My first build

[gundograndomness]

Took my time in 2014 and finished this build a few months ago. You can see it is a mix mash of components:

Palmetto State defense stripped lower
Magpul MIAD grip, CTR Stock, AFG, trigger guard, BUIS, BAD lever
ACT trigger
Bravo Company BCG, buffer tube, gas block & tube.
Spikes tactical stripped upper and heavy buffer
14.5 in Faxon mid barrel, 1/8 twist
Rainer arms 15in handguard
Noveske muzzle device
Surefire light
AimPoint Patrol

[sevenhelmet]

Looks like a nice carbine with quality parts to me. How do you like the mid-length on a 14.5?

[gundograndomness]

The mid length works like a dream. Recoil is non existent and I haven't had any issues with cycling or feeding. So far I have about 500 rounds through it and it has worked with anything I have fed it. Of my three AR's this would be my first choice if I needed to rely on something if in a bad situation.

My only beef was I had to go up to a local machine shop a buddy worked at to get the muzzle device pinned and welded so everything was legal.

[Renegade04]

Nice looking setup. I really like the looks of that lower, especially since I am a South Carolina native. That would give me another reason/excuse to build another AR. Why stop at just 30 of them?

[gundograndomness]

Appreciate it, the guys at Palmetto State great and are local to me in Greer. They usually have these "blemish" lowers for around $50. Although I never found any blemish.

[sevenhelmet]

I feel the same way about my 18" middy. The difference between a mid and a carbine length (given the same BCG and buffers in both) was much more than I expected.

[Mariley85]

solid first build.

[acjones20]

looks great...be careful about the rainier handguard, I've had one come off after it got hot and the tension loosened. Just make sure to re-tighten after shooting a few rounds.

[Paradis1142]

Looks nice