Hey all, Long time lurker first time builder! I just got done building her this week. I just wanted a plinker/budget build. I Went to the range to test it out and all went smooth. Except it took me a while to sight in my Magpul pro sights :( Since the front sight is on the gas block, It got super hot super quick!

Parts list:

Lower- Aero Precision=$90 at LGS
Damage Industries LPK= $40 online (Not liking the trigger. Really gritty!)
Stock/Buffer kit - No Name of Ebay=$40 (Like it so far, may upgrade in future)

Upper- SAA- $469+Shipping-(16" SOCOM 1:8 Mid Length MOE Dragon's Head  Magpul MOE Handguard, Nickel Boron BCG)
Sights-Magpul Pro's=$109 PSA. (was originally going to order upper through them but heard wait time was way long. Decided to just get the MBUS that were on sale)

So, for my first AR I think I did pretty good. I got the bug so I know I will be changing some things in the future. I just want to enjoy this set up for a while before I start laying down the dough on upgrades. Ive been told to shoot it with the iron sights for a while, then get a red dot/scope. Should I wait!

Pic didnt show up :(

shows for me nice stick

I see the pic fine. Looks like you did a good job.

For the gritty trigger, take it out, get some 0000 steel wool and simply work all the surfaces with it. That should smooth out the trigger a great deal .

I do know about getting that bug. I just started a 7.62x39 pistol AR for my 2nd one :)  I built my upper from a stripped upper receiver though.

Thank WH. I will try the steel wool....

Make sure you do the hammer surfaces also. That will also help.