Updated with Parts, Barrel, Pics.
Well, since I am building my first AR, my first SBR and getting my first suppressor I figure this would be the right section of the forum to do a time-line thread, I know others have but I think it would be good for me to document it and to be able to reflect back on it when done, also it will allow for advice to be given in one place.
Step 1: I solicited help from a friendly INGO'er that graciously agreed to assist. (I'm letting him shoot the first mag through it as a reward for putting up with me during this process.)
Step 2: I Decided what I want.
a: 300blk SBR with Suppressor
b: Second upper 5.56 not short barrel
c: I am going with Noveske on the 300blk for barrel, lower, upper.
d: Most other parts are decided on as well but we'll get to them as we go
e: For the 5.56 I am not decided on what I am doing, it's more of an I don't want to sit around waiting on a stinkin' stamp for 5-8 months with a completely built AR except the barrel situation.
Step 3: I ordered my Noveske Lower.
Fun story on this, it took me weeks to find one in stock, I called the seller and confirmed they did have them and they sold it to me then and there. I went to my local FFL, paid them up front, they took all the information and faxed it, I went home. A week later I still have no tracking number. So I call the seller, apparently the FFL License was never faxed with the other paperwork and they have been unable to make contact with them because of the insanity going on right now. So I go to my FFL, explain the deal, they were super cool and took care of it that night. Got my tracking number the following Monday. Gets delivery attempt at 7:35am....not many gun shops open at 7:35am. So I wait longer, till the holidays are over and go in to my FFL just hoping they went to the post office. They did, YAY! So I fill out my 4473 or whatever, this is when I find out that your local FFL will not only sell you a gun, they will tell you when your drivers license is expired. ACK! So I go to the BMV, get my new license, drive back to the FFL, finish the paperwork and BAM! I'm so stinkin' happy right now!
2013-01-02_11-47-06_461 by faineroxor, on Flickr
Step 4: Get the Quick Attach Flash Hider for the suppressor I want.
2013-01-03_06-19-46_887 by faineroxor, on Flickr
Step 5: Get some PMAGS (admittedly I got these a few weeks ago but I did order more a day before the insanity which I later found out was a day AFTER the insanity started, their system was not caught up)
Step 5.5: Today I got my MIAD Pistol Grip and STR stock. I have to say the MIAD pistol grip is fantastic. I yanked off the back strap that was initially installed, installed one of the alternate backstraps and went from eh it's a good grip to WOW. I tested out alternate front strap as well but I liked the one with that was on it originally. The STR Stock was really high quality, I want the rest of the rear equipment and my LPK now 8( Speaking of which I'm not sure how I'm going to get ahold of a spikes enhanced LPK....better start doing research.
Step 5.65: lol, I got all of my pictures for all the forms I will be filling out +2 extras, you never know if the bug will take me and I decide I want something else after all. I have printed 2 copies of my form 1. Monday I will be going to get my finger print cards and LEO signature. It shall begin....I'm not a good "waiter".
Step 6: Is going to be to get the suppressor paperwork started and get that paid for. I'm hoping while I'm paying that off restocking will take place and parts will become available again.(process started)
State of the Union 1/18/2013: Well, at this time, just to document the happenings of the times I want to throw out what I'm seeing. Parts for AR's that are internal or required for function are extremely easy to find, just not from the companies that sell them. Almost all companies are operating on backorders they are not expecting to be able to fulfill from 8-12 months out. The auction sites are crazy right now. A Spike's Tactical Enhanced LPK ($168.99) is selling for 350-500usd. A Spike's Tactical Buffer Assembly Kit ($69.99) is selling for 200+. An XDM pistol sold at a store for 485usd not two months ago is selling for over 1000usd. The inflated prices are making it impossible for a reasonable person to acquire parts to build. As it stands I'm probably just going to work on the NFA regulated stuff for a while and try to get the optics, sling, and other furniture that is available at this time as I can afford it with hopes that by the time the stamps come back I'll be able to pick up things like an Upper Receiver, Barrel, BCM, LPK, and Buffer Assembly.
I have had some changes in my life since my last update, will be moving and all that jazz so funds have been tighter than expected. All the same I did manage to grab a few things. I picked up a VLTOR/BCM ambi Charging handle, Noveske STS 60 ambi safety/selector switch, 2 more 30 round PMAGS, Magpul MBUS Front and Rear sights, Tactical Link QD 360 Swivel (installs on buffer tube), and a Tactical Link Ghost 2pt/1pt sling.
I got my Noveske barrel today. I was sleeping last week and my dog woke me up because the UPS man was delivering something my wife had ordered. After bringing it inside I decided to go back to bed before work and so as I lay back down I reached over to check my phone for texts, missed calls, emails, etc... As I was setting my phone back down the email icon lit up, so I went ahead and opened it. It was a notification that Ranier Arms had an 8.2" Noveske 300blk barrel in stock. I got all nervous, clicked the links, added to cart and then the fiasco began. Couldn't remember my password, so I hopped on my computer to reset it, computer decided that was the appropriate time to do some updates. Luckily I have a very fast PC, benefits of nerddom. As I'm freaking out over my phone having it in the cart and not having a password, I manage to get on their site, get the password reset, then I remembered I have to transfer the funds from savings to checking. Yowza, I'm stressing! I get the funds transfered, checked Raniers site on my PC hoping they still have them.....all gone. Less than a minute has taken place for me to do all of this and they're sold out. I hop back on my phone....still in the basket, I move through to checkout and it takes my order. Turns out Ranier operates on a first in the basket wins and not a first through checkout wins so I got my barrel which after watching the past few months will be the absolutely most rare and hard to get part based on Noveske's output, the fact they're not taking civilian orders currently and who knows what companies have backorders yet to be filled and for what. I count myself lucky, very lucky to have gotten this barrel. (it's pretty too) Hard to believe 8.2" of steel would cause so much stress and so much waiting....
2013-03-04
2013-03-04_1
As I see it I've only got a few things left, the most expensive and hardest to get for a decent price I might add.
- Nickel Boron BCG (prefer Youngs or ZF)
- MUR 1 Upper Receiver (Noveske or VLTOR)
- LPK (Really hoping to get my hands on a ST Enhanced)
- Buffer Kit (Really hoping to get my hands on a ST-T2)
- Rail (Looking for Noveske NSR or in the event I can't get it Larue Tactical 7")
- Aimpoint Micro
- Larue Tactical Mount (Aimpoint Micro)
- 2 - 20 round Magpul PMAGS (black)
Well, since I am building my first AR, my first SBR and getting my first suppressor I figure this would be the right section of the forum to do a time-line thread, I know others have but I think it would be good for me to document it and to be able to reflect back on it when done, also it will allow for advice to be given in one place.
Step 1: I solicited help from a friendly INGO'er that graciously agreed to assist. (I'm letting him shoot the first mag through it as a reward for putting up with me during this process.)
Step 2: I Decided what I want.
a: 300blk SBR with Suppressor
b: Second upper 5.56 not short barrel
c: I am going with Noveske on the 300blk for barrel, lower, upper.
d: Most other parts are decided on as well but we'll get to them as we go
e: For the 5.56 I am not decided on what I am doing, it's more of an I don't want to sit around waiting on a stinkin' stamp for 5-8 months with a completely built AR except the barrel situation.
Step 3: I ordered my Noveske Lower.
Fun story on this, it took me weeks to find one in stock, I called the seller and confirmed they did have them and they sold it to me then and there. I went to my local FFL, paid them up front, they took all the information and faxed it, I went home. A week later I still have no tracking number. So I call the seller, apparently the FFL License was never faxed with the other paperwork and they have been unable to make contact with them because of the insanity going on right now. So I go to my FFL, explain the deal, they were super cool and took care of it that night. Got my tracking number the following Monday. Gets delivery attempt at 7:35am....not many gun shops open at 7:35am. So I wait longer, till the holidays are over and go in to my FFL just hoping they went to the post office. They did, YAY! So I fill out my 4473 or whatever, this is when I find out that your local FFL will not only sell you a gun, they will tell you when your drivers license is expired. ACK! So I go to the BMV, get my new license, drive back to the FFL, finish the paperwork and BAM! I'm so stinkin' happy right now!
2013-01-02_11-47-06_461 by faineroxor, on Flickr
Step 4: Get the Quick Attach Flash Hider for the suppressor I want.
2013-01-03_06-19-46_887 by faineroxor, on Flickr
Step 5: Get some PMAGS (admittedly I got these a few weeks ago but I did order more a day before the insanity which I later found out was a day AFTER the insanity started, their system was not caught up)
Step 5.5: Today I got my MIAD Pistol Grip and STR stock. I have to say the MIAD pistol grip is fantastic. I yanked off the back strap that was initially installed, installed one of the alternate backstraps and went from eh it's a good grip to WOW. I tested out alternate front strap as well but I liked the one with that was on it originally. The STR Stock was really high quality, I want the rest of the rear equipment and my LPK now 8( Speaking of which I'm not sure how I'm going to get ahold of a spikes enhanced LPK....better start doing research.
Step 5.65: lol, I got all of my pictures for all the forms I will be filling out +2 extras, you never know if the bug will take me and I decide I want something else after all. I have printed 2 copies of my form 1. Monday I will be going to get my finger print cards and LEO signature. It shall begin....I'm not a good "waiter".
Step 6: Is going to be to get the suppressor paperwork started and get that paid for. I'm hoping while I'm paying that off restocking will take place and parts will become available again.(process started)
State of the Union 1/18/2013: Well, at this time, just to document the happenings of the times I want to throw out what I'm seeing. Parts for AR's that are internal or required for function are extremely easy to find, just not from the companies that sell them. Almost all companies are operating on backorders they are not expecting to be able to fulfill from 8-12 months out. The auction sites are crazy right now. A Spike's Tactical Enhanced LPK ($168.99) is selling for 350-500usd. A Spike's Tactical Buffer Assembly Kit ($69.99) is selling for 200+. An XDM pistol sold at a store for 485usd not two months ago is selling for over 1000usd. The inflated prices are making it impossible for a reasonable person to acquire parts to build. As it stands I'm probably just going to work on the NFA regulated stuff for a while and try to get the optics, sling, and other furniture that is available at this time as I can afford it with hopes that by the time the stamps come back I'll be able to pick up things like an Upper Receiver, Barrel, BCM, LPK, and Buffer Assembly.
I have had some changes in my life since my last update, will be moving and all that jazz so funds have been tighter than expected. All the same I did manage to grab a few things. I picked up a VLTOR/BCM ambi Charging handle, Noveske STS 60 ambi safety/selector switch, 2 more 30 round PMAGS, Magpul MBUS Front and Rear sights, Tactical Link QD 360 Swivel (installs on buffer tube), and a Tactical Link Ghost 2pt/1pt sling.
I got my Noveske barrel today. I was sleeping last week and my dog woke me up because the UPS man was delivering something my wife had ordered. After bringing it inside I decided to go back to bed before work and so as I lay back down I reached over to check my phone for texts, missed calls, emails, etc... As I was setting my phone back down the email icon lit up, so I went ahead and opened it. It was a notification that Ranier Arms had an 8.2" Noveske 300blk barrel in stock. I got all nervous, clicked the links, added to cart and then the fiasco began. Couldn't remember my password, so I hopped on my computer to reset it, computer decided that was the appropriate time to do some updates. Luckily I have a very fast PC, benefits of nerddom. As I'm freaking out over my phone having it in the cart and not having a password, I manage to get on their site, get the password reset, then I remembered I have to transfer the funds from savings to checking. Yowza, I'm stressing! I get the funds transfered, checked Raniers site on my PC hoping they still have them.....all gone. Less than a minute has taken place for me to do all of this and they're sold out. I hop back on my phone....still in the basket, I move through to checkout and it takes my order. Turns out Ranier operates on a first in the basket wins and not a first through checkout wins so I got my barrel which after watching the past few months will be the absolutely most rare and hard to get part based on Noveske's output, the fact they're not taking civilian orders currently and who knows what companies have backorders yet to be filled and for what. I count myself lucky, very lucky to have gotten this barrel. (it's pretty too) Hard to believe 8.2" of steel would cause so much stress and so much waiting....
2013-03-04
2013-03-04_1
As I see it I've only got a few things left, the most expensive and hardest to get for a decent price I might add.
- Nickel Boron BCG (prefer Youngs or ZF)
- MUR 1 Upper Receiver (Noveske or VLTOR)
- LPK (Really hoping to get my hands on a ST Enhanced)
- Buffer Kit (Really hoping to get my hands on a ST-T2)
- Rail (Looking for Noveske NSR or in the event I can't get it Larue Tactical 7")
- Aimpoint Micro
- Larue Tactical Mount (Aimpoint Micro)
- 2 - 20 round Magpul PMAGS (black)
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now be careful, you might lose your mind if you don't try and forget about it......
), even though it's not done, it's getting closer, a lot closer and I'm getting excited. If all works out as I foresee this process will have taken me just under 1 year to complete, but I'll leave all of that to the final few updates I do to the thread.
