Rate my Anderson AR.

sarduy

sarduy

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Good evening gentlemen.

Just wanted to share my Anderson build with you all.

Lower:
Anderson Mfg. Model AM-15
Geissele Milspec LPK
Geissele Single-Stage Precision (SSP) trigger
Geissele Super 42 buffer spring
Geissele H3 buffer
SBTactical SBA3 Brace
Magpul K2+ Grip
Magpul PMAG Windowed.

Upper:
URG-I SOPMOD Certified.
URG-I Complete Upper 11.5"
RECEIVER:Mil-Spec M4 Upper Receiver Assembly
BOLT CARRIER GROUP:Geissele Reliability Enhanced
RAIL:Geissele 10.5" SMR MK16, DDC
BARREL:Geissele 5.56MM 11.5", GOV profile, CHF, Chrome Lined, Mag Phos, ChromolyV, 1/7 Twist
GAS SYSTEM:Carbine Length
GAS BLOCK:Super Compact Gas Block
GAS PORT SIZE:.067"
CHARGING HANDLE:Geissele Airborne Charging Handle, DDC
MUZZLE:SureFire SF4P 4 Prong Flash Hider

Optic:
Sig Sauer ROMEO7S

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I would call that one a Plenitude Pony.

I am not sure how to actually rate that other than to say that is one fine rifle (or pistol...)!

I have a few builds on Andersons with no complaints.

Great build.
 
Not sure why, but the barrel looks longer than 11.5" to my eyes for some reason?
 
Nice build. My only critic would be you spent more money in places I don't typically. But it your money.
 
I like everything about it except for 5.56. I did a short build and that round is just crazy loud in short barrels. I would be all over that in a 300blk or a pistol cal. That is almost exactly what I want in a 10mm gas operated gun.

If your gonna run it suppressed your going to be good. If your not putting a can on, then wear really really good ear protection in multiple layers, and never shoot it under one of those metal roofs at the range.
 
WestKentucky said:
I like everything about it except for 5.56. I did a short build and that round is just crazy loud in short barrels. I would be all over that in a 300blk or a pistol cal. That is almost exactly what I want in a 10mm gas operated gun.

If your gonna run it suppressed your going to be good. If your not putting a can on, then wear really really good ear protection in multiple layers, and never shoot it under one of those metal roofs at the range.
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Yes, it will get a suppressor down the line to match with the Surefire SF4P, with an overall length of around 15-16 inches.
 
sarduy said:
What places are those? I would love to hear your input
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I have Giessele triggers on a couple of my more precision builds, but I feel the Larue MBT is nearly as good for a lot less money.
The barrel is far better than I feel is necessary on a SBR/Pistol build.
Even my precision guns have relatively inexpensive handguards.
 
sarduy said:
Ohh man, the trigger pull on this is amazing...
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Geissele is one of the best triggers for an AR (others can name better, I guess). If you choose to do a lower cost build, I agree with @mavracer - Larue builds a good trigger. If you want down and dirty - ALG (a spinoff of Geisele) builds a good trigger. ALG is not in the shadow of either Geisele or Larue - but a solid, functional trigger. I prefer the ACT vs the QMS. I have all three, plus a couple of others….


 
Looks like a winner to me. I've used a couple of Anderson lowers and have worked out fine. Everything you've done looks well thought out.:thumbup:
 
Well, I can take an AR apart and put it back together and can fix some problems with them but don't really keep up at all with parts and how good each is or isn't so all I can do is offer congratulations for putting together a nice looking rifle.
 
Update: Last Monday I ordered a Sig LPVO and some Duramag Gold to go with it. This is how it looks now.

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I’d have chosen an H2 buffer, standard spring, JP adjustable gas block, Kaw Valley linear comp, and the ACT trigger. I’d likely have stuck with a red dot as well but…no arguing it’s a very solid build with some great parts. If it’s meant to be a hunting pistol then I would add back the trigger and LPVO.
 
Not a fan of the geissele super 42 buffer system. Is the h3 running well? I would have started with a h2.

Love the magpul k2 grips. Personally not a fan of the + rubber, total personal preference there.

Based on your build im shocked you didn't get a geissele stripped lower. They are only $40-60 more.

Missing irons. I keep backup irons on all my rifles. Make it a point to shoot irons a little every time I'm out. Makes me focus on my fundamentals a bit more, helps me not get rusty.

Over all, pretty sweet little build.

Over all id say 9/10, needs irons.
 
R Reed said:
Not a fan of the geissele super 42 buffer system. Is the h3 running well? I would have started with a h2.

Love the magpul k2 grips. Personally not a fan of the + rubber, total personal preference there.

Based on your build im shocked you didn't get a geissele stripped lower. They are only $40-60 more.

Missing irons. I keep backup irons on all my rifles. Make it a point to shoot irons a little every time I'm out. Makes me focus on my fundamentals a bit more, helps me not get rusty.

Over all, pretty sweet little build.

Over all id say 9/10, needs irons.
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Yeah, thanks for the rating. Irons are good but I figured that I was going to scope it. If I were to leave the RedDot I would most definitely use one, but with a scope "lpvo" probably not gonna need one. Maybe some 45 offset down the line or just a FSP. And use the tube as a rear one... I have practice that with a reddot before in CQB.
 
sarduy said:
Yeah, thanks for the rating. Irons are good but I figured that I was going to scope it. If I were to leave the RedDot I would most definitely use one, but with a scope "lpvo" probably not gonna need one. Maybe some 45 offset down the line or just a FSP. And use the tube as a rear one... I have practice that with a reddot before in CQB.
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I have a lvpo on my 16in build. Got 45 offset irons. Work well, particularly in the rain when your lenses are getting covered in raindrops and yoi can't see well out of your optic.
 
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