Wanted to share my first build with you guys and also say thank you to all the members that have contributed so much to this forum. For months I have been quietly going through a ton of the threads, researching for this build, etc and have found the wealth of knowledge contained here invaluable. So much so that I decided not to start out with a base and just build from the ground up trying to cherry pick parts to make what I hope to be a very bad ass and functional rifle.
Upper:
Lantac Dragon Brake - Seems to be one of the more effective recoil reduction brakes. Also have a qd "blast mitigation device" being released soon to throw the shockwave/noise forward but still work some.
Precision Armament Accu-Washer Muzzle Device Alignment System - 1/2-28 - Get timing and torque perfect without a crush washer.
SLR Stainless Sentry 7 set screw Gas Block- Melonite QPQ - Liked the idea of adjusting gas to just enough for minimum recoil and carbon. The leaf spring/plunger design seemed smart and wanted to give it a try.
Seekins melonited gas tube, rifle length
White Oak Armament 18" .223 Wylde SPR barrel - 1-7 twist, SS, Rifle length gas. Flute and AO blast service. Cerakoted Armor Black - Rifle length gas for lower dwell time/chamber pressures. 1-7 for the heavier ammo. Wylde chambered for tighter tolerances.
SLR 16.5" Solo Handguard M-Lok, 7075 Barrel Nut - Longest rail possible to have grips far forward while still having rail space available all 4 sides up front. Can still reach gas adjust with hex
Blackwood Billet Ambi Side Charging Upper, NiB BCG - Like the ergonomics of side charging handles over traditional charging. Also using a molybdenum dry lube on the BCG to minimize debris buildup since the upper is so much more open compared to others.
Lower:
Seekins Precision SBA 15 lower - Perfect, quality lower for my needs - ambi bolt catch since I have a shaved bolt catch release in stock location for side charging handle clearance. Lower also doesnt have an ambi mag release which was important (CA nono).
JP Silent Captured Buffer Spring - Very low spring noise, makes for a super smooth action but is heavy compared to spec.
V7 Titanium Buffer Retainer w/ spring
Timney AR-15 3lbs skeletonized trigger group (.152-.157 pin size) - Self encapsulated package/frame that feels very solid because of the tighter mechanics. Trigger pull is very light and crisp.
KNS Precision Gen 2 Non-Rotating Trigger/Hammer Pins - .154" pins
Battle Arms Ambi Safety - stnd throw, short levers
RaddLock AR15/AR10 California Bullet Button Fixed Magazine Release
BCM Magazine Catch
V7 Titanium Pivot/Takedown pin set - Black w/ springs, detents
Ergo grip -Suregrip, ambi, black (w/ grip bolt)
Magpul UBR collapsible stock, receiver extension (no castle nut req) - Superior lockup.
Magpul UBR Aluminum strike plate
Magpul enhanced rubber butt-pad, 0.7"
Sight/Optic:
Vortex Razor HD Gen II 1-6x24mm Riflescope w/VMR-2 Illuminated MRAD - .15MRAD(.5MOA) dot! Nothing else but good things to say other than weight.
Vortex Switchview SV-3 Throw Lever, 49mm
AADMount Flip Up Cap Set
LaRue Tactical SPR / M4 Scope Mount QD , 30mm rings
KAC 300 Meter Flip-Up Rear Sight - These came over from another rifle. They are very low profile, small and work well which is all icing on the cake because the horseshoe/ring combo is my favorite type of iron sight.
KAC Micro Front Flip Up Sight
Other
Atlas Bipod BT46-NC w/ LaRue LT271 QD
Fenix PD35 Tactical Flashlight 2014 - 960 lumens These make surefires look like a straight up rip! Push button in back in perfect location for use with how I grip AFG.
Wyoming Arms PD35 Body assembly / rail adapter
Magpul AFG Angled fore grip - Prefer the over molded corners in the forward grip of the original AFG so sticking with it.
Magpul AFG-2 M-LOK Adapter Rail
KAC URX 3 & 3.1 long panel kit - Mounted grips upside down for better grip with the way the SLR hand guard is designed and for AFG clearance.
Magpul M-LOK T-Nut Replacement Set x 2
LaRue index clips - Use these every other picatinny slot on forward part of top rail for a nice thumb stop
ALG Defense QD sling swivel
Magpul MS3 Sling GEN 2 - Stealth Grey- This sling and adapter setup gives benefits of 1 and 2 point sling. The quick adjust slide also feels like a necessity for 1 to 2 point transitions.
Magpul MS1 - MS3-QD Adapter - Stealth Grey
Magpul Gen M3 Pmag 30 - Pinned/10rd
Magpul Gen M3 Pmag 20 - Pinned/10rd
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