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Posted: 12/5/2016 7:11:05 PM EDT

My brother made a few hints about wanting an AR this year, but with a baby on the way and his military income, it wasn't a justifiable expense. I decided to take that into my own hands a couple of months ago. I hope he likes it, I certainly think it'll come together nicely. I had the lower sent out to Ident Marking to make it a little special for him.

Anderson lower
Standard lpk/buffer system
Magpul stock
Aero upper
Aim NiB bcg
BCM Mod4 charging handle
16" Ballistic Advantage barrel
15" Midwest Industries Handguard
YHM muzzle device and gas block
Magpul BUIS

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Posted: 12/5/2016 7:30:36 PM EDT

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Your brother will love it. At first glance I thought hey that flag is backwards. However like the patch it is meant to be "flying in the breeze while moving forward ". I think it would have looked a bit better though if the white stripes were engraved instead of the red. Wish I had a brother as cool as you.

Posted: 12/5/2016 7:41:40 PM EDT

[#2]

damn, man, you did good. expect a choked up moment. please get it on record and post it after Christmas.

Posted: 12/5/2016 8:06:51 PM EDT

[#3]

I did an engraved 5.56 AR for my Airman Daughters BMT graduation. After all these years, she still loves showing it off

So will your Sailor !

Posted: 12/5/2016 8:10:14 PM EDT

[#4]

Nice job.

Posted: 12/5/2016 8:14:17 PM EDT

[#5]

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Thats awesome! I'm kind of hoping he will be proud of it, but then again I know he will.

Posted: 12/5/2016 8:14:50 PM EDT

[#6]

Nice build and a GREAT present. I am sure he will treasure it for the rest of his life.

Posted: 12/5/2016 8:15:06 PM EDT

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Definitely will do my best to get it on video!

Posted: 12/5/2016 8:17:49 PM EDT

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Your brother will love it. At first glance I thought hey that flag is backwards. However like the patch it is meant to be "flying in the breeze while moving forward ". I think it would have looked a bit better though if the white stripes were engraved instead of the red. Wish I had a brother as cool as you.

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When I had sent them the mark up, they called to verify my orientation as they said most people want it facing the wrong way. I couldn't believe they told me that. I guess most are ignorant or must not care that they get it done the correct way lol

Posted: 12/5/2016 8:20:26 PM EDT

[#9]

Awesome. I'm sure he will love it. How can you not?

Posted: 12/5/2016 8:24:44 PM EDT

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Well I tried to pry some set up ideas out of his wife, but she didn't have a clue on how he'd want it set up. So I set it up like I would want it, minus the optic, that I'll leave up to him. Some people prefer different set ups, that was kind of the variable I was curious about. I know as a whole he will love it.

Posted: 12/5/2016 8:38:27 PM EDT

[#11]

Very cool, nicely done.

Posted: 12/5/2016 9:01:56 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/5/2016 9:39:48 PM EDT

[#13]

Badass gift buddy

Posted: 12/5/2016 9:52:18 PM EDT

[#14]

Nice build, I hope your brother likes it.

Posted: 12/5/2016 10:01:42 PM EDT

[#15]

It'll be a misty eye moment! Great job!

Posted: 12/5/2016 10:36:38 PM EDT

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When I had sent them the mark up, they called to verify my orientation as they said most people want it facing the wrong way. I couldn't believe they told me that. I guess most are ignorant or must not care that they get it done the correct way lol

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Your brother will love it. At first glance I thought hey that flag is backwards. However like the patch it is meant to be "flying in the breeze while moving forward ". I think it would have looked a bit better though if the white stripes were engraved instead of the red. Wish I had a brother as cool as you.

When I had sent them the mark up, they called to verify my orientation as they said most people want it facing the wrong way. I couldn't believe they told me that. I guess most are ignorant or must not care that they get it done the correct way lol

Actually, for a sailor, the flag is backwards. The Navy is smart enough to wear the flag on the left side of the uniform so a normal flag has the stars forward.
The Army has the flag on the wrong side so they require a special
flag just to be different.

Posted: 12/5/2016 10:41:32 PM EDT

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Actually, for a sailor, the flag is backwards. The Navy is smart enough to wear the flag on the left side of the uniform so a normal flag has the stars forward.
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flag just to be different.

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Interesting, had no idea about that. But I did want it correct for the placement on the magwell. You learn something new everyday.

Posted: 12/5/2016 11:05:27 PM EDT

[#18]

Looks great man! Nice work.

Posted: 12/5/2016 11:16:30 PM EDT

[#19]

Very nice OP, very nice indeed...

Posted: 12/6/2016 12:00:03 AM EDT

[#20]

That will be a nice stick he will appreciate for years.

Posted: 12/6/2016 1:33:56 AM EDT

[#21]

He's gonna love it.
What a great, thoughtful gift.
Don't forget to post a couple of pics of the joyous occasion of the unwrapping. It should be overwhelming.

Posted: 12/6/2016 9:34:53 AM EDT

[#22]

I'm going to do my best to get it on video. I'm trying to come up with a cool way to give it to him, but I've been coming up blank. So if anyone has any ideas, I greatly appreciate it.

Posted: 12/6/2016 10:35:44 AM EDT

[#23]

Put it in a box discretely hidden behind the tree.

"Hmmmmmmm whats that back there, why don't you go check that out..."

Posted: 12/6/2016 11:05:51 AM EDT

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Put it in a box discretely hidden behind the tree.

"Hmmmmmmm whats that back there, why don't you go check that out..."

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I had a video made I was going to tag him in on facebook going over the build and a time lapse of the build, then was going to give it to him after forcing him to sit through it. But it was lost in a boating accident last month while I was fishing.

Posted: 12/6/2016 11:17:36 AM EDT

[#25]

You're a good brother. Nice build!

Posted: 12/6/2016 11:58:08 AM EDT

[#26]

Nice build, you did good OP!

Why not buy a red ryder BB gun and put his new AR inside the box...

Posted: 12/6/2016 12:38:55 PM EDT

[#27]

He might shoot his eye out, those things are dangerous you know...

Posted: 12/6/2016 7:49:27 PM EDT

[#28]

Lower got back today, this is the final product. Really happy with it myself.

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Posted: 12/6/2016 8:17:41 PM EDT

[#29]

Good job! He'll appreciate it even if it isn't set up exactly the way he would have done it.

Posted: 12/7/2016 12:27:51 AM EDT

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Lower got back today, this is the final product. Really happy with it myself.

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Nice tactical TV mount. :)

We need to go shoot again soon.

Posted: 12/7/2016 8:46:01 AM EDT

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Nice tactical TV mount. :)

We need to go shoot again soon.

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For when I have to operate of course.

I agree, lets get something figured out!

Posted: 12/7/2016 5:14:52 PM EDT

[#32]

Nice

Posted: 12/8/2016 12:33:20 PM EDT

[#33]

AWESOME!
If your brother doesn't give you a back breaking bear hug while fighting tears back...he ain't human, so then shoot him with it because he is alien\predator\ISIS!
Just awesome & thoughtful!
God Bless you & your brother...especially for his service to our country!

Posted: 12/8/2016 10:00:20 PM EDT

[#34]

Fantastic build!
It don't get better than that, except when he opens up his gift.

Posted: 12/9/2016 3:03:24 PM EDT

[#35]

Awesome gift!

Posted: 12/10/2016 11:53:09 PM EDT

[#36]

wow! awesome OP, I got a little teary eyed reading the build and the reason

Posted: 12/11/2016 12:32:11 AM EDT

[#37]

You're an awesome brother OP. We should all be so lucky.

Posted: 12/11/2016 11:39:08 AM EDT

[#38]

Thanks y'all, I'm taking it out today to see how it runs. I expect it to run pretty well.

Posted: 12/12/2016 11:58:24 AM EDT

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How did it run? I've been waiting to find out!

Posted: 12/12/2016 5:18:10 PM EDT

[#40]

Ran well and got the buis fairly dialed in. Didn't want to put too much through it.

Posted: 12/25/2016 10:00:45 PM EDT

[#41]

It's Christmas!!!! How did he like it?

Posted: 12/26/2016 2:38:55 PM EDT

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I was just able to give it to him today, I teared up slightly while he watched the video I made. But here he is with it.

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Posted: 12/26/2016 2:55:30 PM EDT

[#43]

When you see tears you know it will be a cherished gift. Two thumbs up!

Posted: 12/29/2016 9:16:36 PM EDT

[#44]

As I've learned today, my brother has now joined Arfcom. Hopefully he'll get in here one day soon and learn the ropes. It's the gift that kept giving!

Posted: 1/12/2017 11:46:14 AM EDT

[#45]

I'm unbelievably grateful for this, you have no idea. I can't believe everyone kept this on the DL and didn't clue me in in the least bit. I'm glad we finally got to put some round through it, even if it was blistering cold.

Still trying to navigate my way around the forum and getting ideas for optics.

Posted: 1/12/2017 12:17:46 PM EDT

[#46]

Glad your brother loves it. Us ARMY folks know the meaning behind the backwards flags [because the Army always moves forward] so it's a cool touch. Although it's not the same between every branch, it's still not technically incorrect to do it that way. All in all, it's a good quality piece and he should be proud to have a great, new rifle and a matching brother to boot.

SIG just came out with the Romeo series that is a sleek red dot similar to it's AIMPOINT counterpart. I got one on sale when they released from a buddy who owns a shop and decided why not.

Posted: 1/13/2017 7:12:09 AM EDT

[#47]

Thanks OP for the Ar15 build you made for you brother!

How about some range reports from him and you?

Posted: 1/13/2017 11:03:07 AM EDT

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He's now a member here

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I'm unbelievably grateful for this, you have no idea. I can't believe everyone kept this on the DL and didn't clue me in in the least bit. I'm glad we finally got to put some round through it, even if it was blistering cold.

Still trying to navigate my way around the forum and getting ideas for optics.

We got to take it out last saturday morning before he had to return home to Corpus. I know the rifle is a straight shooter, but we got the flip ups pretty much rezero'd for him. I know we've been talking about optics for it(red dots, 1-6x ect.)

His wife accompanied us to the range(she's a trooper) and snagged some pictures.

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