My AR SBR Build-in-Progress

[Tinman]

As CWood noted, I run a thumb over modified Magpul grip. I usually run the light further forward in the mount, putting it in better position for the thumb. It also extends the bezel in front of the muzzle to cut down on carbon buildup on the lens with these short guns. I have not run the 12.5 at night yet, ad was just too lazy to tap the light into position when I mounted it, two problems I have rectified now.

I'll hit a couple pics of the new configuration, and my grip for ya.

Not saying it's perfect, but it works for me. Only issue I've found to date is when running IR iluminators, NOD's, and IR designators. Too much stuff, not enough space. I'm switching lights to a dual mode IR and LED, and adding just an IR designator to help minimize the mess.

Tinman....

 

[Tinman]

Evan,

Here's the pics

Light in the correct location.

My normal grip.

I just drop the thumb behind the light to activate.

Tinman....

 

[esrice]

Thanks Tinman!

My stubby thumbs would NEVER do that. . . . . lol

 

[esrice]

IT'S ALIVE!!!!

Thanks to Cwood for the hookup!

Well this build project has now officially started. Let's look at the current tally.

Spike's Tactical stripped lower - $85
Total $85

Up next-- engraving, tax stamp, LPK.

 

[lovemachine]

I didn't know cwood could get those...

 

[esrice]

I didn't know cwood could get those...

Notice I thanked Cwood and not ISD. This was a personal transaction from his personal gear stash.

 

[lovemachine]

Oohh. I just assumed the 2 went together

 

[ZbornacSVT]

dude......you have a spider on your lower.

 

[esrice]

dude......you have a spider on your lower.

Spider? I thought it was a WOOKIE!



When the build is complete it will need a name. Depending on what direction the build takes, I was thinking "Bravo Spider".

 

[mjrducky]

When the build is complete it will need a name. Depending on what direction the build takes, I was thinking "Bravo Spider".

I think you should call it "About Time" !

 

[loony1]

I think you should call it "About Time" !

agreed, this build is taking longer than it should

 

[tradertator]

Evan,

Here's the pics

Light in the correct location.

My normal grip.

I just drop the thumb behind the light to activate.

Tinman....

I had to bust out my rifle and see if I could hold it like this. I typically use the thumb break grip style with my larue fug, but I have my tape switch on the the right hand side of the gun. Interesting.

Getting ready to start an SBR build myself. Leaning towards a spikes lower and a spikes 10.5 upper. Might do another form and slap a 10.5" barrel on my 27a1 Thompson while I'm at it.

 

[esrice]

Ok guys, I've got two topics to discuss-- test fitting and engraving.

1. Test fitting

I don't want to spend $200 manufacturing an SBR if my lower has a potential problem. At first I had planned on sending off the ATF paperwork first (to get the waiting started), then later acquiring the LPK. Is this a bad idea? Is it advisable to first test fit some of the lower parts to ensure their proper fitment? Or am I fairly safe with the Spike's lower?

2. Engraving

Where are all the acceptable locations to engrave on the lower? Where have you guys engraved, or where do you prefer?

I believe I need my name, city, and state, correct? Would "E.S.Rice / Indianapolis, IN" suffice?

Thanks to loony1, I found out that LaserScribe can do the required depth, and is right down the street from me. With their prices and my not having to ship, I might go this way.

 

[Cwood]

My last one I have the front of the mag well engraved. The others are on the right side above the trigger housing.

Also I have never test fitted my Spike's lower before having it engraved,

 

[esrice]

My last one I have the front of the mag well engraved. The others are on the right side above the trigger housing.

Which do you now prefer? Pics?

 

[Cwood]

I only had the front of the mag well done because there was too much writing on the left side of the receiver. I really don't have a preference.

 

[jd4320t]

I like this area...it would be hidden most of the time.

 

[ZbornacSVT]

The reason mine took so long is I wanted a fully functioning gun before I had it SBR'd....

 

[esrice]

The reason mine took so long is I wanted a fully functioning gun before I had it SBR'd....

Why? As long as the lower will accept the parts, anything can be changed out or rearranged, right?

 

[ZbornacSVT]

Why? As long as the lower will accept the parts, anything can be changed out or rearranged, right?

I was running a 10.5" that needed some 'massaging' to run right. I didn't want to dump the stamp into a build that could have turned into something different.