My AR Build

[88_Eddie]

got some parts in today:

BCG, looks like it'll work for now. i'll upgrade later and throw it in another build most likely.


16" barrel and generic muzzle brake


stripped upper and dust cover




they were a little off on color, so i duracoated the lower od green (well, as close as i could get it)






the pics brighten up the green, it's actually a little darker. i like it. it'll look good once i get a FDE magpul buttstock.


gas tube and gas block will be here tomorrow. then i just need the rail and barrel nut to complete.

 

[WoodyB2]

You're getting close! I know the feeling of being so close yet so far away from a working AR.

 

[WoodyB2]

make sure you line the gas block/gas tube up correctly. I installed mine a bit off and it wouldn't cycle properly, made me so made before i figured out the issue. Just use some calipers and measure to make sure.

It was lined up side to side spot on, but i installed it a little to far back. it needs to be a little bit away from the shelf in the barrel

this is the WRONG way to install it (notice the no gap between the block and shelf)


this is the RIGHT way (notice the gap)

 

[88_Eddie]

i know man, i want this thing together damnit!

thanks for the tip on the gas block. i'll keep that in mind.

i also forgot to mention that the upper and lower mate almost perfectly. no rattles at all, i dont even need the accu-wedge.

 

[MastuhWaffles]

I've been trying to find a different muzzle brake for my M&P 15, but the thing is, the threads are weird. Nothing fits on it! I even tried a golf ball launcher and it didn't fit. It's just a weird thread type. A lot of people are confused by it, and usually have to make their own homemade one.

 

[88_Eddie]

I've been trying to find a different muzzle brake for my M&P 15, but the thing is, the threads are weird. Nothing fits on it! I even tried a golf ball launcher and it didn't fit. It's just a weird thread type. A lot of people are confused by it, and usually have to make their own homemade one.

i'd call S&W, it should be 1/2x28, standard for AR type platform. i bet it would be cheaper to just buy a new barrel than have a custom brake made. that would piss me off.

 

[88_Eddie]

gas block and tube came in


went ahead and put it on, didnt tighten it down though. need the rail and barrel nut first. probably be next week when it comes in.

 

[88_Eddie]

decided i wasnt a fan of the black upper and green lower, so i painted the upper to match.



got my vise block for the upper too...pretty nice for $7


still need the rail and barrel nut. i figured out it's coming from china
i would've rather just paid more to buy it from someone here and have it already.

 

[WoodyB2]

Now paint match the handguard...you know you want to.

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[88_Eddie]

yeah, we'll see what it looks like when it gets here. i taped off the rails on the upper, so i'd have to do the same on the rail

 

[WoodyB2]

A green handguard with the quad rails black would look awesome...I think you should do it

 

[88_Eddie]

i had to mix up the batch of paint i used, i dont know if i have enough to do it. we'll see. gonna try it on there first. if i tape off the rails and just paint the smooth part, i should have enough.

 

[88_Eddie]

quad rail is in NY, hopefully i get it this week.

 

[88_Eddie]

ordered some flip up sights the other day...they're aluminum and had good reviews. i can use them on my SKS if i dont like them

 

[Ford78]

What did you use for paint?