Went to gunshop for an AK, came back with AR-15 stuff :)

CrazyIvan · 10-19-2007, 02:54 PM

Well, I just went to the gunshop at lunch with the intent to buy an AK, spending around $650.

5280 Armory here in Arvada, CO (http://www.ak-47man.com/home.html) carries primarily military-style weapons, mostly AK-style stuff and many handguns. A few years ago, they began carrying AR-15 stuff, so they have a pretty good selection of AR's now. LOL, they also have an $8,500 Barret Semi-Auto .50 BMG...lol, any buyers?

Anyway...I have a Bushmaster Varminter. And I have been building an M4 as I can afford it. I had a Bushmaster lower and a standard trigger kit.

After going to the shop, I bought an A3 CMMG complete upper with barrel, it is a 14" w/ 2" permanent flash hider, iron front site and standard ribbed forward stock. I also got a CAA Collapsible stock, and a CAA 3-rail stock adapter.

I also got a UTG 6x32 Rubber Armored Mini Red/Grn Mildot Scope.

All in all, it was $725.

I can't wait to get it all together and take it to the range.

Guess my AK-bug will have to wait a while.

Pics to come later today or tomorrow.

SilverRun · 10-19-2007, 03:06 PM

I like what you are building better than an AK anyway. I built an M-4 a while back and put an Aim-point on it. I really like it! An AK would still be a good investment.

knightRider · 10-19-2007, 03:17 PM

nope you should get an ak before they go sky high or get banned

you can always buy an upper .

but as long as your happy

ArkansasHunter · 10-19-2007, 03:38 PM

C-I You got a He!! of a deal !!!!! It was your day and don't even give it a 2nd thought later wether or not you should of bought an AK you did better...A.H

CrazyIvan · 10-19-2007, 03:59 PM

Yea, adding in the cost of the lower I already had, the lower assy/trigger kit and the ergo grip, I will have spent roughly $990. I guess that is an average price for a good AR.

Snowman · 10-19-2007, 04:55 PM

I've bought a few guns from 5280, good people. You still need an AK though.

CrazyIvan · 10-19-2007, 08:24 PM

ArkansasHunter · 10-19-2007, 10:24 PM

Looks good feller !!! Put me in your will LOL...A.H

madcratebuilder · 10-21-2007, 01:00 PM

CrazyIvan, that's one fine AR, nice choice.

CrazyIvan · 10-22-2007, 12:02 AM

Nice madcratebuilder. Looks like we have the same scope. My flash hider is a bit different though:

Does anyone have experience with a CMMG upper? I read reports of them being pretty good before I bought it, but you know how that goes. Better to hear it from real users. I'm kinda stuck with it now, which I don't mind...but just interested.

Thanks.

madcratebuilder · 10-22-2007, 08:01 AM

CrazyIvan. Have you had the chance to shoot your scope yet? How did it sight-in? i just got mine this weekend. very pleased with considering the cost. It has great low light visibility, now I just need to figure out this mil-dot range finding.
I'm already thinking about a second build, 24", 6.5g, floated with high end optics. I may need to sell a couple of toys to finance that.

CrazyIvan · 10-22-2007, 09:58 AM

Haven't shot mine yet. I need to pick up a stock wrench. The gunshop had one, but it was the big, modular heavy one with multiple uses and was $39.99. I want to order the one for like $7.99. lol

Also, when I opened the scope packaging, there was only one screw for the under-mount of the rail adapter. So, I have to figure out where to get another hex socket head cap screw that will fit in there and is anodized.

I am also contemplating getting a red-dot scope with 2x zoom. I have my 24-incher for distance shooting. But, I do like the look of the UTG scope on there.

SilentSoul · 10-22-2007, 04:22 PM

How is it working out so far CI? Also who makes the adjustable stock is it the Magpull?

CrazyIvan · 10-22-2007, 04:28 PM

It is CAA. The video on their site for this adj tube stock is pretty cool:

http://www.commandarms.com/product.asp?pID=119&cID=57

I like the storage and the side rail. It is reversable for both the lefty & righty shooter.

Haven't taken it out yet, trying to get my hands on a small stock wrench and still trying to find that socket hex head cap screw that was missing from the scope packaging.

SilentSoul · 10-22-2007, 05:00 PM

Damn that is a pretty high speed stock. Maybe try e-mailing the company that made the scope for the screw. I have had pretty good luck with a lot of company's.

madcratebuilder · 10-23-2007, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyIvan

Haven't shot mine yet. I need to pick up a stock wrench. The gunshop had one, but it was the big, modular heavy one with multiple uses and was $39.99. I want to order the one for like $7.99. lol

Also, when I opened the scope packaging, there was only one screw for the under-mount of the rail adapter. So, I have to figure out where to get another hex socket head cap screw that will fit in there and is anodized.

I am also contemplating getting a red-dot scope with 2x zoom. I have my 24-incher for distance shooting. But, I do like the look of the UTG scope on there.

CI I have a 42mm red dot that has a add-on 2X, works great for moving targets. Not so good for target shooting, the dot is 2moa in diameter.
Your missing screw.....they put it in my bag. Yes I have three of them, go figure. They have a short head on them so you would have to turn down a standard shcs. PM me with your address and I'll send you my 'spare'

10-19-2007, 02:54 PM	#1
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,360	Went to gunshop for an AK, came back with AR-15 stuff :) Well, I just went to the gunshop at lunch with the intent to buy an AK, spending around $650. 5280 Armory here in Arvada, CO (http://www.ak-47man.com/home.html) carries primarily military-style weapons, mostly AK-style stuff and many handguns. A few years ago, they began carrying AR-15 stuff, so they have a pretty good selection of AR's now. LOL, they also have an $8,500 Barret Semi-Auto .50 BMG...lol, any buyers? Anyway...I have a Bushmaster Varminter. And I have been building an M4 as I can afford it. I had a Bushmaster lower and a standard trigger kit. After going to the shop, I bought an A3 CMMG complete upper with barrel, it is a 14" w/ 2" permanent flash hider, iron front site and standard ribbed forward stock. I also got a CAA Collapsible stock, and a CAA 3-rail stock adapter. I also got a UTG 6x32 Rubber Armored Mini Red/Grn Mildot Scope. All in all, it was $725. I can't wait to get it all together and take it to the range. Guess my AK-bug will have to wait a while. Pics to come later today or tomorrow. __________________ "Minimum wage, minimum effort." "Never underestimate the power of stupidity." ~Me

10-19-2007, 03:17 PM	#3
knightRider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: you know where Posts: 2,683 Images: 19 Blog Entries: 11	nope you should get an ak before they go sky high or get banned you can always buy an upper . but as long as your happy __________________ I'm part kalishnakov, part heckler and Koch. Last edited by knightRider; 10-19-2007 at 03:17 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

10-19-2007, 03:59 PM	#5
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,360	Yea, adding in the cost of the lower I already had, the lower assy/trigger kit and the ergo grip, I will have spent roughly $990. I guess that is an average price for a good AR. __________________ "Minimum wage, minimum effort." "Never underestimate the power of stupidity." ~Me

10-19-2007, 08:24 PM	#7
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,360	__________________ "Minimum wage, minimum effort." "Never underestimate the power of stupidity." ~Me

10-22-2007, 12:02 AM	#10
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,360	Nice madcratebuilder. Looks like we have the same scope. My flash hider is a bit different though: Does anyone have experience with a CMMG upper? I read reports of them being pretty good before I bought it, but you know how that goes. Better to hear it from real users. I'm kinda stuck with it now, which I don't mind...but just interested. Thanks. __________________ "Minimum wage, minimum effort." "Never underestimate the power of stupidity." ~Me

10-19-2007, 03:06 PM	#2
SilverRun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,661	I like what you are building better than an AK anyway. I built an M-4 a while back and put an Aim-point on it. I really like it! An AK would still be a good investment.

10-19-2007, 03:38 PM	#4
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,709	C-I You got a He!! of a deal !!!!! It was your day and don't even give it a 2nd thought later wether or not you should of bought an AK you did better...A.H

10-19-2007, 04:55 PM	#6
Snowman Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CO Posts: 94	I've bought a few guns from 5280, good people. You still need an AK though.

10-19-2007, 10:24 PM	#8
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,709	Looks good feller !!! Put me in your will LOL...A.H

10-21-2007, 01:00 PM	#9
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 586	CrazyIvan, that's one fine AR, nice choice.

10-22-2007, 08:01 AM	#11
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 586	CrazyIvan. Have you had the chance to shoot your scope yet? How did it sight-in? i just got mine this weekend. very pleased with considering the cost. It has great low light visibility, now I just need to figure out this mil-dot range finding. I'm already thinking about a second build, 24", 6.5g, floated with high end optics. I may need to sell a couple of toys to finance that.

10-22-2007, 09:58 AM	#12
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,360	Haven't shot mine yet. I need to pick up a stock wrench. The gunshop had one, but it was the big, modular heavy one with multiple uses and was $39.99. I want to order the one for like $7.99. lol Also, when I opened the scope packaging, there was only one screw for the under-mount of the rail adapter. So, I have to figure out where to get another hex socket head cap screw that will fit in there and is anodized. I am also contemplating getting a red-dot scope with 2x zoom. I have my 24-incher for distance shooting. But, I do like the look of the UTG scope on there. __________________ "Minimum wage, minimum effort." "Never underestimate the power of stupidity." ~Me

10-22-2007, 04:22 PM	#13
SilentSoul Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 603 Images: 1	How is it working out so far CI? Also who makes the adjustable stock is it the Magpull?

10-22-2007, 04:28 PM	#14
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,360	It is CAA. The video on their site for this adj tube stock is pretty cool: http://www.commandarms.com/product.asp?pID=119&cID=57 I like the storage and the side rail. It is reversable for both the lefty & righty shooter. Haven't taken it out yet, trying to get my hands on a small stock wrench and still trying to find that socket hex head cap screw that was missing from the scope packaging. __________________ "Minimum wage, minimum effort." "Never underestimate the power of stupidity." ~Me

10-22-2007, 05:00 PM	#15
SilentSoul Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 603 Images: 1	Damn that is a pretty high speed stock. Maybe try e-mailing the company that made the scope for the screw. I have had pretty good luck with a lot of company's.