re: Official AR-15 thread

I dont know, didnt ask. I was mainly looking into it for less weight. I have a Faxon on my 10.5 pistol.

Dont the dead air mounts work with Sico cans...along with the dead air cans?

Id just apply the money you'd spend on re-pinning towards a tax stamp to SBR it. Honestly, I wouldn't go 14.5 on a 5.56. If I was going to go short Id do 10.5 if not then 16". The weight savings just isn't enough for a 1.5" piece of steel to deal with the hassle and you can save that much weight elsewhere and still not have to deal with the pinned muzzle device.

I’m looking for ideas on a rifle length stock for my Grendel that is lightweight. Any ideas?

Traded my only PMAG for a NHMTG today.

At some point I’m going to build an AR pistol. It will stay in my truck so I’m not too concerned about space but wondering what y’all think about caliber? 5.56, 6.5 grendel, 6.8 spc

And would a 10” barrel be ok or would I need a 12” or does it depend on the caliber?
I have a 5.56, 6.8 and .300blk already.

Every time I think about building a Pistol, I end up with another Rifle, or Carbine; but, if I ever get into SBR, I'll want one for each extra upper.

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Who makes the most reliable & reasonably priced pistol buffer system?

I'd love to just buy a complete pistol lower, & go on with life.

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The buffer system as originally designed is reliable and very reasonably priced. However, it's only one piece of the overall cycling system. The buffer system configuration that works most reliably for your pistol is going to be highly dependant on the upper you throw on top.

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the only AR calibers I've enjoyed shooting have been 9mm and 22LR. Both have been exceptionally fun plinking blasters.

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I just ordered a NYX Ti silencer to try out and then immediately realized I don't have a .22 host for it as all of my .22s are older rifles that belonged to my grandfather. So, I'm either going to build a .22 AR, since I have copious amounts of parts already, or go the lazy route and just pick up a 15-22. Either way, .22 AR plinking is in my future.

All of my shortys are NFA so I dont dabble in the brace world a whole lot. Others may be able to give some better opinions on some of the newer systems out there. I do like the Shockwave Blade because its light, easy to install, adjustable, not ridiculously priced (an entire, complete, receiver extension kit retails for $80ish which is cheaper than most braces by themselves), it leans more towards asethetically pleasing than down right fugly, its rigid and is comfortable enough with AR platform cartridges (aside from probably big bore) if it just so happens to incidentally touch your shoulder while shooting.

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Yes, it will be a self defense weapon. I'm kinda leaning toward the 5.56 in a 12". Would just be a cheaper and easier build (thinking about bolt and barrel here).

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12" 5.56 would be just fine. I would consider the 10.5" as well. I really like that length in a short 5.56. As for bolt/barrel being cheaper...with equal quality the difference wouldn't be that great at current pricing in the 6.5 world and maybe the 6.8 world, but I don't follow that pricing as closely as I do the 6.5. The barrel would have a bigger gap, but the complete BCGs are pretty close. Although, you'd have to invest in new mags which could add some more separation in pricing it out.