Finally over the finish line
Irradiated by Stingray
Depending on when you start counting, I’ve been building this rifle for up to five years. The whole thing started when I saw a deal on some 30 rounds magazines- $8 each with the green followers- and figured “What the hell.” Pick up a parts kit here, a wrench there, maybe a manual would be a good idea, finally a lower last year and before you know it you’ve got a rifle!
The good folks at CMMG Inc were good to their word, and my front sight arrived. It looks like it’s going to work out just about perfectly, and should really help line up all the lasers and rails and tactical corkscrews that will probably grow on this rifle like fungus in a damp basement. It’s an HK-style flip up front from Troy, so I figured I’d make sure it was on HK style.
Then I realized that a) I don’t suck, b) I don’t hate myself, and c) the lighting in my dining room is dildoes, and did it right.
The only bad part is I won’t get a chance to get to the range until next week.
September 18th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
That holo sight is so tiny! Wait until you see the telescope on my AR…
September 18th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
You forgot to put the magazine in backwards for true HK style.
September 18th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
I see you went with the EOTech and not the Trijicon. Why don’t you love me anymore?
September 18th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
‘Cause Harbling it up would’ve pushed the bill to sight only instead of sight and ammo. This way I can actually shoot it.
September 18th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Nicely done sir – mine only took my 2 years so I can somewhat relate. Hope it shoots as well as it looks.
September 18th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Those sights are ‘sposed to go on the side …
September 18th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Sweet! My friend and I are building ARs too… I ordered from Del-Ton in June and am still waiting; he ordered from Dynaimc Armament last week and got his gear Wednesday, the bastard!
September 19th, 2009 at 7:23 am
Well, that’s fair I suppose. I am pleased to see that you’ve got a decent set of irons on the gun for when your fancy electronic sight goes tits up. I approve of simple rifles.
September 20th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Nicely done, sir!
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September 21st, 2009 at 11:22 am
Take a picture through the sight when you’re at the range and the reticle aiming point can be observed. Add arrows and diagrams to the picture, title it “red-dot rangetime” and you’ll get a lot of hits!
September 21st, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Lighting is dildoes. Doesn’t it knows there’s no such things as religions?
September 22nd, 2009 at 1:36 pm
…”lighting is dildoes.”
AWESOME.
September 28th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
FYI MidwayUSA has various DPMS uppers in stock. I ordered one Sunday and it will be here Wed.
October 12th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Did you ever know that you’re my hero? I mean, seriously, did you know?