User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 4/21/2015 1:47:04 PM EDT
Here's my first AR/AR build.
Polymer80 80% lower PSA LPK Ares Armor Ergo Griip Ares Armor BCG Enfield Rifle Co 16in Barrel with 1in7 twist, CMV KAC BUIS Ares Armor Blem Upper BCM Gunfighter large latch CH CA Compliant 
[Flame suit on] 
If you've got a ghetto build, post it up. EDIT: Added last 3 photos |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/21/2015 1:51:25 PM EDT
[#1]
I was honestly expecting something much worse based on your title.
Much dissapoint  |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/21/2015 1:59:12 PM EDT
[#2]
That BCM gunfighter charging handle is wayyy too bourgeois for a cheap ass ghetto build. I too am of much disappoint.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/21/2015 2:08:56 PM EDT
[#3]
Hey it looks good to me if that is what you have to contend with in Commiefuckafornia! Have you thought about a set of EZ Pull takedown and pivot pins. Might make it a little easier to pop the upper in order to refill the mag??
As to poly lowers. IMHO it is a manufactured BS argument. If you are using a lower in a manner that is likely to break it off at the buffer tube, don't fucking be surprised when it does. And that applies to aluminum lowers as well. I've been shooting ARs for 30 years and have never broken a lower. I will readily accept that there are/were some lowers made that likely were substandard and did break IN NORMAL USE. I have never seen one like that in my life. Again, 90% of all shooters will never put enough use on their guns to break anything in/on it. If the poly lowers were such shit, we would be seeing a lot of them being returned. We aren't. Funny to me how people love poly lower pistols (me included, 2 Kahrs) but refuse to accept poly lowers for ARs ( I have one as well). Shoot the shit out of that poly lower and enjoy it 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/21/2015 2:35:32 PM EDT
[#4]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
I was honestly expecting something much worse based on your title. Much dissapoint
Quote HistoryQuoted:
I was honestly expecting something much worse based on your title. Much dissapoint
Sorry. Quoted:
That BCM gunfighter charging handle is wayyy too bourgeois for a cheap ass ghetto build. I too am of much disappoint. Honestly, I needed a CH asap and the only thing the local stores had were the BCMs lol. I know they throw it off :/ Again, sorry. Will it make it better if I scrawl a poorly drawn zombie on the side in bright green paint? |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/21/2015 2:36:57 PM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Hey it looks good to me if that is what you have to contend with in Commiefuckafornia! Have you thought about a set of EZ Pull takedown and pivot pins. Might make it a little easier to pop the upper in order to refill the mag?? As to poly lowers. IMHO it is a manufactured BS argument. If you are using a lower in a manner that is likely to break it off at the buffer tube, don't fucking be surprised when it does. And that applies to aluminum lowers as well. I've been shooting ARs for 30 years and have never broken a lower. I will readily accept that there are/were some lowers made that likely were substandard and did break IN NORMAL USE. I have never seen one like that in my life. Again, 90% of all shooters will never put enough use on their guns to break anything in/on it. If the poly lowers were such shit, we would be seeing a lot of them being returned. We aren't. Funny to me how people love poly lower pistols (me included, 2 Kahrs) but refuse to accept poly lowers for ARs ( I have one as well). Shoot the shit out of that poly lower and enjoy it Thanks! I appreciate the sentiment. ETA: As for your question at the beginning, I picked up a few of these: 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/21/2015 2:38:27 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Hey it looks good to me if that is what you have to contend with in Commiefuckafornia! Have you thought about a set of EZ Pull takedown and pivot pins. Might make it a little easier to pop the upper in order to refill the mag?? As to poly lowers. IMHO it is a manufactured BS argument. If you are using a lower in a manner that is likely to break it off at the buffer tube, don't fucking be surprised when it does. And that applies to aluminum lowers as well. I've been shooting ARs for 30 years and have never broken a lower. I will readily accept that there are/were some lowers made that likely were substandard and did break IN NORMAL USE. I have never seen one like that in my life. Again, 90% of all shooters will never put enough use on their guns to break anything in/on it. If the poly lowers were such shit, we would be seeing a lot of them being returned. We aren't. Funny to me how people love poly lower pistols (me included, 2 Kahrs) but refuse to accept poly lowers for ARs ( I have one as well). Shoot the shit out of that poly lower and enjoy it I agree 100% with this statement. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/21/2015 3:33:44 PM EDT
[#7]
Not bad for a ghetto build. How much you have invested if you don't mind sharing?
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/21/2015 3:36:41 PM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Not bad for a ghetto build. How much you have invested if you don't mind sharing? Shit, I've lost count. Lemme do some math lol. Just under $550 (minus tax+shipping) if my calculations/memory are correct. I've had a bunch of the parts waiting on completing a lower for over a year now, and I decided to complete a polymer 80 real quick just to get it up and running. The plus side is that I can swing by Ares Armor on my way home from work, so that cut down on overall shipping. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/21/2015 4:54:41 PM EDT
[#9]
If you've got a ghetto build, post it up. I don't know that I'd call mine ghetto, but I definitely did it on the cheap: 
Ares poly 80% lower-free (ish; a friend of mine gave it to me for helping him out with other stuff) Aero precision LW upper-$40 DSA BCG & CH: $89 shipped PSA Blackhak LBK W/O FCG: $88 shipped CMMG FCG-free (another friend I helped out) M4 barrel and gas tube-$115 shipped from JSE Cheapie flip up sights-$16 on ebay FF 10" keymod handguard-$60 ebay cheapie Aluminum GB-$8 shipped on eBay Hogue grip: $21 shipped on eBay Trijicon MS-04-free (yet another friend I've lent a hand to many times) 6/4 ELI Ti muzzle brake-$6 in materials, I made it 6061-T6511 RE nut-free, made it 7075-T6 selector-free, made it 7075-T6 mount for MS-04 RDS-free, made it Also lightened the upper, the bolt carrier and the barrel. unloaded weight with sights and RDS: 4.87 lbs my out -of-pocket expenditure: $443 |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/21/2015 5:01:32 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
I don't know that I'd call mine ghetto, but I definitely did it on the cheap: http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n117/Hunter2506/Machining%20projects/IMG_1419_zpsegzxlkkf.jpg Ares poly 80% lower-free (ish; a friend of mine gave it to me for helping him out with other stuff) Aero precision LW upper-$40 DSA BCG & CH: $89 shipped PSA Blackhak LBK W/O FCG: $88 shipped CMMG FCG-free (another friend I helped out) M4 barrel and gas tube-$115 shipped from JSE Cheapie flip up sights-$16 on ebay FF 10" keymod handguard-$60 ebay cheapie Aluminum GB-$8 shipped on eBay Hogue grip: $21 shipped on eBay Trijicon MS-04-free (yet another friend I've lent a hand to many times) 6/4 ELI Ti muzzle brake-$6 in materials, I made it 6061-T6511 RE nut-free, made it 7075-T6 selector-free, made it 7075-T6 mount for MS-04 RDS-free, made it Also lightened the upper, the bolt carrier and the barrel. unloaded weight with sights and RDS: 4.87 lbs my out -of-pocket expenditure: $443 Quote HistoryQuoted:
If you've got a ghetto build, post it up. I don't know that I'd call mine ghetto, but I definitely did it on the cheap: http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n117/Hunter2506/Machining%20projects/IMG_1419_zpsegzxlkkf.jpg Ares poly 80% lower-free (ish; a friend of mine gave it to me for helping him out with other stuff) Aero precision LW upper-$40 DSA BCG & CH: $89 shipped PSA Blackhak LBK W/O FCG: $88 shipped CMMG FCG-free (another friend I helped out) M4 barrel and gas tube-$115 shipped from JSE Cheapie flip up sights-$16 on ebay FF 10" keymod handguard-$60 ebay cheapie Aluminum GB-$8 shipped on eBay Hogue grip: $21 shipped on eBay Trijicon MS-04-free (yet another friend I've lent a hand to many times) 6/4 ELI Ti muzzle brake-$6 in materials, I made it 6061-T6511 RE nut-free, made it 7075-T6 selector-free, made it 7075-T6 mount for MS-04 RDS-free, made it Also lightened the upper, the bolt carrier and the barrel. unloaded weight with sights and RDS: 4.87 lbs my out -of-pocket expenditure: $443 Bonus points for blackhawk gear. Pretty dope that you made some of your own parts. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/21/2015 6:25:47 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
I was honestly expecting something much worse based on your title. Much dissapoint
this Not bad |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/21/2015 6:42:33 PM EDT
[#12]
I picked up a cheap complete .300 Blk upper at a gun show for only $275
[url=http://  [/url]
I dropped it on an old Plum Crazy lower I had laying around, I think I paid $80 for it.  " target="_blank">http://
I had an old slug gun shotgun scope that I paid $60 for.  " target="_blank">http://
The flat top rail was not long enough to get the proper eye releaf out of the shotgun scope so I had to go out & buy a riser to mount the scope rings out far enough. $10 Total out of pocket so far is $425.
It is an accurate shooter out to a little past 100 yds. Honestly I did only pay $275 for my upper here is the cash receipt. [url=http://  [/url]
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/21/2015 7:37:32 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Sorry. Hang a red bandana off of the stock. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/22/2015 10:43:50 AM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Easy fix. Hang a red bandana off of the stock. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted:
Sorry. Hang a red bandana off of the stock. I have a green one, will that work? |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/22/2015 12:57:08 PM EDT
[#15]
Paintballer: I'm too old for this stuff boys, haven't even finished my first build and am wanting to start another, any way, what hand guard is that? Patrick
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/22/2015 1:21:39 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Paintballer: I'm too old for this stuff boys, haven't even finished my first build and am wanting to start another, any way, what hand guard is that? Patrick I know it's not the same one, but it's similar: 
Hogue makes a free float tube for ~$80 in rifle and carbine length. Paintballer's hand guard seems to be full aluminum, and Hogue's is overmolded with rubber. |
|
|
|
Posted: 4/22/2015 4:14:57 PM EDT
[#17]
Subbing for the hood rat shenanigans.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/22/2015 6:20:15 PM EDT
[#18]
|
|
|
|
Posted: 4/23/2015 5:17:20 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Paintballer: I'm too old for this stuff boys, haven't even finished my first build and am wanting to start another, any way, what hand guard is that? Patrick I bought it at a gun show one of those cash on the spot type of things. I don't know who made the handguard, as cheap as it is I wouldn't be surprised if it was UTG junk. It shoots that is all I was wanting, it is a back-up deer hunting gun/truck gun if the high power law goes through here in IN.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/12/2015 10:57:36 PM EDT
[#20]
Bumped for edit, added photos to OP - bullet button ranger plate stuff.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/26/2015 3:34:01 PM EDT
[#21]
Update:
Fired it for the first time this weekend, nothing exploded that wasn't supposed to explode. Had ejection problems after the first 50 rounds. Needs some tuning, obviously. Honestly, I'm just glad it didn't blow up in my face. I completely assembled the upper myself because I was too cheap to buy complete or take to a gunsmith. |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/27/2015 10:08:55 AM EDT
[#22]
I'm gonna suggest that if it didn't start with a free A2 grip from the pay it forward thread it's not CAG. Bespoke furniture? 3Gun charging handle?
Start over and do it again right. 
Let me know and I will send you the grip free. So will about 100 other guys. Better yet, post your address and see what happens. 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/27/2015 10:53:37 AM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
I'm gonna suggest that if it didn't start with a free A2 grip from the pay it forward thread it's not CAG. Bespoke furniture? 3Gun charging handle? Start over and do it again right.
Let me know and I will send you the grip free. So will about 100 other guys. Better yet, post your address and see what happens. Lol I have 3 of them from other people's LPKs that upgraded to different grips. Ares Armor just had a sale for ergo grips half off... |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/6/2015 1:54:57 AM EDT
[#24]
Glad to see that it worked!
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/6/2015 11:25:02 AM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted:
Hey it looks good to me if that is what you have to contend with in Commiefuckafornia! Have you thought about a set of EZ Pull takedown and pivot pins. Might make it a little easier to pop the upper in order to refill the mag?? As to poly lowers. IMHO it is a manufactured BS argument. If you are using a lower in a manner that is likely to break it off at the buffer tube, don't fucking be surprised when it does. And that applies to aluminum lowers as well. I've been shooting ARs for 30 years and have never broken a lower. I will readily accept that there are/were some lowers made that likely were substandard and did break IN NORMAL USE. I have never seen one like that in my life. Again, 90% of all shooters will never put enough use on their guns to break anything in/on it. If the poly lowers were such shit, we would be seeing a lot of them being returned. We aren't. Funny to me how people love poly lower pistols (me included, 2 Kahrs) but refuse to accept poly lowers for ARs ( I have one as well). Shoot the shit out of that poly lower and enjoy it Thanks! I appreciate the sentiment. ETA: As for your question at the beginning, I picked up a few of these: http://siterepository.s3.amazonaws.com/2675/1000x62733333333333_10dhrpjpg.jpg What are those buttons on your Ranger Plates? I have several dozen in black and Green, never saw this before..... |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/6/2015 6:57:40 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Glad to see that it worked! Quote HistoryQuoted:
Glad to see that it worked! Thanks! I'll have to bring it out next time we drive back. Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Hey it looks good to me if that is what you have to contend with in Commiefuckafornia! Have you thought about a set of EZ Pull takedown and pivot pins. Might make it a little easier to pop the upper in order to refill the mag?? As to poly lowers. IMHO it is a manufactured BS argument. If you are using a lower in a manner that is likely to break it off at the buffer tube, don't fucking be surprised when it does. And that applies to aluminum lowers as well. I've been shooting ARs for 30 years and have never broken a lower. I will readily accept that there are/were some lowers made that likely were substandard and did break IN NORMAL USE. I have never seen one like that in my life. Again, 90% of all shooters will never put enough use on their guns to break anything in/on it. If the poly lowers were such shit, we would be seeing a lot of them being returned. We aren't. Funny to me how people love poly lower pistols (me included, 2 Kahrs) but refuse to accept poly lowers for ARs ( I have one as well). Shoot the shit out of that poly lower and enjoy it Thanks! I appreciate the sentiment. ETA: As for your question at the beginning, I picked up a few of these: http://siterepository.s3.amazonaws.com/2675/1000x62733333333333_10dhrpjpg.jpg What are those buttons on your Ranger Plates? I have several dozen in black and Green, never saw this before..... They're regular ranger plates with a peg added by Thorsden Customs. They're for actuating the bullet button because I live in a nanny state... |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/7/2015 8:08:29 AM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Hey it looks good to me if that is what you have to contend with in Commiefuckafornia! Have you thought about a set of EZ Pull takedown and pivot pins. Might make it a little easier to pop the upper in order to refill the mag?? As to poly lowers. IMHO it is a manufactured BS argument. If you are using a lower in a manner that is likely to break it off at the buffer tube, don't fucking be surprised when it does. And that applies to aluminum lowers as well. I've been shooting ARs for 30 years and have never broken a lower. I will readily accept that there are/were some lowers made that likely were substandard and did break IN NORMAL USE. I have never seen one like that in my life. Again, 90% of all shooters will never put enough use on their guns to break anything in/on it. If the poly lowers were such shit, we would be seeing a lot of them being returned. We aren't. Funny to me how people love poly lower pistols (me included, 2 Kahrs) but refuse to accept poly lowers for ARs ( I have one as well). Shoot the shit out of that poly lower and enjoy it you don't have to open the rifle to load the magazine knucklehead. |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/8/2015 11:10:02 AM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
you don't have to open the rifle to load the magazine knucklehead. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted:
Hey it looks good to me if that is what you have to contend with in Commiefuckafornia! Have you thought about a set of EZ Pull takedown and pivot pins. Might make it a little easier to pop the upper in order to refill the mag?? As to poly lowers. IMHO it is a manufactured BS argument. If you are using a lower in a manner that is likely to break it off at the buffer tube, don't fucking be surprised when it does. And that applies to aluminum lowers as well. I've been shooting ARs for 30 years and have never broken a lower. I will readily accept that there are/were some lowers made that likely were substandard and did break IN NORMAL USE. I have never seen one like that in my life. Again, 90% of all shooters will never put enough use on their guns to break anything in/on it. If the poly lowers were such shit, we would be seeing a lot of them being returned. We aren't. Funny to me how people love poly lower pistols (me included, 2 Kahrs) but refuse to accept poly lowers for ARs ( I have one as well). Shoot the shit out of that poly lower and enjoy it you don't have to open the rifle to load the magazine knucklehead. Easy there, killer. |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/10/2015 11:41:48 PM EDT
[#29]
I did the same thing with a Polymer80 lower and a bunch of take-offs plus an ATI barrel assembly that a guy I know bubba'd pretty good. Got maybe $350 in the whole rifle. NOTE: 40-round PMAG added for additional freedom afforded by the great state of Texas. |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/12/2015 11:48:20 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/maxfubar54/B83C58CD-776A-414C-B66C-DAA0182D49DA_zpsc6of9mqi.jpg I did the same thing with a Polymer80 lower and a bunch of take-offs plus an ATI barrel assembly that a guy I know bubba'd pretty good. Got maybe $350 in the whole rifle. NOTE: 40-round PMAG added for additional freedom afforded by the great state of Texas. Nice! Is that a 16" or a 18" barrel? Looks a little long... |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/13/2015 8:43:22 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Nice! Is that a 16" or a 18" barrel? Looks a little long... Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted:
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac147/maxfubar54/B83C58CD-776A-414C-B66C-DAA0182D49DA_zpsc6of9mqi.jpg I did the same thing with a Polymer80 lower and a bunch of take-offs plus an ATI barrel assembly that a guy I know bubba'd pretty good. Got maybe $350 in the whole rifle. NOTE: 40-round PMAG added for additional freedom afforded by the great state of Texas. Nice! Is that a 16" or a 18" barrel? Looks a little long... 16", the muzzle brake is pretty gnarly. $16 Amazon special that made the muzzle brake shootout from The Truth About Guns. |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/17/2015 7:01:59 PM EDT
[#32]
The $414.00 carbine.
PTAC $369.00 carbine kit (free shipping!) Anderson $45 OTD lower. (LGS) 
Rear sight? Ain't got no time fo dat in the Ghetto.
Yeah, I know there's no bolt catch in that pic. It's in there now. 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 6/17/2015 7:15:20 PM EDT
[#33]
Nice.
|
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
