Re: My first AR build
At this point, everything left to actually fire the gun has been ordered.
I am waiting for the rear sight to come off of backorder as stated in my earlier post.
I ordered these from Spikes Tactical today;
ST- FN Cold Hammer Forged 16 Mid-Length Barrel (5.56)
"These Amazing CHF barrels are extremely durable with a 20,000+ round service life. These CHF barrels are turned to ST's New Optimum barrel Profile. This New profile is lighter than government profile but beefier than a lightweight profile, it's an "Optimum" profile. It weighs 26.4oz with M4 Barrel extension and no FSB on the 16" Barrel. The barrels have a .750" gas block seat with a properly sized gas port and the muzzle is threaded perfectly concentric to the Bore with 1/2x28 threads. These CHF barrels are made to the Mil-Spec for the M249 SAW. The Cold Hammer Forging process Work Hardens the steel around a rifled mandrel, which creates the lands and grooves. These barrels are chambered in 5.56 NATO, with a 1/7 Twist Rate. The barrel blanks are the correct Certified CMV material and they are also Hard Chrome lined to the M249 SAW Mil-Spec, which is almost twice as thick as the Hard Chrome on a Mil-Spec M4. The End Result is a Rifle that can be Run Hard Day after Day! Each barrel is HPT and MPI. They have Mil-Spec M4 barrel extensions, Mil-Spec Phosphate finish on the outside (under the front sight base as well). * Weight is 26.4oz"
Spike's Tactical Enhanced Adjustable Micro Gas Block (.750 w/set screw)
Introduction
"The Spike's Tactical Enhanced adjustable gas block allows you to tune your rifle to the particular ammo load you use, or for buffer weight. Tuning your gas system decreases the amount of recoil felt. The less recoil you feel the faster you can get your sights back on target. Sights back on target faster equals faster follow up shots. The Spike's Tactical Enhanced Adjustable Gas Block is adjustable from the front of the block, the adjustment mechanism is made up of a set screw and detent locking mechanism. The set screw controls the volume of gas that is directed to the BCG. The adjustment mechanism allows for repeated adjustment while in the field. The operation of the Spike's Tactical Enhanced Adjustable Gas Block is simple, depress the locking detent and turn the set screw clock-wise (screw it in) to decrease the gas flow to the BCG, and turn the set screw counter clock-wise (un-screw it) to increase the gas flow to the BCG. To turn the gas flow adjustment set screw the locking detent must be pressed in, it will not turn without pressing it in manually."
Features
•Machined from 416 Stainless Steel
•Melonite finish
•Made for barrels with .750" gas block seat
•Weighs 1.72 oz
•Length 1.00"
•Height 1.342"
•Width .904"
•Attaches with two set screws
•Adjusts from front of gas block
Included
•Spike's Tactical Enhanced Adjustable Gas Block
•(2) Set screws
•Stainless Steel Gas Tube Roll Pin
•5/64x6" L-shaped Hex Key
•Spike's Tactical Lifetime Warranty
Muzzle Device - A2 Flash Hider (1/2x28)
Introduction
"The A2 Bird cage Flash Suppressor is the standard muzzle device of the US Armed Forces and found on most M4/M16 rifles as well as most AR-15 rifles. Our A2 Flash Suppressor is finished with a Mil-Spec Heavy Phosphate finish."
Features
•Mil-Spec A2 Bird Cage Flash Suppressor
•Threaded for 1/2x28”
•Compatible with calibers up to .223/5.56 NATO
•Mil-spec Heavy Phosphate Finish
Included
•A2 Bird cage Flash Suppressor
•Mil-Spec Crush Washer
•Spike's Tactical Lifetime Warranty
And after looking online in vain, I went to the local shop and ordered my forend from Daniel Defense.
AR15 Lite Rail™ 14.0, Rifle Extended
"The Daniel Defense AR15 Lite Rail™ 14.0 (Rifle Extended) utilizes the patented Bolt Up System™. This innovative system gives the weapon system an uninterrupted upper rail platform and also allows the Armorer to install the rail system with simplified alignment to the upper receiver. Not only does this battle proven system provide features that no other rail system on the market possesses, but it is also the lightest rail system available.
The AR15 Lite Rail™ 14.0 is an extended rail system designed to be used in conjunction with a low profile gas block on either a carbine, mid-length, or rifle length gas systems. This rail system gives the end user even more “real estate” to mount various accessories available to the AR15 platform. When mounting a front sight to the top rail, it allows the shooter to have an extended sight radius enabling more precise shot placement."
While I was there I picked up this from Magpul;
B.A.D. Lever® - Battery Assist Device – AR15/M16
So now the final waiting game begins. The money is spent, just have to wait for it all to come in. :roll: