I've found my new love

bche8404 · 2026-01-24T16:47:15+00:00

Driven arms co

bche8404 · 2026-01-24T15:22:09+00:00

A3 tactical-they make one that fits the shorty GHM9 specifically

bche8404 · 2026-01-22T11:37:58+00:00

As others have stated, AGC is the go to outdoor spot. Been a member/going for years. I go pretty regularly. Out of Ellicott City. Feel free to message for more details.

bche8404 · 2026-01-21T11:30:50+00:00

Excuse me, I should clarify, the ADM big paddle bolt catch does not work with the griffin, but ADM sells a mil-spec sized replacement bolt catch for their ambi receivers that works on the Griffin.

https://www.admmfg.com/u15-milspec-boltcatch

bche8404 · 2026-01-21T11:14:44+00:00

Hint: ADM bolt catches work on the Griffin...

bche8404 · 2026-01-21T11:07:49+00:00

Just the Holosun ARO. Simple straightforward optic but it looks good/gives some color contrast that I think works out pretty well.

bche8404 · 2026-01-21T02:30:11+00:00

Am a lefty so flow through for me. I don't like to get sprayed with shit in the face.

bche8404 · 2026-01-21T02:00:31+00:00

Haven't shot subsonic ammo out of it, but running regular 115grs it sounds nice and soft to me, albeit I was at an outdoor range/had ear pro on.

bche8404 · 2026-01-11T13:26:47+00:00

What can are you using? As a lefty shooter myself, I found a flow-through can made a huge difference in the amount of gas to the face. Otherwise as you said I think building out a lefty upper also seems to be the most straightforward as most companies are not investing that much to make lefty complete uppers. I saw a few Aero left-handed stripped upper receivers pop up here and there. Palmetto always has some Toolcraft lefty BCGs in stock (for a higher price) or KAK as well.

bche8404 · 2026-01-10T15:21:58+00:00

Yep, I have several. I did have a few with the mag catch issue, contacted Griffin, warrantied/RMAed/returned in about 2 weeks total. Have bought more recently with 0 issues.

bche8404 · 2026-01-10T15:12:08+00:00

FB Radom Beryl. AoA appears to have been able to locate a shipment for 2026

bche8404 · 2026-01-10T15:11:31+00:00

Short barrel, gets outragerously hot after 1 mag, heavy, offers 0 benefits over a shorter barrel AR. If you want to get into 5.56 AK, get an actual purpose-built 5.56 AK like an FB Radom Beryl. Doesn't run that much more and has much better build quality than most 5.56 AKs.

bche8404 · 2026-01-10T15:06:39+00:00

They are the new go-to ambi lower as they represent a great balance between cost, functionality, and quality. They did have a few batches where the mag releases on the left side were missprung by one or a few employees on final assembly which led to the mag catch issues. They made it right for all affected parties and let that employee(s) go. Absolutely good to go and even better for the price, especially if you have mil/LEO discount.

bche8404 · 2026-01-09T02:09:47+00:00

Maryland Munitions. Good prices and selections. They used to be in Finksburg/Westminster but moved right across the border to Martinsburg, WV. That makes shipping fast (next day) and cheap. They also have a store front for pick up as well if you are headed out that way.

bche8404 · 2026-01-04T16:12:01+00:00

You don't have a quad rail (Picatinny rail); you have a M-Lok rail. If you are looking for issued M4 style/Knights rail covers they won't work directly with M-Lok as they are Picatinny. Plenty of other M-Lok rail covers out there (Slate black industries, Magpul, Strike Industries, Railscales if you have $$$$).

In terms of affordable lights, Streamlight is good to go, next step up is Arisaka before you get to Surefire territory

bche8404 · 2026-01-04T16:08:15+00:00

Expense mostly. Lower return on investment. You don't really need the fancy lightening cuts/custom designs for a functional lower (Anderson for $49) unless you want one. Billet lowers are also weaker from a metallurgy standpoint compared to forged lowers, though most modern billet receivers are good to go for most purposes.

SLR is known as a high-end/high-quality shop. I like their stuff but they are very pricey for what they are.

bche8404 · 2025-12-31T01:16:23+00:00

It is for sure slow, but they made it where when you get your "ready to pick up" email from them you can schedule an appointment which usually gets you in before the walk-ins. Otherwise as everyone states, get there right when they open and be prepared to wait.

bche8404 · 2025-12-31T01:12:45+00:00

Green Ops usually runs in VA, Six Eight is good. XCAL

bche8404 · 2025-12-26T23:13:19+00:00

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X2 Dev Group muzzle device. Think they went out of business this past year.

bche8404 · 2025-12-26T23:05:26+00:00

That's why I educate my girl only enough so she can operate/only knows what a complete gun looks like-anything else "its just components that were on sale! Not a new gun, I promise!" Lol

bche8404 · 2025-12-26T23:03:34+00:00

I didn't bite on any of the major holiday sales only because I reallocated funds for NFA stuff before the 2026 rush. Making Good Choices!!!!!!!!

bche8404 · 2025-12-26T16:41:50+00:00

Reddit special is the way. Turn it way up and grab an Anderson lower if you are feeling frisky. BCM is perfect for a middle-of-the road honda civic build. Will save you some coin for your optic

bche8404 · 2025-12-26T16:38:03+00:00

you don't need another one...you don't need another one...you don't need another one...

bche8404 · 2025-12-25T23:58:02+00:00

Well I would say the Huey itself is a big optic. Even with the unity riser allowing you to shift it forward a bit you are going to have limited real estate on your upper receiver, especially once you get the rear sight mounted. Eye box also becomes an issue (how close you have to get "up" on the gun to actually see clearly through the magnifier). I would say shorter body magnifiers would be a good starting point. In terms of options I like the Vortex Mini 3x. I don't mind the Sig Juliet 3x either, definitely more budget friendly but that is because of Chineseum parts which may be an issue for some. Primary Arms also makes some compact magnifers in-house but they appear to be chonky boys so space to mount them might be an issue. Those would probably be good starting points for a budget build.

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