It's completely childish. ..but I really want a zombie hunter emblem. So some markings are ok. I just need one side pretty clear.
There are some lowers available with relatively small rollmarks, unfortunately its pretty uncommon to find any that have absolutely no rollmarks
It's completely childish. ..but I really want a zombie hunter emblem. So some markings are ok. I just need one side pretty clear.
Which is going to be pretty much all the non-special ones (like 2nd amendment versions or special logo versions). Almost all of them load up the left side of the magwell with their logo and serial numbers and crap and leave the right side blank on the magwell. Just an FYI for ya.
Thanks!
Sounds like you should get a Spikes Zombie lower! Comes with zombie markings on the left, blank on the right
Ummm....
Pretty sure you just changed my life.
A bit of advice, for those of you who have considered building your own AR-15 lower, but were feeling a bit nervous about taking the plunge....
GO FOR IT!!
I finally got around to doing my first one last night, and wish I'd overcome my stupid procrastination gene a month or so ago! Took about an hour, and the finished product gave me a real sense of accomplishment (yeah, I know....big deal! LOL).
Just find yourself a good Youtube video (this is the one I used), lay everything out, start the video, and be prepared to hit pause (and, perhaps, a little "rewind" action, too!) while you do each step. Take your time, lay everything out, pay attention to the video, and you'll feel amazed at how relatively simple it really is, like I was, once I finished.
Here's the tools I used:
small brass-faced hammer (you can get away with a small ball-peen, if you tape the face, or use your pin punches on ALL the pins!)
set of pin punches (mine were a cheap set from Harbor Freight)
needle nose pliers
large flat-tip screwdriver (for the grip screw)
painter's tape (electrical tape would be okay, too)
vice and vice block (while it's not necessary to have, it seems it would require much more juggling, and maybe even a 3rd hand, if you didn't have it)
AR-15 spanner wrench or armorer's wrench (for the buffer tube castle nut)
Pinning the bolt catch was the only part where I had an OH SHIT!! moment (around 7 to 8 minutes into the video I linked), but was extraordinarily lucky, and didn't lose any parts. :thumbsup:
Best of all, I didn't have any parts left over when I was done!
I haven't worn mine at 3 o'clock but I'm guessing it would rub and be uncomfortable (I have a Comp-Tac Mtac holster). I usually wear it at 4 o'clock but I would like to try appendix carry.I decided to wear my holster at 3 o'clock today instead of the normal ~4. Its digging into the side of my ass something fierce when I sit down.
Might have to break out the Jit Slide...
I haven't worn mine at 3 o'clock but I'm guessing it would rub and be uncomfortable (I have a Comp-Tac Mtac holster). I usually wear it at 4 o'clock but I would like to try appendix carry.
It's too bad I can't really try out an appendix holster before I bought one. I'd hate to order one (I'm looking at a CrossBreed appendix holster) and not like it.
I don't get why you wouldn't go for an 80% lower rudeguy. Sounds perfect for you.
Basically you get a lower that isn't fully machined yet. No FFL involved. No serial numbers. Finish it yourself (so easy you can use a drill press). So there's no way for the gov't/authorities to ever know you have it (if it ever comes to that). Plus it will be completely blank so you can engrave to your heart's content.
Basically you get a lower that isn't fully machined yet. No FFL involved. No serial numbers. Finish it yourself (so easy you can use a drill press). So there's no way for the gov't/authorities to ever know you have it (if it ever comes to that). Plus it will be completely blank so you can engrave to your heart's content.
So I read through the thread and didn't see this touched much. I just sold my AR to my brother in law and am going to get another one done up. Anyway I was looking into optics, I had a eotech on the last one and it was fine I guess. I didn't know any different nor try any others so I just know that type. Does anyone have an opinion on eotech vs aimpoint? Is there an advantage to one or the other that I should be aware of? The various gun forums have lots of strong opinions but very little in the way of how they work in terms of helping the shooter aim. I don't think I'll be doing any magnification on it. I never felt I needed it before.
Also on a somewhat related note. My new AR will have a 1/7 twist. Does this affect my ammo choice? My last one was a 1/9 and I usually just used 55gr 5.56 or .223 in it. Does it matter or is there a benefit somehow? I haven't been able to find an answer to this online anywhere. When I bought and had my AR built I was pretty new to it all and just got what was the right caliber and cheap (brass cases though). Seemed ok but with the different rifiling should there be anything to consider? I see 1/7 being all the rage on the forums I searched out but still no info on what it actually means in terms of choosing the right ammo, if it means anything at all.
I'm mostly a handgun guy really so if my questions are basic that's why. I bought an AR cause I could and was afraid I'd eventually never be able to get one. I'm getting a new one for the same reasons heh. It's a fun platform. Both to shoot and work on.
EOTech vs Aimpoint is an endless debate that essentially boils down to personal preference. The only practical argument I've seen is that the Aimpoint can be outfitted with waterproof lens covers. As for optics in general there are literally thousands of 3rd party options, check out Optics Planet: http://www.opticsplanet.com/?gclid=CMHC_LmTjrwCFSvxOgodoSAAKw
Concerning barrel twist, it all comes down to which bullet size will shoot the best. The tighter the twist, the heavier the optimal round. 1/9 is a good compromise which is why it's relatively common, and 1/7 is mil/NATO spec which is why it's relatively common. That said any barrel will shoot any weight round relatively accurately, it's just what gets the maximum performance out of your rifle.
In a nutshell, 1/7 will do better with medium-heavy weight bullets, 1/9 with light-medium weight bullets.
So I read through the thread and didn't see this touched much. I just sold my AR to my brother in law and am going to get another one done up. Anyway I was looking into optics, I had a eotech on the last one and it was fine I guess. I didn't know any different nor try any others so I just know that type. Does anyone have an opinion on eotech vs aimpoint? Is there an advantage to one or the other that I should be aware of? The various gun forums have lots of strong opinions but very little in the way of how they work in terms of helping the shooter aim. I don't think I'll be doing any magnification on it. I never felt I needed it before.
Also on a somewhat related note. My new AR will have a 1/7 twist. Does this affect my ammo choice? My last one was a 1/9 and I usually just used 55gr 5.56 or .223 in it. Does it matter or is there a benefit somehow? I haven't been able to find an answer to this online anywhere. When I bought and had my AR built I was pretty new to it all and just got what was the right caliber and cheap (brass cases though). Seemed ok but with the different rifiling should there be anything to consider? I see 1/7 being all the rage on the forums I searched out but still no info on what it actually means in terms of choosing the right ammo, if it means anything at all.
Plus it will be completely blank so you can engrave to your heart's content.
I really can't tell the difference between a $400 EOTech and a $50 generic red dot. I cannot figure out what makes them so expensive, other than assumably being more durable...but you're not going into combat.
Why is there no middle ground between cheapo stuff and 'costs as much as some people's entire rifle' stuff?