AR-15 Retrofit Project (Part II)

[Fall/Winter Hobby]

(Click here for Part I)

With parts finally starting to arrive I'm beginning to realize the need for organization. With at least 16 different parts\accessories coming from multiple vendors at different times definitely calls for the need for stay organized.

For my sake, I'll be separating the AR project into two major sections: Upper and Lower. It may seem obvious, but quite a few people just look at everything as just a pile of parts, but my brain needs some form of order to accomplish this build.

-Upper Assembly-

PSA upper with some new accessories

Of course the actual new upper is first and foremost on this list, but of course many accessories will be added to increase functionality.







*Palmetto State Armory Mid-Length 5.56 NATO 1:8 Stainless Upper
*Magpul Angled Foregrip (AFG2)
*Midwest Industries Flip Up Front and Rear Sights
*Magpul Rail Sling Attachment (RSA)
*BCM Keymod Rail Section 5.5"
*Optics [TBA]
*PSA 5.56 PREMHPT/MPI Bolt Carrier Group
*Bravo Company / Vltor 5.56/.223 Charging Handle

-Lower Assembly-

The lower assembly, which of course includes the Olympic Arms lower I'm starting with has a lot more complexity than the upper. Parts are more intricate and smaller or changing parts out at least involves the careful handling of smaller parts like pins and springs. The buffer tube, buffer spring and stock are also in this category in my thought process.
*Magpul Stock CTR Collapsible
*BCM Milspec Carbine Receiver Extension
*Tungsten Heavy Buffer
*Sprinco Blue Buffer Spring
*Magpul Ambidextrous Sling Attachment Point (ASAP)
*Magpul Pistol Grip MOE K2 Plus

Original Oly lower with BAD Lever and K2 grip

Only a small portion of the parts have been ordered so far. With finances being tight I'm spacing this build out a bit to keep things on an even keel on the home front. So... more to come soon!