If I could suggest one addition it would be a BETTER-MAG. I have one and it is lights out great. It allows you to use S&W mags which are much, much, easier to load, the mag drops free (most of the time) and the bolt locks to the rear (most of the time).
https://www.redi-mag.com/index.php?l...ct_detail&p=52
It is pretty easy to source the M&P mags, Midway, CTD, Cabelas, Academy, etc. usually have them.
My only 'complaint' is that I had purchased a bunch of Black Dog mags and they don't work with the BETTER-MAG inserted. So I load them up at home when I'm bored and have some time, shoot them first and the insert the BETTER-MAG and use my S&W mags.
Last edited by 26 Inf; 02-10-18 at 12:05.
Thanks for the suggestion - I had actually run across those before, but since I already had a lot of the black dog machine mags, I passed on it. It's be nice to have the bolt lock back and function, I agree. I use the Christie's Products loader for my BDM mags, so loading isn't an issue.
Good luck on trying to build a cheap AR.
Edit:
I built 3 (my first "builds" because I built them all at once) in 2017. Sold 1(my favorite) in Jan 2018 just because some guy offered me what I had in it. I had mixed feelings about selling it but now feel lucky. I also think the active, vocal group on this forum knows that I don't think you should build an AR anymore. It didn't save me money. It won't have the resale value (and I used to be of the mindset that I would never sell any of my guns, but I've matured into what seems to be a right of passage for gun owners). It will not have the sticker value reliability to yourself or anybody at the range.
That beings said, I learned alot. Made some friends along the way. I still want to take an Armorer's Course from IG or Ned Christensen.
My 2 cents on gun parts are: No LaRue parts. I like quad rails and idc what people think. Lighter isn't necessarily "better." Use a good amount of Aeroshell. Geissele triggers are nice, but unless I have a task specific function I will be using a Sionics or SOLGW trigger.
Last edited by Hulkstr8; 02-10-18 at 16:51.
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