Spacehog 2,218 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Grown a bit tired of the lack of new AK options out there and have returned some focus back to building AR's with the current market being dirt cheap at the moment. Wanted to start a thread for ideas/builds that are not the usual tactical black utilitarian rifles that they are. (Not that that is a bad thing) I'll start with a couple of builds I am working on: Always loved the Hogue grips. Love this color (lava red), although matching up a couple of mags was a challenge: Build specs: Black Rain Billet lower Aero precision forged upper 16" 1:9 twist 223 Wylde spiral fluted heavy barrel from Classic Fail zero NiB bolt carrier Hogue furniture set (lava red) Primary Arms 1x6 ACSS optic for 5.56 Odin works extended mag release and safety. Working on another all wood bench rest model starting with this: Spartan billet lower and billet upper. 20" heavy barrel. Will post up more pics when done. Interested to see other's non conventional builds. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 ...We ALL know who THIS is! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spacehog 2,218 Posted December 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 The second pic down is what I am building in Boyd's coyote. That pic was the inspiration. If I could do the Turnbull lower blueing and coloration, I would do it in a heart beat. Always loved those customs. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
308SAIGA 55 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 I think you have it under control, what did you use for a trigger group? Single stage/2 stage? I got a ALG's ACT trigger group & it feels awesome dry firing (snap cap), have not had a chance to take the ar out since I put it in. Now the wood stock? It is a 2 piece system, right? No free float for wood, right? Won't this interfere with barrel harmonics? What is the twist rate of the 20" barrel? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 The Boyd's walnut set is quite beautiful, and has me thinking of building another one...not that I need it. A color case hardened upper and lower with walnut furniture would be gorgeous! Anyone know where to get the receivers? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spacehog 2,218 Posted December 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) I think you have it under control, what did you use for a trigger group? Single stage/2 stage? I got a ALG's ACT trigger group & it feels awesome dry firing (snap cap), have not had a chance to take the ar out since I put it in. Now the wood stock? It is a 2 piece system, right? No free float for wood, right? Won't this interfere with barrel harmonics? What is the twist rate of the 20" barrel? Trigger is a single stage Mil-spec from a Spikes tactical LPK. I replaced the springs with JP Enterprises 3.5# springs and did the trigger job stoning and polishing myself. Done right, quality mil spec triggers can be nearly or just as good as the more expensive drop ins. You are correct on the wood. Only 2 piece designs using standard delta rings as far as I can see. I did not see any free float options. However, I am still going to see if there is a way I can convert it into a FF. Time will tell. That is one of the reasons I went with a heavier barrel, because the lack of the FF . The barrel is 1:9 twist Wylde. I still prefer 1:9 to 8's or 7's. Edited December 29, 2015 by Spacehog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Sim_Player 1,939 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 I love wood on ARs. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Nemo 882 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 There were some nice wood hardware on Contra weapons south of the boarder. They didn't have good supply of parts, so they carved them when broken. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
breid1970 327 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 You like the hogue grips? Are the ak hogue hand guards any good? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 I saw some AR upper/lower sets that were color case hardened just a lil'while ago... But danged if I can remember where. IIRC, they were about $8-900 for the set. Second or third pics are what I drool over. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) There it is, on sale at CDNN Sports, reg $4999.00, on sale for $2999.00. If I had the money I'd probably buy it and then buy real nice walnut to replace their plastic crap. http ://www.cdnnsports.com/turnbull-tar40-308.html#.VoIaEVJilLc Edited December 29, 2015 by ChileRelleno 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spacehog 2,218 Posted December 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 You like the hogue grips? Are the ak hogue hand guards any good? No experience with th hogue hand guards, but the PGs feel great in the hand. There it is, on sale at CDNN Sports, reg $4999.00, on sale for $2999.00. If I had the money I'd probably buy it and then buy real nice walnut to replace their plastic crap. http ://www.cdnnsports.com/turnbull-tar40-308.html#.VoIaEVJilLc I saw those Turnbull ARs at CDNN. Very nice but too pricey for my blood. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 The Turnbull has a woodgrained PLASTIC stock! Can you believe that? If you want wood, it's an UPCHARGE. http://www.turnbullmfg.com/gun/turnbull-tar-15-rifle/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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james lambert 3,059 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 I dont think I want an AR with steel receivers , but it does look nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Anodized would another way to go..... What would be a good color? Gold with walnut furniture would be very flashy, but a bit much, IMO. Maybe Nickel with the laminated stock set and blacked engraving? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james lambert 3,059 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 I have manufactured a number of nickel plated ARs, they do look nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spacehog 2,218 Posted December 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 I dont think I want an AR with steel receivers , but it does look nice.I thought the same thing. In order to get that color on the Turnbulls wouldn't it have to be steel? I didn't think that was possible with aluminum. I will wait for the wood to come in before I decide what I want to do with the receiver. I can guarantee it won't be black anodized after I am done with it, which quite frankly is a shame, because it is one of the best stock finishes I have seen on a AR receiver in a while. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 Cerakote, so many colors and/or combos to choose from. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
308SAIGA 55 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 I thought the same thing. In order to get that color on the Turnbulls wouldn't it have to be steel? I didn't think that was possible with aluminum. I agree, this is a first. So you can plate aluminum? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 Yes, you can plate aluminum. Hell, you can plate plastic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spacehog 2,218 Posted December 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 I know you can plate aluminum. I just did not think you can plate it with iron with a thickness enough to give the case hardened patina. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted December 30, 2015 Report Share Posted December 30, 2015 It is AMAZING what can be done with cubic dollars! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spacehog 2,218 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Another satisfied Boyd's customer: 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Another satisfied Boyd's customer: Be sure to post a pic here of the finished product. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JonWienke 131 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Holy crap that is pretty wood. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spacehog 2,218 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Another satisfied Boyd's customer: Be sure to post a pic here of the finished product. Will do. I think the "Constitution / Gadsen Flag" lower/upper above would look really awesome with this. The furniture reminds me of a rattlesnake. I may go that direction with this upper and lower. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 ...does this qualify as a custom AR build? 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDeko 792 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 That wood pattern reminds me of Bumblebee Catfish, which I really loved having in my aquarium [even though they occasionally ate my tetras and guppies] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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