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First 5.56 build

First 5.56 AR-15 Build

With the Sharps Bros Billet upper receiver, Sons of Liberty Gun Works barrel and Geissele Super Modular MK8 handguard.

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11 of 12 core parts · complete
Shop the parts$1693.75(16/19 priced)

AR-15 Specs

Platform
AR-15
Caliber
5.56 NATO
Overall Length
14.5"
Lower
Sharps Bros

AR-15 Parts List(19 parts)

Est. Total
$1693.75
Lower Receiver
Sharps Bros Ar-15 Livewire Lower Receiver
Color: Black
Platform: AR-15
Assembly: Stripped
Caliber: Multi
Style: Forged
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Buy at MidwayUSA
Upper Receiver
Sharps Bros AR-15 Billet Upper Receiver - SBUR04
Assembly: Stripped
Receiver Type: Billet
Platform: AR-15
Material: Billet Aluminum
Handguard
Geissele Automatics Super Modular Mk8 Rail Ar-15 Handguard - M-Lok - Desert Dirt - 13.5"
Platform: AR-15
Handguard Length: 15
Color: Desert Dirt
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Gas System Length: Extended Rifle
Mounting Interface: M-LOK
Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
Charging Handle
Radian Raptor Charging Handle & Talon Safety Selector Combo - Od Green
Latch Style: Extended
Hand: Ambidextrous
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Color: OD Green
Bolt Carrier Group
Aero Precision Ar-15 Bcg W/9310 Bolt, Forward Assist Nickel Boron
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Finish: Nickel Boron
Buy at Brownells
Trigger
Geissele Automatics Llc Sd-E Super Dynamic Enhanced Trigger
Type: Two Stage
Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
Adjustable: Non-Adjustable
Gas Tube
Aero Precision Stainless Steel Gas Tube - Mid-Length
Material: Stainless Steel
Gas System Length: Mid-Length
Finish: Polished
Gas Block
Wmd Guns Nitromet Adjustable Low Profile Clamp on Gas Block - .750"
Adjustable: Yes
Mounting Type: Clamp-On
Finish: Nitride
Profile: Low Profile
Gas Block Diameter: .750
Pistol Grip
Magpul Ar-15 Moe K2-Xl Grip Black
Color: Black
Material: Polymer
Grip Style: Standard
Buy at Brownells
Forward Assist
Radian Forward Assist - 7075 Aluminum - Black
Style: Standard
Assembly: Complete
Color: Black
Material: Aluminum
Dust Cover
Bolt Catch
Strike Industries Extended Bolt Catch
Finish: Phosphate
Type: Extended
Color: Black
Material: Steel
Trigger Guard
Troy Enhanced Trigger Guard SGUA-AMB-00BT-00
Trigger Guard Style: Enhanced
Takedown Pin
Stock
Magpul Ar-15 Ctr Stock Collapsible Mil-Spec Fde
Color: FDE
Material: Polymer
Tube Spec: Mil-Spec
Stock Type: Collapsible
Buy at Brownells
End Plate
Fortis Le Ar-15 End Plate System - K1 Black
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Type: Enhanced
Color: Black
Buffer Assembly
Geissele Automatics Premium Mil-Spec Buffer Tube Assembly With Super 42 H3 - Ddc
Buffer Tube Spec: Mil-Spec
Assembly: Parts Kit
Color: FDE
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Estimated Build Total(16 of 19 parts priced)
$1693.75

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