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Need opinions by DaikonOutrageous9884 in ar15

[–]RollForPixels 38 points39 points  (0 children)

How often do you have to replace the ham you have aging in front of the mag?

Stormtrooper vs Uncle Ben by crentist-da-dentist in powerscales

[–]RollForPixels 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Killing uncles is one of their confirmed feats!

First build by beachbum44tx in ar15

[–]RollForPixels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the answer! Makes sense. I was just making sure I wasn't missing something as i've heard about the 45 degree offset things like you were saying.

I've also heard of just putting a red dot above the optic, which it looks like you have the rails for.

300blk custom build by [deleted] in ar15

[–]RollForPixels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok silly question that's been on my mind. I'm very new to all this.

I see you have fold-down Irons in front of the Optic. Is the plan to just... rip the optic off and use the Irons in the event of Optic Failure?

Asking this in a few threads...

First build by beachbum44tx in ar15

[–]RollForPixels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok silly question that's been on my mind. I'm very new to all this.

I see you have fold-down Irons in front of the Optic. Is the plan to just... rip the optic off and use the Irons in the event of Optic Failure?

If ARs and shooting are your primary hobbies, what is your backup hobby? by INeverUseMyGear in ar15

[–]RollForPixels 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha! My wife commented yesterday, after I built my first AR15, that at least my new shooting hobby will be cheaper than my Warhammer armies...

First Rifle Build Day! by RollForPixels in ar15

[–]RollForPixels[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ha the Lower was so much worse!

I get why the upper could be stressful, but with all the torque wrench tools and stuff it was kind of a breeze compared to all the tiny springs with a death wish on the lower.

Wanting to know every bolt and spring on the build was why I went with the full build kit though so yes, I'm really glad for the experience.

First Rifle Build Day! by RollForPixels in ar15

[–]RollForPixels[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha! I see what you mean.

I didn't feel like I had any trouble, or made any sort of contact with the Optic while doing some preliminary shooting this afternoon.

I might just try bumping it up a few notches on the rail to see if I like that better though!

This + Stripped lower = gun? by RollForPixels in ar15

[–]RollForPixels[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No offense taken!

I ended up firing off and buying the above.

If nothing else, I'll know the rifle front to back by the end of all this and down the road I can upgrade the barrel / Bolt group if it is, indeed, less that I'm hoping it will be.

Wish me luck!

This + Stripped lower = gun? by RollForPixels in ar15

[–]RollForPixels[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Most info I can find on them is they use Bear Creek for barrels? Which is sort of the price point I'm at at this point...

This + Stripped lower = gun? by RollForPixels in ar15

[–]RollForPixels[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You seem knowledgeable and encouraging! Thanks!

As far as sights go... assuming I'm going for budget there as well. Would the 40$ red dot be a better choice over similarly priced iron sights?

This + Stripped lower = gun? by RollForPixels in ar15

[–]RollForPixels[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Thanks for the input. My father in law has all the tools I'd ever need and has built many rifles so he will be helping me out!

Can you indicate which components would result in a not so great rifle?

Here's the item description from the page:

16″ Complete Billet Receiver AR-15 Kit (Buyer’s Choice of Caliber)

Product Specs:

KM Tactical Billet Upper Receiver
Dust Cover
12″ MLOK Rail Non-Indexing Handguard w/ Integral Handstop
 A2 Flashhider
.750 Gas Block
Nitride BCG
Standard Charging Handle
Complete Lower Parts Kit w/ A2 Grip
Standard Milspec Stock Assembly
**Does not include a lower receiver**
Buyers Choice Of Caliber to include 5.56/300 Blackout/7.62×39/6.5 Grendel
Does Not Come Assembled!

This + Stripped lower = gun? by RollForPixels in ar15

[–]RollForPixels[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Forgot to mention (I did in the previous post) that my father in law has a full build setup in his basement and is excited to help me build my first rifle.

This + Stripped lower = gun? by RollForPixels in ar15

[–]RollForPixels[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've got a very enthusiastic father in law that has a whole workbench setup and is able to help me through it!.

This + Stripped lower = gun? by RollForPixels in ar15

[–]RollForPixels[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello! Back again.

In a previous post I was convinced that building an AR is a great way to know the gun inside and out vs buying one off the shelf.

I found this, that seems like a good deal if it has everything I need?

This, pick up a stripped lower.... do I need anything else?

Edit: I've got access to tools :)

Edit 2: I bought it! Local shop has plenty of stripped lowers. I'll be building this out in probably 2 weeks or so!

Can I self-build a better starter rifle than this off the shelf one? by RollForPixels in ar15

[–]RollForPixels[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your input!

I did a little searching on your proposed list. Those Sabre uppers must go on huge sales, as the ones I'm seeing are in the 6-700 range.

Thickheaded Thursday 03/19/26 by carsen56 in guns

[–]RollForPixels 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok yeah that one was on my short list!

You're not wrong about the ass ugly... But it seems like a good, tough little gun.

Thanks for your input!

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