copperhead Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I'm trying to do a dirt cheap build, which means running a standard front sight base to go with the magpul handguard that I've already got. Most barrels any more come with no gas block/FSB at all. All of the FSBs that I've seen for sale online don't seem to include the round plate that holds the drop in handguard in place. Am I missing something? Or should I just look harder for a barrel with one already on, or just say fuck it and spend the extra to get a low pro gas block and a rail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 You can buy the cap separately thru midway or brownells pretty cheap. http://www.midwayusa.com/product/881062/dpms-handguard-cap-ar-15-750-inside-diameter-round-black Just be sure to get the proper ID for your bbl size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted January 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Exactly what I was looking for, thanks a ton. Is that secured in any way, or just loose? And does it matter what front sight base/gas block I use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Exactly what I was looking for, thanks a ton. Is that secured in any way, or just loose? And does it matter what front sight base/gas block I use? They are not really secured in any way, unless you count the gas tube running through them. They just sit against the back of the FSB and the handguard presses into it. It all locks up tight when you put the handguard on, though. FSB choice shouldn't matter, as far as I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast5gp Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 if you are doing a cheap build, just get a upper from PSA for 289 with BCG and CH. You will not be able to build it cheaper. Also, if you are looking to install a FSB on your own, you need a FSB pinning jig, drill the barrel for the pins, and it's a ton of work. The handguard end plate sits between the raised contour on the barrel right behind the gas port and the fsb. It is secured by the fsb and the barrel and the gas tube lines it up. I would just build an AR15 under 400 dollars. Just sell the extra parts you have. PSA PTAC complete upper from palmetto state Armory 289 Frontier Armory complete polymer lower from Joebobs for 109 I think shipping is free for the lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) if you are doing a cheap build, just get a upper from PSA for 289 with BCG and CH. You will not be able to build it cheaper. Also, if you are looking to install a FSB on your own, you need a FSB pinning jig, drill the barrel for the pins, and it's a ton of work. The handguard end plate sits between the raised contour on the barrel right behind the gas port and the fsb. It is secured by the fsb and the barrel and the gas tube lines it up. I would just build an AR15 under 400 dollars. Just sell the extra parts you have. PSA PTAC complete upper from palmetto state Armory 289 Frontier Armory complete polymer lower from Joebobs for 109 I think shipping is free for the lower. Ordered one of these a few weeks ago but they were $250 shipped couldn't pass it up as just a steel case plinker to throw on one of my spare lowers Edited January 24, 2014 by Mahle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Ordered one of these a few weeks ago but they were $250 shipped couldn't pass it up as just a steel case plinker to throw on one of my spare lowers got it in the mail today ill grab a few pics if anyones interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted January 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 if you are doing a cheap build, just get a upper from PSA for 289 with BCG and CH. You will not be able to build it cheaper. Also, if you are looking to install a FSB on your own, you need a FSB pinning jig, drill the barrel for the pins, and it's a ton of work. The handguard end plate sits between the raised contour on the barrel right behind the gas port and the fsb. It is secured by the fsb and the barrel and the gas tube lines it up. I would just build an AR15 under 400 dollars. Just sell the extra parts you have. PSA PTAC complete upper from palmetto state Armory 289 Frontier Armory complete polymer lower from Joebobs for 109 I think shipping is free for the lower. I'm building a pistol. Already have a pile of spare parts I picked up on sale over time. Just ordered a 10.5" FN barrel, clamp on fsb and gas tube for $180 shipped. Picked up a stripped blem upper from psa for $40, upper parts kit for $25, and have the handguard sitting around that I may have paid $30 for, don't remember. Already have a good bcg to drop in, so just need that cap and muzzle device and the upper is done. I'm sitting on a pile of lowers, have a couple parts kits, just need to decide what I'm doing with the buffer tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 I'm building a pistol. Already have a pile of spare parts I picked up on sale over time. Just ordered a 10.5" FN barrel, clamp on fsb and gas tube for $180 shipped. Picked up a stripped blem upper from psa for $40, upper parts kit for $25, and have the handguard sitting around that I may have paid $30 for, don't remember. Already have a good bcg to drop in, so just need that cap and muzzle device and the upper is done. I'm sitting on a pile of lowers, have a couple parts kits, just need to decide what I'm doing with the buffer tube. I have one of these I'm going to end up not using I'll sell you for $30 if you're interested http://www.phase5tactical.com/products/ar15-m16/phase-5-ar15-pistol-buffer-tube-complete-assembly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted January 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 I have one of these I'm going to end up not using I'll sell you for $30 if you're interested http://www.phase5tactical.com/products/ar15-m16/phase-5-ar15-pistol-buffer-tube-complete-assembly Complete or just the tube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast5gp Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Mike, I found one of the end pieces you were looking in my pile of AR parts. If you haven't ordered one, you can have this one. It is from my spikes rifle or the colt 6920. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted January 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Mike, I found one of the end pieces you were looking in my pile of AR parts. If you haven't ordered one, you can have this one. It is from my spikes rifle or the colt 6920. The handguard cap? I've not ordered it yet. I'll take it off your hands if you don't mind, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Complete or just the tube? Complete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted January 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Complete I'll take it. Pm inbound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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