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I saw this and had to pick one up too. Installed a superlative arms adjustable gas block and dropped this guy in today. Hopefully I'll be able to get to the range this weekend. I weighed the new BCG (Nickel Boron), and it came in at 8.25oz.

I have to echo this statement. I've got about 1000 rounds through my new rifle with this trigger, and I absolutely love it. No issues what so ever. No creep, breaks like glass.

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Would there be much of a benefit by adding an adjustable gas block, but with a full mass (11.5oz) bolt carrier group?

They're going for as low as $529 on gunbroker right now.

I have the MOA one on mine (+4)... no issues or complaints here.

It shoots great. Very easy to maneuver, and I'm super glad that I went with the 15" handrail - I'm finding that I'm reaching further out than I expected. I really like the grip. Only "complaint" is that the rail gets hot rather quickly, but with gloves on, it isn't noticeable. Zero'd it in at 50 yards, and it's just fun to use. Looking forward to March for when things start out here... Luckily, there's a rather new indoor range near me that has 25/50/100 yards - so I can get some practice in with it. In Michigan, it's currently 1* outside, with a high of 7 tomorrow...

All done! It weighs in at 6.40 pounds. Taking it to the range tomorrow, for the first time. Super exited

It's starting to look like a rifle... Still waiting on a bunch of parts, and nothing is assembled yet - just parts resting on one another (and waiting on the mount riser), but it's progress...

I'll be happy to post pics... it'll be a while though. When I ordered that ALG handguard on black friday, it warned that because of the increase in sales, it may take 4-6 weeks for delivery. It's November, so no rush really, plus I saved $50 on it. Just getting a box delivered pretty much every day going forward... Got the upper and buffer tube already, lower will be at the FFL tomorrow...

I went with that upper because I think having no forward assist looks better - little more sleek. I have never needed to use the forward assist, and I've never met anyone who has. I'm not saying it has no purpose, but it was just one extra thing, and it's also .4 ounces lighter... woooooo! Haha. I also found it for $53.47 - shipped. Can't beat it, and on top of that, it's already been delivered. Did a ton of research on parts to make this build, made the excel spreadsheet and everything with weight, advertised prices, links, and then when Thanksgiving hit - I googled like crazy and found some nice deals. $1183.35 - delivered, everything included. Just doing my part for the economy.

Ok, as an update... I pulled the trigger on this one (sorry, had to say it that way). I read through the advice, and decided while what I had listed was more than sufficient, I decided to still go through with a build, but I toned it down some - but kept a few things that I wanted. Got the Aero precision upper (no forward assist) and lower ALG 15" v2 ergo handguard balistic advantage 16" 223 wylde hanson stainless barrel + the included gas block kept the mil spec buffer tube with carbine buffer + mission first tactical stock kept the lantac dragon kept the timney 3lb trigger kept the ergo grip kept the raptor charging handle primary arms micro red dot fortis 1/3 dot mount tom's tactical nickel boron exo BCG basic parts kit Priced it out at just under $1600, plus black friday and some great discounts at optics planet, and it came in at under $1200 - and it should be just under / right at 6.5 pounds completed. Thoughts?

That receiver set isn't for aesthetics... but it's the lightest one I found, and it's built very strong as well. There have been some very good points brought up here. It would make the most sense to just use my Colt with my Aimpoint for a while and then go from there... but if everything made sense, what would be any fun?

If it isn't dimpled, then is the clamp the only option?

Which is the preferred method then, clamp on or screw on? I'm looking at the SLR, and they have both options. Sorry, just super new to gas blocks.

Is there any specific gas block you'd recommend? The one that comes with the strech 16 barrel is a .750 low profile block. Would I still be able to use the tube that comes with it? Or would I need a new one also?

Thanks for the info. My only hesitation with the adjustable gas block is that I've never messed with one before... but that's what we have youtube for. What about the actual buffer? Will the 3oz carbine one be best for something like this? Or should I get a heavier one? The only one I've ever shot with is a H2, so I really don't have a way to compare the felt/noticed difference. Thanks!

Any reason with the adjustable gas block? Also, will a 13" handguard cover the block on an intermediate port length? I've always subscribed to the theory that it's faster, easier, and cheaper to do things right the first time. I'd rather get the receiver set I want now, than kick myself a year or 2 later

In my experience, if you're just shooting at paper for the purpose of shooting at paper, Wolf Gold has been great for me. Usually on the cheaper end of cost, and the brass is reloadable. After doing a quick search, I'm seeing it for 27 cents / round (plus shipping).

Hello, I've been reading posts from this forum for months, but finally created an account to ask a question. I've been shooting for years, but now I'd like to try 3-gun, and possibly USPSA. The only AR that I own is a Colt SOCOM II, and I love it, but it isn't exactly built for these competitions, and I fully plan on leaving it 100% factory. After doing a fair amount of research, I've put together a build list, and if someone could give it a look over to make sure I'm not being stupid - it's always appreciated. Upper / Lower - Battle Arms Development light weight receiver set Handguard - TBD - leaning towards 13" solo ultra lite keymod Raptor charging handle JP LMOS bcg stretch 16 fluted barrel (using included gas block/tube) muzzle device - either the lantac dragon, or something - totally open to suggestions ergo grip timney competition 3lb trigger (curved) mission first tactical minimalist stock basic parts kit mil-spec buffer tube carbine buffer - is that the right one for this setup? probably a vortex red dot (sparc ar?) I'm planning on shooting factory - everything else I have is geared that way. Thoughts? I really appreciate the help here! Thank you!