Posted: 5/27/2010 12:22:20 PM EDT
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I feel like this needs to be made out of thick cardboard with fancy colors. Well, as the title says, I'm building my first AR. I've had a Spikes lower for a few months, but have only recently have had the extra money to finish it out. I have a nice Spikes upper en route and it should be here tomorrow. But tomorrow is the big day, I'm buying everything I need to finish it and more. It's going to be a Spikes/Magpul hybrid. I'm quite excited. I can't wait for next week when all my parts will come in. Here's what I've got/getting. Have -Spikes Upper/Lower Getting -Magpul Lower Build kit (CMMG LPK, Magpul MOE everything else) from Palmetto. -Primary Arms M3 Red dot -Magpul MS2 Sling (The one from the Tactical Carbine videos) -Magpul MOE Vert. Grip (Again, TC videos) - A SLAP -And some mid-length rails. Pics! Typical Arfcom pic, toe included.  Mated upper and lower.  Spikes likes their logo everywhere (except my lower, but it still says SPIKES TACTICAL).  EDIT: More pics. Rails, M4 Red Dot, ammo, and PMAGs came in.     Still waiting on my SLAP... |
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Quoted: Do you really want the MS2? You might want to hit up the TacStrap. Same thing....but thicker...and more options for attachment. Should be more comfortable. I don't really like the MS2 myself. Ask D to loan you his spare rear for the class if you get in. I'll have a rear by then, I just need to get in the damn class first. |
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Quoted: Samson oneQuoted: ok well if you need it just let me know. since you drank the spikes coolaid did you get the YHM BUIS with the spider? No, but I believe I clicked on the Magpul one. Link to this awesome BUIS you talk of? http://www.spikestactical.com/z/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=78_57&products_id=403 YHM QDS Front/rear combo (I have this one...I would have gotten the Samson if they had it then...didn't need the front one  future plans might include needing it, though)http://www.spikestactical.com/z/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=78_57&products_id=222 |
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Quoted: Quoted: Samson oneQuoted: ok well if you need it just let me know. since you drank the spikes coolaid did you get the YHM BUIS with the spider? No, but I believe I clicked on the Magpul one. Link to this awesome BUIS you talk of? http://www.spikestactical.com/z/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=78_57&products_id=403 YHM QDS Front/rear combo (I have this one...I would have gotten the Samson if they had it then...didn't need the front one future plans might include needing it, though)http://www.spikestactical.com/z/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=78_57&products_id=222 I'd rather not blow $100 on just a back up sight right now. |
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I am putting together a very similar rifle. I have the spikes lower, have the lower build kit on the way, and am scouting uppers. Let me know how putting the LPK in goes. I have never done it and I'm assuming you're putting the same CMMG LPK in the same Spikes lower, so if you have any tips please pass them on.
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Quoted: I am putting together a very similar rifle. I have the spikes lower, have the lower build kit on the way, and am scouting uppers. Let me know how putting the LPK in goes. I have never done it and I'm assuming you're putting the same CMMG LPK in the same Spikes lower, so if you have any tips please pass them on. Palmetto State Armory has a complete lower build kit for $150. Stock, LPK, Grip, all that good stuff. |
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I am putting together a very similar rifle. I have the spikes lower, have the lower build kit on the way, and am scouting uppers. Let me know how putting the LPK in goes. I have never done it and I'm assuming you're putting the same CMMG LPK in the same Spikes lower, so if you have any tips please pass them on. Palmetto State Armory has a complete lower build kit for $150. Stock, LPK, Grip, all that good stuff. Yep, that's what I got. Have you dropped it in yet? |
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the sight it to far forward...i believe there is indepth articles everywhere about looking through holographic sights and where they should be placed on a batle rifle to avoid tunnel vision and other words i cant remember....basically the author (maybe ayoob or whatever?) was saying it needs to be as close to the eye as possible so you have a perfect field of view or something....ive tried optics far away like that, and IMO they suck compared to mounting it closer to the eye, i can see what the guy was talking about
move it back closer to the rear as close as possible so the BUIS can still flip up (if you get them) |
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Very nice!
I put my lower parts kit in last night. The roll pins were a pain in the ass, other than that it was easier than I thought. I even had to improvise a hammer (don't know where mine are) and was able to do it without scratching up the receiver. I'll have my middy upper in about two weeks then I'll be ready to go. |
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Quoted: Very nice! I put my lower parts kit in last night. The roll pins were a pain in the ass, other than that it was easier than I thought. I even had to improvise a hammer (don't know where mine are) and was able to do it without scratching up the receiver. I'll have my middy upper in about two weeks then I'll be ready to go. I have one "rookie mark" from the pin for the bolt catch. |
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Very nice! I put my lower parts kit in last night. The roll pins were a pain in the ass, other than that it was easier than I thought. I even had to improvise a hammer (don't know where mine are) and was able to do it without scratching up the receiver. I'll have my middy upper in about two weeks then I'll be ready to go. I have one "rookie mark" from the pin for the bolt catch. That's why the instructions say to tape up the entire area before that installing the catch.  Having the right tools makes all the difference, too.l
Anyone else use the toothpick-in-the-drain-hole trick to install the front takedown pin detent? |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Very nice! I put my lower parts kit in last night. The roll pins were a pain in the ass, other than that it was easier than I thought. I even had to improvise a hammer (don't know where mine are) and was able to do it without scratching up the receiver. I'll have my middy upper in about two weeks then I'll be ready to go. I have one "rookie mark" from the pin for the bolt catch. That's why the instructions say to tape up the entire area before that installing the catch. Having the right tools makes all the difference, too.lAnyone else use the toothpick-in-the-drain-hole trick to install the front takedown pin detent? I did tape everything up. But who cares, it'll be a small scratch after it's trip down the driveway. I used a razor blade for holding mine in.
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the sight it to far forward...i believe there is indepth articles everywhere about looking through holographic sights and where they should be placed on a batle rifle to avoid tunnel vision and other words i cant remember....basically the author (maybe ayoob or whatever?) was saying it needs to be as close to the eye as possible so you have a perfect field of view or something....ive tried optics far away like that, and IMO they suck compared to mounting it closer to the eye, i can see what the guy was talking about move it back closer to the rear as close as possible so the BUIS can still flip up (if you get them) Take a look at this article by USSA-1 (Erik Lund): Fighting Through the Ring |
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the sight it to far forward...i believe there is indepth articles everywhere about looking through holographic sights and where they should be placed on a batle rifle to avoid tunnel vision and other words i cant remember....basically the author (maybe ayoob or whatever?) was saying it needs to be as close to the eye as possible so you have a perfect field of view or something....ive tried optics far away like that, and IMO they suck compared to mounting it closer to the eye, i can see what the guy was talking about move it back closer to the rear as close as possible so the BUIS can still flip up (if you get them) Take a look at this article by USSA-1 (Erik Lund): Fighting Through the Ring thats EXACTLY the article i was talking about! I thought it was by that masayad ayoob guy....guess not.... good job 
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: the sight it to far forward...i believe there is indepth articles everywhere about looking through holographic sights and where they should be placed on a batle rifle to avoid tunnel vision and other words i cant remember....basically the author (maybe ayoob or whatever?) was saying it needs to be as close to the eye as possible so you have a perfect field of view or something....ive tried optics far away like that, and IMO they suck compared to mounting it closer to the eye, i can see what the guy was talking about move it back closer to the rear as close as possible so the BUIS can still flip up (if you get them) Take a look at this article by USSA-1 (Erik Lund): Fighting Through the Ring thats EXACTLY the article i was talking about! I thought it was by that masayad ayoob guy....guess not.... good job That's how we ran them in the Army...always wonder why folks have them set so far forward...seems odd to me. We ran them so you could just flip up the BUIS. Infantry's a bunch of retards, though...what do we know? |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: the sight it to far forward...i believe there is indepth articles everywhere about looking through holographic sights and where they should be placed on a batle rifle to avoid tunnel vision and other words i cant remember....basically the author (maybe ayoob or whatever?) was saying it needs to be as close to the eye as possible so you have a perfect field of view or something....ive tried optics far away like that, and IMO they suck compared to mounting it closer to the eye, i can see what the guy was talking about move it back closer to the rear as close as possible so the BUIS can still flip up (if you get them) Take a look at this article by USSA-1 (Erik Lund): Fighting Through the Ring thats EXACTLY the article i was talking about! I thought it was by that masayad ayoob guy....guess not.... good job That's how we ran them in the Army...always wonder why folks have them set so far forward...seems odd to me. We ran them so you could just flip up the BUIS. Infantry's a bunch of retards, though...what do we know? The only things I've ever seen far forward are Trijcon reflexes on A2's and Eotechs on carbines. No idea why they did it. The EOtech on mine is just far back enough so I can hit the buttons. |
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the sight it to far forward...i believe there is indepth articles everywhere about looking through holographic sights and where they should be placed on a batle rifle to avoid tunnel vision and other words i cant remember....basically the author (maybe ayoob or whatever?) was saying it needs to be as close to the eye as possible so you have a perfect field of view or something....ive tried optics far away like that, and IMO they suck compared to mounting it closer to the eye, i can see what the guy was talking about move it back closer to the rear as close as possible so the BUIS can still flip up (if you get them) Take a look at this article by USSA-1 (Erik Lund): Fighting Through the Ring Good piece, short, gets to the point quickly and makes a good one. Tucked away for reference, thanks. |