My first AR-15 is almost complete...

calebib

I've got it kitted out just about how I want it, I still need to settle on a sling setup and I also plan on camo painting the furniture.

So far:
Spikes Tactical lower
M&A Parts Kit; Wilson stainless 1 in 8 barrel, LMT upper receiver
Vltor Clubfoot Modstock
Magpul MOE midlength forend
Magpul BUIS
Magpul vertical foregrip
Ergo grip
Non-rotating trigger and hammer pins
Burris PEPR quick release scope mount
Truglo 4x illuminated reticle scope
Miculek muzzle brake
Gadsden flag & US flag ejection port cover




I have not had a chance to shoot it yet, I plan to remedy that this weekend.

airhead

sweet build.
What is the advantage of non-rotating trigger pins?
I've seen them mentioned in a few threads now and am curious.

calebib

They serve a few purposes.

1: By preventing them from rotating you minimize wear to the pin holes prolonging the life of the receiver.
2: They are stronger than stock.
3: The retainers prevent the pins from "walking" out of the receiver.

SirGeorgeKillian

That is sexy. I do believe you will enjoy the fool out of that!

Six-Gun

Caleb - that really lokks sensational. Please post a range report when you get to shoot that beauty.

JasonMPD

Nice build, sir! My only recommendation is taking off the Tru-Glow scope and using it to pound nails or something.

This is what you want... Leupold VX-R...



Or this... Vortex PST 1-4x...



Scopes that can be purchased in blister packages need to be avoided. You didn't spend all that good money on the gun to stop short on the optic...

calebib

JasonMPD wrote: »

Scopes that can be purchased in blister packages need to be avoided. You didn't spend all that good money on the gun to stop short on the optic...

To be fair to the scope, it didn't come in a blister pack and it appears to be very well made for the money. I blew the budget building this so I put this scope on it for now and who knows, it might just end up being decent.

JasonMPD

Let us know how it does. Got me curious now. Look in to these companies, too, if you decide to buy a different one:

Konus
Nikon
Vortex
Burris

They all have offerings in the $400 range.

breamfisher

Weaver and Millett are two to also consider.

However, given that TruGlo has a pretty good rep for its other stuff, this one may be surprising.

SirGeorgeKillian

Link

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calebib

SirGeorgeKillian wrote: »

Link

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breamfisher

It's SirGeorge.


Option 2 is correct....

calebib

:applause:

timc

:drool2:Sweet build; I like it!!

farm boy

I have got to get started on my build. :drool2: Looks good.

NCFUBAR

cpj wrote: »

I like it. :up:

As to the sling, there is but one choice. V-Tac.

Avoid the single point ball whacker slings at all cost.

:that:

The 1 thing I might suggest is replacing the receiver plate with 1 with the ability to attach a sling like ...

http://www.vltorstore.com/categories/Sling-Mounts/

just to be more flexible with the sling placement than just at the rear of the stock ... just my thought.

BPsniper

cpj wrote: »

I like it. :up:

As to the sling, there is but one choice. V-Tac.


Avoid the single point ball whacker slings at all cost.

I know it doesn't happen often. But every once in awhile, the planets line up just right, the moon is in the right phase, the aardvarks are mating, and the devil is taking a nap. Then and only then, CPJ comes up with a by God correct answer. This is one of them.

Heed the mans good advice. It don't happen often. Would hate to waste it. :tooth:

Jeeper

Looks Awesome Calebib!! Please keep us updated on the Truglow scope. I've heard good things elsewhere about their products.

Luis

calebib

BPsniper wrote: »

I know it doesn't happen often. But every once in awhile, the planets line up just right, the moon is in the right phase, the aardvarks are mating, and the devil is taking a nap. Then and only then, CPJ comes up with a by God correct answer. This is one of them.

Heed the mans good advice. It don't happen often. Would hate to waste it. :tooth:

I already removed the single point sling mount at your suggestion and I will probably get the Vtac, just need to replenish the gun fund a bit.

BPsniper

When you do, don't attach the rear of the sling to the front of the buffer tube. Run the sling through the little loop at the top of your stock. Then reach it over and use a QD attachment point to attach it to the slot in the right side of your stock. This will give you a comfortable position with the maximum retention and control of the rifle.

ghostsniper1

Damn thats one sexy AR. Oh how I wish I had a gun fund. Damn paycheck to paycheck.

calebib

The Vltor stock has a QR point built into it, it's just just below the battery compartment at the rear of the stock. I plan on adding another QR point to the forward end of the forend above the foregrip.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=24169/Product/AR-15-M16-RAIL-MOUNT-QD-SLING-SWIVEL#

NCFUBAR

BP, why not use an attachment point at the front of the buffer tube? I added one in addition to the one on my Magpul CTR stock. I have now reason to use either one over the other yet with a VTac so I don't want any bad habits so break me before I start one.

BPsniper

calebib wrote: »

The Vltor stock has a QR point built into it, it's just just below the battery compartment at the rear of the stock. I plan on adding another QR point to the forward end of the forend above the foregrip.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=24169/Product/AR-15-M16-RAIL-MOUNT-QD-SLING-SWIVEL#

I've tried just about every way to run a sling. The way you mention here is the way I've settled with as the best I've found. Good choice.

calebib

My Sauer has this type of swivels and I've been a fan of them since the first time I used them.

BPsniper

NCFUBAR wrote: »

BP, why not use an attachment point at the front of the buffer tube? I added one in addition to the one on my Magpul CTR stock. I have now reason to use either one over the other yet with a VTac so I don't want any bad habits so break me before I start one.

With the sling attached to the rear of the stock, when you release the gun to 'let it hang', the butt stock is held close to your shoulder and can't move away. Then, when you are ready to mount the gun, you simply have to raise the muzzle and the butt rolls right into your shoulder pocket.

When mounted at the front of the buffer tube, it has a tendency to pull away from your shoulder. Stick out, as it were. This is an accident waiting to smack you in the chin or side of your face. It is a handle for someone else to grab (in my case). And lengthens the sling.

Think of it this way.........When the sling is attached to the very front of your gun and the very rear of your gun, it is fully attached and controlled by you. Both ends are secured to you by the sling. Your hands go on the pistol grip and just behind the front sling attachment on the forend. You now control the entire weapon from one end to the other. Thjis helps in retention and shooting. With the sling on the butt, the sling goes directly from the rear of the gun, over your shoulder. Thjis keeps it tight to your shoulder (when the sling is properly tight) and prevents it from slipping out of the pocket.

The laws of physics just make sense that both ends are the proper attachment point. It just plain works better.

shotgunshooter3

How do you like the MOE forend? I've got one sitting around that I'm thinking of installing.

calebib

I really like it. I will probably put a free float forend on it at some point but until then I'm happy with the MOE.

NCFUBAR

BPsniper wrote: »

The laws of physics just make sense that both ends are the proper attachment point. It just plain works better.

Basic Leverage it seems ... Some things are way to simple to see and have to be pointed out :bang: the fancy stuff is just fluff sometimes ... Simple things usually work simplier and easier. I remember the single point lessons you gave but never thought about the placement on the 2 point themselves cound be that different Thanks ... 1 less bad habit to not have to break.

shotgunshooter3

calebib wrote: »

I really like it. I will probably put a free float forend on it at some point but until then I'm happy with the MOE.

I think I may go ahead and put it on, if anything because I can attach the vertical foregrip directly to it (even though I don't use the damn thing for more than a handstop). I too plan to free float my AR but I think I'm going to shoot the crap out of it as is and just rebuild (new upper, stock, and trigger) when I go that route.