Isn't milspec the lowest bidder? Really bugged me about that..
$500 AR Build
- Thread starter NY Leatherneck
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An F marked sight post is good with a standard height rear sight as with most rear sights made these days whether M4 carry handle style or flip up buis. The question posed to me was is it compatible with an f marked front sight post? Yes it is. He does not need to get a higher front sight post as asked.
Well it has served us well in war since milspec was a standard contract requirement. Once again, this is an excercise in building a milspec reliable $500 AR not all the bells and whistles tacticool types enjoy.
I hear yeah on the was.
Here's a $547.63 AR-15 build. It works fine except for being ugly. I like building and testing them but they aren't much fun to shoot compared to something for a few hundred more that has better inherent accuracy and some pride of ownership. I'm the first to admit that I am guilty of adding all these small upgrades and doubling the budget just like the Pentagon....
If you want to bury these in a PVC pipe in the backyard then by all means go for it, but I figure I might as well shoot what I own while I can and enjoy what I am shooting even if that makes me a superficial tacticool poser.
The newer Magpul M-Lok MOE handguards are a nice improvement over the mil-spec. IDK why I'd want a carry handle? This one had a polished trigger too, and it is better than stock but still a lot worse than a good modern drop in or JP. PSA makes good serviceable stuff until you want to remove the barrel nut, they weld them on.
Got that shit too on other ARs... Geissele trigger, Eotech, Magpul furniture, upgraded charging handles etc......nothing wrong with upgrades and accessories. However, IMO, a low cost build would make me prouder when it goes bang and hits center than all that.
whauburger
6.5 Creedmoor
I think there should be a judgement and shoot off on these firearms. Everyone send me them and I will see which is good.
S
stuck in ny
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Thats what I have on my PSA M16 style 20" flat top. Seems fine.
shootemup
.45 acp
Frankly, what buttstock is that ?
Magpul MOE SL carbine mil spec tube, I like it
shootemup
.45 acp
me too !
shootemup
.45 acp
Leatherneck, is the flash hider pinned ? I was thinking about maybe getting this upper, but changing the f/h out for a pinned thread protector.
I dont see any pinning.
As promised...here it is completed. I had the Magpul grip which I do like but for practical purposes, the build as priced, would have a standard grip. I have some misc add ons, sling, bayo etc..to throw on soon but bare bones this is it.
Eddie Gunks
.338 Win Mag
The wobble on the standard adjustable M4 stock is easily remedied with one 3" strip of adhesive backed velcro loop placed on top of buffer tube about 1/2" from the end running forward. Stiff as fuck now. Also, no wobble between upper and lower with help from the set screw lower. Pretty good without it though.
This weekend I'll hope to christen it.
Uzi
.308 Win
I couldn't care less about lighter/aftermarket triggers. Never had any issues with 3 different kinds of mil spec triggers on 3 rifles. They're crisp and feel comfortable to me, and they are reliable. I'm able to fire double taps and rapid fire effectively and very quickly, so I honestly have no use for an aftermarket trigger or another one.
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Eddie Gunks
.338 Win Mag
Newguyhere
.40 S&W
Deplorable Me
.700 Nitro Express
Guns are like women. Buy expensive accessories if you want a good one. Don't brag about the cheap ones.
Deplorable Me
.700 Nitro Express
Some things never change.
Eddie Gunks
.338 Win Mag
Now iknow why your kid looks nothing like you.....
Wait till you try a hiperfire 3g or a giessle national match or an AR gold....
Fucking brilliant!
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Uzi
.308 Win
It surely will not "ruin me". I simply don't care. Silly comments for sure!
I'm looking into getting an upper from PSA. What are the differences in phosphate or nitride barrels?
I have good triggers on my bolt guns. I haven't broke down to put one on my AR types yet. I plan on putting one in both the single shot lowers I put together, just because it may help shrink the groups and that is the reason those lowers were built.
S
stuck in ny
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Phosphate is the black finish that's on a normal m16 carrier. Nitride is the generic term for the trademarked "Melonite".