Originally Posted By: CASADORNice looking rig. Just curious, what is the parts makeup of this one, and what did it cost to build?
Originally Posted By: ValkyrieIf you are mechanically inclined, build your
own, or part of it. You could buy the upper you want with the bolt/carrier. That way you don't need the head-space or barrel tools. Then assemble the lower with the trigger and stock of your choice. You would only need a castle nut wrench if you use a collapsible stock. The regular stock just needs a crescent and a screwdriver for install.
It's not hard, and can be done with simple tools, plus you can absorb the cost over a couple of paychecks.
Although, any custom shop can give you an excellent setup too.
I build my own to have a better rifle than the marked up retail rigs. Here is my latest build.
Check over at AR15.com/build it yourself.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=3&f=4
Or the for sale ads.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=7&f=21
Legal-Transfers is the cheapest RRA dealer around. Pete is a great guy, and will do you right.
If you are looking seriously for an AR, that is the websie to browse. It's #2 on the web for firearms. This is where you will find those in the know, and the best deals due to the subject matter.
Thanks for the compliment!!
Here is the makeup of the rifle pictured:
Bravo Company M4 upper receiver
Bravo Company Charging Handle
Bushmaster Chrome lined 1X9 16" fluted barrel w/M4 feed ramps
JP adjustable gas block
YHM Phantom F/H
YHM F/F tube
Colt MPI bolt and carrier
Larue Irons
LMT lower receiver
DPMS lower parts kit
JP adjustable trigger & speed hammer (2.5lbs)
KNS anti-rotation pins
LaRue receiver extension(the stock tube), spring and heavy buffer
Magpul CTR stock
Magpul M.I.A.D grip
D.D. slung attachment point for F/F rail
I don't remember who made the rear 3 point attachment for the sling
Vickers Blue Force sling
Scope is mounted in a Armalite 30mm mount that came with my AR-10T.
Under that is a LaRue 5/8" quick detach rail.
Scope is a old Simmons WTC that I've had on too many guns. It's just for Pinking, and coyotes now. I don't use it in matches, I have an Eotec for them.
I originally built it for carbine matches, but the chrome lined barrel and 1X9 twist isn't working for the longer ranges for me. I ran it in the Texas State Carbine Championship two years in a row, and a few others here and there. I'm replacing the upper with a VLTOR MUR upper receiver, stainless 1X8 White Oak 20" barrel cut to 18" with a Benny Hill brake. A Troy VTAC FF tube, Colt MPI bolt and carrier, PRI low profile adjustible gas block, and a Burris Tac scope in a LaRue 104 mount. The rifle gas system and the brake literally kills any recoil, makes double taps quicker, and shrinks your groups to nothing with quality hand loads.
I'm not sure on the total price on either, it's been a work in progress.
I'd just get the best deal you can and go from there. Save all of your old parts, and eventually you can reassemble the original rifle and have two!