First AR build

[hunterdan]

Just finished my first AR build. Must admit it was much easier than I imagined.

Started off with an Anderson lower, generic lower parts kit, mil-spec buffer kit. Had issues with the bolt catch, poor machining and it was missing a bushing, so it was binding up. The trigger was giving me grief, trigger would fire, then fire again when released. Ended up replacing it with an ALG qms trigger. Topped it off with a CBC 5.56 16" upper and standard PSA full auto bcg and mil-spec charging handle. I put a redfield 3-9x40 scope I had laying around on it using medium rings. Took it out this evening for a test drive. It shot nice, no malfunctions. I need to put a higher set of rings on it to get a more comfortable cheek weld. I'm going to change out a few of the parts to better suit my needs. All in all, I'm very happy with it. I've got right around $550 invested so far, had I bought better components the first time around, I might have come in a little cheaper. Now I'm trying to find a reason why I don't need a suppressor and an upper in 300 blackout. I'll post a few more pictures once I get a chance.

[AJRB]

very nice congrats on your first build....and your suppressor and 300blk upper

[hunterdan]

Thanks. I'll be reading up on what I'll need to do to get the suppressor. It's funny, I had a Smith sport, the original with no forward assist and dust cover. I didn't care for it. I'm much happier with this one. Probably because I put it together myself.

[spacemanvic]

Where's the charging handle?

[hunterdan]

It's not on in that picture. But I have it.

[hunterdan]

Just figured I'd update this. I've since swapped out the trigger guard for a magpul moe unit for better ergonomics, swapped for some higher rings and changed out the stock and grip for MFT gear. A range trip is in order as soon as I get back from vacation.

[MirandasPits]

Very nice. Any plans on getting some back up iron sights?

[JStem1283]

Youre def going to want to get the scope rings both on the upper. Other than that, very nice.

[hunterdan]

Yeah, I moved the rings back, and I'll probably end up changing them out again to a one piece mount that is a little higher still for more scope clearance. I wasn't going to add any irons, but if I did I was thinking of using the 45 degree offset irons.

[daschnoz]

Nice build. That looks like one of those Hera Arms cheese grater tubes. Trust me - you'll want some rail covers for that thing.