Latest 80% masterpiece

**DavidH** · August 1st, 2020, 03:12 AM

Originally Posted by fallenleader

the grinder is nearly as impressive as the build.
why a straight flash hider and not a comp, brake or combo?

I*ve never been a fan of compensators/Brakes. Put a YHM Phantom Muzzle Brake on one of the first ARs I built. Back in *06, a 12* pistol build. It was so loud & had so much blast pressure, it was an instant turn off for me. I just don*t feel the 223 warrants a comp/brake. Just my opinion.

**fallenleader** · August 1st, 2020, 03:25 AM

Originally Posted by DavidH

I*ve never been a fan of compensators/Brakes. Put a YHM Phantom Muzzle Brake on one of the first ARs I built. Back in *06, a 12* pistol build. It was so loud & had so much blast pressure, it was an instant turn off for me. I just don*t feel the 223 warrants a comp/brake. Just my opinion.

precisely what i was looking for.
made the mistake of throwing a vg6 gamma on a 7" pistol, physics slipped my mind when i screwed that on. fired no more than a handful of rounds before the a2 went back on.
strike industries triple crown on a 16" barrel made me a very happy person though.

**esh21167** · August 1st, 2020, 08:11 AM

The beauty of the AR rifle is the ability to customize to what you want, and I applaud people who do. Just know that the rifle is never really worth the value of the parts.

**Hoppy** · August 1st, 2020, 08:25 AM

The rifle looks great. I like the hand guard. I just put on a magpul m lock for something new, not sure I’ll stay with it. As mentioned the grinder is real nice. I’d appreciate anymore you share on that too.

**DavidH** · August 1st, 2020, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by Hoppy

The rifle looks great. I like the hand guard. I just put on a magpul m lock for something new, not sure I*ll stay with it. As mentioned the grinder is real nice. I*d appreciate anymore you share on that too.

Thank you my friend. Far as the Belt grinder goes, I*m a custom Knifemaker. The 2x72* belt grinder is the main tool for every Knifemaker. There are many brands sold commercially. But getting one like this will run at least $2000...likely much more. So, many of us with the drive also build our own. Much like building firearms. This AR I just finished, I would choose IT over a $2800 KAC AR. But I*m able to build that kind of quality for a fraction of that price. Same applies. PM me and I*ll show more on the grinder.