Introduction and New Build

[NightCat]

Hey everyone,

I was sent over here from Colorado Racing Network (CRN) because I had a thread about building my new Rifle...so, one of the guys recommended I come over here and also post my thread...

So, long story short...here's the build list.

LOWER:
Spike’s Tactical ST-15 Stripped Lower
Rock River Arms Lower Parts Kit
Stag Arms Ambi Safety Selector
KNS Non-Rotating Pin Set
IKICKHIPPIES SLAP Plate (Sling Plate)
BCM Receiver Extension Nut (Castle Nut)
BCM Milspec Receiver Extension (Buffer Tube)
(OUT OF STOCK)
BCM Carbine Action Spring
BCM H Carbine Buffer
Magpul ACS Carbine Stock (Mil-Spec model)
Magpul MIAD Pistol Grip
Magpul MOE Trigger Guard

UPPER:
BCM USA Upper Receiver
OUT OF STOCK
BCM Standard 16" Mid Length Upper Receiver Group w/ Troy BRAVO 11" (FDE)
BCM USA Bolt Carrier Group
BCM Gunfighter Charging Handle Mod 4
Troy Medieval Muzzle Brake
Magpul XT Rail Panels
Magpul AFG2
Magpul MBUS – Rear
Magpul RSA

Gonna come out to around the $1400 mark..
EDIT: looks like $1600'ish now..

Let me know what y'all think.

Ive marked some things out of stock just for my own notice on my build sheet..


and btw, I'm Dave! For those who may have seen me around, Im the Light Blue Audi A4 with the Army plates and the "Baby on board" in the back.

[BPTactical]

Howdy and welcome aboard[Beer]
Looks good, pay attention to your details on assembly and you should have a great rifle.
Oh, and don't delay rounding up your parts-its Election year

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

Welcome.

[blacklabel]

Sounds like a solid build. Welcome.

[NightCat]

Thanks everyone, and Already I'm making changes due to stocking issues...

I realized my barrel pricing wasnt for an upper group, it was simply the barrel I had wanted to go with, so after evaluating the situation and seeing what my options were, I've decided to eliminate the MI rail system and go with either a Yankee Hill or a Troy system, for the sole purpose of.

To use the barrel I want and all the other parts I need, I was over $700, while to get the assembled upper group with a different rail on it would actually cost me less and then I dont have to worry about assembly when it comes to the barrel onto the upper receiver, cause I really just hate that part.

So here are my options Im considering, and I do want to stay with an FDE rail finish, yet again I can simply send it off to a friend and have it Seracoated...very similar to Duracoat, but I like it more.

BCM Standard 16" Mid Length Upper Receiver Group w/ YHM 12" Handguard

or

BCM Standard 16" Mid Length Upper Receiver Group w/ Troy BRAVO 11"

Same barrel as I wanted, just not the light weight version, and with either Troy or YHM.

Im a huge Troy fan and I could never afford there stuff, but Bravo Company USA does a great job on getting awesome deals on them.

However, I dont believe the Troy is in stock...like a lot of the Upper Receiver groups aren't....this damn administration we have is killing it for us..

Thanks again everyone, I cant wait to start posting some pics of this thing.

Its going to be a unique piece I hope and I'm hoping Ill enjoy it....I sure as hell hope I will at least considering its going to be around the $1600 range..

- Dave

[ray1970]

Welcome aboard. [Awesom]

Lots of knowledgeable people here if you need help.

If you want to pick some of your parts up locally, go see Mike and Rob at Bower's Tactical in Centennial. They have a good selection on hand and can get you just about anything you need.

Post up some pictures when you get it done. [Beer]

[NightCat]

Welcome aboard. [Awesom]

Lots of knowledgeable people here if you need help.

If you want to pick some of your parts up locally, go see Mike and Rob at Bower's Tactical in Centennial. They have a good selection on hand and can get you just about anything you need.

Post up some pictures when you get it done. [Beer]

Thanks much man!

I'm actually in Monument, just north of Colorado Springs, South of Castle Rock.

And the nearest retail location for me that would have some of these high speed goodies is actually Bravo Arms, Brian and Justin have been good to friends of mine who have built custom rigs like this, so I'm hoping if I need to get anything done locally, or if I need any work done that for some reason I either dont have the right tools or whatever the case may be, that they can help me out with the Assembly.

I'm going to probably drop by there place next saturday if any Springs guys would care to meet up and shoot the shit either before or after. Always nice to meet the locals who are into this kind of stuff, set up a shoot day and BBQ or something.

Either way, my best assets right now are going to be my friends Rich, Rand and his brother Rhett....funny, the three R's...never thought of that.

But Rich assembled and built his LWRC 6.8mm Rig, which I absolutely adore, and Rand and his brother have done so many builds its tough to recall.

So, hopefully with the assets I have on my side with this build the only obstacle is going to be the funding...

I've come out to around $1600...not including any shipping charges that may apply or whatever, but Bravo Company USA seems to have REALLY REALLY reasonable shipping rates.

Unlike a few website Ive had the displeasure of ordering from...if anyone here has an Audi, ECS tuning is great for parts, but my goodness....more often than not your shipping cost is higher than your parts cost...which to me is dishonest business...just list the real price and dont bullshit me on shipping...typical eBay sort behavior there..

Regardless, I'm hoping to have the funds to start buying goodies for this project by mid next week.

I think I'll start with all the Magpul accessories, that way in case for some reason an emergency comes up and I cant bu the rest of my parts, its not difficult to resell those...everyone wants the High speed Magpul toys right? :P

Well, seriously, want to thank you all for the warm welcome!

I'll get some shots as soon as I can.

- Dave

[pickenup]

Howdy.

[Big Wall]

Welcome!

[NightCat]

Thanks everyone!!

Please feel free to post some advice, suggestions, feedback on anything you see in the build that you think may be a concern.

I had a friend tell me to avoid RRA LPK's because his last 2 kits had the wrong happens and roll pins in them...

Anything like that which can save me the hassle down the road and before I order, I'd really appreciate!

[Skully]

Welcome, will be a nice build. I have never used RRA LPKs so can't comment to their quality, but they will be probably be very much the same as others. Every company screws up somewhere now and then.

Last LPK I used was CMMG and they gave me two sets of trigger hammer pins, free spare parts! :D

[Musashi]

Welcome to the club

[NightCat]

Appears as though a lot of people dont like RRA...

Im now looking at Palmetto State Armory....hearing a lot of good reviews....

Any other suggestions on LPK's?

[BPTactical]

Daniels Defense has good stuff for a lpk. Nothing wrong with RRA, I would use that over DPMS parts.

[NightCat]

So, looks like some more revisions, to make up for the stocking issue with the BCM buffer tube, looks like I'll be subbing in a Palmetto Tube. great price and appears to be good quality too.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ar-15-05/lower-parts/palmetto-state-armory-6-position-mil-spec-buffer-tube-5945.html

I'm not a fan of DPMS at all...Id rather buy a Crossman air gun than a DPMS.

[NightCat]

and now the waiting.............


Im usually a pretty patient guy.....but not when i know i have 1) car goodies coming and/or 2) weapon goodies coming

[NightCat]

Just... a little btw...

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[NightCat]

After some work...
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[wyome]

That looks swell

[NightCat]

Some more pics..
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[Skully]

Looking good![Beer]

Now on to your 2nd build..........[Coffee]

[NightCat]

Here it is guys!!

The first firing...a pic from it at least..

That Troy Muzzle brake is no ones bitch! haha

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[spleify]

Looks good, nice work!

Thanks for sharing