Sleepr's AR Build Thread - Page 2

Allstar Tactical · 02-07-2010, 12:16 AM

Nice! Remind me to call YHM on monday to see if they can put the gasblock on the barrel, or we'll get a 2-piece one.

Sleepr56 · 02-07-2010, 01:27 PM

Will do.

Probably be easier to just have them change the order to the 2-piece gas block. Then it won't give me any issues in the future.

mowow21 · 02-09-2010, 01:58 PM

lookin good!

Sleepr56 · 02-15-2010, 09:59 AM

Blurry test fit of the diamond series handgaurd.

These new parts from Allstar kick ass!!!!

Allstar Tactical · 02-15-2010, 12:21 PM

siqqqqqq

Rich · 02-15-2010, 12:30 PM

Did you have to pin the stock? I'm stuck between the ACS/CTR before I order tomorrow.

Sleepr56 · 02-15-2010, 12:34 PM

I am a big fan of the ACS stock so far, it does suck that I will have to pin it.

How to pin a Magpul ACS Stock

That is a great how-to that I plan on following to pin it.

Rich · 02-15-2010, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleepr56

I am a big fan of the ACS stock so far, it does suck that I will have to pin it.

How to pin a Magpul ACS Stock

That is a great how-to that I plan on following to pin it.

Have you used the ACS and/or CTR before? I'm half and half between either the CTR/ACS. I like that the CTR is lighter and don't really know if I would actually store anything in the ACS.

Sleepr56 · 02-15-2010, 12:56 PM

What is the weight difference between the two? I have not done a side by side, and this is my first build, so I went with the ACS for function and looks.

I am sure I won't need all that storage area, but it can't hurt to have it.

tinker · 02-16-2010, 07:05 AM

Sleepr56, That is comming together real good!! I'm definatly a fan of the handguard. From the pace you've been going, you'll be pulling the trigger in spring.

Sleepr56 · 02-16-2010, 10:27 AM

^^Thanks man!!

Everything is here to build and shoot. Last night I finished the lower (takedown pin, new grip, spring & buffer), just need to properly tighten the lock nut on the stock and pin it.

The upper is ready for assembly this weekend I hope, if my friend is around. He has proper AR tools and experience in the barrel assembly. I could wait and order the tools myself, but I am too impatient at this point.

Maybe I will get to shoot it prior to March (which was my original goal)!

I plan on ordering rail covers, a forward grip, and an optic eventually to complete the gun.

Here is a quick blurry snap of my shelf of parts, haha. I wish my room had better lighting, then my iphone shots wouldn't look like complete crap.

Temporaryscars · 02-16-2010, 10:42 AM

Man, I wish I knew how to do all this stuff.

Sleepr56 · 02-16-2010, 11:16 AM

Really not difficult at all, if you have any mechanical inclination. Nothing more then a pin set, hammer, screw drivers, and a vice.

Temporaryscars · 02-16-2010, 11:22 AM

Huh?

Sleepr56 · 02-16-2010, 11:25 AM

hahaha, google AR DIY

Temporaryscars · 02-16-2010, 11:29 AM

I think you're asking way too much of me.

Sleepr56 · 03-04-2010, 10:13 AM

A package arrived from MidWay USA last night that had most of my armor's tools I ordered. A vice block kit, YHM forearm tool, and YHM forearm endcap. Now just waiting for my carbine stock wrench to arrive, and I can finish up this badboy!!!

Sleepr56 · Yesterday, 11:14 AM

Finally real photo's!!!!!!

Sleepr56 · Yesterday, 11:17 AM

Moar!!!!!

Sleepr56 · Yesterday, 11:18 AM

And a fancy faux HDR shot....

It is about 90% right now. Stil have to:

-Drill/Pin Stock in place
-Tighten castle nut on stock (armor's tool on route)
-Tighten gas block (some crazy tiney allen key screws, freak sized)
-Shoot lotsa rounds in it, to break her in
-Find an optic!

5.56superman · Yesterday, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleepr56

And a fancy faux HDR shot....

It is about 90% right now. Stil have to:

-Drill/Pin Stock in place
-Tighten castle nut on stock (armor's tool on route)
-Tighten gas block (some crazy tiney allen key screws, freak sized)
-Shoot lotsa rounds in it, to break her in
-Find an optic!

you dont really need an armorers tool my castle nut is only hand tight.

Sleepr56 · Yesterday, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5.56superman

you dont really need an armorers tool my castle nut is only hand tight.

Mine is hand tight now, I could essentually use a nice covered pair of pliers to tighten it more, but wanted the tool.

Funny story is, I ordered a $10 Armilite carbine spanner wrench off eBay, turns out the guy was out of stock, so he is selling me a DPMS Armorors tool ($40 value) for the cost of the Armilite tool. Pretty awesome if you ask me!

Allstar Tactical · Yesterday, 04:20 PM

awwwww snap!

deanathpc · Today, 01:02 PM

Now that's a nice looking AR setup!

Sleepr56 · Today, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deanathpc

Now that's a nice looking AR setup!

Thanks! I just wish I had some rail covers, and forward grip, and an Aimpoint to say it's 100% complete haha

02-07-2010, 12:16 AM	#26 (permalink)
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Sleepr56 Corporal Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manlius, NY Age: 25 Posts: 193	Will do. Probably be easier to just have them change the order to the 2-piece gas block. Then it won't give me any issues in the future. __________________ Ruger 10/22, Custom Red River Tactical AR/M4 Build

02-15-2010, 12:21 PM	#30 (permalink)
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Sleepr56 Corporal Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manlius, NY Age: 25 Posts: 193	I am a big fan of the ACS stock so far, it does suck that I will have to pin it. How to pin a Magpul ACS Stock That is a great how-to that I plan on following to pin it. __________________ Ruger 10/22, Custom Red River Tactical AR/M4 Build

02-15-2010, 12:56 PM	#34 (permalink)
Sleepr56 Corporal Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manlius, NY Age: 25 Posts: 193	What is the weight difference between the two? I have not done a side by side, and this is my first build, so I went with the ACS for function and looks. I am sure I won't need all that storage area, but it can't hurt to have it. __________________ Ruger 10/22, Custom Red River Tactical AR/M4 Build

02-09-2010, 01:58 PM	#28 (permalink)
mowow21 Private Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cazenovia, NY Posts: 29	lookin good!

02-15-2010, 12:30 PM	#31 (permalink)
Rich Major Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rochester Age: 24 Posts: 1,214	Did you have to pin the stock? I'm stuck between the ACS/CTR before I order tomorrow.

02-16-2010, 07:05 AM	#35 (permalink)
tinker Captain Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rochester, East Side Age: 29 Posts: 565	Sleepr56, That is comming together real good!! I'm definatly a fan of the handguard. From the pace you've been going, you'll be pulling the trigger in spring. __________________ Certified Sig Armorer: Classic pistol line 1911 GSR Sig 556 rifle M4/M16/AR15 rifle

02-16-2010, 10:42 AM	#37 (permalink)
Temporaryscars Captain Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Onondaga Posts: 622	Man, I wish I knew how to do all this stuff.

02-16-2010, 11:16 AM	#38 (permalink)
Sleepr56 Corporal Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manlius, NY Age: 25 Posts: 193	Really not difficult at all, if you have any mechanical inclination. Nothing more then a pin set, hammer, screw drivers, and a vice. __________________ Ruger 10/22, Custom Red River Tactical AR/M4 Build

02-16-2010, 11:22 AM	#39 (permalink)
Temporaryscars Captain Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Onondaga Posts: 622	Huh?

02-16-2010, 11:25 AM	#40 (permalink)
Sleepr56 Corporal Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manlius, NY Age: 25 Posts: 193	hahaha, google AR DIY __________________ Ruger 10/22, Custom Red River Tactical AR/M4 Build

02-16-2010, 11:29 AM	#41 (permalink)
Temporaryscars Captain Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Onondaga Posts: 622	I think you're asking way too much of me.

03-04-2010, 10:13 AM	#42 (permalink)
Sleepr56 Corporal Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manlius, NY Age: 25 Posts: 193	A package arrived from MidWay USA last night that had most of my armor's tools I ordered. A vice block kit, YHM forearm tool, and YHM forearm endcap. Now just waiting for my carbine stock wrench to arrive, and I can finish up this badboy!!! __________________ Ruger 10/22, Custom Red River Tactical AR/M4 Build

Yesterday, 04:20 PM	#48 (permalink)
Allstar Tactical Black Rifle Specialsts Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Webster, NY Age: 58 Posts: 500	awwwww snap! __________________ Allstar Tactical 1041 Gravel Road 14580 (585) 324-0345 FFL 01 Dealer & FFL 07 Manufacturer Specializing in Tactical Firearms, Knives, and Gear AR15 SPECIALISTS www.allstartactical.com \| facebook \| twitter \| line card DUNS: 832966449 CAGE: 5U7P8

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deanathpc Private Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Genesee County Posts: 16	Now that's a nice looking AR setup!

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