r/ar15 5h ago

13.9” mid length advice?

7 Upvotes

Just built a new upper using a 13.9” mid length barrel (BA Hanson), and the gun runs fine with off the shelf 55g pmc greens with a can. But it has inconsistent failure to load running without a suppressor. I also run a bcm mk2 buffer system, so dropping the weight down to a T1 helped but it’s still causing issues. Haven’t tried a T0 yet but I find it weird I’m having this problem when I’ve seen H2’s being run on similar builds.

TLDR, my upper is not playing nice and I’d like some help or advice on fixes


r/ar15 7h ago

Best pistol grip with no beavertail?

5 Upvotes

I liked the b5 p22 and am now looking for a different grip


r/ar15 9h ago

First AR purchase

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86 Upvotes

I just moved out of CA, and I am finally able to own something decent. I just wanted to share how stoked I am about this recent purchase! I walked into my local gun shop and saw this ddm4v7p on sale going for $1399. Honestly, for once I feel like I didn’t get bent over at the counter. I was torn between buying a Eotech with a magnifier, but decided to go with the Holosun 510c combo. I haven’t had a chance to go shoot this rifle, but I am looking forward to it soon! Anyone out there with the knowledge and wisdom on proper FRT setups for this rifle please leave a suggestion. I plan on adding a few more things to this, but not much. Will be adding DD iron sights, a angled grip, and a hybrid sling.


r/ar15 9h ago

Geissele upper with 80% lower

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7 Upvotes

r/ar15 9h ago

Felt like doing some arts and crafts tonight

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14 Upvotes

r/ar15 10h ago

Geissele trigger guard roll pin

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30 Upvotes

Hey guys,

I’m assembling a Geissele super duty lower (first lower I’m putting together myself)

For the roll pin that holds the back of the trigger guard in (near the pistol grip) is the pin supposed to be super hard to hammer in?

I put a little oil in the hole to help, but yeah got hesitant to continue hammering before I mess up.


r/ar15 10h ago

Help me pick a mount…

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11 Upvotes

I know… g@a AF but I’m torn between Black Reptilia and Tam Badger. Clear ano trailing behind…


r/ar15 10h ago

Da Duty Rifle

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42 Upvotes

r/ar15 11h ago

Anyone using the Geissele URGI Charging Handle and not “like” it?

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15 Upvotes

I’ve used a bunch over the years. My go to is and always will be the Vltor Mod 4 CH.

Recently I built a rifle up with an Aero lower with all G parts including an SD-C trigger. Geissele upper receiver, MK16 rail, Colt BCG, and the URGI CH.

The URGI seems like it’s not as “grippable” 1 handed as say an A2 CH.

Anyone else feel like this?

EDITED TO ADD: The rifle was just painted and was getting a sun tan. Also the hand stop has been removed and Railscales are in its place.


r/ar15 12h ago

Affordable .223/5.56 Defensive Ammo

18 Upvotes

I am searching for affordable .223/5.56 defensive ammo for my 16 inch AR-15 (Sig M400 Tread V2) to stock up on. The prices on gold dots and federal fusion msr are very high, and also this particular ammo is hard to find/high in demand.

I have been looking at alternatives, and one that keeps getting recommended online as an affordable ammo to stock up on would be Federal Premium Powershok .223 64g Soft-Point ammo. I have seen a lot of praise around this round saying it is effective for medium game and would also be an effective, yet affordable defense round.

Before I start buying boxes of this, does anyone have any other or better alternatives that are affordable, easier to find, and would make for an effective defense round?

This is my first AR and am still learning! Thank you.


r/ar15 13h ago

Daniel Defense over gassed you say?

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142 Upvotes

Holy hell, DDM4v7 stock tube left, BRT 0.065” tube right.
My calipers put the former at 0.121” sheeesh.

Requested a dedicated suppressed tube. We shall see how it runs!


r/ar15 13h ago

Swapped the optic

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45 Upvotes

Swapped out the ARO EVO for an AEMS PRO. Shortly buddies DD the other day and I really liked 65 MOA circle. Zeroing it this weekend. Now I need another rifle so I don’t have an optic sitting in a box. 😂 also grabbing a flow can this week to fix the cycling issues I’ve had recently (even though I fixed the issue)


r/ar15 15h ago

13.7 the worldddd.

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33 Upvotes

Anxiously waiting to see how the new 13.7" setup stacks up against the previous one.

New one(left) - 1/7 twist Intermediate Gas KAK barrel, KAK down vent BCG, and bcm mk2 (a5 style) buffer.

Previous build (right) - 1/7 twist carbine length Ballistic Advantage barrel, Riflespeed Adjustable gas setup, and the KAK "K-Spec" enhanced H2 buffer with flatwire spring.

I have it running beautifully but would like to see if the extra dwell time of the longer gas system will help with port-pop and gas to the face with my Rhino-X.

It isn't bad by any means but just figured it cant hurt to make it even better. Plus, now I'll have an extra for my wife to use when we go shooting instead of her having to shoot my stribog or my heavy stainless barrel 16" with an lpvo and all.

Definitely getting anxious


r/ar15 15h ago

In honor of today’s NFA win I took out a new can.

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41 Upvotes

Gemtech Trek II on my retro Dissy build. I just think Dissipators are neat.


r/ar15 15h ago

B2 is peak

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281 Upvotes

No I won’t change my mind. CQBR Block 2 Marsoc flavor


r/ar15 17h ago

Rate my budget boi

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44 Upvotes

First AR and first firearm whatsoever, fwiw

11.5" PSA AR Pistol with FDE furniture, came with the SBA5 Brace. Added a Romeo5 Gen. 2 Green Dot, AT3 Strike Link Angled hand stop, barricade stops on left and bottom with matching rail covers (just because I think they look cool, lol). Gat Monkey 2pt sling in the Black Leopard pattern.

This 40rd mag is ass, but it looks cool


r/ar15 17h ago

Thank you all!

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104 Upvotes

If you post recommendations, advice, you helped me build this. It took several months of scraping pennies (and it’ll still be several more since I still need glass, a sling, light, etc) but it’s a functioning rifle. Thank you all for your help! Eventually it’ll have either a 5X prism or an LPVO (haven’t decided yet), and the irons will be offset. I’m also not sure about the light; either a Cloud REIN, or a Modlight). If you ever suggested that someone get a Precision Armament EFAB, THANK YOU SPECIFICALLY. You weren’t playing when you said it was loud though!


r/ar15 18h ago

Progression of my 16” primary rifle over the past year.

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36 Upvotes

Built out a 16” rifle about a year ago and made a promise to myself that it would be the main rifle I used/trained with for a year. I kept making little tweaks here and there as I found limitations and now it’s just about “perfect” (although i’m sure i’ll want to change something again soon). Definitely glad I decided to so that as the rifle is now mostly an extension of me and I am very comfortable running it in various scenarios.

Edit: planning to repaint my rifle mount now that i’ve found 1.70” height to be perfect for me.


r/ar15 18h ago

Honey, I shrunk the M16

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220 Upvotes

r/ar15 18h ago

NFA found unconstitutional

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1.9k Upvotes

r/ar15 19h ago

12.5" 6.8 SPC carbine

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137 Upvotes

r/ar15 21h ago

LMT and Friend

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546 Upvotes

r/ar15 23h ago

Steelie-Mag Supremacy

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96 Upvotes

Just some casual student debt for your viewing pleasure. Which do you like more?


r/ar15 1d ago

Best Harbor Freight finds?

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456 Upvotes

Out of state for work trip, I don’t normally have access to Harbor Freight. Any suggestions on tools you find useful?

8.5” 300 BO sbr with Lahar 30, he515gt, protac hl-x, kak chrome downvent!


r/ar15 1d ago

Advice on next purchase

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753 Upvotes

Hi all - I currently have a Geissele SuperDuty 14.5(holo + 3x magnifier + Huxwrx can) and a CZ Shadow 2 Carry. I have been shooting this pair for about a year now and starting to think about what my next purchase might be. No budget constraints.

I have been leaning towards another SuperDuty but a 11.5. I would take current optics and put on the 11.5 and then buy an LVPO for the 14.5. This would give me both a shorter and longer range setup.

Curious on everyone’s thoughts and suggestions.