I've officially caught Black Rifle Disease

[tmfinney]

Well, just like the title says, today I finished my first AR build. Took me a year to finish it but truly well worth the wait. Going to the range with it tomorrow to break it in and will get some pictures up eventually.

 

[churchmouse]

I infected a buddy with this virus yesterday.

 

[tmfinney]

I infected a buddy with this virus yesterday.

I hear it's highly contagious. How could you do that to a friend? LOL

 

[youngda9]

Lets see some pictures !

 

[tmfinney]

Lets see some pictures !

I'll get some up in a little bit. Planning a range trip today.

 

[Mgderf]

It must be about 5 years ago now, I built my first AR15.
I was so enamored with the whole process that I immediately started accumulating more parts and quickly built a second one.
The second build ended up being a gift to my brother, who, upon receiving his first EBR, installed a 50 yard range in his front yard!
I now have access to a private range anytime I please!
Even at the prices back then, that ended up being some of the best money I've ever spent.

 

[Sniper 79]

Me too! My safe is pitch black inside. All blued steel and wood are gone.

Have not built one yet. Once I get some parts together I may slap one together.

 

[tmfinney]

Well, managed to make it to the range and put some rounds through it. Amazing when you have nice weather in the heart of winter how packed a range can be. All I have to say is it was worth the year that I spent building my AR. It's nothing fancy but it works right. Without further delay, here is the picture I have of it:

 

[tmfinney]

It must be about 5 years ago now, I built my first AR15.
I was so enamored with the whole process that I immediately started accumulating more parts and quickly built a second one.
The second build ended up being a gift to my brother, who, upon receiving his first EBR, installed a 50 yard range in his front yard!
I now have access to a private range anytime I please!
Even at the prices back then, that ended up being some of the best money I've ever spent.

Funny that you mention accumulating more parts. I recently put another lower on layaway at my local gun shop. It is a Spikes Tactical Zombie lower.

 

[Lebowski]

My condolences. There is no known cure. I hope you have your affairs in order.

 

[tmfinney]

Me too! My safe is pitch black inside. All blued steel and wood are gone.

Have not built one yet. Once I get some parts together I may slap one together.

Sniper, you would be surprised how easy it is. The only thing I needed my gunsmith to do for me is torque the barrel nut, check the headspace and install the flash hider. The hider is easy but mine didn't act right and he put it on for free.

 

[tmfinney]

My condolences. There is no known cure. I hope you have your affairs in order.

Yeah, affairs are pretty much in order. As for the cure, pretty sure I wouldn't want it if offered.

 

[Leadeye]

Only did this one time back in the 80's I must have immunity now.

 

[KJQ6945]

Only did this one time back in the 80's I must have immunity now.

Only once, but yours is special.

 

[Leadeye]

It looks junky compared to some of the work I've seen on this site.

 

[tmfinney]

It looks junky compared to some of the work I've seen on this site.

Mine?

 

[HamsterStyle]

I hear it's highly contagious. How could you do that to a friend? LOL

How could you not?

 

[tmfinney]

How could you not?

True

 

[Leadeye]

Mine?

Yours is more modern and all the parts are the same color, looks sharp.

 

[tmfinney]

Yours is more modern and all the parts are the same color, looks sharp.

You'd be surprised, the handguard is a dark green. Thanks for the feedback though!!!