My 1st build.......almost.....

[sos26]

I'm new to this build thing, in fact I kinda stumbled upon it. And believe me "stumbled" is the right word. My inexperience has cost me so much that the only thing that made sense, with all of the leftovers and mistakes still around, was to keep going and make a couple. Anyway, I digress, here is what I decided on and should be ready for pictures soon:
16" Noveske M249 grade steel middy barrel Noveske full auto bolt carrier
Black Rain Ordnance billet upper and lower w/Stag parts kit
Geissele Super Dynamic Three Gun Trigger
Command Arms Acces. six pos. stock w/1913 rail and 4c123 storage
Viking Tactics Extreme Rail
Noveske (BCM gunfighter Med.) charging handle
Troy B.U.I.S
Aimpoint CompM4
Troy Medieval Flash suppressor
Troy adjustable front grip
Tango down pistol grip
I can't wait for this to be ready. Feels like I've been building this thing since last Christmas.....oh wait that's because I have been....DOH! Let me know what you think.

[Belmont31R]

Ditch the chincy low quality stock, and why do you need a "mid evil" muzzle device? I highly recommend you get a mil spec rec extension from a reputable company, and a decent stock.

[sos26]

Ditch the chincy low quality stock, and why do you need a "mid evil" muzzle device? I highly recommend you get a mil spec rec extension from a reputable company, and a decent stock.

Wow!! I know I asked but damn!! I'm usually not a sensitive person but I've got to say for a site sponsor you have ZERO tact! Also, I'm amazed that someone here would cite the "need' argument for something. Especially considering how often the gun-grabbers cite the" you don't need THAT" for anybody who wants to even own an ar15. I have two flash suppressors the Medieval one I don't need and a YHM Phantom......I just went with this one for now because I think it looks meaner. I actually don't NEED any of this stuff.
I appreciate the input, I really do. But you did read my post right? First build......I went close to top of the line (I thought!)with all the new stuff but I used some leftover from my first BUY namely the stock. In fact this is my very first post on M4.net. And my first response is a site sponsor who picks out a couple of things dumps on them while offering no specific suggestions for replacement (I thought the ext and stock WAS mil-spec) No compliments, no welcome, no how ya doing.

[Palmguy]

The "need" issue is not uncommon here, as many view that money spent on frills that aren't value added are better spent on ammo/training, and value added components such as a quality optic, light, and/or sling.

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[sos26]

The "need" issue is not uncommon here, as many view that money spent on frills that aren't value added are better spent on ammo/training, and value added components such as a quality optic, light, and/or sling.

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I can see where that would come into play on higher priced stuff however we are talking about a $35 item. So in the end we are talking about $10 extra which will not change any plans for training I may take or gear that I buy.

[ShortytheFirefighter]

You would be well served by doing less posting and more reading. I didn't see anything wrong with what Belmont said. He gave his advice on using a better quality stock and questioned why you went with that muzzle device rather than some of the better options out there.

Most of the people on this board tend to put a lot more into function than form. Whether something looks "mean" or "scary" carries a lot less weight than "does it actually improve the weapon". You should take the emotion out of this and listen to the posters who may have far more experience than you do regarding this platform. You'll learn something, you'll save money by not spending money on whatever looks fancy and put it towards something that works and you'll likely last longer here.

[Hmac]

DOH! Let me know what you think.

Gotta agree about the CAA stock. Kinda chintzy. My buddy has one on his Armalite AR10 and he'd agree. I'd be looking at Magpul or VLTOR instead.

As to muzzle devices, why the crenelated Troy? You can get a standard A2, likely just as effective, for $8. You can get a Vortex, likely more effective, for the same price as the Troy. Unless you need the pointy things on the end for some reason.....

You asked....

[5pins]

You ask what people think so don’t get your panties in a ruffle when someone gives a response. CAA is known to be crap.

[Belmont31R]

If you had done a search you would have found numerous threads on CAA products not being up to par. Now if you want to buy an AR for looks and shoot dirt occasionally then stick with what you have. This board is oriented towards people who use AR's professionally and those who take things a bit more serious than your average dirt shooter. Not people who want to play dress up with their guns.



I think you are mistaken about the CAA stock being mil spec, and even if it was I would not trust the quality. http://www.ematactical.com/viewProdu...?ID=99&catID=3 if you look at the picture you can see the outer diameter of the extension is raised up to the high point of the threads which is a tell tale sign of a commercial size tube. A mil spec tube will have the outer diameter smaller than the high point of the threads. Even in the description it says, "Commercial Tube".


If you want to look for a better stock READ and SEARCH.

[DirectDrive]

You're getting good advice.
Stay with proven components and resist the gingerbread.

There are other sites that cater to the Barbie Doll crowd.