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Ironhawk

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AR-15 Build
« on: May 02, 2009, 03:34:51 PM »
So this is what I have going on so far.

Spikes Tactical stripped lower.
     I am really happy with this lower.  It's solid, no marks or blemishes.  The spider logo is awesome, and even though you could beat the Fire/Safe color fill with Bullet markings that are colored filled, I'll still take this.

Pachmayr Vindicator Grip
     I love this grip!  It's extremely comfy, with just a wee bit of squishy.  And it feels solid.  Goes on in two pieces as you can see. 

Mag-Level Pmags
     Gotta have pmags.  I'll have a FDE CTR stock, and FDE ladder covers to match eventually.  And I really wanted some grip tape on those bad boys.

PWS FSC556
     Despite all of the choices for brakes and flash hiders, I had to have the FSC556.  It demands attention, and it's effective.  It'll be a pleasure to shoot.
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Ironhawk

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Re: AR-15 Build
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2009, 03:37:33 PM »
Can't get all of these in one post...lol
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Re: AR-15 Build
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2009, 03:38:55 PM »
The last of 'em
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Re: AR-15 Build
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2009, 04:25:51 PM »
IronHawk
Looks like it is going to be a nice build.  What are you doing for an upper?
I'm building one also.  Got a S&W lower with a Rock River Arms lower parts kit.  Standard grip because I haven't decided on a different one.  I have either a RRA 6 position telestock or a Command arms telestock to choose from.  Been thinking maybe of getting a Magpul CTR or MOE stock instead.  I have a Tactical Solutions M4 style dedicated .22 upper I can put on it.  Building a .223 upper for it if the barrel ever comes in.  I have several on backorder.  Have a Bushmaster BCG that I got lucky and found at a reasonable price.  Have a no name upper receiver forged by Cardinal, but I don't know who cut it.  Would like to find a different stripped upper.  For now I'm just going with standard upper firniture.  If the barrel ever comes in it's ready to assemble.  I never had much interest in these untill last fall although I have had a Rock River for a few years.  Now I have a couple, but this is my first build.  Have also picked up a few tools and how to books.  Keep us posted on your build.     
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Re: AR-15 Build
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2009, 05:00:58 PM »
Nice lower. I have the Pachmayr grip on one of my ARs and like it a lot better than the standard grip. It had a seam running right down the middle of the finger grooves that I used a rat-tail file to smooth out. It's VERY comfortable. I have an Ergo grip on my other AR and I like it too. Both grips give you a longer LOP which is nice for big hands like mine.
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Re: AR-15 Build
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2009, 06:12:55 PM »
Looks like a neat setup. Just out of curiosity, is there any disadvantage to building with a different upper and lower receiver rather than going with both from the same factory in terms of fit? I know they're supposed to be interchangeable, but I was wondering if the factory fit might be better or worse?
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Re: AR-15 Build
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2009, 06:49:52 PM »
Ironhawk, what are you going to fill the stripped lower with? A std factory parts kit or a competition trigger system?
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Re: AR-15 Build
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2009, 11:33:31 AM »
I bought a Del-Ton 16" Mid-Length Rifle Kit with Chrome line barrel, specter low-profile gas block, free float quad rail, FDE CTR Stock, T-marked Flat top and just standard trigger guts.

Every manufacturer is little different with their fit and finish.  There shouldn't be a problem with compatibility so long as both the lower and upper receivers are mil-spec.  I just chose to go this route because I could get the majority of the options/accessories that I wanted all at one time, as opposed to buying a rifle and then buying the parts I wanted.  That way tends to get a bit $$ after a bit.  So I fronted the some extra, initial, cash and I'll save money in the long run.
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