My Newest Build

[J]

My new build. Been waiting on the barrel FSB combo FOR-EVV-ERR. Was back-ordered, came in 2 weeks ago. Had to wait for an open slot with BPTactical before I could finish the build, as its a 14.5" Barrel. The goal of the build was to build a rifle that was very durable while being very lightweight.

Specs:
PSA Lower
PSA LPK
Magpul Milspec MOE Stock, Grip and Enhanced Trigger Guard in FDE
Spikes American Flag Logo M4 upper
Daniel Defense 14.5" Mid-length gas pencil profile barrel and F-Marked FSB
YHM 5M1 Muzzle Brake
Midwest Mid-length SS Series free-float handguard in FDE
Troy Bi-Optic Fixed BUIS
Aimpoint H1 on Daniel Defense High mount, lower 1/3 co-witness
CMMG Semi Auto Bolt.
GG&G quick detach backplate

Rifle comes in at 6.09lbs bare, or 6.5lbs with BUIS, H1 and an empty PMAG on it.

The Rifle:


The amazing pin and weld by BP Tactical (bottom side of muzzle brake):

[Musashi]

Nice build, I hope to get mine finished soon once the rest of the parts of the upper arrive

[J]

Thanks, this is my third, and I have a couple in the works.

My old go-to AR is a sweet match-grade AR, completely tricked out, but it was just too damn heavy for some uses. This was my complete contrast AR. Huge difference between 10.x lbs and 6 lbs.

[Musashi]

Yeah ten pounds is one heavy mother. My build is going to be on the light side also, so how do you like the MI handguard?

[J]

Between other builds (for me or friends) and this one I've used various MI guards on 6 rifles now. IMO they are top notch. Great quality, really good prices, and the SS series are the lightest metal free float guards you can get. Even the T-series quad rails are lighter than most of the competition.

[Musashi]

Good to hear as the upper I bought was complete and I am looking to swap out the stock carbine hand guard with something else. Not a free float as I don't want to hassle taking the front sight off and replacing it but something that works better for my hands. I will check them out.

[J]

All I can say, is free float is the way to go IMHO. Taking the FSB and brake/hider off (assuming it isn't pinned and welded) is very easy. I'd be happy to show you how if you like.

[Musashi]

Hmmm I will have to keep that in mind. I should have the upper next week and then the project will be close to finished. Thanks.

[islandermyk]

That's a nice build... I'm digging the bi-tone

[kwando]

Sweet! Link if you want those drives still