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Discussion => The No Wake Zone => WarZone => Topic started by: Ultra Roost on July 21, 2013, 06:59:51 PM

Title: AR-15
Post by: Ultra Roost on July 21, 2013, 06:59:51 PM
Thinking about putting one together...anybody here ever built their own?
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: Just Electric on July 21, 2013, 07:15:44 PM
Yeap built 3 so far s ate spikes and the third was a noveske 20 inch free float sniper style. Just sucks to get parts now cause of the ban scare people are charging an ATM and A&g for stuff
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: JMS-1 on July 21, 2013, 07:44:32 PM
I bought a couple of receivers before all recent shootings and ban talk, I was going to get parts a little at a time when I had the extra cash. I gave up. Cant find parts anywhere for a fair price (if you can find them in stock at all) and most suppliers I've talked to don't have any idea when they will get parts. A friend of mine just sold a basic bushmaster (legally) for over double what he paid for it, and there were people fighting over it.
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: berkbryan on July 21, 2013, 08:10:25 PM
Try model 1 sales .com

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Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: carrera202 on July 21, 2013, 10:14:32 PM
I'm in the middle of one build right now stag lower and a black thorn industries upper which is a lmt upper just assembled my black thorn eotech red dot and eotech magnifier Troy industries flip up front and rear sights and streamlight tac light that's what I run but everybody's different any questions hit me been a gun lover for many years hear to help if I can


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Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: Ultra Roost on July 23, 2013, 07:55:07 PM
I'm in the middle of one build right now stag lower and a black thorn industries upper which is a lmt upper just assembled my black thorn eotech red dot and eotech magnifier Troy industries flip up front and rear sights and streamlight tac light that's what I run but everybody's different any questions hit me been a gun lover for many years hear to help if I can


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Great I will do that if I run into any issues
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: sandeggo on July 25, 2013, 10:04:05 PM
I got a lower, assembled upper, then a magpul lower parts kit. Assembled it in about 15 minutes on my coffee table while watching YouTube vids as a guide. It's not a build... It's assembling. If you wanna build something do an AK!
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Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: IRRebel on July 25, 2013, 10:13:20 PM
Built my own XM-177 machine gun before the updated Machine Gun law in 1982. 10" barrel, a little different (needed an expansion chamber in the flash hider I hadda make), but it ain't rocket science. Typically, they go together like assembling an MPC Model car.

AK? Never built.  Bought mine as is (expensive as that was), but maintaining? AK rules!   ;)

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Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: 74hondo on July 25, 2013, 10:40:04 PM
always fun putting them together, just a suggestion though, wear eye protection. I have a damaged cornea from a firing pin spring from a non AR. Retainer bar broke, spring launched off, ricocheted off of a shelf and hit my eye. Hope to be building a pair of 1911s here soon. I say building since I'll be cnc'ing the frames and slides.
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: sandeggo on July 26, 2013, 06:49:35 AM
1911s are tough from what I hear. Well, not as tough with cnc. The ak had a Virgin barrel, had to make the receiver, and did a couple other things to be Cali legal. It cost about 600 to do.
I've got about 800 into my AR.
Next build is a few 10-22's.
80% receivers from tactical machining if the hysteria dies down.
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: HaulsBalls on July 26, 2013, 07:32:28 AM
Like sandeggo said, it's more assembling than building.  Just accumulate all your parts and it's complete within 30 mins.  I just finished my 2nd one last night and can't wait to break it in.  Do you have an idea of what you want to use it for?  My first was the typical carbine length covered in Magpul furniture just to say I could do it but I built my 2nd to work in competition 3gun, the options are almost limitless I guess.  If you have any questions just ask.
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: IRRebel on July 26, 2013, 08:34:53 AM
1911s are tough from what I hear. Well, not as tough with cnc. The ak had a Virgin barrel, had to make the receiver, and did a couple other things to be Cali legal. It cost about 600 to do.
I've got about 800 into my AR.
Next build is a few 10-22's.
80% receivers from tactical machining if the hysteria dies down.

1911's aren't tough. I've built a couple (Not a 1911 fan), but they need some extra 911 when doing so, like lapping the slide to the frame, maybe a little extra machine work etc. My favorite was building my S&W 4566 from a raw Performance Center (4506-4) frame and slide! Needle files to clean up the rough machine work by hand, a Dremel to make the ejector slot....THAT was fun! But a perfect weapon with night sights that has never once jammed? Priceless!  ;)

Ray
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: BowtieGuy454 on September 14, 2013, 01:29:10 PM
Just sold my AR I built. I was over it. Not a huge fan of the .223 .556 ammo. Franklin Armory lower timley trigger group. Stag upper and Daniels Defense quad rail. Gonna stick with my mini 30 7.62x39mm. And my .308 


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Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: Your Mom on December 24, 2014, 06:37:02 PM
Finished this 7.5 last month. Hydro dipped the lower in skulls.
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Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: berkbryan on December 24, 2014, 07:20:47 PM
Hey guys wasn't going to advertise here but I own www.thevikingarmory.com  I sell everything you need to build ar15's ar10's if any one is interested  let me know
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: 5150whiteboy on December 24, 2014, 10:00:53 PM
Hey guys wasn't going to advertise here but I own www.thevikingarmory.com  I sell everything you need to build ar15's ar10's if any one is interested  let me know
I'm looking for two 13 or 14" quad rails one in burnt bronze and also zombie green lmk what u think they would run.
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: berkbryan on December 24, 2014, 10:02:11 PM
I'm looking for two 13 or 14" quad rails one in burnt bronze and also zombie green lmk what u think they would run.
you would have to pick a rail you like and have it cerakoted
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: 5150whiteboy on December 24, 2014, 10:04:56 PM
You offer a scjb discount ?? You have a 14" on your site think it said 220
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: berkbryan on December 24, 2014, 10:18:08 PM
You offer a scjb discount ?? You have a 14" on your site think it said 220
which one I can do better on pricing depending on the one you want but yes all scjb members get better pricing
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: 5150whiteboy on December 24, 2014, 10:20:46 PM
which one I can do better on pricing depending on the one you want but yes all scjb members get better pricing
the Rev free float.
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: 5150whiteboy on December 24, 2014, 10:21:02 PM
I'll pm you my cell
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: K_ray26 on December 25, 2014, 02:17:43 AM
What about us guys that want some stuff that goes boom to put it lightly that live in ca
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: Your Mom on December 25, 2014, 07:27:04 AM
Built the one pictured for 500... putting a 10.5 together now as well a 300blkout(not sure on barrel yet). Dipping some parts in gambler/rebel flag graphics... 80% Lowers are going for around 40-50 in milspec raw 7075 an the class is bout 30 to mil. Stay away from the 6061 "equivalent" lowers as they will break/damage an end mil. They usually have a "C" embossed on the area where the handle goes.  Check out some vids of 300 blkout for shorter barrels. Combines the best of 556/762 an still retains the ar platform just changing barrel/muzzle. Found best price on ammo from cheaper than dirt at .60 rd.
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: MorePower on December 25, 2014, 07:30:47 AM
What about us guys that want some stuff that goes boom to put it lightly that live in ca

You want to make explosives?!
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: K_ray26 on December 25, 2014, 07:31:47 AM
No lol it starts with a t drew
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: Your Mom on December 25, 2014, 07:45:04 AM
Do it yourself...real easy.
https://www.mydipkit.com/index.php (https://www.mydipkit.com/index.php)
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: K_ray26 on December 25, 2014, 10:31:44 AM
You want to make explosives?!
you know that stuff that starts with a t an goes boom lol with a 306 bullet
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: K_ray26 on December 25, 2014, 10:32:15 AM
But making those things would be fun too hahah
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: berkbryan on December 25, 2014, 11:52:20 AM
you know that stuff that starts with a t an goes boom lol with a 306 bullet
tannarite I sell it on my site
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: K_ray26 on December 25, 2014, 11:54:04 AM
tannarite I sell it on my site
I know that that's were I saw it but can u shit it to California
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: berkbryan on December 25, 2014, 11:56:04 AM
I know that that's were I saw it but can u shit it to California
yes I can ship to CA  it is not a explosive till mixed so it makes it legal got to love loop holes
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: Your Mom on December 25, 2014, 04:02:49 PM
Just need to get the dipping done... 10.5
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Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: chaosmotox on December 25, 2014, 06:31:04 PM
I've built a few I I still have most of tools to put them together if you need help.


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Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: Beaveretriever on December 25, 2014, 10:42:03 PM
Are any if these for sale? Any with "80%" lowers?
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: Your Mom on January 25, 2015, 04:10:11 PM
First attempt at hydro in gambling... going on a 300 blkout
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Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: 74hondo on January 25, 2015, 11:08:58 PM
That came out great. I was thinking of dipping my Ar10 lower. Great job!


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Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: angermgmt on January 26, 2015, 05:33:03 AM
No offense but Why would you want a firearm to look like a toy???


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Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: HaulsBalls on January 26, 2015, 07:41:18 AM
First attempt at hydro in gambling... going on a 300 blkout
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What do you finish the hydro graphics with?  Do you clear coat them and bake it after dipping?  I've been told that if done the right way hydro will ultimately tighten tolerances on the receivers.  Or without sealing the graphic it won't last very long from the handling.
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: Your Mom on January 26, 2015, 03:38:23 PM
No offense but Why would you want a firearm to look like a toy???


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Far from a toy as I've never seen a 5yr old at a crap table... but your comment leads me to believe your a liberal. Non taken btw

Hauls b,
Its a process an had the choice of gloss or satin clr... went with gloss to make it pop(air dry). Proper curing time is 10+ days. You can handle it within an hour but the longer it sets, the stronger it will be before assembly. I have skulls on my other one an is solid/strong.
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: angermgmt on January 26, 2015, 03:42:08 PM
Nope not a liberal, but I have seen a 5 year with similar firearm... 


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Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: Your Mom on January 26, 2015, 04:51:55 PM
Nope not a liberal, but I have seen a 5 year with similar firearm... 


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That must be a horrible parent to involve a 5yr old in gambling...
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: angermgmt on January 26, 2015, 05:02:38 PM
Again not passing judgement to each there own. For me I'd not want to make the package more appealing to whimsical to youth.


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Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: Your Mom on January 26, 2015, 06:59:18 PM
 Thats why I went with an adult theme like gambling.
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: 74 SleekCraft on January 26, 2015, 07:26:11 PM

First attempt at hydro in gambling... going on a 300 blkout
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looks pretty badass


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Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: Your Mom on January 29, 2015, 08:38:34 PM
Second one... used satin on this one.
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Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: jimpen on January 29, 2015, 08:46:14 PM
Looks killer!!!!!


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Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: 76NORDIC on January 29, 2015, 08:49:28 PM
That is Badass! !!!!!

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Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: HaulsBalls on January 30, 2015, 07:38:36 AM
Is this a dip process?  What does this cost for both receivers and float tube?  We do this type of application at work but on a large scale, about the size of a small lap pool!  We don't have a very large selection of graphics so this could be a cool option.
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: Your Mom on January 30, 2015, 07:45:21 AM
mydipkit.com once their click on shopping... this will show you options. I bought the entry kit plus an extra different pattern. Its a good idea to test a small piece an learn the technique. Water temp is crucial.
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: 74hondo on January 30, 2015, 03:28:58 PM
Does it stick well over anodizing?


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Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: 74hondo on January 30, 2015, 03:31:08 PM
Does it stick well over anodizing?


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Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: Your Mom on January 30, 2015, 09:04:45 PM
My upper was blk anodized... You must scuff it up good then use a auto (real good) acid etching primer first. The etch primer in the kit didn't stick at all. Once I primed them, I used the kit base coat. Made sure to let the primer/base to dry complete overnight (its dry to touch in a minute). If I had a heated paint booth woulda been faster.
Title: Re: AR-15
Post by: Your Mom on February 20, 2015, 08:31:50 AM
My new completed 10.5 with pinned 6.0 muzzle magpul dressed.
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