New build...criticize it to death! Want it perfect

[pjchang7]

Spike's Tactical stripped lower
Daniel Defense LPK
BCM stock/receiver extension assembly w/H buffer
Magpul CTR buttstock
Hippies SLAP endplate
Magpul MIAD grip
Magpul MOE enhanced trigger guard
BCM 16" midlength lightweight complete upper
BCM M16 bolt carrier group
BCM gunfighter charging handle
Daniel Defense Omega 9.0 Free Float Handguards
or possibly lite rail 12.0FSPM. Help me choose.
Daniel Defense fixed rear sight
Aimpoint T-1 red dot sight
Larue Tactical LT660 mount

This is my fourth ar and I really want it to be perfect. I no ar can be perfect for everything and that's why I'll continue to buy more but just looking for suggestions

[Militant83]

Looks like a pretty solid build. Id go with the 12" dd lite rail. I think the 12" rail looks better than a 9" on a 16" barrel. And it gives you a bit more room if you decide to add some extra toys later on.

[jasonhgross]

Have you considered a collapsible front sight and going with a 12" DD RIS II or DD 12 Lite rail. I love this combo and I find it saves a little weight up front.

[PrivateCitizen]

Not to be a prat about it … but 'perfect' is going to be something only you can discern.

Your list of components is fine enough but as to whether or not is it is 'perfect' really has a lot more to do with how you shoot it, where, etc etc etc.

Parts are parts, practice is proof.

[chat.josh]

I can't really critique your project because I'm a newbie. What do you reckon is the cost of your build without the accessories, just the basic rifle?

Thanks.

Spike's Tactical stripped lower
Daniel Defense LPK
BCM stock/receiver extension assembly w/H buffer
Magpul CTR buttstock
Hippies SLAP endplate
Magpul MIAD grip
Magpul MOE enhanced trigger guard
BCM 16" midlength lightweight complete upper
BCM M16 bolt carrier group
BCM gunfighter charging handle
Daniel Defense Omega 9.0 Free Float Handguards
or possibly lite rail 12.0FSPM. Help me choose.
Daniel Defense fixed rear sight
Aimpoint T-1 red dot sight
Larue Tactical LT660 mount

This is my fourth ar and I really want it to be perfect. I no ar can be perfect for everything and that's why I'll continue to buy more but just looking for suggestions

[pjchang7]

Yes I know there is no perfect AR and that's why I will keep buying/assembling more.

To all those who suggested the 12" rails, would it make the ar too front heavy? I'm not too comfortable chopping off my front sights to make it low profile and don't want to use a low profile gas block as they wouldn't be pinned. Only rail I know of that would accommodate the FSP is the DD Lite Rail FSPM and would kind of be worthless to me if it wasn't increasing my sight radius at all. What do you guys think?

[Dionysusigma]

There is much in your build that I would never choose to put in my own rifle, but purely from a standpoint of preference. It's all quality stuff that will last, operate reliably and accurately, and I'm sure feels right to you, but as far as what I'd want out of my own rifles, I'd make vastly different choices.

^^Most critical kudos I can give.

[jasonhgross]

Yes I know there is no perfect AR and that's why I will keep buying/assembling more.

To all those who suggested the 12" rails, would it make the ar too front heavy? I'm not too comfortable chopping off my front sights to make it low profile and don't want to use a low profile gas block as they wouldn't be pinned. Only rail I know of that would accommodate the FSP is the DD Lite Rail FSPM and would kind of be worthless to me if it wasn't increasing my sight radius at all. What do you guys think?

Aaah, didnt know you werent going completely new. Maybe specify what you have now and what you expect to get. I think the DD FSPM would be VERY heavy since you have the FSB and the longer rail on top of it. This combo would be too front heavy for me. After trying a lightweight barrel and 12" rail I sold off two uppers (one a colt the other BCM) to go with two uppers that were both light rail and 12" Thats how much I like the combo, but of course YMMV.

[JimT]

Spike's Tactical stripped lower
Daniel Defense LPK
BCM stock/receiver extension assembly w/H buffer
Magpul CTR buttstock
Hippies SLAP endplate
Magpul MIAD grip
Magpul MOE enhanced trigger guard
BCM 16" midlength lightweight complete upper
BCM M16 bolt carrier group
BCM gunfighter charging handle
Daniel Defense Omega 9.0 Free Float Handguards
or possibly lite rail 12.0FSPM. Help me choose.
Daniel Defense fixed rear sight
Aimpoint T-1 red dot sight
Larue Tactical LT660 mount

This is my fourth ar and I really want it to be perfect. I no ar can be perfect for everything and that's why I'll continue to buy more but just looking for suggestions

Solid build. Not MY perfect build, but very solid. Like others have mentioned, only you can determine your definition of "perfect."

IF it were MY build I would go with the following:
* Standard or Noveske QD receiver end-plate.
* LMT SOPMOD stock or VLTOR IMOD.
* Perhaps a Troy flip-BUIS? Although, the DD is excellent.
* ADM T1-SOCOM mount - I'm quickly becoming a fan of their T1 mounts. My other T1s will wear them or the DD non-detachable.

[rob_s]

Why the rail system?

What are your other ARs not doing that you need them to?

What is your intended application?