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UWone77
30 December 2014, 11:50
I know the last thing I need is another project, but whatever. [:D]

CMT Tactical released their Left Handed Uppers a few weeks back, and I purchased 2 at the time. One for a retiring officer who wanted me to build him a LH upper geared towards his tastes (varmint hunting) and one for me for a future LH build.

Last week Jeff Cross asked me if I wanted to try out one of their upcoming new Ambi Receiver Sets, and of course who could say no to that.

For this rifle, I'm going to build it up with less gas in the face as the main objective. I've honestly never been a huge fan of proprietary parts, such as the LH BCG and bolt, but since I have so many other go-to guns, this will simply be a range toy, and a test in how much less gas I can get in my face running suppressed. The LH upper doesn't have a dust cover, but it does have a forward assist. I will likely replace the FA with an AR Gas Vent.


Parts List:

CMT Tactical Ambi Lower
CMT Tactical UPUR-1LH
Battle Arms Development BAD-ASS
Battle Arms Development EPS
BCM Mod3 Grip

Other parts to be determined

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Computalotapus
30 December 2014, 12:07
Really interested in your thoughts on this, my oldest brother is a lefty and have contemplated getting a LH stag for him but if I can build one with some fiddle fart I would much rather do that.

Dstrbdmedic167
30 December 2014, 12:13
I'm curious as well since I shoot lefty and I'll find out just how bad gas hits me over the next few days

CK 187
30 December 2014, 12:14
Seems to be a few of us lefties floating around here

Gaspipeshooter
30 December 2014, 15:46
Seems to be a few of us lefties floating around here

+1

gatordev
30 December 2014, 18:20
Do you have the AR Gas Vent already? I may be able to help if not.

SINNER
30 December 2014, 19:39
Lefty here too. The uppers are very nice. Any idea when the lowers are going to be released to the masses? They look great on the Mega GTR-3H. Still would like to put a couple on these lowers. Since MSP decided that SBR's over 26" are GTG in Maryland looks like some shortys and heavy barrel'ed rifles are in the works.

Photo's look amazing BTW.

UWone77
30 December 2014, 19:42
Lefty here too. The uppers are very nice. Any idea when the lowers are going to be released to the masses? They look great on the Mega GTR-3H. Still would like to put a couple on these lowers. Since MSP decided that SBR's over 26" are GTG in Maryland looks like some shortys and heavy barrel'ed rifles are in the works.

Photo's look amazing BTW.

Probably in the next week or so from what I've been told.

UWone77
30 December 2014, 19:43
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SINNER
30 December 2014, 20:03
The mil spec mag release is the icing on the cake. Proprietary parts scare me for some reason.

Dstrbdmedic167
30 December 2014, 20:25
The mil spec mag release is the icing on the cake. Proprietary parts scare me for some reason.

I wouldn't be too concerned I have yet to run across a company that wouldn't send you apart if you needed one. Most of the time free of charge

Txfilmmaker
30 December 2014, 21:13
http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af282/richdkim77/IMG_2721_zps08b57248.jpg (http://s1016.photobucket.com/user/richdkim77/media/IMG_2721_zps08b57248.jpg.html)

That sure looks great to this lefty. Nice photo, too.

DutyUse
30 December 2014, 21:27
I just spoke with Jeff, he seemed like a solid dude. My wife and I are gonna take a vacation day sometime soon after New Years and get someone to watch the kids. He invited us to drive down to TN to his shop to get a custom WEVO logo done on a lower. Can't wait :)

Txfilmmaker
31 December 2014, 09:02
Pretty cool.


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cjd3
1 January 2015, 23:28
When you get a grip on this rig, please tell us how the controls compare to the STT. I'm may be building another lefty down the line (after I can fund and finish my current build), and the input would be great.

UWone77
2 January 2015, 20:13
Do you have the AR Gas Vent already? I may be able to help if not.

I do not yet. This will be a slower build up than some of my previous ones. Still getting settled, so not sure where a lot of my stuff is, or it's packed away, and I don't have the time to dig things out.

DutyUse
2 January 2015, 20:26
I do not yet. This will be a slower build up than some of my previous ones. Still getting settled, so not sure where a lot of my stuff is, or it's packed away, and I don't have the time to dig things out.

Are you left handed? Or is this a novelty/training rifle?

gatordev
3 January 2015, 12:25
I do not yet. This will be a slower build up than some of my previous ones. Still getting settled, so not sure where a lot of my stuff is, or it's packed away, and I don't have the time to dig things out.

Okay, let me know. Right now it's just sitting on my workbench.

UWone77
3 January 2015, 12:50
Are you left handed? Or is this a novelty/training rifle?

Yes I am wrong handed.


Okay, let me know. Right now it's just sitting on my workbench.

I will. So far my progression:

Mega Arms Trigger (Will likely swap it out later on, but all out of Geissele and CMC Triggers at the moment)
Battle Arms Development BAD-ASS and EPS
BCM Mod 3 Grip
I've got a receiver extension set coming, but that's where it'll stall out for a bit.


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Txfilmmaker
3 January 2015, 14:14
Are any of your charging handles ambidextrous?


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