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Thread: New to the forum and new to AR building - How do you know when to say when?

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    Good stuff. Some nice tips there.

    I am especially intrigued by the ALG ACT. I like the idea that Geissele has cleaned up the basic mil-spec trigger and stands by it. From what I have read so far, the general consensus is that the ALG isnt anywhere near a SSA (of course), but that it is as good as any mil-spec and better than most. Considering how bad some mil-spec triggers can be I would definitely spend a few bucks to ensure that I get a good, crisp reliable trigger. I am never one to leave a bad trigger alone so this is perfect.

    Great idea by Geissele. Thanks for the tip.

    And I hear you Clem, I know I should return the JP bcg and get a BCM/DD/LMT/Colt but I will sit on it for a little while and think about it. A bird in hand...

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    meh

    I think you need a better idea of what you want out of the rifle. I went back and forth on what parts I wanted for mine until I finally set in stone what typo of AR I wanted to build. Of course as soon as I am done I will immediately begin building another, I am resigned to my fate.
    M&P 9 & 9c, AR-15

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    Fair point Treiz. What configuration do you think would maximize the attributes of an overbuilt BCG and a Noveske MUR?

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    I struggled with many of the same issues when contemplating what to buy. I think that the roadmap made by Travis Haley and BCM may be able to help you with a build that will encompass much of what you want as many of us don't know what we want until we see it. The Jack carbine certainly is a good baseline to look at for quality and relaibility in parts and components and is a great example of a collaborative effort by many companies to build a great firearm.

    http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-M...Jack-s/166.htm

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    Impressive idea bowietx. The only big ticket item there is the geissele handguard. A nordik or similar as mentioned above would drop $300 off the price, and dropping the cerrakote would save some pennies (both without sacrificing too much of the original design).

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    I'm in the same boat sort of. Before the shooting I managed to find one of the last remaining AR lowers in stock in the US I think. I found a DPMS LPK locally and a Magpul UBR stock, H Buffer, and spring.

    I then lucked up and found a guy with a NIB 16" Noveske upper with 3 PMags for $1050 shipped.

    I think finding good parts I going to e a matter of persitance and diligence. Try checking websites on your lunch break everyday if your employer doesn't mind.

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    Looks like this thread is a moot point anyway. ZP just emailed me that the BCG I bought wasnt in stock after all. And there I was thinking it was on a UPS truck. So I am in the same boat as everyone else now, waiting for BCM/LMT/Colt/DD to make more BCGs.

    Thanks anyway- I learned a lot and will definitely know what to keep an eye out for (definitely getting that trigger for sure).

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    If this is like a 3gun type build, the JP is rockin.

    You are awesome for giving this type of present.

    sent from mah gun,using my sights

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    My suggestion begins with identifying the purpose of the gun. Without a destination you can't map the route. Once a purpose is found now you can look at component groups and parts that meet qualities of the purpose. Here is where you will be able to control the cost of parts. While top quality is top quality for a reason, the gun may never be used in a fashion that it needs that top tier part when a quality midgrade part will serve the task well. I am certainly not suggesting you "cheap out". I am suggesting that a quality gun can be built with a plan, part research and smart shopping. You will be able to focus on needs than easily pulled off task.

    I am very new to AR15s and I am seeing first hand how easy it is to be pulled off topic. A list of purposes and qualities keeps my eye on the ball.

    Good luck with the build.

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    Spend thousands of dollars on things you don't need. Look at it for months telling yourself, "Damn... thats a fine looking 12lb some bitch right there."

    Shit looks cool, until you have to carry it around when you take a summer time class in Texas. Its all good, till you start to sweat and forgot a shemagh or a collared shirt. Suddenly that sling starts to rub your neck in that special way. The way that starts to feel really good when you get sweat on that spot and it start stinging. Now all you can think about is, "Damn, that sucks..."
    So to ease the sting, you ditch the laser designator that you thought was super cool and never put it back on. Then you get home that night and think... Wow... I can switch out this CompM4 for a T1 and save a ton of weight on my neck. So you do. Then you think to yourself, Those rails on the side of my gun aren't doing anything but add weight... So you switch out the KAC for a TRX. "WOW, feels so much more nimble and my neck feels better too and I can still mount my light at 12 oclock and have no shadow from my barrel!" So you do. Badda bing! You now have a modern, lightweight and generally inexpensive poodle popper that weighs in around 7.7Lbs. Alot of people go though the "that is badass" phase and buy laser, bi pods, huge vertical grips, and all that when they first start out. They generally look down on the simple guns. Until they pick it up and realize their gun is a brick and thats why the guy at class with an MOE handguard doesn't have a sweat eagle on his chest and you do.
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