Here is a list of the parts that I like for a M4 build. These are the most bulletproof parts I can find. I like to hear what everybody likes and maybe we can get a concensus. At least on some certain parts that are the best.
Colt 14.5 Socom barrel
Colt flattop upper, Bravo Company gets a close second.
Muzzle brake, No favorite. Yankee hill, Viltor, Vortex, all good as long as it makes the barrel leagal length
Gas tube, Colt or Bravo
BCG. Bravo's full auto. No exceptions
Charging handle, Gas Buster with the "Big Weenie"
Rail system, Daniels Defense Omega
Vertical grip, Tango Down with the quick release latch. Expensive but easy on and off and secure.
Lower, No favorite but Preban. A collapisble stock makes the gun alot better for fit.
Lower parts kit, M&A get the Single stage trigger
Rear grip, Magpul Miad. standard kit.
Trigger guard, Magpul aluminum enhanced.
Buffer tube, Milspec size
Buffer, H model
Buffer spring, Carbine size
Buffer tube nut,
Buffer lock plate, single point Ambi
Rear sight A.R.M.S. 40 standard
Optics, Aimpoint Comp ML2. The lowest price one works just as good as their higher priced ones. Just alittle less battery life.
Optics mount Larue 150
Stock, Magpul CTR
Light, Surefire 6p led
Light mount Larue 606
Magazine, Magpul 30 round PMAG with window
On the part with no company names. I would probably go with Bravo company or PK firearms