Sleepr's AR Build Thread

[Sleepr56]

So yesterday I finally got the phone call that I have been waiting for for the past 10 days, my AR stripped lower reciever had came in!

Parts List (will update as I order...) - 10/20/09

-Red River Tactical Stipped Lower
-Rock River Arms Lower Parts Kit
-CProducts 10 Round Magazine
-Magpul Enhanced Trigger Gaurd
-BCM bolt Carrier Group Assy
-BCM Forward Assist
-Ejection Port Cover Assy

01/18/10 UPDATE

-Red River Tactical Stripper Upper
-BCM Mod4 'Gunfighter' Charging Handle
-Magpul MOE Grip
-(5) Orilite Pre-ban 30 Round Magazines

02/15/10 UPDATE

-Allen Tactical Soft Gun Bag - Black
-Magpul ACS (Milspec) Stock - BLACK
-Magpul MBUS Front & Rear BUIS - BLACK
-Stock Hardware Mounting Kit (Mil-Spec) - H2 Buffer
-YHM Diamond Series Carbine Handgaurd
-YHM Carbine Black Plated Gas Tube w/Pin
-YHM 4 Rail Gas Block
-YHM 14.5in Barrel w/pinned/welded AWB Compliant Muzzle Break

I put the parts kit in the lower last night, everything went really well except for the bolt catch/release. I forgot to switch to a smaller punch before finishing the pin, and made a small small mark on the lower. Nothing a little touch-up paint can't fix. Other then that, I was suprised how easily everything went together.

Here are some pictures. Sorry about my crappy lighting, the iPhone struggles with that. Also should have wiped the lower down better, I used a lot of gun oil to make sure everything was properly lubed up.

http://www.rspeed.org/forums/gallery...ed_lower_1.jpg

http://www.rspeed.org/forums/gallery...ed_lower_3.jpg

http://www.rspeed.org/forums/gallery...ed_lower_4.jpg

http://www.rspeed.org/forums/gallery...ed_Lower_2.jpg

http://www.rspeed.org/forums/gallery...ed_Lower_3.jpg

Full gallery of pics here.....

AR Build - gallery - rspeed.org :: motorsports culture

[tinker]

Where did you get the Red River lower? I've never heard of them before, but it has some inturesting details.

[Sleepr56]

I picked up the lower directly from Red River Tactical.

Red River Tactical Supply - Firearm Accessories and Tactical Equipment

You can see their 3 lower combo's and better pictures (mine suck) here....

Red River Tactical Supply

My little brother stumbled on the company and ordered a lower for his build. Once I saw it, saw the amazing quality and finish, and the unique look of it, I had to get one and I am happy I did. I spoke with the owner Coy, he is a police officer in Texas, who has the lower machined/finished per his specification, but originally I believe they are "Mega - Gator" blanks.

Another cool this is they are all low seriel number, my brother is below 100, and I am below 300, so it's cool to get something that is different from the regular lowers out there!

[5.56superman]

Brownells AR15Builder its like a dream come true

[Sleepr56]

Originally Posted by 5.56superman

Brownells AR15Builder its like a dream come true

Nice. I can't use the site at work since our internet is corked up, but looks like an interesting site.

I have a solid list of parts to order once cash comes rolling in. I will post some more pictures of progress as they occur. The only real debat I have is which Barrel to go with, and concerns with head spacing on home assembly.

[darkvibe]

I have a set of go/no-go gauges for 5.56. I'm sure we could figure out a way to check your rifle when it's done. I can stop in Syracuse if I happen to be passing through or you could come out to rochester.

[Sleepr56]

Originally Posted by darkvibe

I have a set of go/no-go gauges for 5.56. I'm sure we could figure out a way to check your rifle when it's done. I can stop in Syracuse if I happen to be passing through or you could come out to rochester.

That's awesome. I read in the other thread about you having tools, so I figured I would shoot you a PM and make the trek out your way if you had to time to use those gauges. I assembled the lower fine, and bought the BCG as an assembly, and haven't really purchased any super-cheap parts, so I am hoping for a nice clean build. This has potential to be a slow build since the Holiday season is comming up, and I want to buy everything right the first time.

[mikecentola]

whats with this rspeed crap??

[Sleepr56]

Gotta whore up my premium account!

[Sleepr56]

Bringing my slow build back from the dead!!!

Updated my parts list with what I picked up over the holiday break and this weekend!

I will postup some more crappy iPhone pictures tomorrow if I get a chance! haha

[Allstar Tactical]

Lets see pics of that BCM charging handle!

[Sleepr56]

Wahooo, more fuzzy iPhone photo's from last night!!! Did a dry fit of the BCG and charging handle.

These new mags are pretty snazzy. I will def. be interested in those new rebuild kits with the upgraded follower in the future!

I need to get my pin set back so I can put the forward assist in place.

[mikecentola]

looks great!

[Sleepr56]

Thanks boss, pending funds I will probably have another order for your in the beginning of Feb.

[mammogram]

Very nice. Going to need to pick up one of these

[darkvibe]

Originally Posted by mammogram

Very nice. Going to need to pick up one of these

That thing is awesome.

Here is another cool AR tool that fits in your pistol grip. Not as much stuff but I thought it was a cool idea.
Samson Mfg: AR-15, AK-47, Sig 556 Rails and Accessories: Samson Field Survivor FS-002: AR-15/M16 Tool Kit inside your Magpul grip

[mammogram]

That's the old version, new one is supposed to be ready in a month or so. The owner was just at the SHOT show, I'm sure he'll have some pictures within a few days.

[darkvibe]

Samson Mfg: AR-15, AK-47, Sig 556 Rails and Accessories: Samson Field Survivor FS-001: AR-15/M16 Tool Kit inside your pistol grip

Is that the new one? It's listed as the same price but has some different stuff in it. I don't know anything about them, I just saw them in a magazine a couple months ago. Thought it was cool but not $120 cool since I only plink at the range.

[mammogram]

Sorry, I meant the link I posted was the old version. There's another version of that AR Multitasker coming out.

[Allstar Tactical]

We're going to carry those samson grip tool kits. Looking to get a bunch and maybe do a group buy on those for Feb.

[Sleepr56]

Yea those tool kits are really awesome, but for 120 bucks, it's kind of hard to justify right now! Gotta get a stock assy, and barrell assy first!!

[Sleepr56]

Wahooo, more parts on order thanks to Allstar!

Just need to get some a gas block, sights, and AR tools and I can put this baby together and shoot it!!!

[Allstar Tactical]

Gas Block is on its way We've got a bunch of tools in stock also that you can check out at the opening. Did you already get a stock or pick one out? I've got some RRA operators coming back in, and I've got the basic A2 and CAR ones as well

[Sleepr56]

Nice! I forgot to add that to my ordered list in the original post!! Exciting to see this build starting to come together, although the wallet is getting pretty empty, haha.

I wasn't sure if you had any AR multi-tools at the shop. I will be in touch....

[Sleepr56]

Ohhh yea, stock pics!!!

This Magpul ACS is phenominal!

More blurry photo's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!