For ALL things ar15 far as spec, money ABSOLUTELY DOES NOT ALWAYS BUY QUALITY. Go channel School of the American rifle, armorer knows EVERYTHING
@LKaramazov7 ай бұрын
I despise those guys at the range with brakes and no suppressor. I’m reminded of Clint Smith: “muzzle brakes reduce the awesome recoil of the 5.56 cartridge” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@YouveBeenMiddled7 ай бұрын
Buy the best you can afford, *but know where to find value.* Fancy buffer tube & parts kits? Nah, fam - spend those dollars on ammo and training. Geissele trigger? Only if you've got an extra $200 to burn. Buy LaRue MBT2S or ALG/Schmidt single stage. Put those ducats toward an optic. Muzzle device? Suppressor mount for your suppressor. Otherwise keep the A2, it's actually really good at hiding flash.
@adamgrimes8207 ай бұрын
Sons and bcm are both made by microbest. Sons is my go to, lifetime no questions asked warranty
@ROE6757 ай бұрын
Hell yes! Having built several AR platform rifles I have learned most of those lessons the hard way. When I first started and heard people talking Geissele triggers this and that I didn't buy into it, I mean a trigger is a trigger right? Then I put one in that I got on sale and holy mother of Eugene Stoner did I become a believer, I absolutely love the SSA and SSA-E triggers. My first builds were done on the cheep which in all honesty I don't really regret because it allowed me to play around and screw up and figure out what is really important. The thing I have found out the most is you have to have a clear idea about what you are trying to build and get out of the build so that you can know what you need to get the first time. Also if you can have a long time line you can find some smoking sales if you just wait around. As always great video, thank you so much for all the great content.
@unclefreedom2137 ай бұрын
Oh yeah I highly recommend playing the long game and catching stuff on sale. I got my Mk4 rail for a steal on black friday
@travisweldmaster78157 ай бұрын
Geissele is my favorite too ssa-e, I'm a 2 stage guy across the board but on a cqb/home gun I tried the geissele SSP single stage, I absolutely love it, only on that but it's just what the dr ordered for quick close up work
@ROE6757 ай бұрын
@@travisweldmaster7815 Nice, I will have to try one sometime.
@drivestrength53947 ай бұрын
Love Aero's trigger guard that comes w/a screw versus a roll pin - nothing will get me saying 4 letter words more than trying to drive a trigger guard roll pin in.
@coltonowens27427 ай бұрын
Manufactures have got 4150 Nitride Barrels down so well its hard to find a bad one. Microbest Phosphate or Chrome is the way to go for a BCG. There has been some testing by the military for DLC coted bolts, and so far, its becoming pretty favorable.
@FinalLugiaGuardian7 ай бұрын
I know someone who bought a aero precision lower and a bcm upper and Mated the 2 together. He also stuck a bcm spring and BCM H buffer. He also checked that his rifle's lower was Within spec after he bought it. I would argue his Rifle has the exact same if not even better reliability than a factory BCM gun.
@unclefreedom2137 ай бұрын
If it's in spec then you're gold I have an Aero SWS build its a sub minute gun all day but it's in spec.
@FinalLugiaGuardian6 ай бұрын
@unclefreedom213 Maybe a video on how to check if your receiver is in spec is coming in the future then?
@unclefreedom2136 ай бұрын
@FinalLugiaGuardian I like that I'm sure I've got an out of spec somewhere in a nogo parts box
@FinalLugiaGuardian5 ай бұрын
@@unclefreedom213 Were you able to find the one that was out of spec?
@jwbennett40097 ай бұрын
A friend of mine just had a knights lower fail with a bolt catch/release roll pin. I nearly cried. Lol
@drivestrength53947 ай бұрын
Hey brotha, got an update on the Ruger Readydot non-powered red dot. Actually works very well in conjunction w suppressor height sights. Lines up perfectly w those. So, if no ambient light, you've the night sights for sighting. Would I replace my other Trijicon or Holosun red dots - no. If I was on a budget and needed a sub $100 dot and I had night sights already - it'll do the job. Not gonna win any long distance marksmanship contests w/it, but for up close and dirty, it'll get you on target quick.
@jackmorrow4277 ай бұрын
I FIND DUTY TRIGGERS WORK IN EXTREME COLD CONDITIONS . I HAVE BEEN LUCKY MY POOR BUILDS WORK FOR YEARS . I HAVE 2 NEW RIFLES I AM TESTING AK AND AR 10 BOTH IN 308 .
@danielmoneymaker10687 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for doing this video
@unclefreedom2137 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@jasoncastle48187 ай бұрын
As always chocked full of good info! The only place I disagree with you is on the trigger,that is 2stage vs single stage! For home defense, close and dirty work on 2 legged critters in Particular I prefer single stage . I don't need to have my finger on the trigger staging in a super high stress situation! I train more than most! Most don't really train at All!! If were being truthful!! 2 pound trigger pull isn't very much with adrenaline flowing at max capacity! Just saying. Really enjoy your channel Unc. Look forward to seeing your next installment.
@drivestrength53947 ай бұрын
If you can get one (and you likely will not be able to), get a Lewis Machine and Tool enhanced Bolt/or enhanced BCG, you can't break them if you try. Sadly these days, impossible to get
@Nwwoods6 ай бұрын
Great videos, glad I found your Chanel👍👍🫡
@LKaramazov7 ай бұрын
So aero is a suspect company? I bought into the Clint smith James reeves promos! 🤣I like my aero upper on a standard PSA lowe, but I’ve never really had anything that was high quality except my geissele super 42 buffer spring.
@zplitterz6 ай бұрын
SIG AR's seems like they might in the proprietary category.
@kainemease94037 ай бұрын
I've witnessed pins super loose in a dpms, i switched out the trigger for a nickel boron trigger from a saint. Used the exact same pins, but with the new trigger and hammer. That slop was gone. I didn't expect that at all. I thought the slop was from the receiver.
@chevyrunner88467 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this brother. I just ordered my 1st stripped lower to throw together.
@Dread_Pirate_Homesteader7 ай бұрын
Psa has them on sale often
@unclefreedom2137 ай бұрын
Have fun with it
@dalewetherspoon69847 ай бұрын
My muzzle break is loud for the shooter. But I'm deaf in my right ear due to a 1911 being discharged 6" from when I was 15, now 61 so I've learned to live with it. But my grandson who is just starting out I built.his ar with a birdcage to push the blast foward. I guess I got really lucky or just made my 80% jig well to match mil.specs. my nickel boron 2 stage is crisp, I also polished the crap out of all contact points. Great vid and I'll have to catch up on the others. Been off line for a while. Stay safe out there too.
@jerold89087 ай бұрын
Very good information, Good job Unc.
@unclefreedom2137 ай бұрын
My pleasure
@Chevygirl266 ай бұрын
Loved seeing those FCD parts. I want to do a ODG build
@johndecker99837 ай бұрын
Larue triggers are hands down the best 2 stage triggers for the money. Great video
@unclefreedom2137 ай бұрын
I agree I have 5 or 6 of the MBT-2S
@celebmrk97 ай бұрын
Always great info from a fellow HUSKER LANDER…
@unclefreedom2137 ай бұрын
GBR
@jefftabor5957 ай бұрын
I enjoyed the information and looking forward to the attachments video.
@unclefreedom2137 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@justa3v6197 ай бұрын
I’ve been using the 2a armament balios receivers on my last couple of builds. So far they seem to be pretty damn good. And always a rock river 2 stage varmint trigger. Strike industries lower parts. Vltor buffer tube assembly or bcm, faxon barrels, bcm or aero handguards magpul sl stock. Plenty good ambi charging handles. I’ve never really found a bad one. Bcm or rosco bolts but I’ve used faxon and even Anderson in the past with no problems.
@justa3v6197 ай бұрын
I came across some kak bcg’s the other day they almost look like the sharps enhanced bcg they even have some with the gas ports on the bottom for shooting suppressed. Idk how well they work but think I might try one out soon.
@jhutch14707 ай бұрын
I tried a Bear Creek ambi charging handle. Every shot it would unlatch and hit me in the nose. I went back to Radian.
@justa3v6197 ай бұрын
SLR makes pretty stout rails for a decent price. Them and crosshill are my second choices behind the bcm for the $ they are very rigid no sharp edges and nice lockup system
@justa3v6196 ай бұрын
@@jhutch1470I just got a strike industries ambi latchless and so far I’m digging it. I definitely need an ambi charging handle. For one I’m wrong handed as they say plus I have a scope on all my rifles
@jhutch14706 ай бұрын
@@justa3v619 I'm left handed and left eyed also. I run a radian charging handle on all my guns. I also run the Strike Industries ambi stuff. I like the ambi mag release a lot. I have the safeties set up at the 45 degree angle.
@Goldenwithaleash7 ай бұрын
Good info. I’ve built a few lowers and I’m glad all the parts I selected were on the suggested list. I use all BCM parts except Radiant charging handle and safety and Geissele triggers.
@IkfNorCalChamp6 ай бұрын
Aero lower?
@Goldenwithaleash6 ай бұрын
@@IkfNorCalChamp I mostly use BCM lowers but I’ve used Aero once without any issues.
@silverbulletstackin17526 ай бұрын
This video is slightly misleading. While buying quality brand parts DECREASES the chance of getting one out of spec it does NOT eliminate it. Proper gauging and inspection are required always.
@Goldenwithaleash6 ай бұрын
@@silverbulletstackin1752 ummm okay. Cool.
@EdgarClay7 ай бұрын
Wishing the s&w response came with more metal parts!
@SHOTRED5557 ай бұрын
Interesting I didn't know Nickel boron is like that. I have a question why would it be a problem to use a muzzle brake 556 ? Even though all you have to do is wear electronic ear pro, I understand being in a very tight close space would suck. Some of us live in certain areas sadly where we can on have muzzle brakes.
@tiddybopper6 ай бұрын
For range fun or HD, a brake is probably fine. In a minuteman scenario you want to reduce your signature as much as you can, hence the flash hider or preferably a can
@LKaramazov7 ай бұрын
When you talk about having a spare BCG, how important is it to check the headspace, like on a PSA upper for instance?can I just buy one of those chrome BCGs and put it in or should I have a gunsmith check it. How interchangeable are they? Thanks.
@silverbulletstackin17526 ай бұрын
You can literally buy headpsace gauges and do it yourself in like 10 min
@silverbulletstackin17526 ай бұрын
As for the carrier coatings comment idk why you put np3 with nickle boron considering they are not the same at all. Also this whole video is mildy misleading. While staying with good quality proven names such as BCM or Sons of Liberty severely decreases your chances of getting a bad part, it does not eliminate it. Proper gauging and inspection are required always.
@thomasfinley77546 ай бұрын
Do you have any experience with Windham Weaponry? Quality?
@misfitlife30917 ай бұрын
Yeah I had a psa multi cal lower that wouldn’t take any mags besides metal all the polymer mags had to be forced in got rid of that no need to keep shoddy gear it’s not worth the money u save
@csummers077 ай бұрын
Which buffer weight do I need on a bcm recoil mitigation system?
@unclefreedom2137 ай бұрын
I like the T-0 which weighs in at 3.8 oz for the Mk2
@Dread_Pirate_Homesteader7 ай бұрын
The uppers tend to be issue. Almost all of them are not squared. A machinists will be able to square and true up your upper. Ill rock a rock river two stage. Dont need more then that