Tucson
9 November 2007, 15:27
I am working on my first AR build. This is my story... My questions are at the end of the post.
I picked up this Bushmaster XM15 lower with unknown upper (Cardinal forge marked).
This is what it looked like when I got it:
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g66/jloftus/June19111.jpg
First I changed the stock and replaced it with a VLTOR adjustable. Then I got a few 30 rnd magazines and a flip-up rear sight.
This was the next iteration:
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g66/jloftus/misc021.jpg
The next couple of things I decided to explore were the addition of some sort of railed handguard with a VFG and a red dot optic and a light.
I went with the VLTOR CASV EL handguard, firstsamco VFG (just to see how I liked it) and a streamlight. The optic I chose was a cheap Famous Maker optic. It was a good way for me to explore this option without spending a lot of cash.
Here is what it looked like then:
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g66/jloftus/Modifiedprofile.jpg
I realized that I like the idea of the optic and was ready to invest in getting one worth having and the firstsamco grip I purchased did not go on the rails easily at all so I decided to replace that as well. I chose a new VFG that I'm happy with. Picked it up at a local gun show. The optic solution I went with was the Bushnell Holosight. I know the hood on the EOTech provides protection for the optic but I'm not running into battle with this thing so that's the option I went with. I also picked up a GG&G sling adaptor and swivel mount.
This is the current configuration:
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g66/jloftus/Aug07078.jpg
What to do next?
I want to be able to co-witness and can't because of my handguard and optic choice. I like the VLTOR system so I'm keeping that. I'm thinking Aimpoint with a low mount is the right solution. I know that I want to go the SBR route as well so I have completed my paperwork and will be sending if off in the near future. I've decided on a 10.5 in. Bbl. I saw one on another weapon that had the VLTOR CASV and I really like the look.
Does anyone want to make a suggestion - Who's Bbl do I go with? I also want the KX3 flash suppressor because of what I've read about it and I like the look. Do any similar alternatives exist that I should consider?
I picked up this Bushmaster XM15 lower with unknown upper (Cardinal forge marked).
This is what it looked like when I got it:
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g66/jloftus/June19111.jpg
First I changed the stock and replaced it with a VLTOR adjustable. Then I got a few 30 rnd magazines and a flip-up rear sight.
This was the next iteration:
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g66/jloftus/misc021.jpg
The next couple of things I decided to explore were the addition of some sort of railed handguard with a VFG and a red dot optic and a light.
I went with the VLTOR CASV EL handguard, firstsamco VFG (just to see how I liked it) and a streamlight. The optic I chose was a cheap Famous Maker optic. It was a good way for me to explore this option without spending a lot of cash.
Here is what it looked like then:
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g66/jloftus/Modifiedprofile.jpg
I realized that I like the idea of the optic and was ready to invest in getting one worth having and the firstsamco grip I purchased did not go on the rails easily at all so I decided to replace that as well. I chose a new VFG that I'm happy with. Picked it up at a local gun show. The optic solution I went with was the Bushnell Holosight. I know the hood on the EOTech provides protection for the optic but I'm not running into battle with this thing so that's the option I went with. I also picked up a GG&G sling adaptor and swivel mount.
This is the current configuration:
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g66/jloftus/Aug07078.jpg
What to do next?
I want to be able to co-witness and can't because of my handguard and optic choice. I like the VLTOR system so I'm keeping that. I'm thinking Aimpoint with a low mount is the right solution. I know that I want to go the SBR route as well so I have completed my paperwork and will be sending if off in the near future. I've decided on a 10.5 in. Bbl. I saw one on another weapon that had the VLTOR CASV and I really like the look.
Does anyone want to make a suggestion - Who's Bbl do I go with? I also want the KX3 flash suppressor because of what I've read about it and I like the look. Do any similar alternatives exist that I should consider?