rifle and it’s inner-workings.

So far all went smoothly and I hope to go shooting here in the next week or two once the balance of my parts come in.

Enough yapping, here’s the picts…

Specs:
TNW Milled Billet Upper and Lower
16" Bushmaster Heavy Barrel
G&R Lower Parts Kit & H Buffer
Bill Springfield 4lb Trigger
BCM M16 Bolt Carrier Group
Ambi Selector
Hogue Grip
Magpul MOE Handguard
Magpul ACS Buttstock
Viltor Tube and Rear Plate
Charging handle with Badger Lever
Magpul P-Mag

Things to come:
Viltor VC1 Compensator
ARMS #40 Rear Sight
Magpul Extended Buttpad for ACS Stock
Some kind of short base EOTech Holographic Sight.
KNS Anti-Rotation Pins - Maybe need to read more on this before I do it.

Thanks for all of the helpful information found here. I think it came out ok for a first project. We’ll see how she runs…

sKott

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Looks good so far. I don’t think you really need the KNS anti-rotation pins though.

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I think I have come to the same conclusion on the Pins - they may be a little unnecessary.

sKott

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I got it a little more together and had to take a few more picts:

I plan on going to the range this weekend. report to follow…

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Nice looking boomstick. I like the lower—very “solid” looking. Kinda transformersy…new word I just invented I guess :slight_smile: Sure it shoots as good as it looks.

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Very nice custom. How does the Bill Springfield trigger feel?

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Wow very cool looking!

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Thanks…

The trigger is very smooth. All of the creep/slop is gone. the trigger pull is almost effortless (4lb or less).

sKott

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Thanks. I was hoping to hear that. I have a few triggers I was thinking of sending his way.

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How much did the final product wind-up weighing? Obviously it wasn’t a worry for you, I’m just curious. Looks to be a heavy build.

~Bobby