Guns: Let's Build an AR! - Wrap-up

One of the fun parts of finishing up an AR-15 build is cataloging the absurd amount of stuff that you've put on your gun. Yes, I realize the most important piece of equipment for a fighting carbine is what's between the ears, but the sheer volume of aftermarket doohickeys available for an AR boggles the imagination (and mine is a relatively mild case).

Parts Used:

Sabre Defence stripped lower

DPMS lower parts kit

Magpul MIAD grip (basic edition w/o the replacement floorplate)

Magpul CTR stock (w/ rubber buttpad)

Stag 1H complete upper

Command Arms Accessories rail mounts (single rail on bottom handguard and triple rail - minus center rail - on top handguard)

ProMag vertical forward grip

StreamLight TLR-1 weaponlight

Vickers Combat Applications 2-point sling

Of course, the big ticket items will have to wait for another day. The M900A SureFire integrated light alone costs almost as much as the rifle, and the Aimpoint red dot sight needs appropriate mounting hardware (as well as a rear folding BUIS) before it can be useful.

Future Wishlist:

Aimpoint Comp ML3

SureFire M900A (to replace the current El Cheapo forward grip and light setup)

Daniel Defense Omega Rail system (not sure if this is the best choice, but installation is super simple and it's easy to undo if you ever want to separate the rail from the firearm)