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First 5.56 build

First 5.56 AR-15 Build

With the Expo Arms Billet Slick Side upper receiver, Ballistic Advantage Hanson Mid barrel and Midwest Industries G4 13.375" handguard.

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11 of 12 core parts · complete

wrapped this up last week for the range. Expo Arms upper Wilson Combat lower

AR-15 Specs

Platform
AR-15
Caliber
5.56 NATO
Overall Length
14.5"
Lower
Wilson Combat

AR-15 Parts List(22 parts)

Est. Total
$1248.06
Lower Receiver
Wilson Combat Ar-15 Lower Receiver Forged
Color: Black
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Platform: AR-15
Material: Billet Aluminum
Assembly: Stripped
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Style: Forged
Upper Receiver
Expo Arms AR-15 Billet Slick Side Upper Receiver
Platform: AR-15
Receiver Type: Slick Side
Assembly: Stripped
Barrel
Ballistic Advantage Hanson Mid w/ lo pro Performance Series 5.56 AR Barrel Black 14.5 in
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Barrel Length: 14.5
Barrel Profile: Hanson
Thread Pitch: 1/2x28
Finish: Nitride
Coating: QPQ/Nitride
Gas System Length: Mid-Length
Handguard
Midwest Industries, Inc. Ar-15 G4 13.375" Handguard M-Lok Black
Mounting Interface: M-LOK
Gas System Length: Rifle
Material: Aluminum
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Handguard Length: 13.37
Construction Type: Free-Float
Color: Black
Platform: AR-15
Charging Handle
Breek Arms Warhammer Mod2 Ar-15 Ambidextrous Charging Handle - Fde
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Hand: Ambidextrous
Color: FDE
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Platform: AR-15
Bolt Carrier Group
Premium 5.56 Nickel Boron BCG with Carpenter 158 Bolt - No Logo
Finish: Nickel Boron
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Trigger
PSA Custom AR Trigger Single-Stage Flat Drop-In Match Grade - 116055
Platform: AR-15/AR-10
Type: Single-Stage
Trigger Bow: Flat
Gas Tube
Bootleg Mid Length Gas Tube, Fits AR-15, Stainless Steel, Black Finish, Roll Pin Included BP-GTM-SBN
Finish: Black
Material: Stainless Steel
Gas System Length: Mid-Length
Pistol Grip
Mission First Tactical Engage Epg16v2 Tactical Pistol Grip - Scorched Dark Earth
Color: FDE
Material: Polymer
Grip Style: Standard
Foregrip
Magpul AFG1 M-LOK Angled Fore Grip
Mounting Interface: M-LOK
Storage: No
Grip Type: Angled
Muzzle Device
KeyMo Flash Hider 22 Caliber 1/2"x28 Threads Black
Type: Flash Hider
Muzzle Device Type: Flash Hider
Thread Pitch: 1/2x28
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Finish: Black
Color: Black
Safety
Armaspec St45 Short Throw Ambidextrous Safety Selector Black
Material: Aluminum
Color: Black
Type: Ambidextrous
Throw Angle: 45°
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Dust Cover
Strike Industries AR Ultimate Dust Cover with Flag Design
Dust Cover Style: Enhanced
Material: Steel
Color: Black
Engraved: Yes
Bolt Catch
Battle Arms Enhanced Ambidextrous Bolt Catch Kit Bolt Catch And Ambi Lever Black
Finish: Black
Color: Black
Type: Enhanced
Material: Steel
Magazine Release
Battle Arms Enhanced Modular Magazine Release Kit
Type: Enhanced
Button Style: Extended
Trigger Guard
Wilson Combat Tactical Triggerguard
Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
Color: Black
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Takedown Pin
Battle Arms Development Enhanced Pivot and Takedown Pin Set - Titanium - Black
Pin Type: Pin Set
Color: Black
Material: Titanium
Stock
Magpul DT Carbine Stock - Mil-Spec - FDE - MAG1377-FDE
Color: Black
Tube Spec: Mil-Spec
Material: Polymer
End Plate
TIMBER CREEK OUTDOORS QD Black End Plate (QD-EP-BL)
Type: QD
Color: Black
Buffer Assembly
Receiver Extension Lock Nut
Assembly: Parts Kit
Buffer Tube Spec: Mil-Spec
Buffer Tube Type: Carbine
Color: Black
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Buffer
Geissele Automatics Super 42 Braided Buffer Spring and H2 Buffer
Assembly: Spring Only
Buffer Tube Spec: Mil-Spec
Buffer Tube Type: Carbine
Buffer Tube
Leapers Utg Pro Mil-Spec 6-Position Receiver Extension Tube
Buffer Tube Spec: Mil-Spec
Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
Assembly: Tube Only
Buffer Tube Type: Carbine
Estimated Build Total
$1248.06

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