My first AR-BCM Middy-tons of pics

**Alberto** · 04-25-10, 10:29

I probobly have 40 hours of reading and research into this project, my first AR. I didnt want to buy an off the shelf weapon, I customize everything I own so why not start more from scratch? Ive had it out a couple times with irons only and just recently received the Aimpoint so I havent tried that yet.

*BCM Mid Length 16"
*BCM BCG + CH. I will eventually add a gunfighter CH.
*Spikes lower w/H buffer. The Spikes ST buffer short stroked 55gr .223 and didnt feel smooth at all, I didnt like it.
*DD Omega 9
*Magpul AFG
*Magpul Pmags (7)
*Magpul Aluminum trigger guard
*Magpul MOE grip
*Magpul MOE stock
*Magpul ASAP (not in all the pics)
*Magpul MS2 (not pictured)
*KNS anti rotating pins
*Troy BUIS
*Aimpoint ML3 - 2MOA
*Larue Cantilever mount

I love shooting this thing! Has been flawless in its short life with me (650rds)

**kwrangln** · 04-25-10, 10:35

Good lookin build, you've got me worried about the ST-T2 buffer now though. Have to shoot it and see. Thanks for the heads up.

**RTA308** · 04-25-10, 10:41

Man that is a really cool rifle you put together. Interested in how you like the Troy buis ? I have a low pro Arms 40L on my ar and was thinking of trying another buis on the next gun. thanks

**scfast** · 04-25-10, 10:46

looking sharp man! I love my bcm middy

Originally Posted by RTA308

Man that is a really cool rifle you put together. Interested in how you like the Troy buis ? I have a low pro Arms 40L on my ar and was thinking of trying another buis on the next gun. thanks

There is a reason troy is the go to BUIS

**Alberto** · 04-25-10, 10:52

In my research many people had speculated that the Spikes buffer would be too heavy with the 55gr .223. I only had 3 short strokes out of the first 300rounds so its likely everything was breaking in. To be fair I had 2 short strokes that same trip with the H buffer, none this past time out for another 350rds.

The main reason I put in the H buffer was because the Spikes buffer recoiled very harshly-much to my surprise. My friends Carbine with standard buffer recoiled much smoother than my middy w/Spikes buffer. I was like whaaat? I then tried both a Carbine and H buffer and the H was the smoothest and I had no short stroke issues (other than 2 the first time out shooting, none last time out). The Spikes buffer now lives in my friends Carbine and works great for him, kinda weird...

I dont have a lot of experience with different BUIS, but the Troy is great. Zeroes very easily, very sturdy positive locking. You see why they are so expensive when you use em. Shooting small propane tanks at 200yds was EASY, as was hitting 3" pigeons at 100yds. I'll run Troy BUIS on everything from here on out. I wanna build an upper with a 10 or 11" handguard and try their HK style front.

Thanks for the comments.

**RTA308** · 04-25-10, 10:59

Smoking piegons at 100yds sounds like my kinda fun. The Troy sounds like the next buis. thanks Alberto

**Alberto** · 04-25-10, 11:05

Im a novice rifle shooter and this thing makes me feel and look better than I am!

I had so much fun with irons shooting at 200yds last time I almost cancelled the Aimpoint + Larue order. You're welcome.