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 Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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09/14/12 05:13 PM
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If you use a vise press to press the pin into place you get slower more even pressure to press in that pin, instead of beating it in with a hammer and a punch, there are a few pins that will work on if your patient, it allows you to slowly cinch it down using a vise, it works well for me anyways.
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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09/14/12 05:37 PM
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Ok so here is a pic of the post oops fix:  Im happy with it, not a high dollar safe queen it is gunna be a hunting rig 100% that will be drug through the woods.
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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09/15/12 03:52 AM
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Ive used a pair of slip jaw pliers with tape around the jaws several times to push in roll pins on ARs with zero problems
Just squeeze it into the hole to start it and then tape up the jaws, expand them, and slowly squeeze it in and bam its in
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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09/15/12 03:55 AM
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I would also save up and get a decent quality bbl upper not a $290 special with no bolt or ch remember you get what you pay for
I would personally build the upper if i was you just get a bare upper that fits your lower solid and get a quality bbl and bcg
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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09/17/12 08:53 PM
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Ok so a little update with a bit more progress, got the lower finished up. Just need a good sling and it will be 100% done.  Now to start on the upper. Goal is to go around 18 inch middy, FF rail, low profile gas block, Nikon M223 scope in a Larue mount. Magpul XTM rail covers in a checkerboard pattern of OD green and black.
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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09/17/12 08:58 PM
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Oh for those wanting to know here is the list so far:
Smith & Wesson MP15 stripped lower
PSA Lower Parts Kit with Milspec buffer tube
Magpul CTR stock
Magpul MOE+ pistol grip
Magpul ASAP sling attachment
Magpul 20rnd Pmag
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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09/18/12 01:56 PM
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I'm about to build one myself....please feel free to pass along any and all info that u think would help.
thanks
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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09/18/12 06:42 PM
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Biggest advice I can give at this point is have the right tool for the job!
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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09/19/12 11:31 AM
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Nice build..try the padded vcas sling its my favorite
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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01/01/13 12:35 AM
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Had some free time on my hands for the last month LOL, and some spare cash so I finished the build 100%. Luckily I finished it up about a week before the panic crazyness kicked off.  S&W MP15 stripped lower PSA LPK Magpul CTR Stock Magpul MOE+ Grip Magpul ASAP Sling Attachment Magpul Enhance Trigger Guard (fixed the screw up, looks perfect) Magpul MS3 Sling Magpul MBUS Irons Magpul RSA Sling Attachment KNS Anti Rotation Pins Scorpion Tactical 300 AAC Blackout Upper Troy TRX 11" Battlerail Troy LowPro Gasblock CORE15 BCG Magpul XTM Rail Panels BLK/OD Snatched up a couple hundred rounds of 115gr supersonic's, have not got to take it out to the range yet but hopefully soon!
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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01/01/13 09:22 PM
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Very nice! Any plans on optics?
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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01/01/13 10:01 PM
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turned out nice 
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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01/01/13 11:25 PM
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Very nice! Any plans on optics? For the time being im just going to rock the irons, kinda like it for a change. If I end up changing my mind I will throw a Nikon M223 on it and call it a day. I had an Aimpoint on my last AR, and didnt like it for hunting. turned out nice Thanks! Was a fun project, wish I could find parts to do another lmao.
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Re: And it begins......My first AR build!
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01/02/13 02:34 AM
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I love those Spikes lowers, it's a shame that they engrave the flag backwards though! Good luck with the build there's a specific reason for that... gives the effect of the flag flying in the breeze behind as the soldier moves forward on the battle field From Army uniform regs (AR-670-1, 28-18 c. (2)) The full-color U.S. flag cloth replica is worn so that the star field faces forward, or to the flag's own right. When worn in this manner, the flag is facing to the observer's right, and gives the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward. The appropriate replica for the right shoulder sleeve is identified as the reverse side flag. Which if you take a look at the above mentioned lower.... makes it's flag backwards?!? Wore one for a little bit!
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