First Build, First Post, First AR: Featuring BCM, Magpul Moe Middy

[NeoNeanderthal]

Hey everybody, my names Nick and I've been a long time lurker on this site and decided to put together my first gun. Heres what I came up with...

Upper
BCM Standard 16" Mid Length (LIGHT WEIGHT) Upper Receiver Group
With BCG and standard Charging handle
Magpul Mid-length Moe Hand guard
Magpul AFG 2
Magpul flip up rear

Lower
Custom Umlaut industries stripped lower (Concord, NH)
Daniel Defense LPK
Magpul polymer trigger guard
Magpul Moe Grip (dont like the seam on the miad)
Magpul BAD Lever
BCM Stock kit with H buffer
Magpul CTR Stock
Magpul ASAP Plate
Magpul MS2 Sling

I learned a lot on this site, watching other people build guns so i figured i would contribute and hopefully help someone.


heres all my gear for the build minus the middy moe and avg2 which i had to wait to be released.



BCM Upper




Thing went in easy and was SOLID. Really happy with it- worth the wait!




This custom lower was made in Concord, NH so i got to get it locally and paid 150 bucks-no transfer fee, shipping or taxes, love NH. Plus it had Nh's state motto "Live Free or Die" which is pretty bad ass if you ask me.

[NeoNeanderthal]

LPK going in


Buffer Tube


CTR




Magpul Mid-legnth moe


Close up


Finished

[Jellybean]

Looks nice.

What brand and model is that soft case?

[Cameron]

That's awesome! Great first build. First rate components, and a great looking carbine in the end.

Let us know how she shoots.

Cameron

[CyberM4]

Thanks for the pics. Very nice AR build. How much did it cost for everything? Plus give us a Range report.

[Rmplstlskn]

Don't forget to stake the buffer tube castle nut... The only thing I saw not mentioned... It is easy to do with a properly placed punch...

Enjoy the new weapon of mass destruction (to the wallet)... and welcome to M4Carbine.net.

Rmpl

[NeoNeanderthal]

The case is a 5.11 http://shop.umlautarms.com/511-VTAC-...-511-58621.htm

Total price was about 1200 bucks including shipping

Did not stake the castle nut. Will have to look into that.

Can anyone recommend a killer red dot? Dont need cheap just need a good buy thats worth the money.

[Safetyhit]

As a long time lurker you seem to have made the most of your time here. Very nice.

[SeriousStudent]

Very nice build, sir. I agree, the NH lower is a neat touch.

As far as an RDS goes, there's a nice bargain that is still very high quality. Grant at G&R Tactical sells an Aimpoint C3, with a American Defense mount for a very reasonable price. I personally like the one with the 2 MOA dot.

A bit more expensive, is a Aimpoint H-1 with a American Defense mount. Of course, Larue and Daniel Defense make excellent mounts as well.

I'm a big fan of the H-1, and own three, along with a C3. The H-1 lacks the night vision settings of the T-1, along with only being waterproof to 15 feet, vice 165.

But my paying job does not involve stepping off the back ramp of a C-130 at night, or locking out of a Virginia class sub.

You might want to look into a Surefire G-2 flashlight with a Viking Tactics light mount, as well. Not very expensive, and still quality at $60-70 complete.

Again - great first build!

[punkkin]

The case is a 5.11 http://shop.umlautarms.com/511-VTAC-...-511-58621.htm

Total price was about 1200 bucks including shipping

Did not stake the castle nut. Will have to look into that.

Can anyone recommend a killer red dot? Dont need cheap just need a good buy thats worth the money.

Aimpoint micro on a Larue tall. BTW, looks great all black!