A decision has been made - SI DEFENSE Build

[6132expert]

Well I don't think it cheaper in the 308 realm, but in the 556 I think they can be built pretty much cheaper then bought.JMO

[imschur]

Well I don't think it cheaper in the 308 realm, but in the 556 I think they can be built pretty much cheaper then bought.JMO

correct, somewhere else on the forum I detail why it's not cheaper to build it yourself. My personal best reason for DIY is I dont carry a new gun into the house. They just magically appear from within the safe and nobody has any explaining to do  <laughs>

[edgecrusher]

Like a genie, <thumbsup>, I'm lucky,my sig. other is just starting off with bodyguard 380 and is an unfortunate lefty and left with one choice in the ar market

[Robocop1051]

How much begging would I have to do to see a picture of that Gen II upper without the side rail installed? I assume that the three screws on the side are so that is an optional feature... Have you found a purpose for the side rail yet?

[survivalshop]

I don't use mine & have it off . Not a good placement of rifle in the photos.

With it missing ,the upper looks smoother .

I would like to eventually find some thing I can use on the rail.

If you take yours off ,imschur ,notice those are custom screws holding it on , don't lose them.

[imschur]

The rail currently means nothing to me either way so while I have no use for it I wont be removing it.

Thanks for the tip though

[Robocop1051]

I just paid for my F-0 upper and BCG, also picked up the S/S bolt catch, screws and barrel extention.

I'll keep you all updated.

[Turbotezza]

I hope you get yours faster than I did.  My FDE plated upper/lower set took them 10 weeks to deliver.

[Robocop1051]

In defense of SI Defense, they advised that the F-0 parts were going to be done pretty fast, but warned me that the OD plating would take several weeks longer. I figure that gives me time to save for my ABS barrel.

[imschur]

They probably wait until they have a predetermined minimum batch to coat.