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nissanclay
04-10-2013, 20:06
Took 4 months to get everything but took it out yesterday and finally got to put a few rounds down range.

DPMS Barrel
Anderson mfg A3 upper
New Frontier lower
Windham weaponry BCG
Magpul FDE furniture and flip up sight
UTG quad rail
BCM Gunfighter charging handle
YHM phantom comp/brake

I have a about $800 in the build and I started just before Xmas. I refused to pay any inflated prices, and that patience saved me a a bunch of money.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa122/nissanclay/20130409_115454_zps9c4bc1a7.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa122/nissanclay/20130410_195550_zpsf40d8df7.jpg
Shootersfab
04-10-2013, 20:50
Dam nice looking piece of equipment!!!!!!
hghclsswhitetrsh
04-10-2013, 21:58
Looks good!
ray1970
04-10-2013, 22:01
Let me know how you like the plastic lower. I have been thinking of picking one up for a light weight build.
spideyar
04-10-2013, 22:04
Looks good!

For the benefit of others, any tips from the build to share? Tools, tricks, tips? Was it a complete NFA lower or did you build it yourself? Along those lines, how was the trigger?
nissanclay
04-10-2013, 23:51
It was a complete lower. I have a stripped lower still on order that I will do my first build with.... Eventually. The upper was the only thing I had to assemble. So I guess it was not a complete build.

The polymer lower is a lot lighter than my buddies bushmaster. However, the upper is heavier so I didn't necessarily build a lighter rifle but it is what it is.
nissanclay
04-11-2013, 00:01
Sorry, can't really offer any tips or tricks. Be patient and take your time. It doesn't take a genius to put these together.
ChunkyMonkey
04-11-2013, 00:21
Congrats! We are looking for your 2nd build! [M2]
spideyar
04-11-2013, 10:42
Sorry, can't really offer any tips or tricks. Be patient and take your time. It doesn't take a genius to put these together.

No worries, just thought you might have tips from the recent experience. :) I too have a complete NFA lower that put the smaller blowback hammer into for a dedicated 22. No complaints there. Now the stripped NFA lower I used with a PSA build kit, that was another story. Had to do quite a bit of work with the Dremel on the lower to get the parts in. But you're right, patience is key.

Congrats on the build!