This is my third build using Tennessee Arms Hybrid lower. The last two builds ended up in the hands of good friends that feel in love with them.
My plans were to build this one like I had built my others, but a few things got changed.
I placed an order for a lightweight DTI barrel with a carbine gas system from JSE Surplus, but was shipped a barrel with a Mid-length gas system. I liked the barrel but I needed a correct gas tube and handguard. I called JSE and the lady I spoke to said that she was very sorry for the mix up. I told her that I really liked the barrel but needed the other parts. She took my order and in two days I had the parts.
I did have to change the front handguard plate from the triangle one it came with to a round one.
I then stopped by one of the local shops and picked up an Arrow Precision upper receiver without a forward assist for $94.
By the time I got home I had an email for Joe Bob Outfitters listing the Bootleg
lightweight upper receiver on sale for $119. I couldn't help myself and ordered two of them, one for this build and other just to have on hand.
Last week we had a few clear days without rain and I was able to coat the barrel with Aluma-Hyde II.
I have always liked the early M16 three prong flash hider and they work great.
I uaed AIM's new lightweight Nickel Boron Bolt Carrier Groups. Only 8.8 ounces! Approximately 27% in weight savings over a standard NIB BCG
I used the Strike Industries Enhanced Magazine Catch and Bolt Catch.
I used the Fortis QD End Plate.
I took it to work yesterday and test fired it, only fired 12 rounds, and it functioned smooth.
I don't know how long I will have this one because I already have a friend trying to get it from me.
My plans were to build this one like I had built my others, but a few things got changed.
I placed an order for a lightweight DTI barrel with a carbine gas system from JSE Surplus, but was shipped a barrel with a Mid-length gas system. I liked the barrel but I needed a correct gas tube and handguard. I called JSE and the lady I spoke to said that she was very sorry for the mix up. I told her that I really liked the barrel but needed the other parts. She took my order and in two days I had the parts.
I did have to change the front handguard plate from the triangle one it came with to a round one.
I then stopped by one of the local shops and picked up an Arrow Precision upper receiver without a forward assist for $94.
By the time I got home I had an email for Joe Bob Outfitters listing the Bootleg
lightweight upper receiver on sale for $119. I couldn't help myself and ordered two of them, one for this build and other just to have on hand.
Last week we had a few clear days without rain and I was able to coat the barrel with Aluma-Hyde II.
I have always liked the early M16 three prong flash hider and they work great.
I uaed AIM's new lightweight Nickel Boron Bolt Carrier Groups. Only 8.8 ounces! Approximately 27% in weight savings over a standard NIB BCG
I used the Strike Industries Enhanced Magazine Catch and Bolt Catch.
I used the Fortis QD End Plate.
I took it to work yesterday and test fired it, only fired 12 rounds, and it functioned smooth.
I don't know how long I will have this one because I already have a friend trying to get it from me.
