My first AR build up

[Red Dawn]

My first complete build.

Getting ready to start next build and wanted some input on it. I've got an Aero lower and I'm going to pick up the WAR upper to help with gas blowback. I'm putting a 14.5" 556 barrel on it with a pin weld SiCo brake to make it legit for shouldering it. Is there specifics that you know of necessary to act as a baseline starting point. I know all rifles are different and this is a complete build up so there's no telling what may come of it. This mainly be for running with SiCo 556K that has the QD on it. Thanks for the help NFA gurus.


Aero lower
Milspec Buffer
CMMG LPK
IA WAR upper
14.5" 1/7 barrel pin weld ASR
Aero handguard
PSA BCG/CH
Stock Magpul fixed

 

[EugenFJR]

Do you need a mid length, or M4 carbine style hand guard, I have a few short ones if you need one... Also prob. have a M4 type stock as well. ( not the tube, just the stock that slides on the tube.

 

[Red Dawn]

Do you need a mid length, or M4 carbine style hand guard, I have a few short ones if you need one... Also prob. have a M4 type stock as well. ( not the tube, just the stock that slides on the tube.

Thanks @EugenFJR I want to run the rifle handguard as far as I can to the end of the barrel without fighting the QD on the can.

 

[Laufen]

My first complete build.

Getting ready to start next build and wanted some input on it. I've got an Aero lower and I'm going to pick up the WAR upper to help with gas blowback. I'm putting a 14.5" 556 barrel on it with a pin weld SiCo brake to make it legit for shouldering it. Is there specifics that you know of necessary to act as a baseline starting point. I know all rifles are different and this is a complete build up so there's no telling what may come of it. This mainly be for running with SiCo 556K that has the QD on it. Thanks for the help NFA gurus.

HAVE
Aero lower
Milspec Buffer
LPK
IA WAR upper
PSA BCG/CH

NEED
14.5" 556 barrel carbine gas
15" Hand guard
Stock

I have an FDE Magpul MOE Milspec stock.

 

[Laufen]

 

[Red Dawn]

I have an FDE Magpul MOE Milspec stock.

Thanks @Laufen I've been thinking of going OD or FDE but I like FDE better.

 

[Laufen]

Thanks @Laufen I've been thinking of going OD or FDE but I like FDE better.

It's brand new. I'll make you a hell of a deal. I don't have any use for it.

 

[Red Dawn]

It's brand new. I'll make you a hell of a deal. I don't have any use for it.

I can definitely put it to use.


PM sent

 

[Red Dawn]

Im thinking about these :



http://www.andersonrifles.com/product/rf85-treated-14-5-m4-barrel/



Or




http://aeroprecisionusa.com/556-14-5-m4-carbine-cmv-barrel.html

 

[freedom]

I'd rather have a 16" than a welded 14.5", but whatever makes you happy. I'd also prefer mid length gas over carbine.

If you haven't got the barrel yet, get the gas port size before you purchase. You definitely want to avoid anything oversized if your going to shoot suppressed.

I've got tools and a geissele reaction rod if you need help with the build.

 

[Red Dawn]

I'd rather have a 16" than a welded 14.5", but whatever makes you happy. I'd also prefer mid length gas over carbine.

If you haven't got the barrel yet, get the gas port size before you purchase. You definitely want to avoid anything oversized if your going to shoot suppressed.

I've got tools and a geissele reaction rod if you need help with the build.

No I haven't bought the barrel yet and thought the carbine was good with WAR upper you think mid length is better for cycling and thanks for offering tools and help I'm gonna need it I'm sure.

 

[freedom]

No I haven't bought the barrel yet and thought the carbine was good with WAR upper you think mid length is better for cycling and thanks for offering tools and help I'm gonna need it I'm sure.

The recoil is softer with the mid, rifle is softer still. I believe the extra back pressure from the can will cause the bolt to cycle faster. If it cycles without the can, it will definitely cycle with it. It's why many times people will use an extra heavy buffer when shooting suppressed, to slow it down.

I don't know what a WAR upper is or does, it might help mitigate these issues, idk.

 

[Red Dawn]

The recoil is softer with the mid, rifle is softer still. I believe the extra back pressure from the can will cause the bolt to cycle faster. If it cycles without the can, it will definitely cycle with it. It's why many times people will use an extra heavy buffer when shooting suppressed, to slow it down.

I don't know what a WAR upper is or does, it might help mitigate these issues, idk.

Here's info on the WAR upper
http://innovativearms.com/war/

 

[freedom]

Here's info on the WAR upper
http://innovativearms.com/war/

Proprietary carbine gas tube, so I guess you have to get carbine.

Why not get an adjustable gas block and a regular upper for half the cost?
Actually less than half, wasn't thinking about the gas block you'd be buying anyway.

 

[Red Dawn]

Proprietary carbine gas tube, so I guess you have to get carbine.

Why not get an adjustable gas block and a regular upper for half the cost?
Actually less than half, wasn't thinking about the gas block you'd be buying anyway.

I thought about that too and go with Gemtech Bolt Carrier but that upper is way cooler and adjust on the outside with aluminum nob eliminating blowback and hot gas to the face.

 

[freedom]

I thought about that too and go with Gemtech Bolt Carrier but that upper is way cooler and adjust on the outside with aluminum nob eliminating blowback and hot gas to the face.

It sounded like it only eliminated it when you go to hand cycling.

I'd be interested in trying it though. I'd have to demo it before dropping three bills on a stripped upper.

 

[Red Dawn]

Once it's built you can give it a run for sure. I learn by trial and error so I hope it's not a crap shoot that cost me mad $ but I'm looking forward to to testing it for sure.

 

[boss_hawg]

I have an upper with the Battle Tested Equipment adjustable gas block.

For the money, it's nice although it takes two different sized hex keys to adjust and lock.

 

[EugenFJR]

No I haven't bought the barrel yet and thought the carbine was good with WAR upper you think mid length is better for cycling and thanks for offering tools and help I'm gonna need it I'm sure.

I have a question...What do you want your upper to look like? I mean if you go on the web, and find a picture of what you want your upper to look like, it might help people out, on your vision of your build... That way we know exactly what your looking to do.

 

[Red Dawn]

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