Got my FDE lower done.

Had these parts sitting around for a while and never had the time to
put it together. Well today was the day! Looks great, now I just need
another upper!

The FDE AR-15

With the Holiday sales bug going around I couldn't pass up the chance to start my next build! I have the hardest part out of the way, the stripped lower. I have the BRD (black rifle disease) bad! But the lower was half off on Spikes Tactical's site. Only problem is you have to have an FFL transfer, meaning it has to be sent to someone with a firearm license. So I called around and the cheapest one I could find was in Clinton, a pawn shop just 6 miles from our condo. They were super nice and the deal was done.

This past weekend the stock, forearm, grip and trigger guard came in. I had ordered the LPK a while back with an order for the other AR, it was on sale.

I'm going with the FDE (flat dark earth) two tone look. The rest of the parts needed to complete the lower are on order. After they come in I'll probably wait a while before buying anything else. trying to decide if I want to build it up completely myself, go SBR (requires a 200$ tax and FBI background check, or a Addax GPU. We shall see cause for now I just need to get better at shooting my other one.

AR goodness

Finally got it all together. Had to order a Mil-Spec buffer tube to fit the stock. Can't wait to get it out again! You'll also notice the LPK! Yup that's nice, going to build another one. Going to the gun show this weekend in search of a lower!

Hooters, AR, 4 wheelers and Vols

Went to lunch withTravis at Hooters to discuss some business and hang out. After I headed to Byrds house to shoot the AR. While there I mentioned to Byrds dad that I was having problems sighting it in with the red dot and he said he'd help me out with it.

He grabbed his gear and we headed out. He measured out 50 yards and we put up a target. First shot at 50 wasn't even on the board. We decided to try at a out 25-30 yards. Way low. After about 20 shots it was pretty right on and I think with more practice my groupings will be alot tighter. I'm a lot happier with my purchase.

After shooting it was 4 wheelin' time. I jumped on one and Michael and I headed to the farm to find Byrd and James. This was my first time with them and oh man!! It was so fun. They have tons of trails and open fields to run wild in! Can't wait to go again.

Michael bought 3 more 4 wheelers on Friday morning to add to Byrd and his collection of now 6.

It was getting dark and we parted ways to get ready for the vols game. Michael came and picked me cause Mary was going to join us after work. We headed to the Spice Rack, 2 hour wait!! Chilis next. No seats by a TV. Brandon and Will met us there and we decided to try Bullfeathers to our dismay. It was a go! Pretty empty, smoky but empty. We got our seats in front of a TV and beers all around. Catie Tappen was in town so she came and hung out too. Vols won in over time on a play I called!! It was awesome!

New parts are here!!!

After debating and debating on a red dot I decided to go with a cheaper sight than the EOtech 512 I was looking at. A member of the AR15armory forum pointed out the group buy to me when showing my build on the forum.The price was great and I was able to pick up the sight, a Magpul CTR stock and Gear Sector receiver end plate with sling loop for 100$ less than the EOtech. The stock is a Mil-Spec version and my buttstock tube is commercial, which I didn't know until I tried to install the stock, meaning I can't until I get a mil-spec tube. I called to return it for the commercial stock but my new found best friends Addax Tactical doesn't carry them due to the fact that commercial tubes are a dying breed and only 1 or 3 manufactures make them. Obviously yet not surprisingly I found one of those manufactures. So I have a tube a new tube ordered. This is way there are no new pics of the AR as of yet. Should be so late this week I hope. God this is addictive!

Shootin.

This was actually the second outing for the AR. I was extremely happy with the results today. The first day was a little discouraging, seemed like I couldn't hit anything. Today I hit a 3 x 3 inch square twice at about 60 yards, hand holding. She now has 240 rounds through her and didn't jam once on 3 different types of ammo. I have 6 full clips of lake city ready and waiting now, can't wait!

Also the Spardlin's were in town, see Nette back there talking to Mary? Justin got a springfield XDm .40. That thing is nice! Might have to think about one of those in the future.

After patiently awaiting for my AR...

I'm officially an AR-15 owner! I had a slight problem during assembly but all is well now. I assembled the bolt catch using the wrong piece that I thought was the bolt catch detent. Removing the pin was a pain but I got it done, thankfully I ordered a vise block, without that I'd have quite the pile of unassembled gun parts. I also had to fashion a punch out of a drill bit, but it worked just fine. I also had a slight mix up with springs and used the "wrong" (at quick glance they look exactly the same, key word: quick. oops) spring in the grip for the safety. I had to clip a few coils to get it to work while unknowingly using the wrong spring. So now the with only spring left for the rear detent and take down pin, it didn't fit...oops. So I ordered 2 new springs ( one for backup ). Should be here soon but the gun is still able to hold together. See:

About to start assembly

Done, sorta!
Rail removed

Rail was made in Savannah, GA, how cool is that?

Notice the detachable carry handle,
preparing for that EOtech 512!

I took it to the studio on day 2 of the photo shoot previously mentioned and snapped some shots.

The grip is really nice, I really like it. I actaully didn't think I would but since it was a gift I added it. The DD rail is just awesome, really makes the gun. I really look forward to adding a grip. One thing that bugs me is its a "free floating" rail meaning it doesn't touch the barrel aiding the accuracy. But since its a chrome lined barrel ( special order! :) ) it slightly touches the barrel while holding it in firing position. I'm no pro but I have a feeling it won't effect the accuracy much, most of that will be on the operator :). As of now it goes on its maiden voyage on the 11th!

I also found a GREAT deal on a Condor bag! Check it!:



Have all 6 of my clips in there and it has room for the glock and more ammo too. Also the 3 compartments on the front, that the clips are in are removable.

It's here it's here!!

FINALLY!! They did end up sending me the shirt too!! Can't wait to put
it together!

AR-15 on its way!

This Saturday marks a 6 months since I placed my order with Del-Ton for my AR kit. Welp, it shipped on Wednesday! They are located in Elizabethtown, NC so I didn't expect shipping to take long and it's not going to. It's scheduled to arrive on Monday! Only thing is, signature is required. So I'll have to work at home or leave work early. UPS usually comes around 2pm, I believe, but I have been waiting so long I don't know if I want to chance it.

I also asked nicely if they'd throw in a shirt for my patience and the lady said she'd try and asked my size. I'm hoping there's a nice little surprise accompanying my AR. :)

AR-15 parts building

I completely forgot to post my new AR parts I got a while back until I got my most recent pieces. I got 2 windowed dark earth pmags!

This is one loaded with Winchester 45 GR. JHPs!

This shows my collect of parts before the pmags. The Daniel Defense rail I got nice and cheap from a ar15armory.com forum member and an ergo grip I got from the Householders as a wedding gift! How cool is that?

The Householders joked all night with me that both gifts in the bag from them were for me. And they sure were! The grip and lingerie for Mary. hehe!

I should have the rest within the month. Totally should of gone another path for an AR but who knows I might of lost interest! hahaha yeeeeaaaahhhhhh right! I already have a parts list for my second!

Shot an AR-15 for the first time!

Michael and I had plans to go shoot after the lake at Byrds house. We usually hook up with one of Michael's friends parents, the Householders, at party cove for a little while and hang out. Well we got to talking about shooting and guns. Michael mentioned that Mr. Householder was a big gun nut and I just asked what he had. He replied with, "What do you like?" I laughed and said, "How about an AR-15?" He replied, "Got 2." So I asked a ton of questions and Michael chimed in and asked him to come shoot with us. He said he may. We talked a bit more then headed in. We got to Byrd's and started shooting. At the time I forgot all about him possibly coming over. Well he showed up with a large bag over his shoulder. I joking ask, "What ya got there?" "I'll show ya," he said. He pulled out an AR made of an Olympic Arms lower and DPMS upper. It was also surprisingly equipped with an EOTech sight. He handed it to me and told me how to turn the EOTech on. I was in heaven. He then said, "let's shot it!" We walked to within about 50 yards or so of some barrels with a powerade bottle and an old propane tank on top of them. He put the clip in and I pulled the slide back. Ready....aim...fire!! Nothing...oops. It didn't chamber a round. Pulled the slide again and round chambered. I aimed and shot my first .223! It was getting dark so it was difficult to line up the EOTech holograph with the front sight. After about 5 shots I asked where to put the EOTech dot in relation to the front sight. His reply, "Disregarded the front sight and use the EOTech dot only." I was surprised and took aim again. Hit the powerade bottle next I hit the propane tank and sparks were flying. My last shot hit the top of the tank and sent it flying. Since my AR addiction I have said the EOTech was crazy expensive and I wouldn't need one. Oh man! I do now! You can be super accurate very fast with that thing, it's just crazy. I thanked him about 10,000 times and he said we'll them both out next time when we have some more light!

Now I'm even that much more excited about getting mine!

Now back to nursing this sun burn...

Got AR Lower!

Went to Coal Creek after work to hit up the range (it was much needed due to some pathetic wedding drama). While waiting for a range spot I talked with one of the workers, asked him about a gun show happening the next day and told him about the part I was interested in. He said he hadn't heard anything about the show and that they just sold their last lower receiver earlier that day.

Well, after shooting only about 70 rounds I tabbed out. I asked the guy at the counter about the gun show and he hadn't heard anything either. But pointed another worker out and said he may know something about it. As I was walking out I decided to ask him. He didn't know a thing about it either, strange. I told him my reasons for going and he said, "Well, I have one of those here." I surprisingly responded with, "Yeah you did but someone bought it this morning?!" He said, "Nope got a few in the back, I hide them and put them out one at a time." I asked to see it. It was a beautiful Smith & Wesson M&P15 stripped lower. The price was right and it was meant to be, I said I'll take it! This piece is the main heart of an AR-15 and therefore calls for going through the process of buying a gun, paperwork and background check. While going over the paperwork he asked if my current address matched my drivers license. I doesn't but last time I bought a gun (3 weeks ago) car registration worked. He told me that person was wrong and should not of done it that way. Well, we agreed that I'd change my address online, print it out and bring it in the next morning. I offered to buy it right then but he photocopied my ID and taped it to the box and put it in the vault saying, "Don't worry it's yours."

I left to meet Mary at O'Charleys in Turkey Creek for some drinks after our "wedding drama." On my way Alex from Coal Creek called and informed me that he looked into the registration deal and want I gave them would work so I could come pick it up. I was so excited I couldn't wait, I called Mary and told her to jump in my car when I got there we were going back to Coal Creek. We pulled into the O'Chucks parking lot at the same time and I followed her to a spot and she jumped in.

On our way to CC we saw Jason and Tiffany in traffic and talked for a few. They had just bought a 50" plamsa TV!

I got to CC and secured my piece and her she is!

Now just 3 more months and it'll be complete :)

My new addiction, AR-15s

(Custom AR15 built by a forum member)

Well about 3 weeks ago I purchased my first gun (Glock 19) and as I was at the counter a beautiful AR hung on the wall right in front of me. At the time I didn't think much about it (besides its beauty and how I'd never have one), but man, since it has hit me like a ton of bricks. I get online and find this whole awesome AR community. Well, I LOVE shooting my Glock but I can't help to think how awesome it would be to have my own real AR15. Upon further research I discover the possibility of building my own. What better learning experience could there be?! Like all AR new comers I have been overwhelmed with info and options. So I started posting on the forums asking questions and reading reading reading. Of all the random forums I belong too the ar15armory.com has to be one of the nicest friendliest forums I have been a part of. All my
rookie questions are answered, recommendation are give and invites to ask more don't stop.
They all say building is a fun semi simple job, and the kit I want (Del-Ton) is a great kit. The thing is with an AR-15, you can buy everything for the gun, right down to ammo online, but the lower receiver (pircture to the left) is more difficult to obtain. If you can find one in stock you have to have it shipped to a FFL (Federal Firearms License) dealer and have the dealer fax a signed copy of their licence to the seller.

Well since the election gun sells are through the roof, espesically Ar-15 related items. Obama is a great gun sells men! But all politics aside (I could care less) I'm not wanting an AR because of those elected just a victim of circumstance, unfortuately. The wait on the Del-Ton AR kit (any AR kit) is over 3 months. I'm not to concerened with the wait, I'm just wondering if I should go ahead and get in line or wait it out. The only problem with waiting to order is that what if those crazy politicians put a ban on assault rifles or high capacity mags? So I'm thinking I'll put in the order (3 months from now has it arriving around our wedding date!) and wait it out. If something comes up, I talk myself out of it or I plan just plain decide it's not for me I can cancel the order. Plus it will give me time to take the carry course and learn more.

This weekend I plan to go to the Maryville Gun show and purchase a lower receiver and skip the hassle of ordering online.

I also found this little guy too.
It's a .22LR conversion kit for AR-15, meaning you can shoot cheapo .22s instead of bank breaker .233s. The bullets have the same diameter so barrel wear shouldn't be an issue.

Well, back to thinking and wondering if I should pull the trigger or not.