My first ar build, finished w/ pics

[maninblak]

Hey guys, this is my first post and let me just say thanks for all the information I've gotten from this forum.

I just finished my first ar15 project. Started with the m&p15 sport and added:
-eotech 512
-magpul ctr stock
- ambi single point sling mount
-polytac led weaponlight
-mbus front and rear sights
- grippod system
- f.a.b. defense grip
-low profile gas block and black gas tube
-omega tactical spectre length free float rail with a Midwest industries handguard cap.
-painted s&w logo and safe/fire lettering

I'm happy with it. Looks good and shoots great, and I just wanted to share it with you guys.

 

[Maximumbob54]

looks like all kinds of fun to me!!!

I have that same Eo and CTR on one of mine. Careful though, like S&W's, this likely won't be your last AR...

 

[maninblak]

this is so true, already own multiple s&W's, and already anticipating the next ar build.

 

[Grjfer]

Very nice. Any idea how much weight she gained?

 

[maninblak]

not sure what she weighs, still light compared to others I've handled. Not too heavy to handle for extended periods of shooting, very comfortable.

 

[MPDC]

At risk of sounding like a stickler, ala clip vs. magazine, you technically "built up" your sport. A "build" as used in most AR discussions begins with a stripped lower and collection of parts to literally, "build" a functioning weapon.

Yours looks like a nice accessorized Sport.

 

[maninblak]

Sorry for being misleading in the topic title. Your correct, not necessarily a "build", more proprely a "project". My next AR will truly be a "build" now that I understand more what I'm doing with this weapon system.

 

[MPDC]

Didn't mean to sound like a smart axx and almost didn't post it. It is a nice weapon, enjoy it.

The build thing isn't hard if you have patience and a few, key tools. Nice thing is you know the quality of everything that goes in and that the little things are done correctly.

 

[Jayhawkhuntclub]

Nice! Did you replace the gas block yourself? If so, how much work was that?

 

[maninblak]

I did replace the gas block myself. wasn't too bad, getting the taper pins out was the toughest part. I got one out easily, but mushroomed the second, and ended up having to gracefully use a dremel to cut it out. a little nerve racking, but not too bad. While I had it out, I duracoated the outside of the gas tube black so that the silver tube didn't stand out under the handguard.

 

[oneyeopn]

Really nice, I especially like the Duracoated gas tube, I use duracoat on my mauser builds so looks like I have a part to paint when I change out my gas block.

 

[maninblak]

duracoat is amazing stuff. I re-did a rusty old S&W 916-t shotgun that was my grandfathers and it turned out beautiful. Its not worth much but it was very sentimental.

 

[dawgfan76]

How did you 'paint' the lettering? What paint or other medium was used? What was used for cleanup if anything overflowed? Thanks and it looks very nice.

 

[TangoFoxtrot]

Nice setup!

 

[oneyeopn]

Dawgfan, I used Snap-On touch up enamel on mine. let it dry a little, wiped off the excess with a paper towel and then use a Mr Clean Magic eraser to lightly clean up the rest...cam out looking nice!!! I did clean the spot with alcohol before I started:

 

[crracer_712]

View attachment 69196Dawgfan, I used Snap-On touch up enamel on mine. let it dry a little, wiped off the excess with a paper towel and then use a Mr Clean Magic eraser to lightly clean up the rest...cam out looking nice!!! I did clean the spot with alcohol before I started:

Did you know you aren't supposed to mix alcohol and guns???

 

[IcedDog]

-polytac led weaponlight

You have the same setup I do...the Streamlight Polytac is a nice light, and affordable ($35), but I haven't shot with it yet, so I'm not sure how shock proof it is.