five six Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) A while back there was a sale on forged uppers for 80 bucks complete (http://www.karrisguns.com/ar-15-upper-receivers/aero-preceision-assembled-upper), so I decided to get one. Now it seems like I've got to build something out of it. Aero Precision forged upper Loki 18" double fluted (rifle length gas sys) (28 oz) Loki 15" Carbon fiber handguard (6 oz) or Apex Handguards 15" (12.5oz) -Hides the front gas block, don't plan to use BUIS because if it goes out in a match it goes out... JP Adjustable Gas Block Rifle length gas tube SJC Titan Comp Young MFG super light national match bcg Optic undecided, but probably a 1-4x leupold or comp or a eotech + magnifier. Lower will use existing carbine lower Magpul MIAD pg Magpul ACS Magpul BAD SLAP Plate (magpul asap sucks) Ambi Controls coming unsure what brand. S3G Trigger, AR Gold, or JP.... not sure yet. Edited January 4, 2012 by five six Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langenator Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Has Apex added a 15" to their line up? The longest I can see on their website is 12.5" rifle length. I'm going to be quite excited if they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
five six Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) Has Apex added a 15" to their line up? The longest I can see on their website is 12.5" rifle length. I'm going to be quite excited if they have. http://www.bhigear.com/bhi-ar-handguards.aspx (14" with clamp) I stand corrected. It does however, cover a lo-pro gas block. I'm thinking about seeing if apex can run a special on 5 of them and maybe get a couple people in on a group by. Edited January 4, 2012 by five six Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
five six Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 Has Apex added a 15" to their line up? The longest I can see on their website is 12.5" rifle length. I'm going to be quite excited if they have. http://www.bhigear.com/bhi-ar-handguards.aspx (14" with clamp) I stand corrected. It does however, cover a lo-pro gas block. I'm thinking about seeing if apex can run a special on 5 of them and maybe get a couple people in on a group by. I just talked to apex and I'm going to get in on a 15" group buy, so PM if you're interested in a 15" version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCO Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I highly recomend the Syrac Adjustable Gas block. I beleive the overall design is the best currently on the market. If you don't like set-screws, the clmap styel should be out in a month or so. Might consider a Miculek comp, very effective and a lot less $. For your ambi controls, the DPMS parts are readily available and inexpensive. TRY the triggers before you buy one. The ones you list, plus the Jard drop in, are all very good triggers, but they have different feels. Some I like, some I don't, but it is more preferance than actual long term durability and performance. LOVE the Magpul ACS stocks, good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon9 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 (edited) I highly recommend the Syrac Adjustable Gas block. I believe the overall design is the best currently on the market. If you don't like set-screws, the clamp style should be out in a month or so. Nice to hear, the set screw is what kept me from purchasing one previously. I will buy the clamp style. Are you going to offer them? Edited January 5, 2012 by carbon9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickpony Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Loki 18" double fluted (rifle length gas sys) (28 oz) Loki 15" Carbon fiber handguard (6 oz) or Apex Handguards 15" (12.5oz) I think LOKI's 18" double fluted barrels are awesome! Carbon handguard is sweet too! Great choices there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooter545 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Check out Lancer for thier carbon fiber hand guards. I have two of them and they are really light and very strong. I have the rifle length and the extra long, both are very nice and lightweight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langenator Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I pinged Apex on FB...it sounds like they've got a 15" tube in the works, hoping to have it ready for SHOT. Schwing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbauer67 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Personally I hate the sjc comp, the blast drives me nuts, the miculek comp is really great for a low price. Also the carbon arms hand guard is my favorite. I would reccomend the giessele SD3G trigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter115 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Anyone have an opinion on the Nordic handguards? I'm in the process uf building a new 3-Gun upper on a budget. The dimensions and weight are very close to the VTAC, yet they are about 1/2 the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ac4wordplay Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Anyone have an opinion on the Nordic handguards? I'm in the process uf building a new 3-Gun upper on a budget. The dimensions and weight are very close to the VTAC, yet they are about 1/2 the price. I'm very happy with mine; I don't have a VTAC and don't feel that I'm missing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sc0 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I have the VTAC and the Nordic, the Nordic tube has smoother external surface in comparison and you need a special tool to install it but they are real similar. (VTAC X-tended on AR10T, Nordic mid-length on a NC22 upper) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
five six Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 You know what they say about wrapping your stuff up... I guess I better figure out a muzzle brake/comp for this! Parts remaining Muzzle Brake/Comp (having trouble deciding!) New lower: SS3G Trigger Bad Lever JP LMOS Buffer JP Buffer Spring A2 Tube A2 Stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
five six Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 You know what they say about wrapping your stuff up... I guess I better figure out a muzzle brake/comp for this! Parts remaining Muzzle Brake/Comp (having trouble deciding!) New lower: SS3G Trigger Bad Lever JP LMOS Buffer JP Buffer Spring A2 Tube A2 Stock Weighs under 6.5lbs no optics, 7lbs with eotech + magnifier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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