"Real men have always needed to know what time it is so they are at the airfield on time, pumping rounds into savages at the right time, etc. Being able to see such in the dark while light weights were comfy in bed without using a light required luminous material." -Originally Posted by ramairthree
I finally finished my build tonight. Here it is in all it's glory. Full Colt except for the charging handle, stock Magpul stock set and magazine.
Very cool. What was the total build cost?
"Real men have always needed to know what time it is so they are at the airfield on time, pumping rounds into savages at the right time, etc. Being able to see such in the dark while light weights were comfy in bed without using a light required luminous material." -Originally Posted by ramairthree
$914.71 including the transfer. Realistically, I could have built a 9mm for $100 less, but it wouldn't have had all Colt parts. Realistically, I also could have purchased a factory built (non-Tiger Striped) Colt for a bit more, but where's the fun in that?
"Real men have always needed to know what time it is so they are at the airfield on time, pumping rounds into savages at the right time, etc. Being able to see such in the dark while light weights were comfy in bed without using a light required luminous material." -Originally Posted by ramairthree
I'm ending up right under $750 looks like, all Colt minus the BCG and ejection port kit. I got a CMMG BCG and door kit as I wanted a ramped bolt so I could use other lowers if need be, doubtful but wanted the option. I have a Colt stock and M4 hand guard set laying around so saved there. And a Colt carry handle rear sight, although I may slap a spare reddot and matech buis on it first for fun. That figure is not counting mags either, I snagged $150 worth probably, yikes!
Got mine put together last night, hopefully I can get out of work early enough to dial in the red dot and buis tonight before it gets dark. Quick observations are that it feels just like my 5.56 ar and that was one of my biggest reasons for going with this and not a different pistol caliber carbine. Second is that these magazines are a bit rough to load, I found that pressing the round into the magazine with the palm of my hand worked best, guess I need to finally buy an Uplula lol.
Last edited by Fordtough25; 11-15-17 at 06:15.
"Real men have always needed to know what time it is so they are at the airfield on time, pumping rounds into savages at the right time, etc. Being able to see such in the dark while light weights were comfy in bed without using a light required luminous material." -Originally Posted by ramairthree
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