The Official AR-15 Picture Thread

[jrumann59]

Specs my friend, we need the specs. Very good looking rifle though.

It is pretty much all Spikes.

5.56/.223
Spikes Enhanced LPK
16" Barrel with 9" SAR rail.
Magpul Miad Pistol Grip
Magpul ACS stock on a spikes buffer
Magpul rail covers
Magpul flip up sights
MAgpul AFG
Tactical Bolt Release
Gunfighter charging handle lark latch
The light is a Maglite LED XL50 I had laying around not too bright 104 lumen but is adequate for HD use.
Light holder is a UTG adjustable multi-position holder
And the colorfill is the crayon colorfill

EOTECH XPS3-2
With Primary arms 3X magnifier with flip to the side.
Bought this at the end of the year when Primary arms was offering the free magnifier and mount.

EOTech has the GGG "Face Toward Enemy" flip up lens covers. I also use a scopecoat on the EOtech


I do want to change the muzzle device.

Right now I have 2 more in various stages of construction one of which will probably be an all billet, Head Down Lower with a Black Ordinance Upper. One will definitely be a larger caliber either 300 blackout or 6.8 not really sure right now. The other will probably be a EBR/UBR build with 20" or longer barrel. And to think 1 year ago I only started buying guns and getting into them and by the summer I could have 5 complete guns.

Jarumann, where did you get the spikes rifle holder? Rifle is sweet too...

I ordered it off spikes website. It is plastic or resin and I think it came with a sticker for you to apply

 

[jrumann59]

I will give little product advice if you buy an EOTech make sure it has the QD mount or you can buy it separately. I bought mine from GGGAZ.COM they also make flip up lens covers for EOTechs. If you like the winter trigger guard (rounded trigger guard) get anyone's but black hawks theirs has too much slop to either side of the guard. Also I recommend an ambi safety selector for some reason I use my trigger finger as often as I use my thumb. It was old habit I picked up in the army from a Sgt.

Building one is nice but you do have $100-200 in tools you need to get for a partial I know I have to spend another $50-100 in tools for a complete build. All in all building this rifle cost me more than if I bought one straight from spikes but it was nice feeling to know some of my blood went into this one.

 

[jawn]

I do want to change the muzzle device.

Unless if you plan on running a suppressor, BattleComp all the way.

 

[clandestine]

I just finished a bad ass 605 modernized clone for my Wife. Ill post pics in a week or 2.

 

[jrumann59]

Unless if you plan on running a suppressor, BattleComp all the way.

I was waiting to hear reviews on the dynacomp

 

[wjt1169]

I was waiting to hear reviews on the dynacomp

I've got both. I think the Battlecomp has Spike's licked here...

 

[Ooops]

Now I'm done.
BCM 16 inch upper cold hammer forged barrel
Spikes nickel boron bcg
Surefire fh556
Daniel defense RIS II
Aimpoint h1
Kns pins
Troy front and rear buis
Magpul CTR
Tango down scar panels
Tango down bg16
Magpul AFG
Magpul ASAP plate
PRI gasbuster
DPMS LOWER!!!

 

[Forest]

I've always been against the filling in of the rollmarks, till I saw some of the zombie lowers on AR15.com. Using colors other than white make it look really good.

So I thought I'd try my hand at it on a couple of the family ARs.

First was my daughters. The colors were chosen for her preferences and to match the furnature, slings, and magazines. However the brand of crayon used didn't have an easy time melting so I don't think the serial numbers came out well (they look better in person than they do inthe photo though).

Then I decided to try my hand on my Wife's. She likes green so I decided to use a light green crayon (from Olive Garden of all places). It worked great. Very easy to apply and clean up.

 

[bigred]

Looks good. I think testers model paints work better and are real easy to do.

I've always been against the filling in of the rollmarks, till I saw some of the zombie lowers on AR15.com. Using colors other than white make it look really good.

So I thought I'd try my hand at it on a couple of the family ARs.

First was my daughters. The colors were chosen for her preferences and to match the furnature, slings, and magazines. However the brand of crayon used didn't have an easy time melting so I don't think the serial numbers came out well (they look better in person than they do inthe photo though).

Then I decided to try my hand on my Wife's. She likes green so I decided to use a light green crayon (from Olive Garden of all places). It worked great. Very easy to apply and clean up.

 

[Forest]

Looks good. I think testers model paints work better and are real easy to do.

Not sure how Testor's will stand up to CLP, but the crayon method has a history of standing up to it. Plus I had plenty of free crayons on hand to try it out.

I should have taken a photo of the A2 type BUIS that goes with my daughter's rifle. That came out looking REALLY nice, especially with the range markings.

 

[crfakm4]

Not sure how Testor's will stand up to CLP, but the crayon method has a history of standing up to it. Plus I had plenty of free crayons on hand to try it out.

I should have taken a photo of the A2 type BUIS that goes with my daughter's rifle. That came out looking REALLY nice, especially with the range markings.

Testors paint works great. CLP and the like will wear it off slightly but to a point where it isnt super bright. I like it better after it gets dirty and some oil in them.

 

[clandestine]

I call it a 605CMOD1S (605 CLONE MOD 1 SUPPRESSED) It weights 5.8Pounds, Unloaded, Unsuppressed.

SPECS:

-Nodak Spud M16 RETRO Partial Fence Lower Receiver/Stripped
-Nodak Spud 605 RETRO Upper Receiver/Stripped (No Forward Assist)
-YHM 7.62 Q.D. Phantom Sound Suppressor
-Beta C Magazine
-A1 Lower and Upper Parts Kit
-Original Triangle Handguards
-M16 Pistol Grip
-Colt 20” 1/12 Twist Chrome Lined Pencil Barrel
-Magpul BAD
-DPMS Ambi Safety
-Gas Buster Charging Handle
-9 Lancer Clear 30 Round Magazines
-RRA Entry/Stubby Buttstock (Uses M4 Buffer and Spring)
-YHM Thread Protector
-Spikes ST-T2 Buffer
-Colt M4 Buffer Spring
-G.I. Sling
-YHM Flash Hider/Suppressor Mount
-Young Chrome M16 Slickside (No Forward Assist Notches) BCG
-Extractor Upgrade/Insert

(NOT SHOWN)
-Broken Shell Extractor
-Belt Cleaning Kit Belt Pouch
-Sectioned Cleaning Rod/Squib Rod
-QTips
-Dual Ended Cleaning Brush
-Chamber Cleaning Brush
-Oil Bottle
-Cleaning Patches
-Bore Brush
-Cable Lock
-Cleaning Patches
-Lug Recess Cleaning Stars
-Silicone Cloth
-Bore Snake
-Vietnam Era Weapons Case
-Sight Tool


Modifications:
-Removed Casting/Flashing on FSB
-Chopped off Bayonet Lug
-Trigger Job 5.5#
-Cut M4 Ramps/Polished
-Duracoated Small Parts and Barrel
-Chopped Barrel to 14.5”
-Re-Crowned Barrel
-Re-Drilled Gas Port to .113 (Rifle Length Gas System)
-Rethread Barrel 1/2-28
-Staked the Gas Key
-Timed YHM Muzzle Device so Flats are at the 6 and 12 o'clock position
-Pinned YHM Q.D. Suppressor Mount to Barrel for a 17.0” OAL
-Scalloped Safety Levers (Both Sides)
-Polished Bolt Head Lug Surfaces
-Polished Carrier Bottom
-Poilished Bolt Carrier Tail
-Hammer Tail Cut Down (Lightens Mass to prevent Light Strikes)
-Polished Hammer Face

 

[peace]

someday I'll be "cool" like you like clandestine. Someday.

*That looks like a piece of art*

 

[Stein79]

Sheesh, what are you a gunsmith or something? Wish I had all that spare time

 

[gamer_jim]

Forgive me for not searching first, but to color in the indentations on the lower, a wax pencil or model paint ok?

 

[peace]

Forgive me for not searching first, but to color in the indentations on the lower, a wax pencil or model paint ok?

Crayons and Nail Polish are very popular options with the latter being extremely popular.

 

[-Z/28-]

Finally I can participate in this thread!

The specs:
-Spikes stripped lower, assembled with PSA LPK
-CMMG 14.5" upper, 1:7 twist milspec barrel, M16 bcg, perm pinned yhm phantom
-Spikes buffer tube with ST-T2 buffer
-Magpul goodies including STR stock, MOE+ grip, MOE trigger guard, rear MBUS

Future plans:
-KAC RAS
-A good 1/2 point convertible sling with an IKH slap
-Garden variety red dot sight (till I can afford a good one)
-BCM charging handle

 

[Flipz]

How do you like the STR stock?

 

[-Z/28-]

How do you like the STR stock?

Love it. The cheek weld is excellent and it locks up tight.

 

[Flipz]

Love it. The cheek weld is excellent and it locks up tight.

Trying to decide between it and the VLTOR IMOD Standard stock for my SBR.