AngelDeVille Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 So I have a whole bunch of 30 cal bullets, and a spare upper, so that's excuse enough to build a new AR. I plan to SBR this and another pistol I built once my trust is finished. I have an Ares 9" barrel and BCG on the way, it should be here Thursday. I have a Primary Arms advanced micro dot to put on it, but with the tubular handguard I'll skip back up sights. The handguard measures 12.5" so depending on the flash hider/brake I'll need to cut it down a little. The handguard has an anschutz rail, so accessories are gonna suck, so I made a handstop out of a Glock mag floor plate so I don't accidentally stick my hand in front of the barrel. The only thing I don't have yet is the flash hider, I'm not sure how I want to proceed. There is a linear aluminum 1"x4.5" that will eliminate the need for modifying the handguard, but it's $45 I can get a Troy Claymore for $55 and I'll have to take about 2" off the handguard. Someday I want an AAC suppressor, but no time soon, I can get a 51 tooth for under $90, and I'll still have to mod the handguard. Plus I won't have the flash down range like with a linear. I'm also looking at a krinkov style, the cheap ones are 1 piece aluminum and don't work as well as the heavy (10+oz) 3 piece steel. Anyone tried these? The cheap ones are $25 the expensive around $50. Any recommendations on the brake/hider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 I did a 9" rail on the same barrel. The rail (mounted) is longer than the barrel. I used the AAC Single Chamber Brake. It can be a little tough to find, but Midway had it in stock for around $55. Works like a damn champ. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 We use these brakes on our builds: Works nicely for a SBR/Pistol build for around $60 (that's MSRP - PM me for forum price). :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 ^^^^ AAAAAAND DEN! That thing runs like a swiss watch, too. I can vouch for the brake he uses. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelDeVille Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 I have seen that brake before and I think I'd rather go with a linear type. I ended up buying a multi piece krinkov style for $30, I may be able to get away without modding the handguard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelDeVille Posted April 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2015 Ok, more than a little PO'd right now, it took 10 days from the time I placed my Ares Armor order to the time of its arrival, and I was ok with that. (3 days to ship, 7 to arrive, less than a 900 mile trip) So my barrel, BCG, and gas tube arrive today and I'm getting ready to install it on my upper and I inspect the bore, and there's a lump of something in there. It looks like a lump of coating. I run a brush several times, and it doesn't budge. So I call customer service and they want to send a return label, have me send it back, and after they receive the return, then send me my replacement. So if turn-around remains constant I'm looking at 30 days from order placement to final assembly. I did point this out, and the replacement is being sent WITH the return label, but under threat that I'd be charged for both if the other doesn't arrive. I know I have heard a lot of good things about them on here, but right now I'm not too terribly happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 They'll take care of you - how far in was that lump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 They can't all be Rainier Arms and Brownells... Just sayin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 They'll take care of you - how far in was that lump?Damm ! At the first opportunity ... The new toy is volunteered for service. So what are you going to do .... LOOK at IT. LOL ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelDeVille Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 They'll take care of you - how far in was that lump? It's about an inch or so past the chamber, it's raised enough I wouldn't send a projectile after it. Now I have 300 rounds with nothing to do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 I would bet, its from the gas port hole shavings that got coated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelDeVille Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 I would bet, its from the gas port hole shavings that got coated. What's this world coming to? Can't even shave your gas hole without everyone hearing about it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Now I have 300 rounds with nothing to do... Angel, ship that stuff down here to Deming and I'll take care of it for you! <thumbsup> <lmao> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelDeVille Posted April 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Angel, ship that stuff down here to Deming and I'll take care of it for you! USPS move faster than usual..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Damn the luck! <lmao> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelDeVille Posted April 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I have cut down, angled and indexed the screw on handguard. Next I need to attach the rail section, front sight and pin the handguard so it doesn't rotate. I'm trying to decide if I want to paint it FDE/coyote. I may just krylon the handguard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelDeVille Posted May 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) So I got the handguard pinned, the rail section mounted and the sling swivel stud in place. I did buy a can of FDEish camo paint at Wally World, so now I got to figger out the scheme. Edited May 1, 2015 by AngelDeVille Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibiwan Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Hey, what's the bottom of my Sig SP2022 magazine doing at the bottom of your handguard? <lmao> <laughs> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelDeVille Posted May 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Hey, what's the bottom of my Sig SP2022 magazine doing at the bottom of your handguard? <lmao> <laughs> It's a Pearce mag extension from a Glock. The handguard has a schuetzen rifle slot and it's not to conducive to modern accessories. So I had to improvise a handstop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelDeVille Posted May 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) Shot it this weekend! put about 100 down the pipe. I can't stop smiling! I sighted the red dot high at 25 yrs, and dead on at 25 with the Matech rear at 200. I eyeballed the front sight mounting just right and only had a little front sight adjustment to get it on. Once I settle on a load I plan on a 50 yard zero with the red dot, and I'll see what the matech will do at it's different elevation settings. a few chambering problems, in the first 5-10 rounds I contribute to the bolt being super tight in the carrier. a huge slathering of oil and she ran flawless for the rest of the session. I'll break out the FDE paint this next weekend. Edited May 11, 2015 by AngelDeVille Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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