Based on YOUR information and belief, provide a list of the best AR build components and WHY YOU SELECTED THEM. Your post should be in essence what you believe is the best build for the purpose.
Post your choice of each build component and a CONCISE (two sentence max) reason for the same.
I have broken down components into two sections (Core and Sighting), please try to stick to it (even if you differ in opinion). Moreover, the chosen/listed components should be controlled by an overall weapon purpose. PLEASE ONLY POST ONE COMPLETE BUILD PER PURPOSE (if you are to post more than one). If you are torn on a component, make a decision LT and explain it vis-a-vis the competing component. Please do not challenge other posters' decisions; just let the posts of others stand by themselves.
PRIMARY WEAPON PURPOSE: Specify one or combo of the following
CQB-PointBlank(Type1),
Intermediate 50/75-400m(Type2),
SPR-Long Precision 100-600m (Type3)
(see the Zak-Smith's optics article for reference http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=18&t=346233)
CORE GROUP
Barrel:
Gas Block/Piston System:
Bolt Carrier/Bolt:
Upper Receiver (monolithic included):
Forearm/Rail System:
Charging Handle:
Lower Receiver:
Trigger Group:
Magazine:
Pistol Grip:
Buttstock:
Flash hider/suppressor/brake (if any):
Sling and attachment (if any):
Rail Covers (if any):
Vertical Grip (if any):
SIGHTING GROUP
Optic (should be one, unless 1x dot/reflex with magnifier):
Optic mount:
Front Sight/Front BUIS:
Rear Sight/Rear BUIS:
White Light (if any):
White Light mount (if any):
Laser (if any):
Why this thread:
A copious amount of data exists in thousands of posts on this site describing the benefits of one component vs the standard or competing upgrade. This information, however, is disjointed and difficult to extract. In addition, much of this data is dated and does not consider the many currently available products. This thread is intended to create a concise survey of what is being selected to go into a build weapon and, most importantly, WHY you made the determination. Your responses will be subjective, albeit likely based on empirical (if not objective) data. Since value/price is a factor for most, this should not necessarily be an ideal build list, but why you selected such component in light of its capabilities and cost/value compared to a higher cost alternative (if any).
This thread could add great value to those making build decisions if your responses are indeed representative of a reasoned decision on each of the components you list.
The more current your list of components the better, but if the item(s) are dated merely explain why you believe they remain the best for the weapon's primary purpose. Ideally, all of us will learn something of comparative value about the components available.
If this is done well, it should prove very valuable to all of us.
Thanks in advance!