I built this setup early last year; and well before the madness set in on the market place; and I chose to use the parts listed below because of their product quality, exemplary reputations, and affordability.

I acquired the Charles Daly Defense® lower assembly from Mike himself, shortly after he launched his Forum Board; and he listed a batch of his lower assemblies on ‘ModulARWeapons’ shortly after we invited him to visit and join our board.

So far I have only function checked the assembly with ten rounds of live fire; and have yet to dial in the build as I’m still in search of an optic and mount combination … but I’m leaning towards another Gen II DMS-1w/ AD-Recon, as I have this combination paired up on another unit.


Upper: Mega Machine Shop® A3
Lower: Charles Daly Defense® w/ LPK
Rear Sight: Yankee Hill Machine / part # 9680
Front Sight: Yankee Hill Machine / part #9627
Handguard: Olympic Arms® / Rifle length F.I.R.S.H.
Barrel: 16in. 416 Stainless Steel Bull Barrel / OA Part #ARB16
Chambering: 5.56 NATO
Twist Rate: 1x9
Muzzle: 11deg. Crown
Stock: ACE® AR-15 ARFX Skeleton w/ pad.
Grip: Ergo Tactical Target / OA Part #F10
Length/Weight: 34.5in. / 9.5 lbs

Miscellaneous items:
Bi-Pod: Shooters Ridge® Rock Mount / 6in. x 9in.
Bi-Pod: adapter for F.I.R.S.H. OA® Part #BPM
Rail Covers: Magpul® XTM™ Rail Covers mixed with ladders.
Barrel Finish: bead blasted to a Satin finish.