I've decided to build an AR15 pistol in .300 AAC (Blackout). Although I own several "sporting rifles" and an SBR (ARs, AKs, MPX), I've never actually built one.
Here's my progression so far, and where I intend to go with this build. I started with a Palmetto State Armory AR15 .300 AAC upper with threaded 8" bbl. that I got from my son. It didn't come with BCG or charging handle, so it now has a Bravo Company bolt carrier group (with Carpenter C158 bolt) and BCM Gunfighter ambi charging handle. The PSA hand guard has been changed to a Tacstar 10" carbon fiber hand guard. I just ordered a PSA complete lower in FDE (Christmas special pricing), which should be here next week. As soon as it arrives, I'll add some FDE Magpul F/R folding iron sights, small M-lok rails, Magpul FDE angled hand stop grip, and a couple of Magpul .300 Blackout magazines. I may add a new Magpul fatter pistol grip, too. My pistol will be kind of a pinto pistol- mixing black with FDE. Right now I'm looking at direct thread mount suppressors, and hope to get either an Otter Creek Polonium 30, Aero Precision Lahar 30/30K, or Dead Air Nomad 30. This is a budget build, so I'm looking at keeping the price of the suppressor reasonable while still being effective. And then there's the ATF stamp fee! All of these entry-level suppressors are currently out of stock so I'll have to wait (my son manages a local gun store so he'll keep checking with his distributors for me). Well, that's about it. I will most likely add a weapon light and sling down the road but that's easy. I like iron sights for close in work, but I also have a couple of Red Dot scopes that can be mounted. I calculate that I'll have a complete and functional .300 AAC pistol with suppressor for under $1300...not too bad. I will post some more pics as the project progresses. Happy New Year!
Here's my progression so far, and where I intend to go with this build. I started with a Palmetto State Armory AR15 .300 AAC upper with threaded 8" bbl. that I got from my son. It didn't come with BCG or charging handle, so it now has a Bravo Company bolt carrier group (with Carpenter C158 bolt) and BCM Gunfighter ambi charging handle. The PSA hand guard has been changed to a Tacstar 10" carbon fiber hand guard. I just ordered a PSA complete lower in FDE (Christmas special pricing), which should be here next week. As soon as it arrives, I'll add some FDE Magpul F/R folding iron sights, small M-lok rails, Magpul FDE angled hand stop grip, and a couple of Magpul .300 Blackout magazines. I may add a new Magpul fatter pistol grip, too. My pistol will be kind of a pinto pistol- mixing black with FDE. Right now I'm looking at direct thread mount suppressors, and hope to get either an Otter Creek Polonium 30, Aero Precision Lahar 30/30K, or Dead Air Nomad 30. This is a budget build, so I'm looking at keeping the price of the suppressor reasonable while still being effective. And then there's the ATF stamp fee! All of these entry-level suppressors are currently out of stock so I'll have to wait (my son manages a local gun store so he'll keep checking with his distributors for me). Well, that's about it. I will most likely add a weapon light and sling down the road but that's easy. I like iron sights for close in work, but I also have a couple of Red Dot scopes that can be mounted. I calculate that I'll have a complete and functional .300 AAC pistol with suppressor for under $1300...not too bad. I will post some more pics as the project progresses. Happy New Year!
