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".
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/PJD642/IMG_0413_zpswer98kat.jpg (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/PJD642/media/IMG_0413_zpswer98kat.jpg.html)
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/PJD642/IMG_0414_zpswrjudfgo.jpg (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/PJD642/media/IMG_0414_zpswrjudfgo.jpg.html)
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".
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/PJD642/IMG_0413_zpswer98kat.jpg (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/PJD642/media/IMG_0413_zpswer98kat.jpg.html)
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u298/PJD642/IMG_0414_zpswrjudfgo.jpg (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/PJD642/media/IMG_0414_zpswrjudfgo.jpg.html)