AR-15 Build

[Paul]

Well i got some more parts today so i thought i would make my build thread.
I still have to get the barrel and the bolt&carrier.

Waiting on my punch kit to put the lower receiver together. And im going to be getting a few other things like new grips. I will eventually get the rock river arms two stage trigger

 

[465guy]

I'll be watching this thread with interest!

 

[indyninja]

cool

 

[Dave]

Keep us posted!

 

[Paul]

Well, i decided to build the lower receiver tonight. Im still switching grips and getting a magpul or rock river arms trigger guard(thats why the trigger guard isnt installed)

I also lost the pivot pin detent. They are tiny and it is hard to install. So i have to order another one, oh well

Here are my picks of the lower build

Lower parts---

Trigger & hammer---

Mag catch assembly---

Trigger, mag catch assembly, & bolt catch assembly installed---

Hammer installed---

Lower basically complete---

 

[WHITE_WOLFE]

You really didnt need the punches to build the lower. Best thing I have found is a small hammer with a nylon head and I only used it for the bolt catch roll pin. But if the punches worked for you then you are good to go.


Looks good. Is this your first one?

 

[Paul]

You really didnt need the punches to build the lower. Best thing I have found is a small hammer with a nylon head and I only used it for the bolt catch roll pin. But if the punches worked for you then you are good to go.


Looks good. Is this your first one?

I just used the punches to align the trigger with disconnecter to install the trigger pin. Same with the hammer.

and yes this is my first build. I cant wait to get to finish it and shoot it some:do2:

 

[WHITE_WOLFE]

Wait till you get this one done. Then it will be the 2nd then the 3rd and maybe a 4th. Guess how I know??!?!?1

 

[Paul]

I hope thats how it is I am having a blast building it, i just wish i could find that damn pin...so i dont have to order a $0.50 part

 

[WHITE_WOLFE]

What pin is it Paul? I may have one, or Don may have one some where.

 

[Paul]

pivot pin detent

 

[WHITE_WOLFE]

I got one. You got yahoo? Or Win Messenger or AIM?

 

[Don]

Your hammer spring is backwards.Also I got a pin out here for ya.

 

[Paul]

Awesome guys, thanks! I fixed the hammer spring

 

[65pony]

Not exactly a build question, but more of a price and availability thing. I have built several guns, including a HK94, 91, AK47, 74, ect..., but I have not built one of these.

About how much money are we talking about to complete one? My 94 was around 1,000.00 when I built the parts for it.

 

[Don]

You can build a ar for under $700 using all new parts.
I have under $1000 in my SBR including the tax stamp and the eotech.

BTW, We got Pauls detent in and badger latch installed today.

 

[Paul]

Yes we did and thanks Don for the help. The carrier and bolt is on its way. Now all i need is the barrel assembly

 

[Paul]

Got the LMT M16 bolt and carrier today!

As you can tell, i like taking pictures.

I hope the barrel assembly and handguards dont take forever to get here. I also ordered 8 magpul pmags

 

[Don]

Glad to see things are coming along good, pmags are ok, But the best bang for the $ us at http://www.44mag.com/departments.asp?dept=1326

 

[WHITE_WOLFE]

Glad to see things are coming along good, pmags are ok, But the best bang for the $ us at http://www.44mag.com/departments.asp?dept=1326

Looks good. I am jealous of the M16 carrier. All mine are the plain ole AR version.


I had almost 30 Pmags at one time. I think I have 2 now. They dont fit well into some mag pouches. They just arent USGI. The link Don left ya is the best place to get mags. CProducts are usually a good price. Thats where we ordered from last time.