Keyboard Jockey Attempts Two AR-15 Builds

[Cubo de Sangre]

The chrome LH BCG arrived from Stag. I thought it would be shiny but it's got more of a galvanized look. I wonder about having it melonited.

The Franklin Armory binary trigger arrived. Trying to decide on putting it in the Spike's or start a whole different build around it and the other Spike's lower with no logo that I just bought.

 

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The chrome LH BCG arrived from Stag. I thought it would be shiny but it's got more of a galvanized look. I wonder about having it melonited.

The Franklin Armory binary trigger arrived. Trying to decide on putting it in the Spike's or start a whole different build around it and the other Spike's lower with no logo that I just bought.

 

[Protectandserve]

You were talking about an acog for bones. Have looked at the leupold D-EVO system. Not cheap but pretty cool imo.

1x on top and x6 on bottom and you can use both simultaneously.

Would really like to get one for test and eval. Looks pretty slick but probably takes some getting used to.

 

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Would really like to get one for test and eval. Looks pretty slick but probably takes some getting used to.

From what I've read it's supposed to be very natural and the learning curve if you will is pretty quick.

A friend is thinking about doing a SCAR 17 or a .308 MDR with one of those.

 

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@Cubo de Sangre not exactly sure how it works but if that could work with the binary it would be insane.

 

[Cubo de Sangre]

@Cubo de Sangre not exactly sure how it works but if that could work with the binary it would be insane.

Not sure how what works?

 

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Not sure how what works?

The gatling trigger mod.

Looked up a video. Could be ridiculous with the binary. Skip to 1:30

 

[ironwolf]

How many ARs do you have at this point???

 

[Cubo de Sangre]

The gatling trigger mod.

Looked up a video. Could be ridiculous with the binary. Skip to 1:30

That's pretty cool. I don't know how that would do with the trigger. Might not help much judging by the high cycle rates people seem to be getting with normal trigger finger manipulation.

Update from last night: Of course the binary trigger didn't "drop in" as hoped. Wouldn't go down in to the trigger well all the way. I sanded the lower a little where I thought it was binding but that did little good. It goes in the new no logo lower but sits high and I think that means sanding the bottom part of the trigger housing. I'm heavily considering spending the $125 to have Franklin install it in the no logo lower. I don't want to start sanding away on a $400 trigger and from everything I've read fitting needs to be exact.

How many ARs do you have at this point???

Me? I think I've officially reached "quite a few". Started with a Stag shortly after developing my interest in firearms. Then a Barrett during Obama panic #1. I don't think it counts, but one of those Safir T14 .410 AR shotguns. When prices dropped a couple years ago on Colt 6920's I picked up one of those. After swapping out a bunch of parts on these first three is when I decided it was time to build from scratch, so I got my first two stripped lowers (Black Rain & Spike's). Then, as you've seen, I just needed to have that skull-shaped lower. And finally a few weeks ago I picked up the two Andersons (because lowers aren't going to get much cheaper than $45 with shipping). I really wanted something without a logo so I was inspired to pick up the plain Spike's too. That's where it stands.

Short answer, nine and I've got one more stripped lower I'm eyeballing.

 

[ironwolf]

That's pretty cool. I don't know how that would do with the trigger. Might not help much judging by the high cycle rates people seem to be getting with normal trigger finger manipulation.

Update from last night: Of course the binary trigger didn't "drop in" as hoped. Wouldn't go down in to the trigger well all the way. I sanded the lower a little where I thought it was binding but that did little good. It goes in the new no logo lower but sits high and I think that means sanding the bottom part of the trigger housing. I'm heavily considering spending the $125 to have Franklin install it in the no logo lower. I don't want to start sanding away on a $400 trigger and from everything I've read fitting needs to be exact.




Me? I think I've officially reached "quite a few". Started with a Stag shortly after developing my interest in firearms. Then a Barrett during Obama panic #1. I don't think it counts, but one of those Safir T14 .410 AR shotguns. When prices dropped a couple years ago on Colt 6920's I picked up one of those. After swapping out a bunch of parts on these first three is when I decided it was time to build from scratch, so I got my first two stripped lowers (Black Rain & Spike's). Then, as you've seen, I just needed to have that skull-shaped lower. And finally a few weeks ago I picked up the two Andersons (because lowers aren't going to get much cheaper than $45 with shipping). I really wanted something without a logo so I was inspired to pick up the plain Spike's too. That's where it stands.

Short answer, nine and I've got one more stripped lower I'm eyeballing.

Hah that's awesome....9ars....I have 3 and the bought I was overdoing it. I guess not.

 

[Cubo de Sangre]

Hah that's awesome....9ars....I have 3 and the bought I was overdoing it. I guess not.

Next one is my last. Swear to God.

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I'd trade you something for your 6920.

 

[ironwolf]

Next one is my last. Swear to God.

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I'd trade you something for your 6920.

Well when I get back I'll see if you still want he 6920 and if I'm ready to part with it at that point.

The only one I really wouldn't get rid of is the Daniel defense mid length.

 

[Cubo de Sangre]

Well when I get back I'll see if you still want he 6920 and if I'm ready to part with it at that point.

The only one I really wouldn't get rid of is the Daniel defense mid length.

And...what's wrong with the DD???

 

[ironwolf]

And...what's wrong with the DD???

I mean I wouldn't be interested in getting rid of it. I like it a lot. It's my favorite. I guess if I had to pick something wrong with it I guess I'd say the rail system is a bit out of date with all the new key mod, etc, etc stuff available.

I would switch out my BCM a4 for that new fnh a4 though...

 

[Cubo de Sangre]

I mean I wouldn't be interested in getting rid of it. I like it a lot. It's my favorite. I guess if I had to pick something wrong with it I guess I'd say the rail system is a bit out of date with all the new key mod, etc, etc stuff available.

I would switch out my BCM a4 for that new fnh a4 though...

lol. I read that wrong.

Isn't he BCM priced higher than the FNH? Unless maybe you're talking the military collector edition?

 

[ironwolf]

lol. I read that wrong.

Isn't he BCM priced higher than the FNH? Unless maybe you're talking the military collector edition?

I'm not sure it's a military collected edition (I honestly am pretty far out of the loop with ARs) the fnh I want is the one that sort of just looks like an m16, carry handle, rifle length system non collapsible stock.....that's also what the BCM a4 I have is.

If I remember, I paid like 1100 for my BCM and around 1500 for my DD. I think I got the cold for like 900.

 

[Cubo de Sangre]

I'm not sure it's a military collected edition (I honestly am pretty far out of the loop with ARs) the fnh I want is the one that sort of just looks like an m16, carry handle, rifle length system non collapsible stock.....that's also what the BCM a4 I have is.

If I remember, I paid like 1100 for my BCM and around 1500 for my DD. I think I got the cold for like 900.

That's an expensive cold!

Upon further review $1100 for a rifle-length FN AR15 might be about right. The carbines are in the $700-800 range.

 

[Gregster]

Quick question, apologies in advance if that has been addressed...

Have you received *any* marksmanship training or coaching at all, at a range, under the tutelage of someone who can credibly claim to be a knowledgeable shooter?

A custom rifle that's tuned, tarted-up and tricked-out to the limits of your available resources isn't going to give you your money's worth if you don't know squat about trigger pull, sight alignment, breath control, and assuming a stable shooting posture.

Just my $.02, is all. If you have: good on ya, hope you enjoy your new weapon(s) as much as possible.

 

[Cubo de Sangre]

Thanks @Gregster for joining the thread. That's seriously good advice. I can assure you that I won't be getting my money's worth in that regard any time soon.

 

[Gregolian]

The itch to begin a second AR-15 is getting almost too much to handle. I fucking went through all the parts I would want (barrel, trigger, fucking everything but the BCG essentially) and bookmarked them. Someone please stop me. Which basically means @ironwolf you stay away.