Ron Paul's Rifles - photos only please!

Well, I've got most of the parts in for my lower receiver. I'm just waiting on my lower parts kit now. I'll itemize and recap the expense for those interested.

New Frontier Armory Stripped Polymer Lower Receiver: $115
AR-15 Lower Parts Kit from Delta 3 Tactical: $76.95
Mil-Spec Buffer Tube Receiver Extension Kit from Cheaperthandirt.com: $43.27
Black Magpul MIAD AR Basic Grip Kit from Amazon.com: $32.35
Black Magpul CTR Mil-Spec Carbine Stock from Amazon.com: $78.67
Black Magpul B.A.D. Lever from Amazon.com: $29.32
Black Magpul ASAP Sling Plate from Amazon.com: $28.39

Grand Total for this lower receiver build is $403.95. Not exactly cheap, but I only spent money on the parts I wanted on my rifle.

One problem I've encountered is the threads on my buffer tube keep my CTR stock from locking into the forward most notch on the buffer tube. It appears that removing some material from the front of the stock will allow it to slide over those threads. Kinda annoying, but not a horrible problem. As soon as my lower parts kit arrives I'll be posting pics of everything and I'm thinking about doing a video of the assembly. Since this is the first firearm I can call mine, I'm kinda excited for it to finally come together.

As for uppers, I think I'll be going with 2 different uppers for this lower. I want a .22 long rifle upper for plinking and marksmanship practice, and I've decided on a gas piston 5.45x39 upper by Huldra Arms. Let me know what you guys think. Advice is welcome.
 
Professor8000 said:
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As for uppers, I think I'll be going with 2 different uppers for this lower. I want a .22 long rifle upper for plinking and marksmanship practice, and I've decided on a gas piston 5.45x39 upper by Huldra Arms. Let me know what you guys think. Advice is welcome.
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It appears that you have planned your build methodically, but I have to ask, why 5.45?

I am currently attempting to sell this upper FTF out here in Collectivist Commifornia:

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Gideon said:
It appears that you have planned your build methodically, but I have to ask, why 5.45?

I am currently attempting to sell this upper FTF out here in Collectivist Commifornia:

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I decided on 5.45 because it has similar ballistic performance as the 5.56, however, for about the same price as 100 Federal 5.56 rounds I can get 1080 Russian Milsurp 5.45 rounds. I'll eventually get a 5.56 upper, but that will be a long time off.
 
Professor8000 said:
As for uppers, I think I'll be going with 2 different uppers for this lower. I want a .22 long rifle upper for plinking and marksmanship practice, and I've decided on a gas piston 5.45x39 upper by Huldra Arms. Let me know what you guys think. Advice is welcome.
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If you're going with 5.45x39 to save a buck, I assume you're going with the beridian primer corrosive rounds from Russia / Hungary. I am skeptical of using this corrosive ammo in a AR platform, it wasn't designed for ammo this dirty. Even with a rifle designed for this junk, you have to flush the entire system with an ammonia based windex, or non-chlorinated brake parts cleaner (don't get that on the wood, will strip the stain right off!) to get the corrosive salts out. Even if you chrome line your barrel the salts will still get into the gas system & any flash muzzle / brake & will need to be cleaned thoroughly.

Just giving you a warning to make sure you know what you're signing up for.
 
MikeStanart said:
If you're going with 5.45x39 to save a buck, I assume you're going with the beridian primer corrosive rounds from Russia / Hungary. I am skeptical of using this corrosive ammo in a AR platform, it wasn't designed for ammo this dirty. Even with a rifle designed for this junk, you have to flush the entire system with an ammonia based windex, or non-chlorinated brake parts cleaner (don't get that on the wood, will strip the stain right off!) to get the corrosive salts out. Even if you chrome line your barrel the salts will still get into the gas system & any flash muzzle / brake & will need to be cleaned thoroughly.

Just giving you a warning to make sure you know what you're signing up for.
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When I was researching uppers for this caliber I came across the Huldra Arms Gas Piston 5.45 upper, it has a melonited barrel and gas piston assembly. The gas piston design will be easier to deal with since it will keep the vast majority of exhaust gases forward of the BCG. The melonite will provide superior corrosion resistance with corrosive ammo, however I plan to clean it after every shoot. The last I heard, Huldra Arms has a test rifle that has over 5000 rounds through it with no cleaning and no malfunctions and no corrosion. I don't plan on doing that to my rifle, but it is good to know it can hold up over time.
 
tweet from TX AG Greg Abbott ‏@GregAbbott_TX 5h

Stocking up at the #NRA Convention in #Houston. #guns #txlege #TCOT pic.twitter.com/UlviBLFoes

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A new buy and an update on my AR.

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My Izhevsk 1891 Mosin Nagant 7.62x54r 1930 revision Manufactured 1943

Now for the AR.

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There were a lot of fitment issues that required me to break out the dremmel, but I am pleased with how it turned out.

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The B.A.D. lever was hanging up on that raised edge by the trigger guard so I had to grind some of that away and problem solved. I'm really happy with how it has come together. I have nothing but good things to say about this New Frontier Armory Polymer lower, it had some tight fitting holes, but those were easy to remedy or a non issue. You might notice that the hammer isn't installed yet but that is because I am waiting for the heavier hammer spring that comes with the Huldra 5.45 upper I will be getting before I install the hammer considering the trigger and hammer pin holes are really tight.
 
I have not been idle. Working on various early model military Colts.

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From the top:

XM16E1 need the 1 / 12 CMP barrel

Early A2 with the "big button" assist

Early M4 with the shallow feedramps 4 marked A2 style upper - need carbine barrel with the non F marked FSB

3 rifles needing Colt military barrels - I think I have spotted a trend.
 
I both love and hate this thread. I love it because i want to see as many of our sort armed as possible, I hate it because I've basically been working for free since I dropped my life in 2007 to follow Ron Paul and cannot afford the LMT308MWS20" that I desperately desperately want.... :p
 
GunnyFreedom said:
I both love and hate this thread. I love it because i want to see as many of our sort armed as possible, I hate it because I've basically been working for free since I dropped my life in 2007 to follow Ron Paul and cannot afford the LMT308MWS20" that I desperately desperately want....
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Welcome to my world! I've basically lost everything, and even sold most of my guns and ammo this year in order to stay afloat, but I keep telling myself that it is always darkest before the dawn.

So when you finally get that LMT 308, be sure to post a pic.
 
Just got this yesterday. I have wanted one for decades.
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Anyone want to take a stab at an ID?
 
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