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Posted: 3/28/2017 9:26:42 PM EDT
What barrel length are you looking at?
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Posted: 3/28/2017 9:46:36 PM EDT
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What barrel length are you looking at? I'm building my first AR Pistol. I know I want a 5.56 10.5 Barrel with a 1:7 twist. 
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Posted: 3/28/2017 11:09:00 PM EDT
KAK Blade with their tube
ALG Trigger / CMMG Spring Kit Toolcraft NIB BCG |
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Posted: 3/29/2017 6:04:51 AM EDT
Personally I would go with a LPK w/o trigger and spend a little extra there. You won't regret it.
What are you planning for sights? |
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Posted: 3/29/2017 8:59:16 AM EDT
Probably going to go with the MagPul MBUS iron backups, and I'm debating between EOTech & AimPoint
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Posted: 3/29/2017 9:34:36 AM EDT
FWIW- I went with a Palmetto State Armory pistol kit with a 10.5" inch barrel and used an Anderson lower. Went together easily and I haven't had any issues with it. I've only shot 55gr FMJ in it so far with Magpul magazines.
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Posted: 3/29/2017 11:00:01 AM EDT
That was the other thing I've been debating... Whether to get an assembled upper or pick get each part separately. That's why I was thinking about the Aero Precision M4E1 Upper
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Posted: 3/29/2017 11:12:27 AM EDT
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Personally I would go with a LPK w/o trigger and spend a little extra there. You won't regret it. |
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Posted: 3/29/2017 11:26:59 AM EDT
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That was the other thing I've been debating... Whether to get an assembled upper or pick get each part separately. That's why I was thinking about the Aero Precision M4E1 Upper For me it has always been cheaper to buy them - I just bought a very nice used barrel for cheap - I'll be building the upper but it's going to be a mutt of about six different brands. Resale of a complete factory upper is typically better. |
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Posted: 3/29/2017 1:29:01 PM EDT
Thanks for that. I checked them out and while the parts are relatively lower, after it's all said & done, I think I'd come out lower by just getting the assembled upper
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Posted: 3/29/2017 4:03:39 PM EDT
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Probably going to go with the MagPul MBUS iron backups, and I'm debating between EOTech & AimPoint |
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Posted: 3/29/2017 6:01:58 PM EDT
Personally I like how much more I can see with the Eotech. Go to a gun store and have them mount them on an AR and see which you like more. I've never been to a shop that wouldn't do that for me.
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Posted: 3/29/2017 7:19:16 PM EDT
I'd check out the Trijicon MRO too.
And I have been in the same boat as you on whether or not to build or buy a completed as my next upper. Really about the same cost. |
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Posted: 3/29/2017 8:07:36 PM EDT
I have a 10.5 with talon rail from Hardened Arms. Excellent fit and finish for the price. Might want to give them a look.
http://www.hardenedarms.com/ecCat_45 |
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Posted: 3/30/2017 2:40:12 AM EDT
Get a decent barrel, good trigger and decent sight. The rest of the parts aren't as important.
If you buy a finished upper, concentrate on the barrel and not so much the handguard. People pick an upper because they like the way the handguard looks and end up with a crappy barrel. I recently picked up a few LPK's w/o trigger groups and grip for $20ea. Add a teflon trigger group for another $40. https://www.righttobear.com/Enhanced-Nickel-Teflon-Trigger-Assembly-p/enta-01.htm or $80 for a RRA NM trigger. Don't need to spend $250 on a trigger to get something decent. Here's a G2S for $165 in a LPK. https://www.righttobear.com/Geissele-G2S-Trigger-Lower-Parts-Kit-NO-GRIP-p/g2s-lpk.htm Still cost too much for my cheapness... |
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Posted: 3/30/2017 8:11:16 AM EDT
PSA 10.5" CHF and a Toolcraft NiB bolt (same as Spikes 1/2 the cost)
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Posted: 3/30/2017 11:28:15 AM EDT
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Get a decent barrel, good trigger and decent sight. The rest of the parts aren't as important. If you buy a finished upper, concentrate on the barrel and not so much the handguard. People pick an upper because they like the way the handguard looks and end up with a crappy barrel. I WAS concerned about the overall aesthetic look of the hand guard. I wanted something that was as aesthetically pleasing, but also was functional (like I said, this is my first AR). I wasn't sure what to look for in a barrel. I wanted a spiral fluted barrel, as I've heard and read that it's lighter and has less recoil issues, and increases accuracy a bit... What should I look for in a barrel? That's the thing I don't know much about and where I'm struggling on picking parts and whether or not I should build it piece by piece or just buy an assembled upper. Thanks for all of the feedback... Keep it coming |
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Posted: 3/30/2017 1:45:33 PM EDT
I think you should have a look to Faxon barrels. Are not so expensive and are a very good option for a first build. Pick a 4140 QPQ. Fluting in my opinion is not so important in a shorter barrel.
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Posted: 3/30/2017 2:46:15 PM EDT
http://ballisticadvantage.com/10-3-inch-556-625-hanson-carbine-cmv-performance-barrel.html
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Posted: 3/30/2017 4:12:57 PM EDT
Something worth noting. You claim you have already purchased a spikes lower. Ideally when building your AR you want a matching set, upper and lower. It's an aesthetics and color matching issue. That way your rifle isn't multicolored. If you don't care about cosmetics and aesthetics, then disregard.
So, if you do care, the best you can hope for is a spikes upper. It will be hit or miss if they match, but they may be closer than any other option. |
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Posted: 3/30/2017 11:54:46 PM EDT
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Something worth noting. You claim you have already purchased a spikes lower. Ideally when building your AR you want a matching set, upper and lower. It's an aesthetics and color matching issue. That way your rifle isn't multicolored. If you don't care about cosmetics and aesthetics, then disregard. So, if you do care, the best you can hope for is a spikes upper. It will be hit or miss if they match, but they may be closer than any other option. |
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Posted: 3/31/2017 1:48:56 AM EDT
Give Androcorp a look also for the upper
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Posted: 3/31/2017 2:10:10 AM EDT
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Yes I have the lower at an FFL dealer ready to pick up. And yes, ideally I would like a matching upper. That was another reason I considered the AeroPrecision. I've seen a few builds and they match nicely. The more I look around, though, I start crunching numbers & always come out higher than $399 (AeroPrecision complete upper) when I start finding separate pieces. I think i'm going to go with it... |
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Posted: 3/31/2017 1:04:45 PM EDT
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You'te saying you feel that an Aero Precision upper will have a matching finish with a Spikes lower? |
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Posted: 3/31/2017 4:21:33 PM EDT
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I'm saying that I've seen a few builds with those commoners and they've matched well from what I've seen.... And I mean it's not the end of the world if they don't 
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Posted: 3/31/2017 4:42:47 PM EDT
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Im kinda dumb. My apologies for getting involved and posting in your thread. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm saying that I've seen a few builds with those commoners and they've matched well from what I've seen.... And I mean it's not the end of the world if they don't |
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Posted: 4/1/2017 9:24:19 AM EDT
Ok so I just found out that AeroPrecision is running a sale on their uppers all weekend, knocking the price down by $60 (or 15%). Should I go MLOK or Keymod?
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Posted: 4/1/2017 4:11:38 PM EDT
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Ok so I just found out that AeroPrecision is running a sale on their uppers all weekend, knocking the price down by $60 (or 15%). Should I go MLOK or Keymod? |
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Posted: 4/1/2017 4:24:23 PM EDT
Im in the middle of a similar build I was planning on a frankin build of parts I like but those aero uppers look like a good deal. The only thing I dont like is the hand guard looks like it has a large diameter. I would prefer a slim hand guard. What do you guys think of the M4E1?
I was planning Aero Upper, Faxon or Similar cheap 10.5 barrel and Midwest 9' M Loc. |
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Posted: 4/1/2017 4:34:30 PM EDT
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PSA 10.5" CHF and a Toolcraft NiB bolt (same as Spikes 1/2 the cost) |
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Posted: 4/1/2017 5:01:25 PM EDT
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Im in the middle of a similar build I was planning on a frankin build of parts I like but those aero uppers look like a good deal. The only thing I dont like is the hand guard looks like it has a large diameter. I would prefer a slim hand guard. What do you guys think of the M4E1? I was planning Aero Upper, Faxon or Similar cheap 10.5 barrel and Midwest 9' M Loc. Now, I just have to wait for a sale for the Spike's BCG, LPK & Raptor charging handle & I'll almost be done. |
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Posted: 4/20/2017 3:51:49 PM EDT
Update: Soooooooo here's what I have so far
Aero Precision Barreled upper Raptor charging handle MagPul MLok Angled Foregrip Phase 5 Buffer Spike's Tactical LPK Spike's tactical Striped Spartan Lower Hogue Grip Now it's down to backup sights (Troy, MagPul MBUS Pro or Diamondback) , bcg (between Spike's & Fail Zero) & buffer tube (diamondback or Phase 5) I'll post pix when it's all together |
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