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 My first first Frankenstein ar build
frezel  [Member]
4/12/2012 4:22:12 PM
So this is my first ar build and I'm so excited , I ended up purchasing a spikes tactical lower receiver which is in transit to my ffl as we speak, I.spoke with a man named don from delta3tactical that I bought the standard LPK by spikes and a mill spec buffer tube and CTR stock. I was.thinking about using a spikes tactical upper to but thought I might mix.it.up.with a.PSA or BCM. I'm looking for a 16" mid length with a 9 inch rail system free float tube, I wanna add flip up front and back sites, and even a scope in he future. I was torn about getting a barrell with a fixed front a site but not sure how the front site affects point of view with a scope or red.dot.
I would lfike to buy a.complete upper , anyone can.recomend a good one that's in stock?

Can anyone comment on uppers with a front site vs flip ups.

Comments on which rail.system.to buy vs which to stay away from? I see so many rail omega, Daniel defense etc, not sure which are better then others.

Also most likely need a BCG are they pretty much the same or do.they vary drastically.

And does anyone have the spikes tactical standard trigger kit how do.you like it?
RandyStacyE  [Member]
4/12/2012 7:53:10 PM
Fixed front sights do not interfere with your view when you are using a magnified optic.

When using a red dot optic you will see the front sight clearly. With low magnified optics you'll see a slightly darker view and is not entirely noticeable.
The_Evil_One  [Team Member]
4/12/2012 9:55:00 PM
I personally prefer to use flat top upper receivers over fixed sights. In the military you learn to lollipop but I still find it to be annoying vs a completely clear sight picture that allows me to focus on the target.
wheelchairman  [Member]
4/13/2012 3:06:41 AM
As. far. as a. hand.guard... goes. I'd. stay. away. from. UTG.


Seriously man, what's with the random periods?

So this is my first ar build and I'm so excited , I ended up purchasing a spikes tactical lower receiver which is in transit to my ffl as we speak, I.spoke with a man named don from delta3tactical that I bought the standard LPK by spikes and a mill spec buffer tube and CTR stock. I was.thinking about using a spikes tactical upper to but thought I might mix.it.up.with a.PSA or BCM. I'm looking for a 16" mid length with a 9 inch rail system free float tube, I wanna add flip up front and back sites, and even a scope in he future. I was torn about getting a barrell with a fixed front a site but not sure how the front site affects point of view with a scope or red.dot.
I would lfike to buy a.complete upper , anyone can.recomend a good one that's in stock?
galtor  [Member]
4/13/2012 9:16:52 AM
Take a look at Marks Armory he has uppers <350.00 wo BCG or Charging handle in stock. Receive mine yesterday and will go to the range tomorrow and post a report after the trip.
frezel  [Member]
4/13/2012 9:07:59 PM
Originally Posted By wheelchairman:
As. far. as a. hand.guard... goes. I'd. stay. away. from. UTG.


Seriously man, what's with the random periods?

So this is my first ar build and I'm so excited , I ended up purchasing a spikes tactical lower receiver which is in transit to my ffl as we speak, I.spoke with a man named don from delta3tactical that I bought the standard LPK by spikes and a mill spec buffer tube and CTR stock. I was.thinking about using a spikes tactical upper to but thought I might mix.it.up.with a.PSA or BCM. I'm looking for a 16" mid length with a 9 inch rail system free float tube, I wanna add flip up front and back sites, and even a scope in he future. I was torn about getting a barrell with a fixed front a site but not sure how the front site affects point of view with a scope or red.dot.
I would lfike to buy a.complete upper , anyone can.recomend a good one that's in stock?


It's my lovely cell phone there's a . Next to the spacebar and I sometimes don't see them as I type
frezel  [Member]
4/15/2012 1:01:42 PM
So I am thinking on doing a BCM upper with their bcg and charging handle instead of a spikes tactical upper based of reviews and avalibility. Anyone here with BCM experience? I'm looking for a 5.56 and 16 mid length