Newbie Looking for Help on First Build, Very Nub

[Zzzake]

My brother left for oversea work and left me his AR-15 (LMT MRP Gas Piston / Defender Lower, knowing nothing about the gun, I took it to a range for a shot and felt in love with it. And now I am going for my first built. I do mean it when I say "know nothing about the gun" so give me heat I will be asking a lot of very stupid/newbish questions, sorry !!!

After reading many post on forums and talking to some local gun shop helpful people I realize I still know nothing, but have decided to go with the regular gas system rather then the piston. People told me that its the best way to learn the AR-15 system.

Upper Receiver: Vltor MUR 1A or 1S?
Newbie Question 1 - If I field strip and clean every 1000-1500 shot is the forward bolt assist needed? (that is the recommended number of shots before field strip cleaning right?)
BCG: Spike's tactical Nickel Boron BCG

Lower Receiver: Spikes Tactical Zombie Killer Striped Lower
LPK: I been told Daniel Defense make a really good one but I been having trouble to find it in stock anywhere. Second on my list is Stag.
Trigger: Timney Single Stage 3lb Skeletonized

Barrel: Noveske 16" Lightweight 5.56mm Stainless Barrel
Newbie Question 2 - Know nothing about gas tubes, explanation and suggestion pleaseeee

Hand Guard: Trying to decide between Troy VTAC TRX Extreme and the Troy BattleRail TRX Extreme ( Which one will be more comfortable?)
Newbie Question 3 - Do the length of the rail matter? aside from the fact that later on I might add VFG, laser, light and not have enough room. Are there anything important I am completely missing?

Front/Rear Sights: Magpul or Troy? Should I get a very good one when I have already borrowed my brother's Trijicon Acog indefinitely?
Stock: Magpul UBR Stock
What Receiver extension should I get?
Grip: MIAD™ GRIP KIT
Vamfire California Bullet Button, no choice here
Light: ElZetta ZFL-M60

So here is the ultimate question, does this build even work? Please give any feed back. My goal is by building this rifle I can learn the system, so any suggestion/explanation would greatly help.

PS, I am not good with abbreviations, if you could elaborate that would be awesome !!!

Thank you for reading my post !!

[Iraqgunz]

Since you are new and you have no idea, my recommendation is to get something simple ( I know brands are limited in CA) and then see what you want after you use it.

You can upgrade or change stuff later after you learn the ropes.

[amd5007]

Since you are new and you have no idea, my recommendation is to get something simple ( I know brands are limited in CA) and then see what you want after you use it.

You can upgrade or change stuff later after you learn the ropes.

Zzzake, I think that sounds like a good straightforward idea. My first AR was a Bushmaster, and while not that great a rifle it helped me learn the basics. Recently after I sold it in college, I decided to assemble my own using a Bravo Company upper and Stag lower with a Stag LPK.

Or if you really just want to assemble your first rifle, consider a rifle kit from Del-Ton. That will save you a good bit of money and allow a good bit of experience for a newb.

[MeanRider]

I would buy a Daniel Defense or LMT and just build off of that in the future.

[Militant83]

Looks like you did some good research on parts. I would stay away from delton and dpms parts as in parts I'm talking internal parts not stripped receivers. They are just sub-par in quality compared to others.

All of your parts picked look good. I would just go with a spikes stripped upper and keep it simple since you are going with a spikes lower. it will save you a few bucks as well. Go with the DD LPK. as far as a trigger goes id go with a gessiele over a timney, just personal preference. The troy TRX will be a lighter rail and give you a cleaner look. All depends if you need a quad rail or not. The length is completely up to you. I like using one thats long enough to hide the gas block. Sights I have a set of troys and love them.

Hope this helps

[Zzzake]

Since you are new and you have no idea, my recommendation is to get something simple ( I know brands are limited in CA) and then see what you want after you use it.

You can upgrade or change stuff later after you learn the ropes.

so like a complete rifle? what brand would you recommend? thanks

[Zzzake]

Looks like you did some good research on parts. I would stay away from delton and dpms parts as in parts I'm talking internal parts not stripped receivers. They are just sub-par in quality compared to others.

All of your parts picked look good. I would just go with a spikes stripped upper and keep it simple since you are going with a spikes lower. it will save you a few bucks as well. Go with the DD LPK. as far as a trigger goes id go with a gessiele over a timney, just personal preference. The troy TRX will be a lighter rail and give you a cleaner look. All depends if you need a quad rail or not. The length is completely up to you. I like using one thats long enough to hide the gas block. Sights I have a set of troys and love them.

Hope this helps

Cool, thanks alot for the feed back

[Militant83]

Cool, thanks alot for the feed back

No problem, thats what we are all here for, to learn and share our knowledge.

[chat.josh]

My brother left for oversea work and left me his AR-15 (LMT MRP Gas Piston / Defender Lower, knowing nothing about the gun, I took it to a range for a shot and felt in love with it. And now I am going for my first built. I do mean it when I say "know nothing about the gun" so give me heat I will be asking a lot of very stupid/newbish questions, sorry !!!

After reading many post on forums and talking to some local gun shop helpful people I realize I still know nothing, but have decided to go with the regular gas system rather then the piston. People told me that its the best way to learn the AR-15 system.

Upper Receiver: Vltor MUR 1A or 1S?
Newbie Question 1 - If I field strip and clean every 1000-1500 shot is the forward bolt assist needed? (that is the recommended number of shots before field strip cleaning right?)
BCG: Spike's tactical Nickel Boron BCG

Lower Receiver: Spikes Tactical Zombie Killer Striped Lower
LPK: I been told Daniel Defense make a really good one but I been having trouble to find it in stock anywhere. Second on my list is Stag.
Trigger: Timney Single Stage 3lb Skeletonized

Barrel: Noveske 16" Lightweight 5.56mm Stainless Barrel
Newbie Question 2 - Know nothing about gas tubes, explanation and suggestion pleaseeee

Hand Guard: Trying to decide between Troy VTAC TRX Extreme and the Troy BattleRail TRX Extreme ( Which one will be more comfortable?)
Newbie Question 3 - Do the length of the rail matter? aside from the fact that later on I might add VFG, laser, light and not have enough room. Are there anything important I am completely missing?

Front/Rear Sights: Magpul or Troy? Should I get a very good one when I have already borrowed my brother's Trijicon Acog indefinitely?
Stock: Magpul UBR Stock
What Receiver extension should I get?
Grip: MIAD™ GRIP KIT
Vamfire California Bullet Button, no choice here
Light: ElZetta ZFL-M60

So here is the ultimate question, does this build even work? Please give any feed back. My goal is by building this rifle I can learn the system, so any suggestion/explanation would greatly help.

PS, I am not good with abbreviations, if you could elaborate that would be awesome !!!

Thank you for reading my post !!

Rainier Arms have the DD LPK in stock:

http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=sho...roduct_id=1641

[Zzzake]

Rainier Arms have the DD LPK in stock:

http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=sho...roduct_id=1641

Thanks alot !!!