My New AR-15 build...

[JayBell]

Merry Christmas to me!(and all of you!)
some of the parts are years old that i got from various sources, cheap, like buttstock, springs, etc....I'll try to put a money value on parts for build cost

Specs:
DPMS forged lower ($90)
DPMS lower kit ($40)
buttstock (spare parts, but like $30 with tube/buffer/spring)
1/7 Colt Chrome Lined 20" HBAR threaded barrel (old gun takeoff, but $200 or less)
4 rail freefloat tube (used, $45)
harris tilt bipod (used, $35)
bipod adapter ($15)
Yankee Hill Machine folding sight gas block ($78)
rail covers ($16)
DPMS charging handle ($12)
Smith Enterprises Vortex flash hider (old, unknown $)
Colt Bolt and Carrier, NOS ($150)
MAtech mil issue BUIS (back up iron sight) ($85 used)
ARMS scope riser (unknown $)
DPMS teflon finished flattop (used, $50)
BEC scope, 3x9 illuminated, range drop turret, (cheap, $70, this will get replaced when my redfield gets back from repair)

screwed it together myself.
might replace the buttstock with an adjustable Magpul MSS, so if i do, add $250:-)
Used a teflon finish upper for easier cleanup, i plan on using this gun with my suppressor alot, makes blowback cleanup a little easier.
should be accurate, if previous experience with the Colt Hbars barrels i've used.

pics

[RUDY850]

Very nice. I like

[DPB]

Nice. Good looking gun.

Aside from springs and such, the only things that really wear out (without breaking) are barrels, I wouldn't expect any problems with the veteran parts.

If you're serious about the adjustable stock, check out the Vltors. It's a personal preference thing, but I prefer the Clubfoot over any of the Magpul stocks, the Crane/LMT SOPMOD, or the "CAR" style stocks.

Whose bipod mount are you using? I've been looking for one, but haven't been able to put my hands on one yet.

[JayBell]

DPB: this is almost the 90th AR I built...I'm not at all worrried about "veteran parts"...I can about build these things with my eyes closed these days, including barreling the uppers.

the one i built before this is another DPMS, and i used the original barrel and bolt from my Colt m16....that was made in 1971.
shoots great.

the barrel was mine from an old SporterII Colt I had that i put a old skinny barrel on.

as for the stock, I dont like the Vltor stuff, it has a very cheap feel to me, and it looks kinda cruddy in my opinion also.
I'm happy with the magpul stuff, i have 2 of the M93 collapsing stocks on guns now...I sold a Magpul MSS on a gun last year, that was a sweet stock.


the bipod mount I got is a first samco, it fully supports the front, side, and rear of the harris bipod so it doesn't mess up anything on the gun itself

[DrakinClaw]

yeah you have a very slick collection jaybell, most impressive, i kinda like the way that ar looks with a solid stock, it goes better with that heavy scope you got on it. You just a collector or do you sell some stuff as well?
Drakin

[JayBell]

Originally Posted by DrakinClaw

yeah you have a very slick collection jaybell, most impressive, i kinda like the way that ar looks with a solid stock, it goes better with that heavy scope you got on it. You just a collector or do you sell some stuff as well?
Drakin

I'm a shooter, not so much a collector.
I dont really have any safequeens.
I have a collection, but they all get shot

I do very little selling, when i do, its to buy something else more interesting

[fultonCoShooter]

Originally Posted by JayBell

I'm a shooter, not so much a collector.
I dont really have any safequeens.
I have a collection, but they all get shot

I do very little selling, when i do, its to buy something else more interesting

im with you on that jay. i tend to keep all the guns i buy

[doug]

nice build, Jay.. your collection is quite impressive.. thanks for sharing the pix

[JayBell]

heh, picking up 2 new DPMS receivers tomorrow, more ARs being built, weds night!