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6/14/2010 10:16:03 AM EDT
I am a AR15 newbie and about to start my first build. I have a RR lower / w single stage lower kit. I have a Double star lower / w Double Star parts kit....Ive decided on a BCM 16" Standard upper receiver group with either a Midwest Industries T-12 handguard or the Troy TRX 11" handguard....My first question is which lower receiver and which lower parts kit would be best suited for the BCM upper? Second question is which handguard would you recommend? Midwest or the Troy? thanks Mark
6/14/2010 12:36:06 PM EDT
[#1]
I don't see why either lower will not work for the BCM upper (good choice on uppers, BTW.)

As to handguards, well, I'm partial to Yankee Hill Machine products.  I looked at the MI and Troy, and seriously considered the MI, but the YHM just kept calling me back, so on my carbine, I have the YHM Lightweight for mid-length gas.
6/14/2010 12:38:52 PM EDT
[#2]
Second question is which handguard would you recommend? Midwest or the Troy?

Get a Daniel Defense or LaRue rail, they are worth every penny. If you want a two-piece, look at the DD Omegas or their EZ-CAR rail...
6/14/2010 12:41:45 PM EDT
[#3]
Have you looked into Knight's Armament's RAS M4? Excellent quality, and they can be had pretty cheaply these days.
6/14/2010 12:45:02 PM EDT
[#4]
I second the KAC M4 RAS (assuming it's the carbine model you're getting and not the midlength). I put together an A4 clone with a BCM 20" upper and Double Star lower a couple of years ago and they looked good together.
6/14/2010 12:49:18 PM EDT
[#5]
I am a huge fan of the DD Omega series.....can't wrong wrong there if you have the coin. I also just today got a Spikes BAR 12.875" on my Middy.....it looks sinister! Photos to follow.
6/14/2010 1:14:05 PM EDT
[#6]
The DSC lower should be nice. I own a DSC upper that shoots as well as my Noveske N4. Both have $129.00 DSC drop in quad rails. They work great for lights, VFG or AFG but I wouldn't mount my Aimpoint on them.
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