3-Gun AR Build Components

[gixer454]

In your opinion, what is the best bolt carrier assembly, charging handle and free float rifle length handguard for a 3-Gun AR build? I have an 18" stainless steel upper with a rifle length gas system already. I would like to find a carbon fiber handguard and I am seriously considering a Jerry Miculek compensator.

Let's hear it!

 

[Bronsonbull]

I know that the Calvary Arms lowers used to be pretty popular due to their low weight.

 

[smythe012]

I know that the Calvary Arms lowers used to be pretty popular due to their low weight.

You mean like this?

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...inexpensive_ar_parts_45_gap_cal_ii_lower.html

Yep, selfish promoting

 

[BKExpress]

BCM Gunfighter Charging handle is tough to beat. Check it out.

 

[gixer454]

BCM Gunfighter Charging handle is tough to beat. Check it out.

What size would you recommend?

 

[melensdad]

I know that the Calvary Arms lowers used to be pretty popular due to their low weight.

Yup, on a 3 gun rifle the shooters seem to favor a very heavy barrel but a very light stock. Cavalry Arms used to sponsor a lot of shooting competitions before the ATF shut them down. I think they make great build platforms. Another option is an ACE skeleton stock, those are really light, but you still need the lower receiver so I don't know if the combination of the ACE + receiver is lower weight than a Cav Arms unit.

FWIW here is an article from the NRA about building a 3 gun rifle => Building the Perfect 3-Gun Rifle

 

[gixer454]

Yup, on a 3 gun rifle the shooters seem to favor a very heavy barrel but a very light stock. Cavalry Arms used to sponsor a lot of shooting competitions before the ATF shut them down. I think they make great build platforms. Another option is an ACE skeleton stock, those are really light, but you still need the lower receiver so I don't know if the combination of the ACE + receiver is lower weight than a Cav Arms unit.

FWIW here is an article from the NRA about building a 3 gun rifle => Building the Perfect 3-Gun Rifle

That is a great article, I have bookmarked it for future reference!

Thank you!

 

[jblomenberg16]

What size would you recommend?

While not on a true 3gun rifle, I really like my Mod 4 (medium) and most others that I've talked to like that size as well.

 

[togden812]

While not on a true 3gun rifle, I really like my Mod 4 (medium) and most others that I've talked to like that size as well.

X2, can't beat the Mod 4.

 

[jonny4523]

BCM gunfighter charging handle as mentioned earlier. I went with the 15" Viking Tactical rail (made by Troy). I also went with the BCM bolt carrier assembly.

Viking Tactics Extreme Battle Rail 15inch Full Length - Dark Earth
BCMGUNFIGHTER™ Charging Handle for AR-15, M16, M4
BCM Bolt Carrier Group MPI Auto M16

 

[jonny4523]

BCM gunfighter charging handle as earlier.

Oh, and I like the large latch.