My SHTF carbine is finally complete

[zimm17]

Well I went through all my accumulated parts and modded my first AR into what is my SHTF rifle. If I had to grab one out of the safe and a mag pouch and run for it- this is it.

Started as a complete Rock River Arms CAR-15 from the 2003 era.

-Daniel Defense lightweight profile 16" barrel with mid length gas system, AAC 51T Breakout on muzzle
-Daniel Defense 10" lite rail
-VTOR gas block
-Hogue overmolded grip
-Magpul CTR stock
-TLR-1 weapon light
-Troy Ind folding backup sights
-Leupold compact 2-7x32 scope (no batteries required)
-Rail mounted QD for 2 point sling
-4 mags in mag pouch, 1 ready for gun gives me 150 rounds to go.

[bobsolla]

very nice rifle!i`d rock that !

[zimm17]

Thanks. The light barrel made the biggest difference in weight. I'm at 7 lbs 12 ounces as it sits minus bipod.

I have some sexier stuff like 300 blackouts and .50 Beowulf, but go rifle needs to be simple and in .223.

[Redbeardsong]

Nice build! Why have the sights on there, when the scope makes them unusable?

[zimm17]

Nice build! Why have the sights on there, when the scope makes them unusable?

They're back up sights. If the scope breaks (dropping rifle, etc), the rings are quick release. Flip the levers, remove scope, flip up the sights and rifle is still useable.

[ddnguyen9]

They're back up sights. If the scope breaks (dropping rifle, etc), the rings are quick release. Flip the levers, remove scope, flip up the sights and rifle is still useable.

Have you thought about getting these sights? (http://www.surefire.com/tactical-equ...on-sights.html)

[zimm17]

I think they add to much bulk to the rifle. I doubt I'll need to drop the scope in a firefight. Just if it breaks while away from home, I can dump scope and still aim.

[panzerr]

You've got to watch out with those light barrels -they get hot very quick. They are not user friendly for high volumes of fire.

[Failure2Stop]

The military using a particular peice of kit is never a valid reason to follow suit. The contrary is more likely to be the better option.

Still, the SOCOM profile M4A1 barrel is pretty thick under the handguard.

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[panzerr]

Still, the SOCOM profile M4A1 barrel is pretty thick under the handguard.

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Yeah, I was speaking in general terms. I know not how exactly a skinny compares to a g-profile.