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11.5 Retro Modern style build BKF

11.5 Retro Modern style 5.56 NATO Carbine AR-15 Build BKF

With the Geissele Super Semi-Automatic trigger, Aero Stripped M4E1 lower receiver and Vortex StrikeFire II Bright optic.

Updated

4 of 12 core parts

built this for the range. went with the Vortex Optics optic lightweight for now

Shop the parts$1684.70

AR-15 Specs

Platform
AR-15
Caliber
5.56 NATO
Overall Length
26"
Gas System
Carbine
Lower
Aero Precision
Weight
7

How this build compares to other AR-15 builds

From parts picked in GunPartPicker builds · November 2026

The Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount is the #2 light in AR-15 builds on GunPartPicker, picked in about 1 in 9 of them.

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AR-15 Parts List(10 parts)

Est. Total
$1684.70
Lower Receiver
Aero Precision Stripped M4e1 Ar-15 Lower Receiver - Special Edition - Freedom
Assembly: Parts Kit
Platform: AR-15
Trigger Pin: .154
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Charging Handle
BCM Ambidextrous MK2 Medium Latch Charging Handle, Black - Reliable, Smooth Operation - GFH-MK2-MED-AMBI
Hand: Ambidextrous
Color: Black
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Latch Style: Standard
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Pistol Grip
Samson Vertical 2" AR-15 Forend Grip, Black - ML-VG-02S
Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
Color: Black
Grip Style: Vertical
Safety
Radian Weapons Talon Ambidextrous Safety Selector 2-Lever Kit - Radian Grey
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Type: Ambidextrous
Color: Gray
Stock & Brace
B5 Systems Government Issue Sopmod Stock Collapsible Mil-Spec Blk
Material: Polymer
Color: Black
Tube Spec: Mil-Spec
Stock Type: Collapsible
Buffer
Vltor Weapon Systems A5 Spring and Buffer Kit
Type: A5
Platform: AR-15
Buffer Weight: Carbine
Buy at Brownells
Suppressor
Otter Creek Polonium K 556 Rifle Suppressor - Black
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Color: Black
Optic
Vortex Optics StrikeFire II Bright Red Dot Sight - 4 MOA - Cantilever Mount
Battery Life: 50,000+ Hours
Moa Adjustment: 1/2 MOA
Optic Tube Diameter: 30mm
Optic Type: Red Dot
Reticle Color: Red
Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
Warranty: Lifetime
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Battery Type: CR2
Dot Size: 4 MOA
Night Vision Compatible: Yes
Mounting Interface: Picatinny
Buy at MidwayUSA
Light
Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount HL-X 1000 Lumen Weapon Light with Tapeswitch
Mount Type: Rail Mount
Output: 1000 Lumens
Battery Type: CR123A x2
Material: Aluminum
Light Type: Flashlight
Estimated Build Total
$1684.70

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