First AR-15 Build Chronicled

[DoxaPar]

Thanks, cgrant26. This is great.

[DoxaPar]

Hey folks.. back again.

Yesterday I got my PSA lower ordered and started finding tools.

I'm now researching uppers. I really want to build this rifle from the ground up (no completed upper/lower) but the 5.56 Midlength Evo Ultra Lite upper from Adams Arms looks pretty nice.

Any recommendations on uppers for a decent 3-gun rifle that I should be researching?

Thanks!

[Snowgun]

Don't get a piston upper

[cgrant26]

I'm a fan of monolithic uppers.

[not2worried]

Another local one is sota arms. http://www.sotaarms.com

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[unknown]

What kind of upper is the on on the first picture?

[cgrant26]

What kind of upper is the on on the first picture?

http://aeroprecisionusa.com/product-cat ... -receivers

[Uffdaphil]

Since I have not seen it mentioned yet, the most comprehensive collection of competition shooters, operators, trainers, armorers and general AR knowledge is at http://www.m4carbine.net/forum.php.

They get cranky with novice questions that have been answered many times so search and read a lot and post little unless you have thick skin. The smackdowns do make for enjoyable reading.

I enjoy AR15.com too, but can't register with my gmail or yahoo email. Pretty stupid as they cause no problems here or at M4 or any other forum I have joined. Malefactors are still dealt with promptly.

[unknown]

Any updates on this build?

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[DoxaPar]

Unfortunately, no. I keep getting distracted with other firearms.

But the biggest issue is that I got "paralysis of analysis". I never could make a decision on anything simply because there were too many options. I bought some of the parts and then ended up selling them having decided I didn't really want them. But I never did decided what I do want.

[Retread1911]

Unfortunately, no. I keep getting distracted with other firearms.

But the biggest issue is that I got "paralysis of analysis". I never could make a decision on anything simply because there were too many options. I bought some of the parts and then ended up selling them having decided I didn't really want them. But I never did decided what I do want.

I completely understand how this happens and recommend buying a nice over the counter AR at your local gun store as a starting point. Something like a Colt 6920 or a bushmaster carbine. That will get you some personal experience and you can build a list of likes and dislikes.

I am not a fan of the piston driven systems. I think they are more costly then valuable in the majority of our civilian applications. There will be lots of people who disagree but to each his own.

Good luck
Retread

[LumberZach]

Just buy any old upper you find so long as it has the features you are looking for. Blemished can usually be painted. I think I got my stripped DPMS upper for $75 at element arms. Just waiting to find the right barrel until it is basically done.

[DoxaPar]

Hey guys, thanks again for the input on this.

I think I've finally settled on a build but there is an issue.

I'd like to go for a side-charging setup with the Adams Arms piston kit (probably a bit unusual). I contacted AA about this and they are saying that the bolt isn't set up for a side charging handle and would require some modifications and would void the warranty. I'm debating just ditching the side-charging handle idea given these two issues. Wondering if anyone has done this before and if you have advice.

Also, I'm a bit concerned anyways with the side-charging setup since I don't know how I could use a dust cover. Possible?

Thanks!

[Ron Burgundy]

I'm a fan of monolithic uppers.

I'm late to the thread but where do I find info about the first one pictures? Is that a mp5 mag?