Post by: jrebel on January 09, 2013, 04:15:16 PM
PLEASE LEAVE OUT ALL COMMENTS ABOUT NOT BEING ABLE TO FIND STUFF THINGS BEING OVER PRICED, ETC. ETC. ETC. I DON'T CARE ABOUT THAT AND I HAVE THE ABILITY TO FIND PARTS, AND WILL PAY WHAT I NEED TO PAY.
Thanks
First questions
1. As I look online at parts the list of distrubuters is endless. How do you know or how can you find out if these distributers and their parts are reputable?
2. What is the difference in a trigger (two stage vs. single stage)? Is it necessary to have one over the other for a standard M4 build?
I have many more, but do not want to overwhelm everyone so I will wait and see what kind of response I get on these two.
Feel free if anyone else has questions to please ask here....I am sure I can learn from others questions.
Thanks
Johnny
Post by: CementFinisher on January 09, 2013, 04:25:53 PM
2. A good single stage has zero creep, crisp letoff, and minimal overtravel. A twostage is going to have intital takeup phase with very light weight then it gets to the second stage and heavier weight and breaks like glass when you pass it. 2 stage is considered more reliable and safer. single stage considered more acurate to shoot.
Post by: jrebel on January 10, 2013, 02:31:46 PM
Has anyone ever used:
model1sales.com ??
Post by: thinkingman on January 10, 2013, 03:40:36 PM
1. For questions about reputable brands or suppliers look to ar15.com.Agree on item 1
2. A good single stage has zero creep, crisp letoff, and minimal overtravel. A twostage is going to have intital takeup phase with very light weight then it gets to the second stage and heavier weight and breaks like glass when you pass it. 2 stage is considered more reliable and safer. single stage considered more acurate to shoot.
Disagree on item 2...I think a two-stage is at least as accurate as the best single.
Model1 has a decent reputation.
Palmetto State Armory and Del-Ton are OK, too.
The suggestion of using AR15.com as a resource is a good one.
Lots of build videos on Youtube, too.
Post by: thinkingman on January 10, 2013, 03:41:47 PM
That's a good deal BEFORE the craziness.
(patting myself on the back)
Post by: motg9_6 on January 10, 2013, 04:55:07 PM
Post by: motg9_6 on January 10, 2013, 04:57:44 PM
Post by: jrebel on February 02, 2013, 08:02:17 PM
will a mil spec lower take both gas and piston driven uppers? I am interested in the gas, but this is just a curiosity question as I learn?
sorry if this is a silly question.
Johnny
Post by: CementFinisher on February 02, 2013, 09:19:25 PM
Post by: jrebel on February 02, 2013, 09:24:48 PM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on February 02, 2013, 09:25:31 PM
Post by: CementFinisher on February 02, 2013, 09:49:13 PM
Might correct me, but I don't think AR lowers are mil spec. They would need to be milled and drilled to function with the m-16/m-4 sear. Basically a mil-spec AR lower is an m-16/m4 lower. Some AR lowers can accept other milspec parts though (like buffer tubes). Anyone know if this is right?
the buffer tubes are different but will both work on any mil spec lower. the threaded portions are the same. the obly difference between ar15 and m16 m4 lowers are the select fire portion and the milling of fire controll portions
Post by: jrebel on February 02, 2013, 10:00:36 PM
Wilson Barrels...what is your opinion?
Thanks
Post by: JimmyHoffa on February 02, 2013, 10:02:14 PM
Post by: CementFinisher on February 02, 2013, 10:08:37 PM
Post by: jrebel on February 02, 2013, 10:16:11 PM
Post by: CementFinisher on February 02, 2013, 10:19:16 PM
Post by: jrebel on February 02, 2013, 10:24:13 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on February 03, 2013, 11:30:09 AM
If you had to pick......and you only had these choices...which one do you pick 1:7 or 1:9 twist.
Hands down 1-7.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 03, 2013, 01:51:44 PM
Post by: CementFinisher on February 03, 2013, 02:02:12 PM
Post by: jrebel on February 03, 2013, 08:17:32 PM
What are some good manufacturers?
What is functional and durrable?
What do you reccomend.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on February 03, 2013, 08:23:20 PM
and matching front.
Post by: jrebel on February 22, 2013, 07:58:58 PM
1. What is a good grip. I really like the ERGO grip's feel and profile. Give me your opinion with pros and cons. This is going on a M4 model rifle. What other grips are out there that you all like.
2. What bi pod is good. I would like to ability to shoot prone as well as sitting if possible. I have used Harris in the past and like them, is there a better bi pod for the AR platform. It will be mounted on the picatinny rail system.
3. Butt stock....What is a good one. I am currently looking at the Magpul ACS and CTR...pros and cons based on experience. Any other I should check out before I buy?
4. Any other accessories (not sighting related) that is a must have.
The thing shoots lights out and and I have learned a ton from building it. Now I am hooked!! :IBCOOL:
Post by: CementFinisher on February 22, 2013, 10:08:41 PM
2. un needed weight
3. For the money you cant go wrong with the CTR
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 22, 2013, 10:17:25 PM
2: Harris all the way for a bi pod.
3: I do not care for the acs and ctr. They are a little to sloppy for me as I cant stand play in my stocks and slop between the upper and lower. If you can buy one the UBR is a amazing stock if you want adjustable.
4: if you are getting a quad rail upper you will want some type of rail covers as they can be hard on the hands.
Post by: jrebel on February 22, 2013, 10:25:09 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 22, 2013, 10:27:47 PM
Post by: jrebel on February 22, 2013, 10:31:10 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 22, 2013, 10:33:35 PM
Post by: bow-n-head on February 23, 2013, 07:40:08 AM
jrebel ur guns are :drool:
Post by: jrebel on February 23, 2013, 07:50:08 AM
My first AR showed up yesterday, complete. I am already looking at changing the stock. Don't know anything about buffer tubes, commercial, mil spec. which will work?
jrebel ur guns are :drool:
Both buffer tubes will work. The commercial is slightly bigger diameter tube, but the threads are the exact same. The commerical tube is not cut at at a 90 degree and the mil spec is. Google it so you can see the picture. The only thing that matters is knowing which one you have so if you buy another butt stock you buy the correct one.
Post by: bow-n-head on March 01, 2013, 07:20:03 PM
Post by: MadHatter on March 01, 2013, 07:24:36 PM
Got a scope and bipod on it. Plan to hunt big game with this, it is a .308
Need a PRS on that bad boy there... :-)
Just getting done building a LR308, let me know if you have any questions.
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Post by: bow-n-head on March 01, 2013, 07:30:51 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 01, 2013, 07:33:18 PM
Post by: MadHatter on March 01, 2013, 07:39:17 PM
:tup: WOW I see I am just getting started. Sweet gun :drool:
Actually, optics aside the only thing I have really done are the Magpul PRS stock and the ergo palm rest grip. I see you have the exact same rifle, that PRS balances out the barrel really well, and it's about a 5min install.
The optics were the biggest chunk of change I have put into it.
Timney trigger is in the mail, threading, muzzle break and barrel cerakote in probably 2 weeks or so and a year or so from now I can get a suppressor for it approved.
Post by: jrebel on May 07, 2013, 01:25:35 PM
Post by: rock on May 12, 2013, 06:04:20 PM
I hope i worded that right.