My New (NOT SBR) AR-Pistol Build

[ACC]

I wanted to share the final product of my new AR Pistol Build. Though I did buy the upper mostly complete, I built the entire lower from parts.

Here is what I am working with:

PSA Stripped Lower
CMMG Lower Receiver Parts Kit
Radical Firearms 10.5" Complete Upper
KAK Industry Super Sig SB-15 Pistol Buffer Tube
Sig Tac SB-15 Arm Brace
AO Precision Charging Handle
Magpul Pistol Grip
Magpul AFG2
Bushnell TR-25 Red Dot
Magul MBUS Pro Set
Laserlyte Center Mass DL
Guntec Gen 2 SOCOM Mini FAKE Can (I know I will be clowned for this, but I love the look and am still waiting for my stamp)








This is my HD AR. I love the look and love that I was able to build it myself. Next time, I am going to try to build the upper myself too.

Let's hear the feedback, INGO!

 

[Bonkers4Bacon]

 

[IndyGunSafety]

Are you certain of the legality of the foregrip?

 

[OWGEM]

Educate me, how is that not a SBR?

 

[OneBadV8]

Are you certain of the legality of the foregrip?

Yes, there are published ATF letters about it. You should be able to google it and find it on ARFCOM.

EDIT: found a few quick
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_2_124/194457_.html (Question 7).
http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=381738

Educate me, how is that not a SBR?

It's an angled foregrip, and the Sig Pistol stabilizing brace, not a butt stock.
SB15 Pistol Stabilizing Brace

 

[OWGEM]

Thanks OneBad

 

[Slapstick]

I built one a few weeks back using the same Radical Firearm upper. One thing you should do before shooting it is to put a dab of thread locker on the forearm end cap screws and snug them down or they will vibrate out. Careful not to over tighten them, they are rather cheap and will snap off the head, (don't ask how I know). Other than that one issue it's proven to be a great upper, accurate and reliable. I have over 600 rounds though it by now without problem and that's using a cheap bolt carrier group. It's been a fun shooter, just watch those screws!

 

[tackshot]

I like that a lot. I've been thinking about building a AR that's similar to that , how do you like the sig brace, is it bulky or pretty slim and stock like ?

 

[chezuki]

Educate me, how is that not a SBR?

Arm brace, not buttstock.

 

[ACC]

I built one a few weeks back using the same Radical Firearm upper. One thing you should do before shooting it is to put a dab of thread locker on the forearm end cap screws and snug them down or they will vibrate out. Careful not to over tighten them, they are rather cheap and will snap off the head, (don't ask how I know). Other than that one issue it's proven to be a great upper, accurate and reliable. I have over 600 rounds though it by now without problem and that's using a cheap bolt carrier group. It's been a fun shooter, just watch those screws!

Slapstick....thanks for the head's up. Luckily, I removed the forearm end cap when I put on the fake can.

And I am glad to hear you have had a good experience with the upper.

PS. In the compartment in the Magpul grip, I keep copies of the ATF letter about the legality of the arm brace and AFG. Just to be safe.

 

[CathyInBlue]

When my pistol grows up, I want it to be Just. Like. That.

Is it a piston upper? I just saw a link to this Adams Arms Releases Piston-Driven AR Pistols - The Firearm Blog on The Gun Wire this very A.M. and it got my creative juices flowing in this very direction.

 

[ACC]

When my pistol grows up, I want it to be Just. Like. That.

Is it a piston upper? I just saw a link to this Adams Arms Releases Piston-Driven AR Pistols - The Firearm Blog on The Gun Wire this very A.M. and it got my creative juices flowing in this very direction.

Nope. Not a piston upper. Just the good ol' gas version. Though I did see that article yesterday.

Cannot wait to shoot this thing next weekend.

 

[daddyusmaximus]

Looks good. I love building my own AR. You get to make it how YOU want it.

 

[Slapstick]

Slapstick....thanks for the head's up. Luckily, I removed the forearm end cap when I put on the fake can.

And I am glad to hear you have had a good experience with the upper.

PS. In the compartment in the Magpul grip, I keep copies of the ATF letter about the legality of the arm brace and AFG. Just to be safe.

Not a bad idea about keeping the ATF letter with the gun, some local LEO's don't keep up on the regs. I was surprised at how well the upper shoots and functions and I have enough rounds through to trust it if it's needed in a bad situation, to say I'm impressed by such an inexpensive upper is an understatement. One other piece of advice, bring an ammo can full of ammo because it's just too fun to shoot.

 

[Motorhead302]

there's also a letter regarding using the brace by placing it against your shoulder like a stock. not sure if you're aware. as of now, the atf says this is ok, because how you use an item doesn't change the nature of the item, basically. i'd keep a copy of that one on you as well.

and also, that's a badass looking build. i've been wanting to build one like that for a long time. i don't have an ar yet, and i'm so torn about what to do first. lol

 

[Sheepdog Gear]

PS. In the compartment in the Magpul grip, I keep copies of the ATF letter about the legality of the arm brace and AFG. Just to be safe.

Just curious.... Did that idea come from me in a previous thread?

 

[billt]

If anything demonstrates the total stupidity of the shoulder stock ban on pistols, these "wrist braces" do.

 

[ACC]

Motorhead 302....see my PS comment "PS. In the compartment in the Magpul grip, I keep copies of the ATF letter about the legality of the arm brace and AFG. Just to be safe."

 

[ACC]

Sheepdog...no....I came up with idea on my own when I saw the compartment in the Magpul grip. We must have the same level of good common sense and distrust of the knowledge base of some LEOs.

 

[throttletony]

nice build. I've thought about doing the exact same thing, but no funds at the moment