First AR Build "Lefty"

[tzr95206]

With pictures. Can't wait to go test fire my first AR-15 build. Being a left handed rifle shooter, there were some uncommon parts involved

I got the barrel + lefty upper + gas + bgc as a fully assembled package from Pro2A Tactical, the "ambi" lower from Juggernaut Tactical, the stock from Thordsen, the trigger + buffer + sights + optics + lower parts kit + mags from Optics Planet, the "ambi" mag release from Botach, the mag couplers from RJK Ventures.

Huge thank you to NorCal Firearm Supply for DROS and ammo transfer on this project.


BARREL: Ballistic Advantage Hanson Premium 16", 223 Wylde, 1:8 Twist, Bead Blasted 416R Stainless Steel, Nickel Boron Coated Extended M4 Feed Ramp, VG6 Gamma Muzzle Brake.
UPPER RECEIVER: Gibbz Arms Left Hand G4, M4 Feed Ramps, Non Reciprocating Right Side Charging, Gen 2 Handle, Anodized Black Billet Aluminum.
BCG: Pro2A Left Hand, M16 Profile, Properly Staked Gas Key, MP Tested, 8620 Carrier, 9310 Bolt, Nitride Treated.
GAS SYSTEM: DI Mid Length, Stainless Steel Tube, 0.625 Low Profile 4140 Steel Gas Block.
HANDGUARD: Bowden Tactical 13 inch Foundation Series, M-LOK, Black Anodized Aluminum.
LOWER RECEIVER: Juggernaut Tactical JT-15, Ambi Bolt Release, Black Anodized CNC-machined billet aluminum.
BUFFER: Tacfire Carbine 3.0oz
TRIGGER: Rise Armament RA-240 GEN 2, 3.5 lb Trigger Pull.
STOCK: Thordsen FRS-15 Gen III
OPTICS: Burris AR-332
SIGHTS: UTG MNT755 + MNT957
MISC: Strike Industries Enhanced Lower Parts Kit, Battle Steel Ambi Magazine Release, Magpul Gen 3 Mags, RJK Mag Couplers

[morrcarr67]

Nice. It's on my list of things to build too.

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[70runner]

Nicely done. Use the same Gibbz upper on my LH SCR.

[NorCalFirearmSupply]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing.

[xcoreflyup]

love Thordsen stocks.

[SanDiego619]

That looks nice and clean, since "hoot" is currently popular on calguns, I will say it's gonna be a hoot to shoot! I have two guns with that stock, it is a nice way to keep the pistol grip ergonimics without going fixed mag or featureless grip like Sparrow Dynamics (that I also use).

[tzr95206]

Took a trip to my BLM spot yesterday and ran 250 rounds through this without a single issue. So much fun! Being my first time ever shooting an AR, I had to get used to the single stage, virtually no travel, RA 3.5lb trigger. And in the limited time out, I probably would have had even more fun had I read the Burris scope instructions before I started messing with the dials. Luckily I the PDF on my phone, and got it dialed back in quickly with the help of a cheap laser bore sight! Next time I go out, gonna pull off the scope and play with the iron sights.

[smle-man]

Nice work!

[floogy]

Yeah, that's a good rifle. Glad it's working reliably.

[mustangsixtwoseven_five]

Awesome build! Looks great!

[vxvxn11]

With pictures. Can't wait to go test fire my first AR-15 build. Being a left handed rifle shooter, there were some uncommon parts involved

I got the barrel + lefty upper + gas + bgc as a fully assembled package from Pro2A Tactical, the "ambi" lower from Juggernaut Tactical, the stock from Thordsen, the trigger + buffer + sights + optics + lower parts kit + mags from Optics Planet, the "ambi" mag release from Botach, the mag couplers from RJK Ventures.

Huge thank you to NorCal Firearm Supply for DROS and ammo transfer on this project.


BARREL: Ballistic Advantage Hanson Premium 16", 223 Wylde, 1:8 Twist, Bead Blasted 416R Stainless Steel, Nickel Boron Coated Extended M4 Feed Ramp, VG6 Gamma Muzzle Brake.
UPPER RECEIVER: Gibbz Arms Left Hand G4, M4 Feed Ramps, Non Reciprocating Right Side Charging, Gen 2 Handle, Anodized Black Billet Aluminum.
BCG: Pro2A Left Hand, M16 Profile, Properly Staked Gas Key, MP Tested, 8620 Carrier, 9310 Bolt, Nitride Treated.
GAS SYSTEM: DI Mid Length, Stainless Steel Tube, 0.625 Low Profile 4140 Steel Gas Block.
HANDGUARD: Bowden Tactical 13 inch Foundation Series, M-LOK, Black Anodized Aluminum.
LOWER RECEIVER: Juggernaut Tactical JT-15, Ambi Bolt Release, Black Anodized CNC-machined billet aluminum.
BUFFER: Tacfire Carbine 3.0oz
TRIGGER: Rise Armament RA-240 GEN 2, 3.5 lb Trigger Pull.
STOCK: Thordsen FRS-15 Gen III
OPTICS: Burris AR-332
SIGHTS: UTG MNT755 + MNT957
MISC: Strike Industries Enhanced Lower Parts Kit, Battle Steel Ambi Magazine Release, Magpul Gen 3 Mags, RJK Mag Couplers

Hmm! This bad man is ready to fire. Congratulations on this one. It looks well.

[tzr95206]

One year later... Looking back, this was a great learning experience building my first rifle, and hella fun firing it! Sadly, I've not taken it out since that first time, so I'm considering selling it. Not counting ammo or background check, I put around $2k into the build.

Asking everyone's opinion on how much you think it might sell for?

[smoothy8500]

Asking everyone's opinion on how much you think it might sell for?

Shockingly less than what you spent, unfortunately....You might have better luck disassembling and selling components.

[deckhandmike]