My First AR Build

**HankL** · 02-03-07, 14:58

Sometime in 1984 IIRC.

The Tasco Pro Point was added later during one of my high tech phases.

**M4arc** · 02-03-07, 15:18

Dang, I was just starting HS in 1984

**tikkafan** · 02-03-07, 17:50

Looks like an AK-74 muzzle brake too.

**HankL** · 02-03-07, 18:18

The brake is one of the 5.5 inch versions of the AK brake pinned and welded onto the barrel.

With this rifle I learned about the hazards of using baking lacquer in my wife's
oven.

**Jarhead0331** · 02-03-07, 18:51

Originally Posted by HankL

With this rifle I learned about the hazards of using baking lacquer in my wife's
oven.

I don't care who you are, now that's funny.

**LOKNLOD** · 02-03-07, 22:11

Originally Posted by M4arc

Dang, I was just starting HS in 1984

Dang I was turning two in 1984

**tikkafan** · 02-03-07, 23:43

Originally Posted by HankL

With this rifle I learned about the hazards of using baking lacquer in my wife's
oven.

How long did it take to get the smell out?

**Robb Jensen** · 02-04-07, 00:38

Originally Posted by M4arc

Dang, I was just starting HS in 1984

ME two, I graduated in 1988. I assembled my first one in 1987. My first was on an Essential Arms lower w/many Colt and 'Quality Parts' (Bushmaster) in an AR15A2 configuration (20"). But I shot M16s since 1975, Dad was active duty USMC Infantry from 1970-1992 and used to take me shooting a lot especially when he was at Quantico Firepower/PM Ground Weapons.