OPS416 build

[buckshotbarlow]

So i took the plunge and upgraded an ar to an ops-416 build with some MOE hardware and an ergo grip...Parts list:
Tools:
Some punches
An ak-47 cleaning rod (for the receiver bushing)
Nail punch
Hammer

Parts List (all from brownells)
Magpul MOE stock
Magpul MOE handgaurds
Ergo Grip
OPS-416 kit
Burris AR332

So here's the before pics


It's a standard M4 upper:


So here's how it went...


The install took a little a little bit longer than 5 minutes...



oh oh, the moe's need a little material removed...





after...



with the piston extended...



with the piston closed...



Perfection...



the hardest part of the install was getting the piston bushing in. The video said to use a cleaning rod, but all of mine didn't fit. I had an old ak one sitting around and guess what, it worked perfect!!!!


Here's the updated pic with optics. Now just need to get my foregrip...