Please help me build a girly AR

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  • gungirl65

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    The gun show at the armory was awesome. I picked up everything I needed to get the gun initially put together so I can get a feel for what I can do with it.

    It was a parts grab. I just wanted to complete it this weekend because I wanted to know I could get the parts.

    I really want to see what I'm buying in person. It was important for me to touch the upper assembly before buying it.

    I picked up an Apache complete pistol upper for a song. The company has been in business since the nineties so I'm going to give them a shot.

    The barrel is slimmer in the middle so there is a natural place to hold the barrel when shooting.

    It is perfect for me since I have small hands and some flexibility issues with them.

    The buffer tube holder is perfect for my short arms and limited range of motion.

    Although I love her as she sits, I ordered some parts to dress her up.

    The company I ordered from is Tactical Galaxy. They've been in the business for a minute and seem to make some decent parts. Although I do admit some of the reviews are mixed. However the majority were positive. Most of the parts I bought were more for looks and color.

    I'll post updated pictures when my new parts arrive.

    I even picked up a set of old school looking metal sites.
     

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    gungirl65

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    Yesterday I stopped by my local gun store looking for a sling rail mount. I didn't find one of those but I did find this.

    I just happened to ask if he had anything new and he had one of the workers bring it out from the back.

    It's a Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22. I know absolutely nothing about it but I love the way it feels in my hands. It's almost like somebody built it just for me.

    I couldn't even tell you if it's a real AR. I haven't had time to check it out yet. I brought it home, took pictures, put it away and finished my errands. Then I worked all day today.

    It's the first affordable one like it I've seen. Besides, I was wanting another 22 to plink with.
     

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    bwframe

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    Yesterday I stopped by my local gun store looking for a sling rail mount. I didn't find one of those but I did find this.

    I just happened to ask if he had anything new and he had one of the workers bring it out from the back.

    It's a Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22. I know absolutely nothing about it but I love the way it feels in my hands. It's almost like somebody built it just for me.

    I couldn't even tell you if it's a real AR. I haven't had time to check it out yet. I brought it home, took pictures, put it away and finished my errands. Then I worked all day today.

    It's the first affordable one like it I've seen. Besides, I was wanting another 22 to plink with.

    They are very popular. See them a lot on the range and in competition.

    ......................................................................

    Wow, no AR's to two AR's in less than two weeks! :ar15::ar15:

    :rockwoot:
     

    DadSmith

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    My daughter wants something like this.

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    Is this type of coating they apply at a shop or do they actually sell parts that have this already? She calls it Muddy Girl 15.
     

    sethr

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    The gun show at the armory was awesome. I picked up everything I needed to get the gun initially put together so I can get a feel for what I can do with it.

    It was a parts grab. I just wanted to complete it this weekend because I wanted to know I could get the parts.

    I really want to see what I'm buying in person. It was important for me to touch the upper assembly before buying it.

    I picked up an Apache complete pistol upper for a song. The company has been in business since the nineties so I'm going to give them a shot.

    The barrel is slimmer in the middle so there is a natural place to hold the barrel when shooting.

    It is perfect for me since I have small hands and some flexibility issues with them.

    The buffer tube holder is perfect for my short arms and limited range of motion.

    Although I love her as she sits, I ordered some parts to dress her up.

    The company I ordered from is Tactical Galaxy. They've been in the business for a minute and seem to make some decent parts. Although I do admit some of the reviews are mixed. However the majority were positive. Most of the parts I bought were more for looks and color.

    I'll post updated pictures when my new parts arrive.

    I even picked up a set of old school looking metal sites.
    Nice rifle; not very "girlie" though.
    Should have Snowflake lower, then paint.
    I'm working on one now. Totally painted and white snowflakes. 14.5" Faxon Pencil barrel.
     

    gungirl65

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    They are very popular. See them a lot on the range and in competition.

    ......................................................................

    Wow, no AR's to two AR's in less than two weeks! :ar15::ar15:

    :rockwoot:
    I know right? I might have a problem. :-) I told my son it's my midlife crisis. LOL.
     

    TheGrumpyGuy

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    Yesterday I stopped by my local gun store looking for a sling rail mount. I didn't find one of those but I did find this.

    I just happened to ask if he had anything new and he had one of the workers bring it out from the back.

    It's a Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22. I know absolutely nothing about it but I love the way it feels in my hands. It's almost like somebody built it just for me.

    I couldn't even tell you if it's a real AR. I haven't had time to check it out yet. I brought it home, took pictures, put it away and finished my errands. Then I worked all day today.

    It's the first affordable one like it I've seen. Besides, I was wanting another 22 to plink with.
    Awesome! I picked up the rifle version 2 weeks ago from Atkinson, but wish I'd been a little more diligent with my research prior to purchase. Seems the 25 round magazines for the 15-22 are pretty much non-existent at all the normal retail outlets, but plentiful on ebay for well north of $100 a pop!
     

    gungirl65

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    Awesome! I picked up the rifle version 2 weeks ago from Atkinson, but wish I'd been a little more diligent with my research prior to purchase. Seems the 25 round magazines for the 15-22 are pretty much non-existent at all the normal retail outlets, but plentiful on ebay for well north of $100 a pop!
    Sounds like I'm only going to have one magazine for a little while. No way I'm giving $100 for one magazine. At least not this week.
     

    gungirl65

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    I received the accent parts. I may end up adding a matching ambidextrous safety to brighten it up just a little bit more.

    I'm still looking for a barrel sling mount and a sweet leather 3-point sling.

    However none of these things will prevent me from taking her to the range when I get the time.
     

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    2A-Hoosier23

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    I received the accent parts. I may end up adding a matching ambidextrous safety to brighten it up just a little bit more.

    I'm still looking for a barrel sling mount and a sweet leather 3-point sling.

    However none of these things will prevent me from taking her to the range when I get the time.
    Very nice
    Does the SBA4 brace you posted earlier fit on the buffer tube?
     

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