I could use some help...

[Roy7]

That thing is absolutely beautiful man! That's the exact same body that I was going to get. My local shop showed it to me awhile ago and I fell in love with it when I saw it. I'm gonna get their dust cover too that says "let it rain"

[ray1970]

Not trying to steer you away from the Black Rain stuff, but there is a company in Longmont called Shadow Ops Weaponry that manufactures their own lowers (among other cool things). They even have a billet one and offer tons of custom options. My current project is based on one of their billet lowers.

[Baetis]

That thing is absolutely beautiful man! That's the exact same body that I was going to get. My local shop showed it to me awhile ago and I fell in love with it when I saw it. I'm gonna get their dust cover too that says "let it rain"

Thanks! I want a "Let it rain" dust over as well. I just have never pulled the trigger on it. I figure I already have one so it isn't a priority.

[Roy7]

Not trying to steer you away from the Black Rain stuff, but there is a company in Longmont called Shadow Ops Weaponry that manufactures their own lowers (among other cool things). They even have a billet one and offer tons of custom options. My current project is based on one of their billet lowers.

I'll definetly have to look into them, I'm big into supporting local shops. That's a nice piece!

[Roy7]

Thanks! I want a "Let it rain" dust over as well. I just have never pulled the trigger on it. I figure I already have one so it isn't a priority.

See that's where I'm lucky right now hah I get to customize every little bit of the gun to what I want. I think that dust cover would just be a nice little touch. Then with somw Noveske body pins too just cause haha

[Wulf202]

I will have to do more research then on which I'd want, either mid or carbine. What do you mean what profile barrel? I feel stupid asking all of these questions hah I was going to go with the fortis low profile gas block.

http://fortismfg.com/index.php?route...&product_id=71

mid is all the rage right now, and commands a slight premium.

here's picture heaven of barrel profile comparisons
https://www.google.com/search?q=ar15...w=1600&bih=749

Bassically it's the thickness of the walls of the barrel all the way along.

[Great-Kazoo]

I'll definetly have to look into them, I'm big into supporting local shops. That's a nice piece!

Or another industry member DD / Double D armory.

[Roy7]

So which would be better than for a free float barrel?

[Wulf202]

The profile relates to how much weight you want out front.

How much total weight you want.

How many rounds it can fire before heat effects accuracy.

How many rounds it can fire rapidly before permanent damage.

Typically you see heavy. Government. And m4 profiles on general purpose builds.

[Caithford]

Someone linked this video series that Brownells did and I found it incredibly educating. And it was effing cool too. My first build I put together a stripped lower and bought a complete upper. My second build might be a custom upper too, we'll see. Check it out, even if you don't use it for a reference, it'll show you the general process. They also have purchasing checklists and the lists of tools you need (some may be extraneous, but it'll give you an idea).

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/lid=11004/learn/

Good luck. I agree with everyone else, it's all about having fun. Be safe.