Anyone here build an A4ery?

[PINski1015]

Thinkin of goin this route once I start puttin an AR together. Wanna know if anyone has any experience with this and some pics. Thanks

 

[Bronsonbull]

Yes many have done it. There is a great thread on pic at the top of the Long Guns forum. It's actually very simple to do and it's a lot of fun. A lot of great videos that show you step by step at World's Largest Supplier of Gun Parts, Gunsmith Tools & Shooting Accessories - Brownells or through other forums. You can save roughly $100 and get exactly what you want.

 

[Shootin'IN]

Thinkin of goin this route once I start puttin an AR together. Wanna know if anyone has any experience with this and some pics. Thanks

Here is a video of the process & it will also show you the tools needed to complete a lower build.
http://www.lifelibertyetc.com/Content/Video/LLE_AR15StrippedLower.wmv

 

[HICKMAN]

Here is a video of the process & it will also show you the tools needed to complete a lower build.
http://www.lifelibertyetc.com/Content/Video/LLE_AR15StrippedLower.wmv

good stuff!

 

[762minigun]

Are you going to go all out and mount an Acog?

 

[PINski1015]

Are you going to go all out and mount an Acog?

No. I can't justify that much on an optic.

 

[PINski1015]

What I was mainly asking in this thread was If anyone had personally built one and what they thought of that particular configuration. Thanks alot for the Links though!

 

[762minigun]

Yes I built one. I like it.
I'm thinking of going A-5

 

[Bronsonbull]

If it's your first, then go with a 16" barrel and mid-length gas system. Buy a Spike's lower from Aim for $80 and a decent LPK for under $75 (spikes, RRA, Stag, etc...). Then find a 16" mid-length upper (flat-top). You can customize it from there. That config will do everything you want it to.

 

[PINski1015]

If it's your first, then go with a 16" barrel and mid-length gas system. Buy a Spike's lower from Aim for $80 and a decent LPK for under $75 (spikes, RRA, Stag, etc...). Then find a 16" mid-length upper (flat-top). You can customize it from there. That config will do everything you want it to.

It is my First. But I don't want a 16" AR. I want a 20in, A4 Configuration minus the Optic and Full Auto goodies. I've handled and shot 16in AR's and they don't work for me, 20in does. As far as weight and manuverability, if the Marines are over in Afghanistan clearing Houses with it, that extra 4in of barrel Does'nt matter.

Thanks though for the price points.

 

[Bronsonbull]

It is my First. But I don't want a 16" AR. I want a 20in, A4 Configuration minus the Optic and Full Auto goodies. I've handled and shot 16in AR's and they don't work for me, 20in does. As far as weight and manuverability, if the Marines are over in Afghanistan clearing Houses with it, that extra 4in of barrel Does'nt matter.

Thanks though for the price points.

Ahh okay. Yeah then get a 20 inch. Nothing wrong with them, just not as popular (but still popular). Go for a stainless barrel if you can find one. They look sweet.

 

[LPMan59]

Thinkin of goin this route once I start puttin an AR together. Wanna know if anyone has any experience with this and some pics. Thanks

mine is a standard lower with an A2 stock from DS Arms. I bought the upper from PK Firearms. It's a Bushmaster upper that has a 20 inch, 1/7 government profile MPI barrel.

 

[762minigun]

A-4

A-5 Yes I know it's not currently an official designation. Many rifles in this configuration have been seen in the sandbox.
M14, M1A, SOCOM Series Modstock - Vltor Weapons Systems

"Specially developed on request from the USMC, the “A5” Combo Kit stock configuration was developed specifically for the future upgrade on the M16A4. If adopted, the newly revamped rifle would be designated as the M16A5." from the above link.

 

[Tydeeh22]

isnt there a sticky on building an AR

 

[PINski1015]

A-4

A-5 Yes I know it's not currently an official designation. Many rifles in this configuration have been seen in the sandbox.
M14, M1A, SOCOM Series Modstock - Vltor Weapons Systems

"Specially developed on request from the USMC, the “A5” Combo Kit stock configuration was developed specifically for the future upgrade on the M16A4. If adopted, the newly revamped rifle would be designated as the M16A5." from the above link.

How do you like the grip pod?

 

[762minigun]

It's alright. I just picked it up for the clone build. Don't pay more than $50 for a new one. they are priced all kinds of crazy.

 

[Cerberus]

Last I heard of the 20" barreled M16, was that the USMC was going to a version with a collapsing stock.

OP, get a good 1:7 GI profiled kit and set it up to your liking. Quick, easy and fun. Shoot the **** out of it with iron sights while saving up for a ACOG. The ACOG is too awesome. My next build will be an A5 version.

 

[LPMan59]

the grip-pod is cool for shooting off the bench. but for a VG, it's retarded big. But i've gotten my $50 worth out of mine.

 

[762minigun]

the grip-pod is cool for shooting off the bench. but for a VG, it's retarded big. But i've gotten my $50 worth out of mine.

Couldn't agree more.

 

[Acole]

And what's the point of it being so close to the magwell? Maybe I'm missing something, but it seems like you'd be just as well off using a magwell grip and saving your money.