Well not an SBR yet, actually nothing yet, but its going to start its life as a pistol, and then transition to and SBR once the paper work clears. I have a few NFA questions and a few build questions. I've tried to read most of the topics on the subject, but still coming up a bit short on answers.
As for the build.
Ok so assuming, for now, that I go with .223, what are some suggestions? I was thinking 10.5", but it seems like a lot of people are suggesting 11.5" for reliability issues. Is this where we need an adjustable gas block? Maybe jump ahead of the game and get something like the PRI Gasbuster as well in hopes of suppression down the line? I don't mind the extra inch, but I want to keep it light and compact. Do I got with a full length rail or is it better to leave some room on the end? I do like the look of just the FH/comp sticking out, but it seems like its a bit of a "fashion fad".
My current 16" set up is a DD 16" middy, LW barrel, with OmegaX 9" rail. I run and aimpoint micro with magpul rear BUIS, also running the CTR stock. I am in the process of building a 6.5 Grendel with 22" barrel and something like the Troy Alpha or Midwest slick tube. I'm bouncing back and forth between a quadrail and a slick tube for this pistol/sbr and just can figure out which way to go. I think the quad will be a little more diverse, but heavier, but the slickside will be more on track with the lightweight idea. I can always add a few small rail sections on the Troy (or similar) for a light etc.
- I have contacted Grant Liston and will have a trust ready soon.
- I have my form 1 printed out and have been trying to read up on it.
- Do I need the citizenship form as well, with the form one?
As for the build.
- I am thinking 5.56/.223 just for ease. This will keep calibers consolidated and will keep me from hunting from a somewhat obscure barrel and ammo (already dealing with that for 6.5 Grendel). I'm thinking suppressor down the line, but that's secondary.
- The .300 BLK/ACC seems interesting, but I have no hands on exp with the round, so really don't know all the ins and outs, other than articles and forum posts. Its a somewhat obscure round, but it suppresses better than 5.56.
- 9mm pistol build. This would be a fun little carbine, and could share a can with my G19, but I think I'd rather have the SBR in a rifle cal.
Ok so assuming, for now, that I go with .223, what are some suggestions? I was thinking 10.5", but it seems like a lot of people are suggesting 11.5" for reliability issues. Is this where we need an adjustable gas block? Maybe jump ahead of the game and get something like the PRI Gasbuster as well in hopes of suppression down the line? I don't mind the extra inch, but I want to keep it light and compact. Do I got with a full length rail or is it better to leave some room on the end? I do like the look of just the FH/comp sticking out, but it seems like its a bit of a "fashion fad".
My current 16" set up is a DD 16" middy, LW barrel, with OmegaX 9" rail. I run and aimpoint micro with magpul rear BUIS, also running the CTR stock. I am in the process of building a 6.5 Grendel with 22" barrel and something like the Troy Alpha or Midwest slick tube. I'm bouncing back and forth between a quadrail and a slick tube for this pistol/sbr and just can figure out which way to go. I think the quad will be a little more diverse, but heavier, but the slickside will be more on track with the lightweight idea. I can always add a few small rail sections on the Troy (or similar) for a light etc.