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Soisauss

28 May 2014, 20:08

Alright gals and gents, I guess I can start a progress log on two of my concurrent builds.

Specs: AR Pistol
-Aeroprecision Upper / Lower
-Aeroprecision QPQ 10.5 Carbine Barrel
-PSA Premium BCG / LPK / UPK
-Rails....................?
-Veriforce Tactical SS tube + TGS low pro gas block
-PSA Pistol Tube + Carbine buffer
-Rainier Arms Mini Comp
-Strike Industries Cobra AFG
-Magpul K2 grip (Shoutout to UWone77 and Rainier Arms!)
-Optics - TBA (thinking iron sights + reflex)
-Strike Industries charging handle

Specs: 16" Duty Build (No, I'm not L.E., just means this one will be used more than my Queen CMT :P:P:P:P[crazy][:D] )
-Aeroprecision Upper/ Lower
-Aeroprecision QPQ 16" Midlength Barrel
-PSA Premium BCG / LPK / UPK
-BCM Buffer Kit
-Magpul Furnitures
-Rail - FORTIS REV (SUPER SHOUTOUT TO UWONE77, RAINIER AND FORTIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The rail is beautiful!!!) (and yes, I asked for it to be swapped instead of the SWITCH rail since I'm not working on a .308 yet)
- Optics --> Debating on running Vortex Strikefire with Magnifier or Nikon P223 3-9 600BDC....still TBA
-Veriforce Tactical SS tube + TGS low pro gas block
-Rainier Arms XTC Comp
-Strike Industries charging handle

As noted, still missing a few more parts, but have the majority of all components! Should be a fun weekend to start assembling the things I can ;););)[:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:)][:)][:)][:)]

Once again, a HUGE THANK YOU TO UWONE77, FORTIS AND RAINIER for supplying a fairly expensive component to my build and it will definitely not go to waste!

Pics!!

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140528_214252.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140528_214252.jpg.html)

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140528_214228.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140528_214228.jpg.html)

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140528_214218.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140528_214218.jpg.html)

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140528_214207.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140528_214207.jpg.html)

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!! MUAHAHAHA!

UPDATE 1
Got both rifles assembled tonight!

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140531_022951.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140531_022951.jpg.html)

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140531_023025.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140531_023025.jpg.html)

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140531_023039.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140531_023039.jpg.html)

The Magpul K2 grip feels amazing on a ar pistol!

Update 2:
Charging Handles, gas tubes and blocks are in.

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140607_002442.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140607_002442.jpg.html)

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140607_002445.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140607_002445.jpg.html)

Update 3: MOCK TEST FOR 16"

Alright, so found some time tonight to do a quick mock up of the 16" build and, WOW, is all I got to say.

Do not worry, the AFG was just laying around and grabbed it for the mock up shoot.
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_214751.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_214751.jpg.html)

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_214801.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_214801.jpg.html)

Rainier XTC AWESOMEnesss
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_214828.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_214828.jpg.html)
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_215058.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_215058.jpg.html)

AP barrel
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_215011.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_215011.jpg.html)
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http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_215949.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_215949.jpg.html)
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_220001.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_220001.jpg.html)
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_215120.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_215120.jpg.html)

Strike Industries CH
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_215222.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_215222.jpg.html)
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_215240.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_215240.jpg.html)

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_215314.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_215314.jpg.html)

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_215557.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140608_215557.jpg.html)

Update 4: Dimple your nipple with a side of cognac....

Under BC98 recommendation of using Rainier Arms BRDE Dimpling Jig, this stuff is definitely worth its weight in gold. Used titanium drill bit for the dimpling, why? I don't know, because I'm a chemist and we love Ti. :P
Since it's QPQ/Melonite, elbow grease was used along with CLP for lube. Stuff works.

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140615_002534.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140615_002534.jpg.html)

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UPDATE 5: Full Assembly of BOTH. It's DONE!

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140621_171203.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140621_171203.jpg.html)
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140621_171146.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140621_171146.jpg.html)
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140621_165725.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140621_165725.jpg.html)
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140621_165516.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140621_165516.jpg.html)
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140621_165456.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140621_165456.jpg.html)
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http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140621_165420.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140621_165420.jpg.html)
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140621_165328.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140621_165328.jpg.html)
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140621_165310.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140621_165310.jpg.html)
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140621_165251.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140621_165251.jpg.html)

Finally, have both fully assembled! There are still a few tweaking to do, such as FSB and RSB. The pistol comp may end up switching to something else.....Still debating on the AFG on the pistol, it definitely feels excellent with, considering the pistol size, but does add a few ounces of weight to the overall gun. Gonna need to run through a few courses with the pistol to test the need for an AFG.

Nonetheless, these two builds have been exciting and I have learned much along the way. From dimpling to proper barrel nut torquing. Thanks again to the sponsors, wevo and UW77 for the Fortis rail!!

GOST

28 May 2014, 20:17

Those pics are a beautiful sight.

UWone77

28 May 2014, 20:33

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140528_214218.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140528_214218.jpg.html)

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb251/BluFlare089/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140528_214207.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/BluFlare089/media/Firearms/AR%20pistol%20and%2016/20140528_214207.jpg.html)

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!! MUAHAHAHA!

The parts are almost as a great sight as the completed rifle.

Soisauss

28 May 2014, 20:38

Thanks GOST!! Been harboring these parts for a while now lol Just been picking things up as I go. lol.

I could not agree more UW. Makes me drools just staring at the boxes and packaging....lol

Ride4frnt

28 May 2014, 21:47

Soisauss

28 May 2014, 22:33

Sound like two quality builds coming!

For a pistol build I'd be hard pressed not to use the new rainier force rail. I think when I do my pistol, I'm gonna be using a 10.5" barrel and KX5 inside a 12" force.

Sidebar: envious of your parts piles. I do love watching the boxes stack up. All my boxes were disposed of this weekend after I assembled my rifle.

Funny you said that, I looked into it but they didn't offer a 10" rail :( THEN AGAIN, I could jack your idea and do the KX5 with a 12" rail lol my LEO buddy is building me a 7.5" pistol and all that's left on that one is a comp (in progress way before I began to start assembling my own. I guess I can thank him for getting me involve in the building process that I am now building my own). So I can reserve the mini rmc for that one and get the kx5, :P, I guess win win? lol

KevinBLC

29 May 2014, 00:34

I love build threads. I'll keep an eye out on this one. More pictures please!

Computalotapus

29 May 2014, 04:52

Looking good.

GOST

29 May 2014, 05:27

Weapon Outfitters has some KX5 in stock.

Ride4frnt

29 May 2014, 08:43

Funny you said that, I looked into it but they didn't offer a 10" rail :( THEN AGAIN, I could jack your idea and do the KX5 with a 12" rail lol my LEO buddy is building me a 7.5" pistol and all that's left on that one is a comp (in progress way before I began to start assembling my own. I guess I can thank him for getting me involve in the building process that I am now building my own). So I can reserve the mini rmc for that one and get the kx5, :P, I guess win win? lol

I know it's not all about aesthetics, but that big old KX5 sticking out the front of a pistol sure does look good. And I wouldn't be opposed to you taking my idea. I'm sure I'm not the only one with that combo in mind.

XACT_ABORT

29 May 2014, 19:23

Looks like a sweet pile-o-parts. I'm itching to do something with a Rev myself. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Soisauss

30 May 2014, 08:49

Thanks for the response fellas! Yeah can't wait for the weekend

Aragorn

30 May 2014, 16:05

Thanks for the response fellas! Yeah can't wait for the weekend

Soisauss.... It's Friday night, what are you doing? :P

Soisauss

30 May 2014, 21:06

Soisauss.... It's Friday night, what are you doing? :P

Starting to assemble the lpk and upk lol

mustangfreek

31 May 2014, 03:11

Cool..i love it when boxes turn into a new gun...[:D]

maybe i missed it, but what rail and sights/optics are going on the pistol ?

GOST

31 May 2014, 05:04

Soisauss you done yet? Needing range report and pics.

Soisauss

31 May 2014, 12:52

Cool..i love it when boxes turn into a new gun...[:D]

maybe i missed it, but what rail and sights/optics are going on the pistol ?

Nope you didn't miss it. Lol I haven't decided on that just yet.

GOST, I'm working as fast as I can lol

GOST

31 May 2014, 17:10

Not fast enough, CHOP-CHOP!

UWone77

31 May 2014, 17:22

I love how the guys here are so impatient when it comes to build updates and pics.

GOST

31 May 2014, 17:23

Low expectations yield poor results.

Computalotapus

31 May 2014, 17:31

I love how the guys here are so impatient when it comes to build updates and pics.

It's fun to watch how/what people piece together on build projects

mustangfreek

31 May 2014, 19:17

It's fun to watch how/what people piece together on build projects

X2..

It fills the void of others not building something new..unlike others who do it every day...[:D]

Soisauss

31 May 2014, 20:38

One of the many cons of working two full time jobs :(

But so is this saying, patience is a virtual......so is my 9mm..now gimme my sandwich.

If any of you missed it, I've added new pics into the original post on the first page and will continue to update that one. Makes it less cluttered.

GOST

31 May 2014, 20:44

What type of sandwich? Now get back to work.

Soisauss

31 May 2014, 23:23

What type of sandwich? Now get back to work.

Hmmmm phill cheesesteak please. lol

GOST

1 June 2014, 04:00

Do you like it with sliced cheese or cheese whiz?

Soisauss

1 June 2014, 18:54

Do you like it with sliced cheese or cheese whiz?

lol sliced please.

just ordered a few more parts less pistol rail...

GOST

1 June 2014, 19:17

What did you get? I make a mean philly.

Soisauss

1 June 2014, 20:03

What did you get? I make a mean philly.

Gas block + carbine/Mid tubes

Strike Industries charging handle. Once those arrive, the 16 buster will be complete, while the pistol will sit and fondle with its barrel until I decide on the rail setup lol

KevinBLC

1 June 2014, 20:11

Soisauss

1 June 2014, 20:25

Any particular reason you went with the Strike Industries? I don't own any of their stuff, but it seems like they make low end knock offs of high end stuff. Otherwise, looks like your builds are coming along. More pics!!!

I choose strike industries because of my previous purchase from them. For one, they are produced in Taiwan, HOWEVER, with high standards and QC. With that comes the price. It hard to compete with their prices at the same time, expect high quality material, workmanship and precision. Being these two builds as a beater and high use guns, I cannot justify spending 80 dollars for an awesome AXTS Raptor charging handle that sits on my CMT, it's not practical enough. Even then, I would still consider using Strike Industries product on my higher end builds because they are really worth it and the following holds true, "You get AAAAA helll lot more for your bucks!!" One of the many pro's to being manufactured overseas. Don't get me wrong, I support U.S made products, but sometimes you have to be a bit more conscientious in terms of costs and materials.

TBH, it's very hard to justify that they make lowend knockoff products, because they really don't. Their colors (i.e FDE, OD etc) may have opposition there, but I do not know since I rock mainly BLACK. I've own several of their VFGs and AFGs and they are top notch in precision, and quality.

Again, these are solely my opinion and thoughts about the company and have yet to be disappointed by them.

GOST

2 June 2014, 01:15

What rails are you considering?

Soisauss

2 June 2014, 21:09

Still debating between a 12" or 10" lol.

Anyone know how concussive the KX5 brakes are?

GOST

3 June 2014, 01:22

The KX5 is just like the KX3 all blast is thrown forward. Not known for muzzle stability but a great piece for SBR builds.

GOST

3 June 2014, 01:27

If your gonna use a KX5 then definitely the 12", anything shorter then use the 10". 10.5" barrel with KX5 and 12" rail sounds nice.

UWone77

3 June 2014, 09:09

One thing to remember, if you're used to shooting a KX3, the KX5 is definitely less effective.

GOST

6 June 2014, 03:58

Soisauss where's your updates on these builds?[BD]

KevinBLC

6 June 2014, 22:55

We demand updated pics!!! Yeah what GOST said!

Soisauss

6 June 2014, 23:14

Sorry gents, been busy these past couple of days. working 18 hour/day 7days a week took a toll on me this entire week. Had zero motivation to do anything other than to crawl into bed after I got home. Once again, working two full time jobs puts a huge amount of pressure both physically and mentally.

Anywho, got the rest of the parts to finish assembling the 16" build, but it's gonna be a bit before I can actually start "screwing" things together for it, once again, my work life sucks. lol

Only thing left for the pistol is the rail and muzzle device (which I think I've narrowed it down, but I won't say much :P )

pics posted to OP.

GOST

7 June 2014, 03:46

Ride4frnt

7 June 2014, 04:32

That's no excuse, ever heard of PED's? When you're on your last leg PED's are there for you. Just kidding though I hate working a lot but my wife says the girls need swim lessons. So since you're tired box up your stuff and send it my way.[BD]

Swim lessons...ha! My dad tied me off to a pair of waterskis behind the boat and that was that.

Soisauss

7 June 2014, 09:42

That's no excuse, ever heard of PED's? When you're on your last leg PED's are there for you. Just kidding though I hate working a lot but my wife says the girls need swim lessons. So since you're tired box up your stuff and send it my way.[BD]

Lol that's a negative gost rider lolololololol

But should be able to wrap up one by the end of the week.

Yeah, my swim lesson equals being toss into the water and flop around like the pokemon, magikarp. :'( lol

GOST

7 June 2014, 10:28

Swim lessons...ha! My dad tied me off to a pair of waterskis behind the boat and that was that.

Very similar story to what I told my wife, had little to no effect. These lessons are really cutting into my SBR build, but at least I got my gen 3 lower yesterday.

Soisauss

8 June 2014, 21:43

16" Mock Up pic are up in the OP. Enjoy!!

Yes, found some small window of time to do a mock up :P That rail is a force to reckon with! LOVE IT!!!!!!

mustangfreek

9 June 2014, 02:56

Soisauss

9 June 2014, 04:07

They are set screwed in. Kind of disappointed that ap didn't make any dimples in it. Either way is not coming out.

GOST

9 June 2014, 07:05

Looks good so far, hurry up.

Soisauss

9 June 2014, 07:46

Random question, should I go ahead and install the kns antiroll pins?

Ride4frnt

9 June 2014, 08:50

Random question, should I go ahead and install the kns antiroll pins?

FWIW, mine didn't work. They look good, but for some reason when I tightened them down the trigger pin would swell in the center and the disconnector wouldn't rock on the pin properly. Gun would fire the first round then not lock the hammer back. Your mileage may vary. Just my experience with them.

UWone77

9 June 2014, 09:22

Curious how did you attach the gas block?

Set screw. pin or?

Just curious as i have a melonited/nitrided aero barrel also and thought i heard these coatings make it hard to drill, or maybe it was something else, some one help me if im close ..lol

I have all of my gas blocks pinned and dimpled. At the very least you should have it dimpled. You're right, the nitride coatings make some of these drilled impossible without the right jig and drill bit. I would not trust a gas block that's just screwed in. Range use only, ok.

I have this question into my guy at Aero, so I'll update it.

As for the KNS pins. I think they're a waste of money, return them if you can. Unless you're using a F/A lower, then maybe I'd use'em.

Soisauss

9 June 2014, 10:15

GOST

9 June 2014, 10:36

I had my gas block pinned by Rainier Arms for $29.95.

mustangfreek

10 June 2014, 00:28

Im with UW, atleast have it dimpled for the set screws or better yet as said have the block pinned. I have time to decide how i will do mine, but very least barrel dimpled with jig and set screws securely in place, or pinned, i have setups with both and no problems yet.

Soisauss

10 June 2014, 05:34

BC98

10 June 2014, 06:50

Sooooooooo how do you go about dimpling it? Lol

BRDE dimpling jig. Got mine from Rainier and it's been worth its weight in gold. Have even done one melonited barrel.

MoxyDave

10 June 2014, 11:05

I dimpled a cheap barrel with a milling machine a while back. Not too hard, just measure twice, cut once as the old saying goes [:)]

Soisauss

10 June 2014, 13:09

Guess it's time to find a reliable gunsmith in my area.....lol

Nevermind, the brde jig looks legit. Gonna order one, setting the project another 2 weeks back (still have yet to decide on the pistol lol)

GOST

10 June 2014, 13:27

You could try this.

https://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=3939

mustangfreek

11 June 2014, 00:27

Sooooooooo how do you go about dimpling it? Lol

Haha...sorry was late when ui replied..but looks like others got to it, pretty much a jig as mentioned or a gunsmith that is trustworthy.

BRDE dimpling jig. Got mine from Rainier and it's been worth its weight in gold. Have even done one melonited barrel.

Curious, when you drilled into the melonite barrel, seem to be harder on the bit then usual ? or?

BC98

11 June 2014, 09:18

Curious, when you drilled into the melonite barrel, seem to be harder on the bit then usual ? or?

Definitely harder than the other barrels (standard parkerized & one stainless). The bit took longer to cut in and I didn't end up drilling the dimples quite as deep.

Soisauss

11 June 2014, 21:34

ALRIGHT!!!!! Officially picked out the rails to go with the pistol build and NO, I'm not saying until the fat lady sings, or until it's assembled :P

Time for some drilling of barrels though :'(

mustangfreek

12 June 2014, 01:31

Definitely harder than the other barrels (standard parkerized & one stainless). The bit took longer to cut in and I didn't end up drilling the dimples quite as deep.

Thanks.

GOST

12 June 2014, 01:52

You think your funny not telling us what rail you picked?

Soisauss

12 June 2014, 04:53

You think your funny not telling us what rail you picked?

Hahahaha, yes. Lolololol it's fairly common rail and pick will soon follow. I can say I decided on a 10" rail instead of a 12" with kx5 mainly because I did tell myself these two were going to be a mid range price ar's....so can't drop 125 bucks on a brake plus rails.

GOST

12 June 2014, 05:03

You should check out ALG's rails. Here's a link to the new M-LOK version:

http://algdefense.com/10-ergonomic-modular-rail-black-174.html

13" is $115 and 10" is $100.

Soisauss

14 June 2014, 23:32

Update 4 is up! not big, but one of the many stepping stones. Shout out to rainier for superb shipping! Rail for the pistol is due to come in this week and the full assembly of both AR will be posted in update 5, the last one. :P

UWone77

15 June 2014, 08:53

I have all of my gas blocks pinned and dimpled. At the very least you should have it dimpled. You're right, the nitride coatings make some of these drilled impossible without the right jig and drill bit. I would not trust a gas block that's just screwed in. Range use only, ok.

I have this question into my guy at Aero, so I'll update it.

As for the KNS pins. I think they're a waste of money, return them if you can. Unless you're using a F/A lower, then maybe I'd use'em.

I contacted Aero, and they confirmed none of their barrels are dimpled for set screws. If anyone else buys a complete upper from them vs a bare barrel, Aero uses knurled set screws and rocksett with low-pro gas blocks. So far they have said they've had no issues.

Obviously it's preferable to have it dimpled from the manufacturer as they would have it finished after dimpling and no bare metal would be exposed, but looks like you did a pretty good job doing it yourself.

Soisauss

15 June 2014, 11:21

I contacted Aero, and they confirmed none of their barrels are dimpled for set screws. If anyone else buys a complete upper from them vs a bare barrel, Aero uses knurled set screws and rocksett with low-pro gas blocks. So far they have said they've had no issues.

Obviously it's preferable to have it dimpled from the manufacturer as they would have it finished after dimpling and no bare metal would be exposed, but looks like you did a pretty good job doing it yourself.

And a huge shout out to you for convincing me otherwise. Obviously I'm still in the platform learning phase lol.

But yeah, surprisingly it wasn't that bad to drill. Just have some mismatched sized dimples lol

Any idea what I can do to cover up the bare metal?

Soisauss

21 June 2014, 21:15

It's done!!!!!!! pic in OP

Soisauss

26 June 2014, 22:05

no love for my completed builds? :(

lolol

mustangfreek

27 June 2014, 01:27

So how do they shoot? What ammo are you shooting?

Especially curious on the 10.5 aero barrel/ mini ra comp/ carbine buffer pistol...also what sights or optics did u put on it?...;)

GOST

27 June 2014, 01:40

Soisauss you lied, the pistol build isn't finished. There isn't any sights or optics on it. Besides the fact that you're a liar I'm digging the pistol build.[:D]

Soisauss

27 June 2014, 05:28

So how do they shoot? What ammo are you shooting?

Especially curious on the 10.5 aero barrel/ mini ra comp/ carbine buffer pistol...also what sights or optics did u put on it?...;)

Haven't shot it yet, been slumped with work. Planning on using strict 62g ammo.

The mini comp well be swapped out for a strike industries cookie cutter comp and the mini well be donated to my 7" pistol build which will be I'm my hands in s couple days.

As far as optics, haven't decided yet add I still need to get the mbuis.

Soisauss

27 June 2014, 05:29

Soisauss you lied, the pistol build isn't finished. There isn't any sights or optics on it. Besides the fact that you're a liar I'm digging the pistol build.[:D]

Lol lol kinda sorta lied lol working on getting magpul mbuis in the next few days.

Thanks!! Lol