Attempting my first AR build...Am I off to a good start?

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  • teratos

    My hair is amazing
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    Patriot Picket
    Jan 22, 2009
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    if you need a borescope to line up the gas block, you have no business owning a firearm. Period!

    Don’t need it. Love having one for that purpose, though.
     

    ralph.mclean

    GOC (Grumpy Old Cop)
    Jan 27, 2018
    236
    Edgewater, MD
    Two things:

    "pistol length carbine Gas Tube" ? What is it going to be? You can be carbine length, or pistol length. Some of the more experienced builders might be able to advise better, but carbine length is preferable to me.

    What muzzle device? I didn't see one listed. IMO stay away from an A2 birdcage. There are a thousand of them out there. Choose carefully, or you'll end up spending more money when you buy the next one.
     

    Magnumite

    Ultimate Member
    Dec 17, 2007
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    Harford County, Maryland
    Every test done shows the A2 as one of the most effective flash hiders out there. That’s why the military uses it. Typically hangs out in positions #3 - 5...at least from what I was reading a couple years back.
     

    teratos

    My hair is amazing
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    Patriot Picket
    Jan 22, 2009
    59,775
    Bel Air
    Every test done shows the A2 as one of the most effective flash hiders out there. That’s why the military uses it. Typically hangs out in positions #3 - 5...at least from what I was reading a couple years back.

    Yep. Read the same.
     

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