Trying to say this in the most respectful way possible lol, it’s awesome to see a black man with a rifle(im white) the government hates to see African Americans with rifles but as a gun community we must unite against that! Love the video brother keep up the good work. Dope setup
@@rahsaun1 could be a number of things, but it’s pretty clear they do, one of my best friends was pulled over with his concealed carry had his license and they pulled his gun apart and threw it in the grass. It’s a systemic thing I think unfortunately, if all Americans can stand together it’d be a better place.
Keep up the good work bro. There’s a reason why nearly 3k people have subscribed (including myself) within 3 videos. You can tell that you’ve thoroughly thought through every piece on this build. Would love to see a full kit setup video in the future!
On the barrel twist rates, they effect you gun by changing what bullet weight they can optimally stabilize. 1:7 is best for heavier rounds, 1:9 is best for lighter, and 1:8 is the best for really anything in the combat cartridge world. The "1" stands for complete rotations of the bullet and the "8" stands or how many inches it takes to do complete it, so "1:8" means one rotation every 8 inches
Just to piggy back on this. Barrel twist rate and terminal ballistics can be important in certain situations. That usually dictate the barrel length I choose for the duty of the gun.
Good shit, very solid setup, very similar to my main rig aswell. I live in rural Carolina and my go to is a sons of liberty 13.7 has b5 furniture, giessle h3 with braded spring, giessle SSAE trigger, giessle sch charging handle, giessle maritime bolt catch, a radian ambi safety. Runnin a primary arms plx-c 1-8 for optic in a unity mount, have a centurion arms extended c4 mlok rail, bcm kag hand stop, with a surefire scout vampire 640 paired with a holoson ls221g and a dead air sand man s with a 5.56 flash hider endcap. Sorry for the long winded comment, just very proud of it. Its been a hell of a rig for me, its even put a few deer in the freezer for me aswell. Keep up the good work and god bless from ole Carolina.
Love SHTF builds! Nice one ya got there! 💪🏾 Mine personally is a DD Mk 18 upper on an SBR'd Aero X15 lower with BCM lower parts kit, Streamlight Pro-Tac HL-X Pro, Blue Force Gear sling, and a Dead Air Sandman S. for suppression. I do prefer a red dot over an LPVO. So I use an Eotech EXPS2-0 w/G43 magnifier.
Thanks for the video, truly enjoyed the strong content 👍Almost felt like I was taking a rifle training. Yes those Zion been elusive for awhile, but I was able to purchase one in November. Haven't done anything with it yet. Still tinkering with my 1st AR15 which is a Radical. I've replaced the buffer spring, safety switch, charging handle, drop in trigger, muzzle & bcg. Some what a good but low end rifle with alot of upgrades parts. Still not saying the top end but upgraded parts at my pace. I believe in budget friendly but still having a good reliable working AR15. Years ago before the pistol brace ban, I use to see a IWI Zion 12.5" pistol. Back then I wasn't really interested in AR15, like you basically getting into them lately. Keep up the good work 👍
I bought the same exact rifle for my first one. I feel like it was the best AR for the money. I just recently bought another. Went with a MK18 Pistol, just because I wanted one lol. The only thing I’d say about the Zion is upgrad to a Geissele SD3G trigger.
I have not taken the opportunity to shoot long distances, but it my goal in 2024 to stretch out my abilities. IWI is a rifle I have recommended to people whom have asked, it is a solid platform. Looking forward to future content!!!
Good stuff my guy, hope you keep pumping out content. I'm sure you know, N. GA wildlands club has up to 900yard ranges. Looking forward to your next video
The OLight explosion was when a tool had a non-recommended battery in the light and in his drooling mouth while looking under a car engine. I’ve had an OLight on my Saint Victor since 2020 no issues. I’ve gone on to rock Cloud Defense Rein WML on my BCM’s.
Enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing. I have a couple of the BCMs. One in 16” and the other 14.5” P&W. 16” is definitely a solid choice for a do all rifle.
I have a Primary Arms SLx 1-6x24 SFP and it has worked well. I like PA, their SLx 1x Micro Prism is great. I'd like to get their compact PLx 1-8x24 FFP. I also like Vortex, the Vortex Viper Pst 1-6x24 is my favorite LPVO I own thus far. Radian Raptor ambi charging handles, Radian Talon ambi safety set at 45 degrees, Aero Precision M4E1 receiver sets, CMC 3.5lb flat face triggers, and Magpul MOE-K2+ pistol grips are my got-to's on almost all my builds.
The only thing I recommend and I'm sure someone else has as well have a backup sight system. Doesn't matter if it's a red dot or back up iron's. Midwest industries has a great set of front and rear flip up iron sights.
12.5” middy monobloc SBR in a Mega Arms ambi billet receiver set with a Dead Air Sandman K and a Romeo 8T & Sig Juliet 5 Micro on Unity mounts is my ideal GTW/WROL/SHTF setup for the realistic engagement distances in my geographical area (PNW). 12.5” is also a good barrel length for a 1-6 SFP LPVO like a Vortex Razor Gen 2E, an Elcan SpecterDR 1-4, ACOG/RMR stack, or an EOtech & magnifier. 12.5” is such a versatile length and it is just long enough to run a mid length gas system.
@@ConcreteCowboyx also wanted to mention I like ambi charging handle’s because it makes it easier for me to use my left hand to push the bolt catch while using my right to pull the bolt back (I love the Radian bolt catch/release) Also great choice on the mags (imho), I use gen 3 Pmags & Duramags & like the option of aluminum or stainless steel with the Duramags.
I love your videos man. Reminds me of myself now getting more into guns. Can’t have everything I want but love everything I can get. The only thing I would change is the sad music in the back 😂 keep it going bro can’t wait for the next video🦾
Midlength is the most common for 16 inch. 1450cmv with a chrome lining is also one of the most common barrel material combos. For good reason. Very good durability and corrosion resistance.
You did it right man my first was a stainless 18inch and bout 2k rounds so far and still sub moa psa barrel. 16inch is awesome just make sure to buy spare gas tube, bolt, and gas rings
Just found you today, I’m in N.E Georgia myself. Keep doing you bro. Man when I started really getting into shooting, all I had for 2 years was 100 yards but I practiced every day at 100, first time I shot at 500 yards I shot a half inch group. Practice is everything
Hey bro where in ATL area can you shoot your rifle at 400yds? I live in Henry county and it seems unless you have/ know someone with land you can’t shoot past 100yds. I’m itching to stretch the legs of 556 past just 100. Also great stuff so far. I enjoy your level headed approach!
Great video, nicely done, common sense driven. My creds: 16 years USMC infantry, combat veteran. Marksmanship rifle/pistol Instructor. MOCS (Mission Oriented Combat Shooter) Instructor, Combat Marksmanship Instructor, STA Surveillance & Target Acquisition Platoon OR (Scout Sniper platoon) 3/5, STA platoon 1/5, Combat Marksmanship Instructor, Machine Gun Leaders Graduated, Post and Service Rifle Team Camp Pendleton Base, WFTBN MCRD Shooting Team, State of AZ Shooting Team, National Guard AZ Shooting Team. Currently Class F shooter. Also just subscribed……look forward to seeing what else yo are doing
I believe everyone’s first rifle should be 16” too. Then if you want another I like a 12.5”. The 12.5” is my overall favorite barrel length easily has the velocity to make lethal hits to 300yds and technically even farther but 300yds it starts shedding energy quickly. If I’m anticipating ranges inside 300yds I’m grabbing the 12.5” because I like shooting suppressed and my suppressor on a 16” turns it into a musket lol. Just too long and awkward for me. The suppressor on my 12.5” makes it the same length as a 16” with a flash hider. I pretty much strictly use primary arms optics. I love the acss reticle it makes getting quick hits at distance. Spend a little time zeroing it and truing the bdc you can get hits consistently out to 600yds fast. Olights are good for the money as are the streamlights that’s exactly what I started with but over the years I’ve upgraded to surefire scout lights on most my rifles. Like the mission first tactical minimalist stocks or magpul sl both are very light weight and lockup nice for the money. Daniel defense and bcm stocks usually fit a little more snug on the buffer tube but cost a little more. If you want a really good budget trigger the rock river 2 stage varmint or larue mdt are freaking awesome and under $100. If you’d rather a single stage the hyper fire dmr or sharpshooter are good and also under $100.
About slings, try Savotta. Inexpensive and for me they work the best. You can choose thin, thick or sth in between. Or one where you can move padding around
Dude thats a solid rifle. Especially for your first. Most people will put together 2 or 3 garbage ars before they get a winner like that one. You have the right idea when you say youd rather build a new one. A lot of people chase down the "one rifle to do everything" rabbithole and just waste money. Heres my advice and a few products i highly recommend. Do a 10.5 or 11.5 gun if money isnt a concern or just a 13.9 upper if you are on a budget. I wouldnt replace the olight unless you really hate the button/pad. Go with a holosun 403 or sig romeo5 and put it in a reptilia mount. Lower1/3 if you plan on getting a magnifier eventually or 1.93 if you just want it slick. Triggertech duty/ competitive are my favorite triggers hands down. For a 10.5 and 13.7 id get a psa premium/ sabre chf complete upper For 11.5 id look at the ba premium Hanson profile barrels. After that id start an spr asap
Before you buy the streamlight please check out a Cloud Defensive Rein 3.0 micro. I know they are a little pricey but I assure you that you’ll only have to buy once and they are rock solid and you will own it for decades maybe even the rest of your life.
Good vid bro, couple of suggestions, long term you may never care, BUT When ya go Streamlight get an Arisaka mount..that will suck it down to the rail at that 11oclock posititon...solid choices I only run duramags and ASC...both perfect-- and you can use 6 mag USGI BANDOLIERS (OCP)... perfection, #2 GO GET A SUPPRESSOR...
Love your channel bruh. Not to many black people out there doing good content. I live in alaska and always feel like I'm the only black person here who's into this stuff. My SHTF build is a 11.5 SBR I'm working on right now lol
Dude I totally feel that. We don’t have a ton of representation in this niche which is so confusing. Everyone is super chill in the gun world and I’ve always felt welcome. I really want to build an SBR as well!
I have Daniel defense ,BCM, M&Ps, Springfield Saint Victor a couple Aero Precisions ive built with their best parts available and of all of those my IWI Tac 12 (12.5 inch)Pistol is the one leaned up beside my bed...the 1:8 barrel twist means it will stabilize 55 ,62 and 77 grain good and the Mid Length gas system means its going to shoot alot smoother and not beat up your internal parts up as bad or as quickly as a carbine length system. In fact i totally got away from anything with a carbine length gas system. The IWI is a really good gun at a really good price point.
solid build, love it. yeah, light is the only thing I would want to further upgrade but you've already got that handled. arasaka is my current favorite for lights right now but they are pricey at around $300. keep up the good work man
Nice video bro. When you get 110% comfortable with your rifle it’s going to take reps and a class or 2 by the right instructor. Look into getting suppressors.
Very nice setup! By far the best value for the money and my absolute minimum for a bet your life on setup. As you mentioned, the Streamlight HLX would be a solid upgrade. I would suggest running an 18650 battery in it though. I look forward to future videos as I'm now subscribed.
Just came across your channel. Now subscribed, like you, I opted for the 16 inch barrel as my first rifle. I've been at this for a few years on a budget as well. Looking forward to more vids.
11.5 chf cl with a can p/w so you can legit run a stock. You can fit everything on a 10” rail and your not placing all that extra weight on the nose. Keeps a much better balance. 11.5 gives great ballistics. Midway has a 2 port comp for less than 25bucks and works better than most comps that are over $100. Good vid, honest and simple
+1 for going to a Streamlight. They just dropped the HLX Pro which has 50k candela. That pair with a Samsung button top 18650 is solid. Plus you have the tape switch mounts from cloud or Shaffer machine etc which the o light has zero aftermarket support for
I’m a working man bought my first AR for $600 from a local builder, 5 years later I have close to $2000 in it, I changed out parts as I could afford it. I own several $500 PSA rifles that work great. Get what you can afford, then go enjoy what you bought with your hard earned money.
I have a Protac HLX with an Arisaka off set mount it puts the light tight to the rail. Also have a Cloud defensive Light Control System (LCS) it has a section that the cord runs in. With this set up it makes everything virtually snag proof. Take care & GOD Bless. 👈😎👉
Take you for sharing the build. Run the PA 1-6 NOVA LPVO with a 45 degree mounted pistol RDS. The RDS is a great asset especially for those rapid 25 yards and in shoots.
Awesome video..keep it up bro! I’ll give you one piece of advice. Your chest rig you have a large GP pouch on your right side. It seems bulky and may impede your draw. I noticed that your left side has a smaller GP pouch. If you switched them it might help. Idk if you’re having trouble with it or not. It’s just something I noticed. Also I’m speaking on my own experience I am left hand pistol right hand rifle and it helps me a lot if I keep my left side as clear as possible.
Just stay away from IWI AK's ! Stumbled on your channel & subbed. On your ammo checkout Palmetto State AAC 77gr OTM it's a laser beam ,I've been running 2 Streamlite HL-X since they came out with zero issues i use the push button tailcap to stay away from failures with a remote switch.
I have a 13.7 barrel from solgw.. no complaints at all. Gassed perfect. Around 3:30-4 without a suppressor and 3:00 with my dead air nomad 30. Looking to get a K suppressor to save on overall length. Love my 13.7 -13.9 length
I've really been looking at that 13.7 length. Kind of jealous haha but this is some good inspiration going into my next build. Definitely want to start tampering into the suppressor world.
@@ConcreteCowboyx yeah you gotta get a 13.7. I feel like for my body type 6’2 it’s the perfect length. And velocity to an 16in isn’t much of a drop off. Also, depending on the suppressor it can add a few more fps
That Olight will not blow up on you, I know a lot of people like to hate on them and they did have some issues back early when they first came to market but those issues have been fixed and while it may not be the best light in the world it is still a damn good light and you won’t have any problems out of it believe me
Spot on with the finances thing. There's absolutely no reason to spend exorbitant amounts of money on guns if you can't afford it, or just don't want to. You don't need to break the bank to get a reliable tool. No, cheap PSA builds are not 'just as good' as Daniel Defense, but you don't *need* a DD to be effective in the first place. Influencers are braggards, liars, and shills first and foremost. I say this as someone who has spent a metric shit-ton on guns as a hobby lol.
i like your thinking and training concepts. u got a good rifle set up and ur have the right mind set. I miss the Georgia Red clay from Kennesaw, where i spent most of my teenage years.. before i joined the Marines.. I am looking fwd tomore of your videos. u just eraned my subscription. Cheers from the Woods of Maine!! I am currently building a LaRue 20 inch barrel set up.. ur thinking and ideas are what i been trying to stick to myself as well. awesome vi!! keep it going!! That sling though??.. i been wondering about it.. how is it for pack pack carrying on long walks in the hills?? does sling help stay out of the way?
Trying to say this in the most respectful way possible lol, it’s awesome to see a black man with a rifle(im white) the government hates to see African Americans with rifles but as a gun community we must unite against that! Love the video brother keep up the good work. Dope setup
Not just rifles but guns I mean
@@isaacsieg Agreed on all points. Great to see it in the community and it's happening more and more. 2A community transcends color and I love that!
May i ask why is that in your opinion? Why does the “government” treat us African Americans with firearms differently?
@@rahsaun1 could be a number of things, but it’s pretty clear they do, one of my best friends was pulled over with his concealed carry had his license and they pulled his gun apart and threw it in the grass. It’s a systemic thing I think unfortunately, if all Americans can stand together it’d be a better place.
Keep up the good work bro. There’s a reason why nearly 3k people have subscribed (including myself) within 3 videos. You can tell that you’ve thoroughly thought through every piece on this build. Would love to see a full kit setup video in the future!
Thanks! Yeah a kit video would be a great idea. Maybe my normal everyday outfit and my range gear as well
Probably one of the most "real", down-to-earth GunTubers. Good channel!
Yo I appreciate that
These IWI ar15s are EXCELLENT quality. An excellent first fighting rifle.
I couldn’t agree more
What do you mean? You need a 5k rifle with 10k of attachments to have a decent rifle….. said every other gun channel 😂
On the barrel twist rates, they effect you gun by changing what bullet weight they can optimally stabilize. 1:7 is best for heavier rounds, 1:9 is best for lighter, and 1:8 is the best for really anything in the combat cartridge world. The "1" stands for complete rotations of the bullet and the "8" stands or how many inches it takes to do complete it, so "1:8" means one rotation every 8 inches
Thanks for that info 👍🏼
Doing the lords work because I had no idea what that meant
Just to piggy back on this. Barrel twist rate and terminal ballistics can be important in certain situations. That usually dictate the barrel length I choose for the duty of the gun.
The fact that these IWI Zion 15s can be nabbed for the sub 9 hundo price range is fantastic considering the great build quality and what you get.
Good shit, very solid setup, very similar to my main rig aswell. I live in rural Carolina and my go to is a sons of liberty 13.7 has b5 furniture, giessle h3 with braded spring, giessle SSAE trigger, giessle sch charging handle, giessle maritime bolt catch, a radian ambi safety. Runnin a primary arms plx-c 1-8 for optic in a unity mount, have a centurion arms extended c4 mlok rail, bcm kag hand stop, with a surefire scout vampire 640 paired with a holoson ls221g and a dead air sand man s with a 5.56 flash hider endcap. Sorry for the long winded comment, just very proud of it. Its been a hell of a rig for me, its even put a few deer in the freezer for me aswell. Keep up the good work and god bless from ole Carolina.
I have a bunch.... Mk12s would be my go-to. But Geissle Super Duty...LPVO, sling, ammo and mags
Look at the Roscoe 13.9s, they’re dropping a new gas length in conjunction with Barrel & Hatchet (FL boys). Great cost/performance ratio.
Love SHTF builds! Nice one ya got there! 💪🏾
Mine personally is a DD Mk 18 upper on an SBR'd Aero X15 lower with BCM lower parts kit, Streamlight Pro-Tac HL-X Pro, Blue Force Gear sling, and a Dead Air Sandman S. for suppression. I do prefer a red dot over an LPVO. So I use an Eotech EXPS2-0 w/G43 magnifier.
Damn that sounds like a nice ass gun! Can’t wait to make a higher quality build like that.
Thanks for the video, truly enjoyed the strong content 👍Almost felt like I was taking a rifle training. Yes those Zion been elusive for awhile, but I was able to purchase one in November. Haven't done anything with it yet. Still tinkering with my 1st AR15 which is a Radical. I've replaced the buffer spring, safety switch, charging handle, drop in trigger, muzzle & bcg. Some what a good but low end rifle with alot of upgrades parts. Still not saying the top end but upgraded parts at my pace. I believe in budget friendly but still having a good reliable working AR15. Years ago before the pistol brace ban, I use to see a IWI Zion 12.5" pistol. Back then I wasn't really interested in AR15, like you basically getting into them lately. Keep up the good work 👍
I bought the same exact rifle for my first one. I feel like it was the best AR for the money. I just recently bought another. Went with a MK18 Pistol, just because I wanted one lol. The only thing I’d say about the Zion is upgrad to a Geissele SD3G trigger.
I have not taken the opportunity to shoot long distances, but it my goal in 2024 to stretch out my abilities. IWI is a rifle I have recommended to people whom have asked, it is a solid platform. Looking forward to future content!!!
Good stuff my guy, hope you keep pumping out content. I'm sure you know, N. GA wildlands club has up to 900yard ranges. Looking forward to your next video
The OLight explosion was when a tool had a non-recommended battery in the light and in his drooling mouth while looking under a car engine. I’ve had an OLight on my Saint Victor since 2020 no issues. I’ve gone on to rock Cloud Defense Rein WML on my BCM’s.
Enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing. I have a couple of the BCMs. One in 16” and the other 14.5” P&W. 16” is definitely a solid choice for a do all rifle.
I have a Primary Arms SLx 1-6x24 SFP and it has worked well. I like PA, their SLx 1x Micro Prism is great. I'd like to get their compact PLx 1-8x24 FFP. I also like Vortex, the Vortex Viper Pst 1-6x24 is my favorite LPVO I own thus far. Radian Raptor ambi charging handles, Radian Talon ambi safety set at 45 degrees, Aero Precision M4E1 receiver sets, CMC 3.5lb flat face triggers, and Magpul MOE-K2+ pistol grips are my got-to's on almost all my builds.
You got good down to earth content man nice rifle
Trying to keep it simple but clean 💪
The only thing I recommend and I'm sure someone else has as well have a backup sight system. Doesn't matter if it's a red dot or back up iron's. Midwest industries has a great set of front and rear flip up iron sights.
Refreshing to see a channel that isn’t about all the latest and greatest Gucci gear with a pretty down to earth attitude. Keep up the good work bro.
12.5” middy monobloc SBR in a Mega Arms ambi billet receiver set with a Dead Air Sandman K and a Romeo 8T & Sig Juliet 5 Micro on Unity mounts is my ideal GTW/WROL/SHTF setup for the realistic engagement distances in my geographical area (PNW). 12.5” is also a good barrel length for a 1-6 SFP LPVO like a Vortex Razor Gen 2E, an Elcan SpecterDR 1-4, ACOG/RMR stack, or an EOtech & magnifier. 12.5” is such a versatile length and it is just long enough to run a mid length gas system.
Shout out from NE Ga. Enjoyed the video. Keep up the good work brother 🤙🏻
Thanks my man
@@ConcreteCowboyx also wanted to mention I like ambi charging handle’s because it makes it easier for me to use my left hand to push the bolt catch while using my right to pull the bolt back (I love the Radian bolt catch/release) Also great choice on the mags (imho), I use gen 3 Pmags & Duramags & like the option of aluminum or stainless steel with the Duramags.
Subbed. Thank you for being a voice for our community
I love your videos man. Reminds me of myself now getting more into guns. Can’t have everything I want but love everything I can get. The only thing I would change is the sad music in the back 😂 keep it going bro can’t wait for the next video🦾
Midlength is the most common for 16 inch. 1450cmv with a chrome lining is also one of the most common barrel material combos. For good reason. Very good durability and corrosion resistance.
You did it right man my first was a stainless 18inch and bout 2k rounds so far and still sub moa psa barrel. 16inch is awesome just make sure to buy spare gas tube, bolt, and gas rings
Absolutely one of the best overall reviews I’ve watched on UA-cam. Great job I just subscribed.
Just found you today, I’m in N.E Georgia myself. Keep doing you bro. Man when I started really getting into shooting, all I had for 2 years was 100 yards but I practiced every day at 100, first time I shot at 500 yards I shot a half inch group. Practice is everything
Finally a GA BOY who makes great content! If you do not mind me asking what out door range you went too in this video?
12.5 IWI Zion is the way to go. Runs like $900, shoots like a $1600 rifle.
Nice build, personally running a PSA with a RIS II and LPVO and it hasn't failed me yet
Now that sounds like a cool build!
Nice rifle. I like how you present yourself. Would recommend the streamlights. Subbed.
Most relatable gun video I’ve ever seen. Just hit the subscribe button
Hey bro where in ATL area can you shoot your rifle at 400yds? I live in Henry county and it seems unless you have/ know someone with land you can’t shoot past 100yds. I’m itching to stretch the legs of 556 past just 100. Also great stuff so far. I enjoy your level headed approach!
Same I'm in Buford, outside of friends who have land I don't know anywhere else.
Great video, nicely done, common sense driven. My creds: 16 years USMC infantry, combat veteran. Marksmanship rifle/pistol Instructor. MOCS (Mission Oriented Combat Shooter) Instructor, Combat Marksmanship Instructor, STA Surveillance & Target Acquisition Platoon OR (Scout Sniper platoon) 3/5, STA platoon 1/5, Combat Marksmanship Instructor, Machine Gun Leaders Graduated, Post and Service Rifle Team Camp Pendleton Base, WFTBN MCRD Shooting Team, State of AZ Shooting Team, National Guard AZ Shooting Team. Currently Class F shooter. Also just subscribed……look forward to seeing what else yo are doing
the new HLX pro is a very good budget light, highly recommend it
New Sub. here Great Video!!! Love the rifle and great advice .. thank you from Idaho
I believe everyone’s first rifle should be 16” too. Then if you want another I like a 12.5”. The 12.5” is my overall favorite barrel length easily has the velocity to make lethal hits to 300yds and technically even farther but 300yds it starts shedding energy quickly. If I’m anticipating ranges inside 300yds I’m grabbing the 12.5” because I like shooting suppressed and my suppressor on a 16” turns it into a musket lol. Just too long and awkward for me. The suppressor on my 12.5” makes it the same length as a 16” with a flash hider. I pretty much strictly use primary arms optics. I love the acss reticle it makes getting quick hits at distance. Spend a little time zeroing it and truing the bdc you can get hits consistently out to 600yds fast. Olights are good for the money as are the streamlights that’s exactly what I started with but over the years I’ve upgraded to surefire scout lights on most my rifles. Like the mission first tactical minimalist stocks or magpul sl both are very light weight and lockup nice for the money. Daniel defense and bcm stocks usually fit a little more snug on the buffer tube but cost a little more. If you want a really good budget trigger the rock river 2 stage varmint or larue mdt are freaking awesome and under $100. If you’d rather a single stage the hyper fire dmr or sharpshooter are good and also under $100.
Good to see more Georgia boys getting into firearms!
Nice, found this from your paint my rifle video, keep it up
About slings, try Savotta. Inexpensive and for me they work the best. You can choose thin, thick or sth in between. Or one where you can move padding around
Dude thats a solid rifle. Especially for your first. Most people will put together 2 or 3 garbage ars before they get a winner like that one. You have the right idea when you say youd rather build a new one. A lot of people chase down the "one rifle to do everything" rabbithole and just waste money.
Heres my advice and a few products i highly recommend. Do a 10.5 or 11.5 gun if money isnt a concern or just a 13.9 upper if you are on a budget.
I wouldnt replace the olight unless you really hate the button/pad.
Go with a holosun 403 or sig romeo5 and put it in a reptilia mount. Lower1/3 if you plan on getting a magnifier eventually or 1.93 if you just want it slick.
Triggertech duty/ competitive are my favorite triggers hands down.
For a 10.5 and 13.7 id get a psa premium/ sabre chf complete upper
For 11.5 id look at the ba premium Hanson profile barrels.
After that id start an spr asap
I think you made a good choice on the Mags. We use PMAGS at work, whenever I’ve dropped one of my PMAGS rounds bounce out.
I’m thinking about building one after watching this video. Thanks for all the knowledge you’re putting out there for us noobs
Lol you’re not a noob, I was new to the gun world at one point as well
I have this same setup too. Only difference is my rattle can paint job is more coyote and od green
Before you buy the streamlight please check out a Cloud Defensive Rein 3.0 micro. I know they are a little pricey but I assure you that you’ll only have to buy once and they are rock solid and you will own it for decades maybe even the rest of your life.
Good vid bro, couple of suggestions, long term you may never care, BUT
When ya go Streamlight get an Arisaka mount..that will suck it down to the rail at that 11oclock posititon...solid choices
I only run duramags and ASC...both perfect-- and you can use 6 mag USGI BANDOLIERS (OCP)... perfection,
#2 GO GET A SUPPRESSOR...
Good to see Dirty Civilian being represented with such good content, great work, subscribed.
Love your channel bruh. Not to many black people out there doing good content. I live in alaska and always feel like I'm the only black person here who's into this stuff. My SHTF build is a 11.5 SBR I'm working on right now lol
Dude I totally feel that. We don’t have a ton of representation in this niche which is so confusing. Everyone is super chill in the gun world and I’ve always felt welcome. I really want to build an SBR as well!
@ConcreteCowboyx Bruh you aint lying. Do you have a FB page or anything ill send you some pics of my SBR when it's finished bro.
Don’t know how I found your channel but glad I did. Keep up the work love seeing us do gun reviews 💪🏾🫡
“Take care of your finances.” Exactly!
I have Daniel defense ,BCM, M&Ps, Springfield Saint Victor a couple Aero Precisions ive built with their best parts available and of all of those my IWI Tac 12 (12.5 inch)Pistol is the one leaned up beside my bed...the 1:8 barrel twist means it will stabilize 55 ,62 and 77 grain good and the Mid Length gas system means its going to shoot alot smoother and not beat up your internal parts up as bad or as quickly as a carbine length system. In fact i totally got away from anything with a carbine length gas system. The IWI is a really good gun at a really good price point.
solid build, love it. yeah, light is the only thing I would want to further upgrade but you've already got that handled. arasaka is my current favorite for lights right now but they are pricey at around $300. keep up the good work man
Nice video bro. When you get 110% comfortable with your rifle it’s going to take reps and a class or 2 by the right instructor. Look into getting suppressors.
Very nice setup! By far the best value for the money and my absolute minimum for a bet your life on setup. As you mentioned, the Streamlight HLX would be a solid upgrade. I would suggest running an 18650 battery in it though. I look forward to future videos as I'm now subscribed.
Im in cali,I got a PSA 16 and a Frankenstein 11.5 that 11.5 is my baby.
Just came across your channel. Now subscribed, like you, I opted for the 16 inch barrel as my first rifle. I've been at this for a few years on a budget as well. Looking forward to more vids.
love the paint job! sick rifle setup as well. seems simple and quite effective.
Very enjoyable and informative video’s devoid of any bs, thank you. I look forward to more.
I’m pretty sure most people hang out in the budget to mid tier range. Keep up the good work. Subscribed!
Definitely a nice setup solid choice on the IWI, 1:8 twist is the best option in my opinion
You sound very confident and clear. Should do great with public speaking. Great job.
I’ve been looking for an optic for my scout rifle and I think I found it def subscribing
11.5 chf cl with a can p/w so you can legit run a stock. You can fit everything on a 10” rail and your not placing all that extra weight on the nose. Keeps a much better balance. 11.5 gives great ballistics.
Midway has a 2 port comp for less than 25bucks and works better than most comps that are over $100.
Good vid, honest and simple
Damn this is a lot of great insight. I’m definitely going to reference this comment when I start the build
😂 maybe a little bias of me because I have a near identical setup but good shit cowboy 🤘I love seeing people spread that American culture
+1 for going to a Streamlight. They just dropped the HLX Pro which has 50k candela. That pair with a Samsung button top 18650 is solid. Plus you have the tape switch mounts from cloud or Shaffer machine etc which the o light has zero aftermarket support for
Great video sir. Keep up the good work. Please make more videos of your future builds for us to follow along
Just wanted to say keep up the amazing UA-cam videos
I’m a working man bought my first AR for $600 from a local builder, 5 years later I have close to $2000 in it, I changed out parts as I could afford it. I own several $500 PSA rifles that work great. Get what you can afford, then go enjoy what you bought with your hard earned money.
I have a Protac HLX with an Arisaka off set mount it puts the light tight to the rail. Also have a Cloud defensive Light Control System (LCS) it has a section that the cord runs in. With this set up it makes everything virtually snag proof. Take care & GOD Bless. 👈😎👉
dont stop making content bro! loved this video so much! keep it going! subbed
Take you for sharing the build. Run the PA 1-6 NOVA LPVO with a 45 degree mounted pistol RDS. The RDS is a great asset especially for those rapid 25 yards and in shoots.
Keep up the good work man watched your edc and now this! Earned a Sub.
Great looking rifle. Just subbed and looking forward to your next build.
What part of Georgia are you in, bro? I'd love to come train with you one day.
Metro Atlanta area!
@@ConcreteCowboyx. Same. Let's connect. I followed you on IG as the same name on here. I'm going to send you a DM.
Great video, informative and to the point. Earned a sub. Keep the content coming
Great video i don’t know how to build a rifle so i went and bought a spear lt 11.5
Nicely done man! Love the rifle, and I enjoyed the video. You earned yourself a sub.
Yo I really appreciate that man! I’m just making this stuff for fun
Awesome video..keep it up bro!
I’ll give you one piece of advice.
Your chest rig you have a large GP pouch on your right side. It seems bulky and may impede your draw. I noticed that your left side has a smaller GP pouch. If you switched them it might help. Idk if you’re having trouble with it or not. It’s just something I noticed. Also I’m speaking on my own experience I am left hand pistol right hand rifle and it helps me a lot if I keep my left side as clear as possible.
Just stay away from IWI AK's ! Stumbled on your channel & subbed. On your ammo checkout Palmetto State AAC 77gr OTM it's a laser beam ,I've been running 2 Streamlite HL-X since they came out with zero issues i use the push button tailcap to stay away from failures with a remote switch.
"My 2nd home is the gym" 🙌🏿 respect
Good content. I’m in GA too and was looking for a outdoor range. Which one do you recommend/attend?
Loving the content man! I’m personally running a lpvo on my build. Keep up the good work💯
Good shit. Look forward to continuing to see you grow.
I have a 13.7 barrel from solgw.. no complaints at all. Gassed perfect. Around 3:30-4 without a suppressor and 3:00 with my dead air nomad 30. Looking to get a K suppressor to save on overall length. Love my 13.7 -13.9 length
I've really been looking at that 13.7 length. Kind of jealous haha but this is some good inspiration going into my next build. Definitely want to start tampering into the suppressor world.
@@ConcreteCowboyx yeah you gotta get a 13.7. I feel like for my body type 6’2 it’s the perfect length. And velocity to an 16in isn’t much of a drop off. Also, depending on the suppressor it can add a few more fps
That Olight will not blow up on you, I know a lot of people like to hate on them and they did have some issues back early when they first came to market but those issues have been fixed and while it may not be the best light in the world it is still a damn good light and you won’t have any problems out of it believe me
My 2 cents is be comfortable with your rifle and know your holds.
New subscriber. Im liking the content brother!
Great video straight to the point. Keep up the good work. Liked and subbed
Beautiful rifle. You did a good job that paint job.
Spot on with the finances thing. There's absolutely no reason to spend exorbitant amounts of money on guns if you can't afford it, or just don't want to. You don't need to break the bank to get a reliable tool. No, cheap PSA builds are not 'just as good' as Daniel Defense, but you don't *need* a DD to be effective in the first place. Influencers are braggards, liars, and shills first and foremost. I say this as someone who has spent a metric shit-ton on guns as a hobby lol.
Keep up the great content brother!!
Warrior Poet Society has a quick adjust version too dude
I love your channel dude!
I’ve always had good luck with the phosphate carpenter steel less bolt head leaks
From North Ga. Much love. Keep the videos coming.
War horse concepts for slings!!
ive got the same rifle. loving it
i like your thinking and training concepts. u got a good rifle set up and ur have the right mind set. I miss the Georgia Red clay from Kennesaw, where i spent most of my teenage years.. before i joined the Marines.. I am looking fwd tomore of your videos. u just eraned my subscription. Cheers from the Woods of Maine!! I am currently building a LaRue 20 inch barrel set up.. ur thinking and ideas are what i been trying to stick to myself as well. awesome vi!! keep it going!! That sling though??.. i been wondering about it.. how is it for pack pack carrying on long walks in the hills?? does sling help stay out of the way?
I have a couple of sure fire weapons lights. They are great but overpriced. I’m going to try out the new holosun light when it comes out.