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PJD642
9 March 2018, 16:34
I ended up with an old Colt A2 upper in a trade, and I came across a Charles Daley Defense stripped lower that I'd forgotten I still had. Not the best by a long shot, but in spec, so...

Vltor A5 receiver extension tube (https://www.vltor.com/shop/ar/receiver-extensions/re-a5-a5-receiver-extension/) & A5H2 buffer (https://www.vltor.com/shop/accessories-and-parts/vltor-a5-buffers/)
Faxon Gunner 16" barrel with A2 front sight (https://www.tntesales.com/faxon-16-gunner-with-a2-front-sight/)
Faxon M16 BCG (http://faxonfirearms.com/faxon-5-56-300-blk-m16-bolt-carrier-group-complete-nitride/#product-reviews)
Forward Controls Early Production 6315 flash suppressor (http://www.forwardcontrolsdesign.com/6315-Early-Production_p_88.html)
ALG Defense Advanced Combat Trigger (https://algdefense.com/alg-combat-trigger-act.html)
Radian Talon Ambi Safety 2-lever kit (https://radianweapons.com/accessories/talon/talon-ambidextrous-safety-selector-2-lever-kit-ar15)
Magpul MOE Fixed Carbine Stock (https://www.magpul.com/products/moe-fixed-carbine-stock-mil-spec), MOE+ grip (https://www.magpul.com/products/moe-plus-grip-ar15-m4), MOE Slim Hand Guard mid-length (https://www.magpul.com/products/moe-sl-hand-guard-mid-length), and M-Lok MVG Vertical Grip (https://www.magpul.com/products/m-lok-mvg-vertical-grip)
Spike's melonited mid-length gas tube

The only PITA was swapping out the triangular handguard cap for a round one so the slim fore end would work. I really like the way it feels with the Gunner barrel - nice and light at the front end. I'll probably add a small light and call it a day on this one. Simple is good sometimes.

ETA: total weight 6 lbs, 8 3/8 oz. Yes, the right side safety lever is reversed. I can still operate it with my trigger finger and this way it doesn't contact my trigger finger when "off".

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FortTom
9 March 2018, 17:55
Like the idea of the reversed safety, but I don't think I'd ever get used to it after all of these years of dropping the safety the "regular" way.

FT[:D]

PJD642
9 March 2018, 18:32
Like the idea of the reversed safety, but I don't think I'd ever get used to it after all of these years of dropping the safety the "regular" way.

It's only for the right side. The safety on the left is oriented correctly. I almost wish they'd make just a "nub" or cap to fit over the off side. I could grind it down, but then it'd have to be refinished, etc. I'll just stick with this for now.