I'm new here and am just jumping right in...
I put this together in the last couple of weeks and have spent the last week changing this and that until I wound up with something that I like...https://photos.app.goo.gl/1YL2f1nXbwBk3Amc7
From top to bottom...
1. Kaw Valley magnum linear comp - I went with the magnum because they're made of steel instead of aluminum. I tried an A2 comp, which did too much and actually pushed the muzzle down and it was ungodly loud. The Kaw Valley makes it less loud for ME.
2. Ballistic Advantage 10.5" barrel - This I had to try. It takes some nuts to sell a barrel at these prices and guarantee sub MOA accuracy. I haven't shot any really good ammo out of it yet, but it'll kill the heck out of golf balls at 100 yards with M193.
3. 3CRTactical low profile adjustable gas block - in it's former iteration, I was running a Yankee Hill flip up sight/gas block, but decided to go a different route with the handguard. I ran across 3CRTactical and they had a steel, adjustable, low profile gas block for $25. I just had to order it and see. What do you know, it works, and well.
4. The front sight is just some cheap flip up I had laying around. I have a MagPul coming in.
5. MagPul forward grip - you know why
6. STNGR free float tube - another company I ran across that has a direct sales model. They tout "cut out the middle man." Well, I checked their stuff out and it looked good. It looked even better when I got it. The model I got is call the "VLCN" and I got it for $145 shipped. It took three days to get it from the time I ordered it. Made in Texas, steel barrel nut, easy install and nothing to time. This was the most expensive of the 10" models too. All 8 surfaces have M-Lok cuts, but there aren't any sharp edges. It's very comfortable and very slim.
7. Sig Romeo4T - I've always gone Aimpoint or ACOG, but I thought I'd give this a try. It seems better built than their other red dots. 7075 instead of 6061, IPX8 water resistance rating and it came with a lot of amenities and a lifetime warranty. We'll see how it goes. I also have a Vortex 1-4X PST that I'm gonna switch back and forth with for when I need to shoot at small stuff.
8. Rear sight is a Magpul flipup - they are light and they work.
9. Standard charging handle - I just don't find the bigger ones to be any faster or offer any advantages, although I am considering some sort of ambi setup.
10. The upper is a Daniel Defense - I've had this upper for over ten years and it's seen many forms. Nice tight fit with the barrel extension, as long as the extension is in spec, and the rail is true. I can sight in on one position and move to another and it's still sighted in.
11. The lower is a Spike's Tactical - it's as good as any other (holes the right sizes and in the right places) and it was just sitting there calling to me when I walked into a LGS. It's about time I did something with it. It was all blacked out, but I added some color fill using Plastidip. I just thought the "No Pew," "Pew" and "Pew Pew Pew" needed an accent.
12. The lower parts kit is Strike Industries - I got it on sale at Joe Bob's Outfitters for $46 and it included a nice bolt release and ambi safety. I also really liked the take down and pivot pin plungers that came with the kit and the pins themselves add a little something to the look. Overall a very nice LPK and is a step above others for the price.
13. The trigger is a Geissele SSA-E - if you've shot one, you know why. If you haven't, you should try one. Best $200 on the whole gun.
14. Grip is a MagPul K2. I like the grip angle and am now considering the K2+. I understand it's straighter. I have short arms and the straighter the better. It feels more like a straight back pull and doesn't fatigue my wrist.
15. Brace and buffer tube is an SBA3 kit. On sale at Primary Arms for like $100. Good deal. I was running an SBA Mini with the dedicated Phase 5 Hex tube and loved it. I actually like it more than the SBA3, but I needed the little extra length when I go prone, so the SBA3 is has to be.
16. The buffer is a standard carbine buffer. Since I went with an adjustable gas block, I don't need the heavy buffer, although I was running a Spike's ST-T2 buffer before the adjustable gas block.
17. BCG is BCM. They have good ones. Not the only good ones, but BCM is my goto for BCGs and small replacement part.
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