Building an AR or AK thread

[Googi]

dunno kyle was there to put out fires, give emergency medical treatment and defend a business and some loser who went there to start shit charged him

so glad kyle will get off on self defense and even get his AR Back , man you can hang that fucker on your mantle

[BallzDeep]

I can tell you about building AR platform, not much about AK. I'm not that big of a fan of AK. But, I've probably built over 20 AR's in various calibers - 5.56, .300 blackout, 6.5 grendel, 6.5 creedmoor and finally .458 socom.

AR is a better platform in general due to interchangeability. For example, I can use a 5.56 lower for a .300 blackout upper. You can keep the lower and cross caliber fairly easy. 6.5 Creedmoor for .308 platform, etc.

If you were going to build 6 months ago, I'd say go Aero Precision. I've got an MK18 Daniel Defense upper on an aero lower. It's a 10.3 build for CQB. It's all going to depend on your price range. You can build for about $800-$1000 for a decent rifle. I'll recommend some companies to purchase a straight up AR and some for building.

AR's I'd recommend:
Daniel Defense - $1300-$1800 range
BCM - $900-$1400 range
Noveske - Higher end
LaRue - $1500
LWRC - $1500+

If you are going to build:
Aero Precision Upper & Lower or Ballistic Advantage
Criterion Barrels (.223 Wylde)
Geissele Rail or any affordable M-lok
BCM bolt or something along those lines

Hardest parts for building are 1. Bolt Catch release - it's alot easier with a Mag Mount or Vise. The roll pins are a pain in the ass to get in without it. 2. Gas block - make sure you are lining up your gas block correctly, getting the correct sizing. Make sure your gas block, gas tube and barrel have the same diameter.

[Googi]

is daniel defense a good brand?

[BallzDeep]

They are considered mid to high tier. I'd say LWRC, Noveske and a few others edge them out but hard to beat Daniel Defense. I own a 16" and a 10.3" MK18, both have over 20K rounds down the pipe without much issues. Buddy owns a SOLGW (Sons of Liberty Gun Works) rifle and prefers my Daniel Defense.

[BallzDeep]

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I shoot 3 gun and do a lot of hunting so don't really fall under the larping but do it for the competitive aspect.

[Topgunben]

Picked this up from a family member today. I might just keep this one as it is and build myself another one with a shorter barrel.

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[Patriam1066]

Originally Posted by Spergand [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Defending your life with deadly bullets isnt a pussy thing to do. Nice try hairball

Pick a fight with a gun get ass beat and have to use gun, going with pussy

George Zimmerman and Kyle rittenhouse. Heroes to some, pussies to others

[Spergand]

Both are no one to me. Shits fake

[Patriam1066]

Originally Posted by Spergand [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Both are no one to me. Shits fake

They are no one in the eyes of God as well, so you have that going for you

[Spergand]

That is a bold statement