more AR build questions

[foxtrapper]

Ok, I got the lower done except for the buffer assembly. I need to buy this part, and wondering if the run of the mill el cheapo will do. This is for an AR pistol. What brand is good?

Next question- is there another tool that can be used for the castle nut tightening? Some common tool? If not, can someone stop by and lend me one when I get the buffer parts? I could buy the cheap AR tool (Midway has them, haven't looked elseware) for 9.00, but reviews say it's not the greatest.

Lastly, inexpensive sights or optic. I would prefer to pay a lot less than the MBUS type for irons ( front and rear). Is there a cheaper alternative that is good? The MBUS set at Midway is like 90.00.

Oh yeah, and sling options and sling attachment options for AR pistols?

I would like to buy all these things from the same place if possible

 

[HordesOfKailas]

Will let those more seasoned than myself answer the rest, but I CAN help with the irons. I'm currently using Ozark Armament flip up sights. I got mine off Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01AISP1KW/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AD4I7C58VHP0E

I also use their offset sights on my scoped build. Quality stuff.

 

[mopar92]

Not sure where HdG is but I have an AR wrench and staking tool in Carroll County

 

[foxtrapper]

Not sure where HdG is but I have an AR wrench and staking tool in Carroll County

I'm in Harford where the Bay starts. Looking for someone around this area.

 

[fidelity]

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Lastly, inexpensive sights or optic. I would prefer to pay a lot less than the MBUS type for irons ( front and rear). Is there a cheaper alternative that is good? The MBUS set at Midway is like 90.00.

Oh yeah, and sling options and sling attachment options for AR pistols?

I would like to buy all these things from the same place if possible

Front and rear Magpul MBUS sights are here on sale ($70 for the set) ...

http://www.primaryarms.com/search.aspx?ss=mbus

They have reasonable shipping charges. Chad endorsed the basic MBUS sights in another thread tonight.

In case you have QD attachment points built in to your pistol, this sling is also on sale ...

http://www.primaryarms.com/search.aspx?ss=MAG518

(although there are many simpler options and unclear if you need with a pistol)

They have a discount code of "SUMMER" that may knock these prices down more.

 

[Bart_man]

I'm in Harford where the Bay starts. Looking for someone around this area.

Foxy - I'm in Edgewood and I have two or three of the appropriate wrenches.

 

[F-Stop]

I am in Elk Neck and have a couple multi wrenches and just a castle nut wrench.

Is it a pistol length gas system or carbine? May want a heavier buffer if pistol.

 

[outrider58]

For buffers probably Phase5 but a cheapo would probably do you just as well. I've used two different cheap pistol buffers and had no major problems out of them. As far as flipups, watch out for super cheapos. They're probably gonna be for airsofts and no good. Not sure of caliber so I can't recommend a buffer weight.

 

[ashershapiro]

I wouldn't go cheap on buis if you are going to be using them as primary sights. Even good ones like Daniel defense fixed sights or mbus pros will be much cheaper than optics.

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[Sticky]

If you are working on the buffer end, you can get an end plate with a sling attachment point, either QD or not... single point slings are what I run on my AR pistols, work well with that attachment point.

 

[foxtrapper]

I got the upper today and stuck the lower on it for a pic. It's 5.56/.223.

I'll check out those links.

Bartman and f-stop, would you be willing to drop it by? I could use it right then and then you can leave with it.

 

[Magnumite]

If one of the others can't make it, I have one for loan. I am in Belcamp.

 

[Docster]

Will let those more seasoned than myself answer the rest, but I CAN help with the irons. I'm currently using Ozark Armament flip up sights. I got mine off Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01AISP1KW/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AD4I7C58VHP0E

I also use their offset sights on my scoped build. Quality stuff.

And I got these BUIS for the same reasons;

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XJ61G28?psc=1

 

[WSM]

Not sure where HdG is but I have an AR wrench and staking tool in Carroll County

What needs to be staked?

 

[teratos]

What needs to be staked?

Castle nut.

 

[GTOGUNNER]

Crap. I missed that part of the class.

 

[Sticky]

https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=171639

See the first post with a video on staking...

 

[foxtrapper]

Will this buffer assembly work ok?

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/86...ition-mil-spec-diameter-ar-15-aluminum-black#

 

[JMintzer]

Will this buffer assembly work ok?

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/86...ition-mil-spec-diameter-ar-15-aluminum-black#

No, that is a AR Carbine/rifle assembly. You need a pistol assembly...

Like this: http://phase5wsi.com/ar-15-complete-pistol-buffer-tube-assembly.html

 

[Sticky]

I would not personally run a collapsible buffer tube for a rifle, on a pistol build. Some wrap them in paracord to prevent installing a stock, but... having a stock in your possession and a buffer tube on a 'pistol' that can accept that stock is a violation.

A pistol buffer tube cannot accept a stock, it will be round with no section for the indexing and locking of the stock to the tube..