The Evolution of an AR

[Pyzik]

Sitting here looking at my rifle I started thinking of how many iterations it's gone through.
The only parts left from the original rifle when I picked it up are;

• Mag release (though not the button)
• Trigger, sear and hammer
• Rear sight
• Buffer & Spring

Looking at replacing those parts all but the buffer and spring. Haha.
Just found it funny and thought I'd share. Here are some pics through it's life.

The day I brought it home, 5/13/2013. Previous owner spray painted the entire rifle semi-gloss black....
Wasn't too long after this that some stick guy brought me here with his 50k celebration. All downhill from there.



FDE FTW (Okay, it's Khaki)


Added some green to the paint and a red dot.


Back to Black, new rail.


Another new rail


Added a light (thanks Slippers), new stock and some smaller parts

Carbine by Damage Photos, on Flickr

And as she sits now. New receivers. Only minor changes coming, the parts listed above to be swapped. Only the buffer and spring will be original parts. Amazing two three years.

CMT Complete by Damage Photos, on Flickr



And just for shits and giggles, my "real" first AR. Bought back in 2006 as a birthday gift to myself, had it for a couple months and sold it. Never really liked it. I am sure you can see why.

[SINNER]

I am pretty much the exact opposite. I never change parts once I've completed the build. Other than defects or actual function issues.

Some nice shots btw.

[Pyzik]

I am pretty much the exact opposite. I never change parts once I've completed the build. Other than defects or actual function issues.

Some nice shots btw.

After the last couple parts it's staying this way for a while.

Thanks man.

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[Jerry R]

Nice !!

Looks like the "As she sits now" is not the same upper or lower that is in the first set of pictures ... or, are they all different rifles ??

[Pyzik]

Nice !!

Looks like the "As she sits now" is not the same upper or lower that is in the first set of pictures ... or, are they all different rifles ??

That's my point. Little by little it became a completely new rifle.

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[UWone77]

That's my point. Little by little it became a completely new rifle.

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Jerry's dementia is setting in. By the 5th post, he forgot the content of the OP. :)

[Jerry R]

Jerry's dementia is setting in.

Excuse me !!! I resemble that remark - I think

[fledge]

When I get my rifles just right, I don't change them. Still waiting for that to happen.

Nice evolution of camera skills and setup too.

[Joelski]

How many other rifles has that one spawned?

[Pyzik]

How many other rifles has that one spawned?

2.5.... lol

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[Pyzik]

When I get my rifles just right, I don't change them. Still waiting for that to happen.

Nice evolution of camera skills and setup too.

Thanks man. Camera phone to DSLR evolution too. Haha

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