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BrowningGuy88 - Build Thread - 12 Monster with SBA3 - BrowningGuy88 - 10-25-2018
Figured I would chronicle my build here to ask questions/advice and also have a running thread.
This build started in my search for a new truck/deer gun. I really like my Ruger SR556E and it has been my go to truck gun for years now, but I wanted a little more out of a cartridge for a regular deer rifle. After researching and digging I ended up here and settled in the 6.5G. Then seeing the work you guys have done with 12” pistols I decided to roll with it and try one.
So far my build plan is as follows and I will update this original post as list develops.
Lower - Palmetto State - Bought from PSA (I will replace this with an Aero FDE and use it on another project)
LPK - Strike Industries Enhanced without Grip - ordered from Primary Arms - will our JP springs in trigger for now
Grip - Ergo with beaver tail
Trigger - Larue MBT or Elftman (Can’t decide single or two stage. I have mil spec with JP springs in my Ruger and it’s nice)
Brace - SB Tactical SBA3 Black - Bought on sale at Brownells
Buffer Spring and Buffer - I have no idea...
BCG - Fail Zero or Bootleg probably with a group buy bolt
End Plate - Anderson - Bought from Primary Arms
Castle Nut - Anderson - Bought from Primary Arms
Upper Receiver - Aero Precision FDE - Bought from Arm or Ally
Barrel - Monster 12” from BFT - Bought from group buy
Muzzle Device - VG6 6.5 - Bought from Arm or Ally
Gas Block - Superlative Arms
Gas Tube - just a melonite one from a reputable manufacturer
Handgaurd - Aero Atlas S-One 9” FDE or something similar FDE
Optics - Vortex or PA 1-8x24 in a QD mount and a Holosun or Aimpoint Red Dot in a QD mount
I want two optics and will swap them and a Nikon 3-9x40 in a QD mount I already have around between this pistol and my Ruger SR.
So guys I will gladly take any and all advice!
BrowningGuy88 - Build Thread - 12 Monster with SBA3 - munchie3409 - 10-25-2018
You must like your user name to include it in your thread title.
BrowningGuy88 - Build Thread - 12 Monster with SBA3 - Bigs28 - 10-25-2018
I buy my end plates from wish. They cost $1 shipped and work perfect.
I use a jpscs h2 as my buffer. It's not necessary but i love it. With an sbr the h2 works well for me.
Good looking list though. I love my larue trigger btw
BrowningGuy88 - Build Thread - 12 Monster with SBA3 - BrowningGuy88 - 10-25-2018
munchie3409 Wrote:You must like your user name to include it in your thread title.
Just habit from other forums. A few I’m on that’s the way you name build threads and it makes it easier to search for if it’s buried a few pages...
BrowningGuy88 - Build Thread - 12 Monster with SBA3 - Glockpride - 10-25-2018
We get to see some pics?
BrowningGuy88 - Build Thread - 12 Monster with SBA3 - BrowningGuy88 - 10-25-2018
Glockpride Wrote:We get to see some pics?
Sure will as soon as I get started assembling... I’ve got a lot of parts left to buy
BrowningGuy88 - Build Thread - 12 Monster with SBA3 - grayfox - 10-25-2018
BG, welcome to the horde! and to the builder's club...
One thing I would mention as a caution is about the lower.... as I understand it, if you are building a pistol the lower (which is the ffl licensed piece) needs to never have been a rifle lower. Best bet is to use a brand new lower for a pistol build. Later that lower can be switched to rifle and back to pistol if desired (again as I understand it, please check the rules yourself). But a lower that started life as a rifle can't be turned into a pistol.
I've got the Nikon 3-9x40 on mine eight now and like it a lot.
BrowningGuy88 - Build Thread - 12 Monster with SBA3 - BrowningGuy88 - 10-25-2018
grayfox Wrote:BG, welcome to the horde! and to the builder's club...
One thing I would mention as a caution is about the lower.... as I understand it, if you are building a pistol the lower (which is the ffl licensed piece) needs to never have been a rifle lower. Best bet is to use a brand new lower for a pistol build. Later that lower can be switched to rifle and back to pistol if desired (again as I understand it, please check the rules yourself). But a lower that started life as a rifle can't be turned into a pistol.
I've got the Nikon 3-9x40 on mine eight now and like it a lot.
Yeah that's my understanding too and is why I bought the PSA lower in the first place. I've since decided to go FDE on receivers and handguard so I will start with a new Aero FDE lower.
I guess the PSA will just have to grow into something else...
BrowningGuy88 - Build Thread - 12 Monster with SBA3 - grayfox - 10-25-2018
Your closet always has room for another Grendel!!!!!
BrowningGuy88 - Build Thread - 12 Monster with SBA3 - BrowningGuy88 - 10-31-2018
Ordered Strike Industries lpk with fire control group today. Also go the rest of the parts for my lower except the ergo grip. I have an A2 laying around I will put on til I get the Ergo. I have an extra set of JP springs laying around for the trigger for now. I’ll probab end up with an MBT eventually though.
All I need is a buffer and spring to finish the lower completely. Any recommendations?
BrowningGuy88 - Build Thread - 12 Monster with SBA3 - Redomen - 11-01-2018
I like the JP SCS