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1/23/2012 2:47:32 PM EDT
Hi, im new here to ar15,com and also new to ar15's.  I have shot guns my entire life but this will be my first ar build.  I started with a budget of 800 but i have already surpassed that by a good amount and i still dont have optics or sights! I just finished the lower and have ordered my upper but still waiting to get it.  Any way, here is what i got so far, im just looking for peoples thoughts and or opinions and wanted to share my build.

lower-

s&w M&P 15 lower receiver
dpms parts kit
milspec buffertube assembly
magpul acs stock

Upper-

PSA 16" hammer forged midlength upper
troy 9" free float hand guard
PSA BCG and CH

Future-

hogue pistol grip
Magpul angled forgrip
some type of optics, havnt decided yet, with back up irons.
Sling
mounted flashlight

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/jri93/get-attachmentaspx1.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/jri93/get-attachmentaspx.jpg
1/23/2012 3:39:07 PM EDT
[#1]
Red Wine.....................That's a whiskey gun

The only thing you might get is more ammo, that puppy will eat it up.

Looks good don't forget to post the complete picture when you get the upper.
1/23/2012 9:00:35 PM EDT
[#2]
hahaha yea it was a red wine type of night. dont get me wrong, i do love my whisky!!  But yes, i will definatly post a picture once the upper comes in.  Judging by some of the things i have read about PSA it could be a while.  Its ok though, im patient and for all the features it comes with it was a great price!
1/23/2012 9:40:29 PM EDT
[#3]
I'm on my first build also...been leaning towards psa upper but their wait times are starting to scare me a bit, than again the price may be worth the wait
1/23/2012 9:48:34 PM EDT
[#4]
yea, it says to allow up to 10 days for them to assemble and ship it.  It has only been 5 so far so Im not worried yet. lol
1/24/2012 3:52:55 AM EDT
[#5]
Only thing I would change would be a longer rail for the mid length upper.  11-13" to cover the gas block......unless this is a railed gas block, then disregard this comment.
1/24/2012 7:45:34 AM EDT
[#6]
hmm, i thought with the 9in you retain the standard front sight gas block?
1/24/2012 8:22:36 AM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
hmm, i thought with the 9in you retain the standard front sight gas block?


YEP......he's thinking your doing a different type of build lol
1/24/2012 7:14:00 PM EDT
[#8]
haha ok good..  i got worried for a moment lol..  
1/24/2012 7:50:49 PM EDT
[#9]
Inspiring..just getting started here
1/25/2012 8:28:04 AM EDT
[#10]
yes, i can tell i have gotten my self into a long and expensive journey haha..   But first i just want to get it to where i can shoot it.  Then the other accesories i want can come down the road when i have some extra bucks here and there.   Absolutely cannot wait to get the upper on this thing.  I will post pics.  Also, i need cheap suggestions for some type of rear iron sight.  I just need something to hold me over so i can shoot it until i can afford some type of glass optics in the future.  I would even be open to a detachable carry handle if there is a decent one for a cheap price.  looking to spend as little as possible without buying trash.
1/27/2012 9:16:05 AM EDT
[#11]
Got the email this morning! Shes shipped, took 9 days, just under what it says to allow on the website.  I dono what all the fuss is about, as long as this baby shows up in proper form i will have nothing but great things to say about Palmetto State Armory.
2/7/2012 10:15:26 AM EDT
[#12]
Update-
           I received my upper from PSA on Feb 2,  That makes for a total of a little under three weeks from the day i ordered till it showed up on my doorstep.  Not bad if you ask me, especially since they are build to order with your choice of options.  Any way here are some pictures, I also have a Hogue grip and a detachable rear sight scheduled to be delivered in a couple days.  Along with some slip 2000 gun lube.  Cant wait to shoot this thing!  

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/jri93/ar-5.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/jri93/ar-4.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/jri93/ar-2.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/jri93/ar-1.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b360/jri93/ar-3.jpg
2/7/2012 10:21:56 AM EDT
[#13]
Looks good.
Had you posted before purchase I would have tried to talk you out of the DPMS LPK.
Hopefully you got a good trigger.
2/7/2012 10:27:53 AM EDT
[#14]
yea i hope so... it feels fine but then again i haven't actually shot it yet.
2/7/2012 3:58:34 PM EDT
[#15]
I would afford yourself a MIAD grip to go with your ACS.  I got mine from PSA and mounted it... love love love love it!  My buddy built his lower with me and used a standard grip (like yours) and they are really night and day!  I've got big hands and it fits me way better!
2/7/2012 8:16:14 PM EDT
[#16]
already got a Hogue  pistol grip on the way.  But thanks for the input!
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