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Posted: 7/4/2015 5:43:49 PM EDT
So I'm trying to post my full parts list, but I have the 2000 character limit so I'll have to break this up into two posts.

This has been 8+ months in the making.  Well, really a few years, but 8 months since I started choosing parts.  I made a few small purchases a couple of weeks ago, but everything else was purchased yesterday and today.

Here is the complete parts list:

Lower receiver - Spikes - $90.00 - http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F1STSLPUNISHER&name=Spike's+Tactical+Multi.+Cal.+Punisher+AR+Receiver&search=punisher
Buffer assmebly - Spikes - $70.00 - http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XSTSLA500R-K&name=Spike's+Tactical+6-Position+Mil.-Spec.+Buffer+tube+kit&search=st-t2
Lower Parts Kit w/ALG ACT FCG - PSA - $75.00 - http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/10210/category/389/
STR Stock - Magpul - $69.00 - https://dsgarms.com/mag470
Front BUIS - Magpul - $35.00 - https://dsgarms.com/mag248
Rear BUIS - Magpul - $50.45 - https://dsgarms.com/mag248
Link Posted: 7/4/2015 5:44:22 PM EDT
[#1]
Angled Forward Grip - PTK - $50.00 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OAIOPOU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
EZ Pull Takedown pin set -  YHM - $18.00 - http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Yankee_Hill_EZ_Pull_Takedown_Pin_Set_p/yhm-7284.htm
Upper Group / KMR FF Rail - BCM - $835.00 - http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-BFH-16-Mid-Length-ENHANCED-Light-Weight-Upp-p/bcm-urg-mid-16-bfh-elw-kmr15.htm
P Mags (2) - Magpul - $25.00 - http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=MMAG571ODGRN&name=Magpul+PMag+GEN+M2+MOE+30rd+5.56%2f.223+AR+Rifle+Magazine+OD+Green&search=pmag
QD Sling Mount - ERGO - $20.00 - http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ergo-keymod-qd-sling-mount-4239.html
Stock Wrench - RRT - $6.00 - https://dsgarms.com/mi-esw
Sling - Magpul - $59.00 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010R1COIC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
Grip - Hogue - $21.78 - https://dsgarms.com/ho1502
Reduced Weight Springs - JP - $12.00 - http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/JP_AR_15_REDUCED_POWER_SPRING_KIT_p/jp-jps3.5.htm
9 Slot Kyemod Rail - Seekins - $23.00 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JVZ6EDC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
4 Slot Keymod Rail - Noveske - $20.00 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009LLFDW4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

I need to contact my local gun store to have them send their FFL license for my lower, so I don't know what to expect on the timeframe with that, but I'm hoping everything will be in next week.  Pics to come!
Link Posted: 7/5/2015 6:30:23 AM EDT
[#2]
Looks good. Be cautious with using those particular JP springs with Milspec ammo (xm193/m855). They have harder primers and can cause light primer strikes.

Happened with me using them and a spikes battle trigger.

I just ordered a set of the new version from Primary Arms, which is supposed to work with milspec ammo
Link Posted: 7/8/2015 4:14:29 PM EDT
[#3]
Thanks for the tip.

The final shipments will arrive tomorrow and I'll have everything except for my LPK from PSA, and the order status still says processing!  Ugh...  BCM shipped my upper the same day I ordered it and I had it two days later... whats up with PSA?
Link Posted: 7/10/2015 1:38:55 AM EDT
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Thanks for the tip.

The final shipments will arrive tomorrow and I'll have everything except for my LPK from PSA, and the order status still says processing!  Ugh...  BCM shipped my upper the same day I ordered it and I had it two days later... whats up with PSA?
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If you google/bing search (ar15.com psa shipping) you will get your answer.

I hear their shipping times have improved, But, I still find little excuse for it. I order ammo from time to time, and it still takes me two weeks to get a few boxes.
Link Posted: 7/10/2015 10:23:23 PM EDT
[#5]
FWIW, I've ordered a couple of uppers from PSA in the last few months and they seem to be running about 10 days to 2 weeks. That's not impressive but, for the price...
Link Posted: 7/10/2015 11:37:45 PM EDT
[#6]
I have placed three orders with PSA in the past six weeks.  All three arrived within a week and one had a barreled upper.
Link Posted: 7/11/2015 8:32:12 AM EDT
[#7]
turick:  Don't forget the few tools you will need to complete the assembly - esp a bench vise and a receiver clamp to hold the upper receiver while you tighten the barrel nut. - CW
Link Posted: 7/11/2015 8:07:42 PM EDT
[#8]
Thanks all.  I had my lower receiver shipped to a new local gun shop that I hadn't even heard of before called DIY Rifles in Wentzville, MO.  They are super friendly and are doing my transfer for free because I'm a veteran.  They manufacture all of their own parts and have a LPK with an ALG ACT trigger from them for about $35 more than PSA, but they claim to be very high quality parts.  I decided to cancel my order from PSA and buy local.  They also offered to inspect my build when I'm done and offer free classes every month on AR15 maintenance and cleaning.

I suppose PSA is great for the budget, but kind of silly when I can order a complete upper from BCM on Saturday and have it on Tuesday.  I called PSA's customer service phone number to cancel the order and was speaking with somebody within a minute.  Maybe they should pull some people off the phones and have them start processing orders?  I suppose if it's working for them and they're comfortable with it, it's their choice to make, but then there's people like me who cancel.  

I ordered my entire rifle on the same day and have the whole thing in my possession, ready to build, minus one LPK from PSA that was still "processing" status when I cancelled the order.
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