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First 5.56 build

First 5.56 AR-15 Build

With the Daniel Defense MK18 RIII upper receiver, Daniel Defense 10.3" 5.56 NATO barrel and Geissele HK M-LOK Rails handguard.

Updated

10 of 12 core parts

finished this last weekend as a backup. running a Geissele handguard. still missing the optic and a light. love it so far. any tips welcome

Shop the parts$3793.83(13/14 priced)

AR-15 Specs

Platform
AR-15
Caliber
5.56 NATO
Overall Length
16"
Lower
Harrington & Richardson

AR-15 Parts List(14 parts)

Est. Total
$3793.83
Lower Receiver
Harrington & Richardson Retro M16A1 Lowers Receiver, Gray
Platform: AR-15
Assembly: Stripped
Color: Gray
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Upper Receiver
Daniel Defense Mk18 RIII, 5.56mm, 10.3 Barrel, Black, Upper Receiver Group
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Assembly: Stripped
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Color: Black
Platform: AR-15
Barrel Length: 10.3
Barrel
Daniel Defense 10.3" 5.56 Nato Chf Carbine Length 1:7 Government Contour Ar-15 Barrel With Gas Block
Coating: Manganese Phosphate
Barrel Length: 11.5
Gas System Length: Carbine
Gas Block Diameter: .750
Barrel Profile: Government
Thread Pitch: 1/2x28
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Twist Rate: 1:7
Handguard
Geissele Automatics Hk M-Lok Rails - 10.5 Hk Rail M-Lok Black
Handguard Length: 14.5
Construction Type: Free-Float
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Mounting Interface: M-LOK
Color: Black
Platform: AR-15
Charging Handle
Geissele Super Charging Handle (SCH), 7.62, Desert Dirt Color  05-476S
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Hand: Ambidextrous
Color: FDE
Latch Style: Extended
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Bolt Carrier Group
Battle Arms AR-15 Bolt Carrier Group - BADBCGM16TI
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Finish: Titanium Nitride
Trigger
Geissele Automatics Llc Ar-15 Ssa-E X Lightning Bow Trigger
Type: Two-Stage
Platform: AR-15
Pull Weight: 1.5-5 lbs
Foregrip
Fortis SHIFT Vertical Grip - M-LOK
Grip Type: Vertical
Mounting Interface: M-LOK
Muzzle Device
SureFire SOCOM 4 Prong 5.56 Flash Hider - Suppressor Adapter - 1/2x28
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Finish: DLC
Thread Pitch: 1/2x28
Type: Flash Hider
Muzzle Device Type: Flash Hider
Dust Cover
Magazine Release
Phase 5 PMR Dimpled Magazine Release, Gray - PMR-GREY DIMPLED
Color: Gray
Button Style: Dimpled
Material: Aluminum
Estimated Build Total(13 of 14 parts priced)
$3793.83

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