First build.

[karlvv]

Well I'm finally gonna build one myself. I don't know why I haven't yet, but it's time. I'm gonna build a 7.62x39 frankenAR. Any tips or suggestions would be gladly accepted. I'm looking to keep it under 700 which should be pretty easy I think.

 

[Bypass]

Man I hope you already have the parts. The market is crazy right now.

 

[karlvv]

Man I hope you already have the parts. The market is crazy right now.

I don't. I looked around today some and everyone was in stock still. Psa was out of some lowers but other than that it wasn't bad.

 

[Bypass]

I don't. I looked around today some and everyone was in stock still. Psa was out of some lowers but other than that it wasn't bad.

Right on. Hurry up and get those parts ordered then. If it isn't bad now it will be.

 

[AtlMedic]

If I were going to build a x39 Id build one of the ones that takes AK mags. I think they are cool looking.

 

[karlvv]

If I were going to build a x39 Id build one of the ones that takes AK mags. I think they are cool looking.

I already have some asc ar mags for it so I'm gonna stick with them. They feed pretty awesome like.

 

[White]

Buy my SOTA x39 upper.I will throw in an ASC mag and around 100 rounds of ammo.
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[karlvv]

View attachment 16579 Buy my SOTA x39 upper.I will throw in an ASC mag and around 100 rounds of ammo.
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I like it. How much?

 

[White]

I am asking 400 for the complete upper with bcg and charging handle, afg, on ASC mag, around 100 rounds of ammo and I think I have a five round mag if I can find it

 

[karlvv]

That's a good deal for a stainless barrel and all the extras. You haven't shot 50000 rounds through it have you? I think I want it but I have to talk to my financial advisor. We are gonna be down that way Sunday and Monday. Wife has her citizenship test and interview. I will let you know.

 

[White]

That's a good deal for a stainless barrel and all the extras. You haven't shot 50000 rounds through it have you? I think I want it but I have to talk to my financial advisor. We are gonna be down that way Sunday and Monday. Wife has her citizenship test and interview. I will let you know.

Around 500 have been thru it. Just let me know.

 

[Willy Leadwell]

If you don't buy @White 's upper, check out SOTA for the parts to build your own. I have one of their complete uppers and have built two others with their parts. A really good option and should keep you well under your $700 budget. My AR in x39 was built with their parts and it runs like a champ. At least it does until you camber and try to fire a round of 5.56...

 

[karlvv]

If you don't buy @White 's upper, check out SOTA for the parts to build your own. I have one of their complete uppers and have built two others with their parts. A really good option and should keep you well under your $700 budget. My AR in x39 was built with their parts and it runs like a champ. At least it does until you camber and try to fire a round of 5.56...

I spent about 20 minutes browsing their site earlier. Its hard because so many companies make and sell parts now. I do want the stainless barrel and they have them for decent price. It's 175 with the extension and m4 feed ramp. That's the one I want so I'll either buy white's or buy from them and build it. I've never built one myself so I'm still not sure. I'd like to do it to say I have done it.

 

[Willy Leadwell]

I'd like to do it to say I have done it.

When they're illegal it will also be nice to know every part and assembly procedure so you can keep it going.

 

[Willy Leadwell]

It's 175 with the extension and m4 feed ramp.

The feed ramp is one thing you'll want to pay attention to wherever you get your barrel from. I think most manufacturers have it dialed in now, but the traditional M4 feed ramps won't run reliably. They have to be opened up like this.

 

[karlvv]

The feed ramp is one thing you'll want to pay attention to wherever you get your barrel from. I think most manufacturers have it dialed in now, but the traditional M4 feed ramps won't run reliably. They have to be opened up like this.

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Is that filed out?

 

[Willy Leadwell]

Is that filed out?

I can't get SOTA's website to load to look at their stuff, but the barrel I got from them was manufactured that way. I know many other people have had to open up their ramps to get them to work right.

 

[karlvv]

I can't get SOTA's website to load to look at their stuff, but the barrel I got from them was manufactured that way. I know many other people have had to open up their ramps to get them to work right.

Last one I had was from barrier defense. Thing ran like a champ. I'll take a look whichever way I go.

 

[Cudruln]

I love my AR (s) in x39. Currently got a sota upper and it runs great. Also have a hardened arms and it also has ran great. Good luck with the build and keep us posted.