Armati
05-25-07, 10:24
Ok, I think I am ready to jump into a build. I have searched the forums and I still have a few questions.
I have spent a few years as a unit armorer and I can read a 23&P manual as well as the next guy.
Here is where I am at:
My bbl is a gun show special. It appears to be a fo' real USGI M4A1 replacement bbl assy - the kind with a heavy contour and the two flat spots midway down the bbl. Barrel extension and front sight in place. No gas tube.
What gas tube should I use? A milspec? What about a pigtail gas tube? Is it worth the cost or will the milspec gas port on the bbl do the trick?
I don't think I want to do an SBR. This will be a GP rifle and I will travel with it a lot. What flash hider to use? I was looking at the Phantom flash hider/comp. The one with no bottom hole. Will that be long enough reach 16"? How should I attach it? If I pin it, can I stake the pin hole or must it be welded. Is there a Loctite compound that I can use? If it has to be welded I will be sending it out.
Upper receiver and bolt with be CMT already assembled from Bravo Company. I think this will avoid any issues with staking the carrier key.
I have never installed a bbl before. I can get all the right tools I just have never done it. Should I send this out or is it pretty simple?
The lower will most likely be a Bushmaster. The only reason is that my local FFL has them right now and the price is right. I really like the Noveske but I don't really want wait for it. I just want to go in and buy it. Other recommendations?
I already have an Ace SOCOM M4 stock. The installation really seems like a snap (no issues with staking a castle nut). I know a guy who has one installed and I really like it. The only thing that gives me pause it that directions recommend the use of teflon pipe tape on the threads....? Any thoughts?
Rear BUIS is the ARMS 40L. Rail is the ARMS 50C. I already have them. Anything I should know about these?
Delta ring. I guess I should install it. Any recommendations.
Lower parts will include a MagPul grip and trigger guard. What about the FCG and the other lower pins and springs? What vendor. I am fine with USGI (or equivalent semi parts). I have honestly never seen anything go wrong with the USGI parts.
Anything else I should know? Thanks.
I have spent a few years as a unit armorer and I can read a 23&P manual as well as the next guy.
Here is where I am at:
My bbl is a gun show special. It appears to be a fo' real USGI M4A1 replacement bbl assy - the kind with a heavy contour and the two flat spots midway down the bbl. Barrel extension and front sight in place. No gas tube.
What gas tube should I use? A milspec? What about a pigtail gas tube? Is it worth the cost or will the milspec gas port on the bbl do the trick?
I don't think I want to do an SBR. This will be a GP rifle and I will travel with it a lot. What flash hider to use? I was looking at the Phantom flash hider/comp. The one with no bottom hole. Will that be long enough reach 16"? How should I attach it? If I pin it, can I stake the pin hole or must it be welded. Is there a Loctite compound that I can use? If it has to be welded I will be sending it out.
Upper receiver and bolt with be CMT already assembled from Bravo Company. I think this will avoid any issues with staking the carrier key.
I have never installed a bbl before. I can get all the right tools I just have never done it. Should I send this out or is it pretty simple?
The lower will most likely be a Bushmaster. The only reason is that my local FFL has them right now and the price is right. I really like the Noveske but I don't really want wait for it. I just want to go in and buy it. Other recommendations?
I already have an Ace SOCOM M4 stock. The installation really seems like a snap (no issues with staking a castle nut). I know a guy who has one installed and I really like it. The only thing that gives me pause it that directions recommend the use of teflon pipe tape on the threads....? Any thoughts?
Rear BUIS is the ARMS 40L. Rail is the ARMS 50C. I already have them. Anything I should know about these?
Delta ring. I guess I should install it. Any recommendations.
Lower parts will include a MagPul grip and trigger guard. What about the FCG and the other lower pins and springs? What vendor. I am fine with USGI (or equivalent semi parts). I have honestly never seen anything go wrong with the USGI parts.
Anything else I should know? Thanks.