Martinjmpr
Wiffleball Batter
Just wanted to post this: My first AR build. Bought a Del-Ton stripped lower from JSE surplus and then got a Del-Ton mid-length flattop kit direct from Del-Ton in NC. I read the assembly instructions on AR15.com and downloaded the video, and it went together pretty easy.
In fact, as mechanically inept as I am, I can offer myself as proof of how easy it is: If I can do it, pretty much any primate with opposable thumbs and simple hand tools can do it!
Here's the finished product:
As you can see I went with the mid-length upper rather than the carbine-length upper. Since I use iron sights I figured the extra sight radius would be a benefit. Also, since the actual M4 carbine has a 14.5" barrel and these civilian rifles are required to have 16" barrels, I think the mid length looks more "correct" whereas the carbine-length handguards always make it look like the barrel is too long IMO.
Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet but with it getting warmer and warmer, the mountain shooting areas will be accessible soon!
EDITED TO ADD: If anyone out there is "on the fence" and wondering if they can really do it, the answer is YES, YOU CAN! :sombrero:
You can also save some money (~$100 - $150 over buying a 'built' rifle) and get the exact rifle you want.
I should also point out that the Del-Ton kits come with the upper receiver/barrel assembly fully assembled, so all that needs to be put together is the lower receiver and stock. I may try to assemble an upper next!
In fact, as mechanically inept as I am, I can offer myself as proof of how easy it is: If I can do it, pretty much any primate with opposable thumbs and simple hand tools can do it!
Here's the finished product:
As you can see I went with the mid-length upper rather than the carbine-length upper. Since I use iron sights I figured the extra sight radius would be a benefit. Also, since the actual M4 carbine has a 14.5" barrel and these civilian rifles are required to have 16" barrels, I think the mid length looks more "correct" whereas the carbine-length handguards always make it look like the barrel is too long IMO.
Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet but with it getting warmer and warmer, the mountain shooting areas will be accessible soon!
EDITED TO ADD: If anyone out there is "on the fence" and wondering if they can really do it, the answer is YES, YOU CAN! :sombrero:
You can also save some money (~$100 - $150 over buying a 'built' rifle) and get the exact rifle you want.
I should also point out that the Del-Ton kits come with the upper receiver/barrel assembly fully assembled, so all that needs to be put together is the lower receiver and stock. I may try to assemble an upper next!
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