First AR Build

[V Man]

I finally finished my first build. I have two other standard AR15's, but I wanted to build something that I could hand down to my kids and they could say that "my dad built this".

Build Specs

Noveske N4 Gen 2 lower (Chainsaw grade)
Vltor MUR-1 upper
DD 16' barrel
CMMG LPK
Spikes Tactical Dynacomp Extreme
PWS 416 Enhanced Buffer tube
Spikes Tactical ST-2 buffer
LaRue 11" handguard
Troy Battle sights (front and rear)
Vltor IMOD Buttstock (standard)
Magpul MIAD grip
Vltor Gunfighter charging handle (mod 4)
YM National Match BCG
Magpul BAD lever
Lucid HD 7 Red Dot Sight with 2X magnifier

[rugersol]

Very nice!

That's a helluva "first" build!

[Tromix-Saiga-12]

She's a beauty! The only thing you are missing is a Daniel Defense rail....

[V Man]

I could not have done this without Kenneth at Atomictactical.com. Kenneth dealt with all of my stupid A#$ questions, mistakes and being a total noob to this. Throw some business this guys way he is great to work with and a wealth of AR knowledge.

If you have ever installed a LaRue handguard/rail you know why he is giving me grief about having a Daniel Defense rail (what a PITA). Next time it is Daniel Defense all the way!

[V Man]

That's a helluva "first" build!

I didn't want my kids to think I was a cheap bastard.

[Pezhead]

Very nice.

[Muddy41]

That is truly sweet...I am in the process of doing my own as well...I only hope mine turns out like yours!!!! Awesome job...I know this much I will have to build 4 of them as 4 out of my 5 kids want them when I am buried!!!!

Awesome job......What was your total price...I am trying to keep mine under $800...in FDE though..

[V Man]

That is truly sweet...I am in the process of doing my own as well...I only hope mine turns out like yours!!!! Awesome job...I know this much I will have to build 4 of them as 4 out of my 5 kids want them when I am buried!!!!

Awesome job......What was your total price...I am trying to keep mine under $800...in FDE though..

Thanks!

I guess that I am right at $1900 with everything. I really didn't want to do the math because I know I got a little carried away.

I put one together for a friend for right around 800.

Got a complete carbine length upper W/BCG from Atomic tactical with a MI handguard (FDE) for $440

Spikes Tactical complete lower for $280

Magpul MBUS front sight $40

[UnaStamus]

What made you choose the PWS buffer tube?

[rukwikenuf]

What made you choose the PWS buffer tube?

i dunno about the OP, but i have one too. i chose it because of ease of install (no staking castle nuts or any other silly stuff) and i liked the QD mounts built in. i was intending on a run-of-the-mill Milspec tube and then getting a Troy endplate with QD mounts on it. then i figured the price difference, i think the PWS actually saved me a couple bucks. not a ton, but that was made up for wth the ease of install, as i said.

[V Man]

What made you choose the PWS buffer tube?

i dunno about the OP, but i have one too. i chose it because of ease of install (no staking castle nuts or any other silly stuff) and i liked the QD mounts built in. i was intending on a run-of-the-mill Milspec tube and then getting a Troy endplate with QD mounts on it. then i figured the price difference, i think the PWS actually saved me a couple bucks. not a ton, but that was made up for wth the ease of install, as i said.

+ 1 I also liked the fact that it was fluted and numbered on the top so I can see what setting the stock is on through the hole in the top of my Vltor buttstock. The PWS also has the following features

1. One piece construction eliminating the castle nut and ensuring that when installed, the buffer tube cannot become loose.
2. Attachment system automatically indexes the buffer tube perfectly straight.
3. The bottom of the interior buffer tube extends a lip into the receiver, supporting the bottom rear of the bolt carrier, reducing the carrier tilt present in some piston systems.
4. A dead blow buffer is securely installed in the rear of the buffer tube to reduce carrier speed by an average of 10%, and dramatically reduce felt recoil.
5. Two QD sling swivel attachments are machined into the front of the buffer tube allowing ambidextrous connection of your QD slings.
6. The buffer tube is fluted to allow debris to be pushed out of the way, and a drain hole has been placed in the bottom of the tube, allowing for draining of water when the rifle is parallel to the ground.