First AR Build: Parts List. Opinions Needed!

[MountainMan]

As the title states, I'm getting ready to build up my first AR.

I've compiled the parts as a list and wanted to get some opinions on what y'all thought of it. If I forgot anything PLEASE tell me. Also, if one brand is particularly great/really bad, I want to hear that too! This is by NO means the absolute final list. I'm trying to stay under about $1200 for this build. This list should be out about $1000.

Thanks fellas!

LOWER:

Stripped Receiver: Spikes Punisher
Lower Parts Kit: Spikes Standard
Stock: Vitor iMod Basic
Receiver End Plate: Spikes Carbine Buffer Kit


UPPER:

Upper Receiver Assembly: Rock River A4
Bolt Carrier: Rock River
Barrel: Rock River 20" Chrom Lined in .223 Wylde


SO: What's good, what's bad, what am I missing?

[Artos]

if you are wanting a varmint AR...nothing!!

You need to decide on what kind of trigger...you will not be happy with the one in the lpk.

[Tilladaddy]

Yep I would look at a better trigger, the two stage military is not the best for hunting.


The only easy day was yesterday!

[asttbe]

I have no issues with AR triggers. But then again I never get any triggers worked on

[Artos]

I have no issues with AR triggers. But then again I never get any triggers worked on

blasephemy...

I shot benchrest too long & can find something wrong with almost any factory trigger

[Tommyh]

there is nothing wrong with a 7lb trigger pull on an AR. unless its going to be used for accuracy

[SaltwaterSlick]

blasephemy...

I shot benchrest too long & can find something wrong with almost any factory trigger

there is nothing wrong with a 7lb trigger pull on an AR. unless its going to be used for accuracy

couldn't agree more! I put the skeletonized Timney drop in single stage at 3 pounds in mine and that greatly improved accuracy and feel.

[MountainMan]

Thanks fellas! Good to know I'm on the right track.
Now for the next question: what kind of trigger do you like?

[Tommyh]

gisselle. cheaper than most of the rest, and very well made

[asttbe]

Buncha dang trigger snobs on here

I shot a stock trigger accurately at 500m in the Corps and it still does fine for me now

[Tommyh]

Buncha dang trigger snobs on here

I shot a stock trigger accurately at 500m in the Corps and it still does fine for me now

a colt trigger is not a Spikes or RRA trigger, nor was it brand new . lots of wear and broke in!

[asttbe]

a colt trigger is not a Spikes or RRA trigger, nor was it brand new . lots of wear and broke in!

Know what you're saying.

I did shoot a new one in bootcamp as we were one of the first series to get the A2. It had been in the fleet a couple of years. I have 3 Spikes lowers and still have no problem with accuracy. I may have to put a gisselle in my 6.8 to see what the hubub is about.:b

[MountainMan]

gisselle. cheaper than most of the rest, and very well made

Thanks brother! I'll give 'em a look up.


Anyone got a line on a blank stripped lower receiver, I'm thinkin I'd like to have someone (maybe chrisgunguy) do some custom engraving on the side....

[Coach W]

gisselle. cheaper than most of the rest, and very well made

Is that a single stage or two stage?

[MountainMan]

Is that a single stage or two stage?

If I'm reading their site correctly, it's a 2 stage.