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New 5.56 build

New 5.56 AR-15 Build

With the Aero M4E1 Threaded Assembled upper receiver, Spike's Tactical 5.56 Cold barrel and Aero Mod 4 10.6in M-LOK handguard.

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12 of 12 core parts · complete

for hd. got the Radian CH. still a work in progress honestly. easily my favorite

Shop the parts$4013.63(22/26 priced)

AR-15 Specs

Platform
AR-15
Caliber
5.56 NATO
Overall Length
11.5"
Lower
Aero Precision

AR-15 Parts List(26 parts)

Est. Total
$4013.63
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
Upper Receiver
Aero Precision M4E1 Threaded Assembled Upper Receiver, Anodized Black
Assembly: Complete
Color: Black
Platform: AR-15
Receiver Type: M4E1
Barrel Length: 15
Barrel
Spike's Tactical 5.56 Cold Hammer Forged Carbine Ar-15 Barrel - Lightweight Profile - 11.5"
Coating: Manganese Phosphate
Barrel Profile: Lightweight
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Thread Pitch: 1/2x28
Twist Rate: 1:7
Gas System Length: Carbine
Barrel Length: 11.5
Handguard
AERO PRECISION Mod 4 10.6in Black M-Lok Handguard (APRA600005C)
Handguard Length: 10.6
Color: Black
Mounting Interface: M-LOK
Construction Type: Free-Float
Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Charging Handle
Radian Raptor SD Ambidextrous Charging Handle - AR 10/SR 25
Latch Style: SD
Hand: Ambidextrous
Bolt Carrier Group
Trigger
Geissele Super Dynamic Combat (SD-C) Trigger
Trigger Bow: Flat
Adjustable: No
Type: Combat
Gas Tube
Strike Industries Ar-15 Gas Tube - Carbine Length
Material: Stainless Steel
Gas System Length: Carbine
Finish: Polished
Gas Block
Bravo Company Ar-15/m16 .625 Low-Profile Gas Block
Gas Block Diameter: .625
Profile: Low Profile
Finish: Phosphate
Adjustable: No
Material: Steel
Pistol Grip
Magpul Moe+ Grip Polymer Black
Color: Black
Grip Style: Standard
Material: Polymer
Foregrip
Strike Industries Angled Vertical Grip with Cable Management - Short
Mounting Interface: M-LOK
Grip Type: Vertical
Storage: Yes
Color: Black
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
Safety
Radian Weapons Talon Ambidextrous Safety Selector 2-Lever Kit - Radian Grey
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Type: Ambidextrous
Color: Gray
Dust Cover
Strike Industries Stamped Dust Cover for AR-15
Dust Cover Style: Standard
Material: Steel
Color: Black
Bolt Catch
Radian Extended Bolt Catch
Type: Extended
Finish: Nitride
Material: Steel
Takedown Pin
Stock
Magpul Ar-15 Ctr Stock Collapsible Mil-Spec Blk
Material: Polymer
Color: Black
Tube Spec: Mil-Spec
Stock Type: Collapsible
End Plate
Wmd Guns Nitromet Receiver End Plate
Type: Standard
Color: Black
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Finish: Nitride
Buffer
Geissele Automatics Super 42 Braided Buffer Spring and H3 Buffer
Assembly: Spring Only
Buffer Tube Spec: Mil-Spec
Buffer Tube
Bravo Company Ar-15/m16 Bcm Mil-Spec 6 Position Receiver Extension
Assembly: Tube Only
Buffer Tube Type: Carbine
Color: Black
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Buffer Tube Spec: Mil-Spec
Suppressor
Surefire SOCOM556 RC2
Color: Black
Mount Type: KeyMo
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Buy at Brownells
Optic
Aimpoint Micro T-2 Red Dot Sight with 2 MOA Dot Matte Black
Optic Type: Red Dot
Dot Size: 2 MOA
Reticle Color: Red
Night Vision Compatible: Yes
Color: Black
Buy at MidwayUSA
Optic Mount
Scalarworks LEAP/MICRO Aimpoint T2 Red Dot Mount - 1.93"
Mount Type: Quick Detach
Height: 1.93"
Optic Compatibility: Aimpoint Micro
Color: Black
Mounting Interface: Picatinny
Buy at MidwayUSA
Light
SureFire M640DF Scout Light Pro Dual Fuel Weapon Light - 1500 Lumens - Black
Output: 1500 Lumens
Mount Type: M-LOK / Picatinny
Color: Black
Battery Type: CR123A x2 / 18650
Light Type: Flashlight
Material: Aluminum
Switches
SureFire Remote Dual Switch for Weaponlight and ATPIAL Laser Device
Color: Black
Switch Type: Dual Switch
Compatibility: SureFire
Estimated Build Total(22 of 26 parts priced)
$4013.63

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