Lightweight budget build

[fixit69]

Not a bad build. Simple and to the point. The strikefire is the only questionable "fighting gun" worthy article I see. I have one and I am not that impressed with the quality, but it is what it is. A cheap red(and green) dot to play with. But what do I know...

[FireCop]

This rifle is owned by an Airforce mechanic, it is a toy for plinking. However my friend likes quality stuff and wanted the best he could get for his money. Others told him his 1500 would leave him with a cheap non-mil spec utg equipped gun.

I told him we could get him there, but ran out of cash for optics. That being said, having no frame of reference, he really likes it. I don't.

[Jojo66]

How does he like the Vortex? I almost did not bring it up just so I would not get bashed on too much (lol). Anyways, I know it has no Mil contract and it's name does not start with a popular vowel like A or E, but does it work for your friend for what he uses it for?

Lol yeah I didn't wanna say anything either for fear of being bashed but here goes...I have the strikefire and I like it a lot.does what it's suppose to pretty durable and great warranty.now did I want a aimpoint instead?absolutely but I don't have 400 dollars and probably won't for a very long time

[bruin]

Nice build. Keeping it under $1500 for those requirements can be tricky, unless you score some great deals on the forums and get the jump on Black Friday deals, etc. Don't forget to budget for mags and ammo... these can quickly add up.

Personally, I would have gone for cheaper iron sights and tried for an Aimpoint PRO. PSA had it plus Magpul MBUS rear for under $400 not long ago. A 16" barrel w/ A2 could have saved you a bit there, unless your buddy really wanted to save an inch and a couple ounces. Still, nice work.

[FireCop]

The improvement in balance and "pointability" between this barrel and an m4 cut 16" is actually substantial. Although it heats up quickly, it shoots lights out. I will use this barrel again.

Also the front troy was a freebie I donated to his build and the rear cost $50 from another buddy.