Modern Sporter - Build Discussions

[ATRS Shaun]

In an effort to keep the 'updates' thread a little less bogged down, and easier to navigate I've opted to start a thread specific to the discussion of what people are doing with their Modern Sporter builds! We as a manufacturer and small shop, can only carry so many brands and there are millions of options out there. So I want to see what YOU guys are all going to be putting on these, from barrels to handguards, triggers to stocks. We do carry a handful of parts that are on our website www.albertatacticalrifle.com

So obviously the receiver:

On my own rifle, I'm on the fence between a proof carbon fiber barrel or a Jury stainless steel barrel (light contour). (.223 wylde)

I'm leaning towards a PRI carbon fiber handguard in natural finish.... probably... or I might go FDE for the whole build.

A timney calvin elite AR trigger.

I need the Ergo deluxe grip, just can't go without it.
I'm seriously contemplating a JP BCG... those things are an absolute work of machined art. And definitely a JP silent capture spring. I may use their anti-walk pins also, especially if I go FDE cerakote.

And I'm still undecided on what stock to go with... I like the simple look of a fixed A2, but find the ergonomics to be VERY lacking.

What are you all going with ?

 

[Mik123]

I'm copying my Stag 10 build as close as I can. I have all my components order, just waiting on delivery:

-Fulton Armory 20" Govt Contour Chrome Lined Barrel and Nickle Boron BCG Group
-Midwest Industries G3 15" Handguard
-PW Buffer Tube
-JP Spring and Buffer
-MFT Minimalist stock
-Magpul Grip
-Triggertech adjustable trigger

 

[griffin86]

Maple Ridge barrels 223 and 6.5 grendel
458 socom barrel, not sure what brand, either Mcgowen or hopefully Maple Ridge.
Brownell BCGs
BCM LPKs, charging handles, and Buffer kits
Brigand Arms Edge handguard
Probably some Geissele Super 3 gun triggers
Magpul CTR and maybe try a couple new stocks

ETA: Just received my BCGs.

 

[Brianma65]

I have a 20 inch CA CFW barrel, Geiselle SSP trigger, B.A.D 15 inch HG,Magpul CTR,Hogue grip.
Still undecided on the BCG

 

[Rollieftw]

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[QuickDraw16]

I am going low budget. I projected my SLR build (now my MS build) at <$2000.

I’ve got:
- Magpul MOE funrniture (ODG)
- standard LPK and UPK from True North
- a 20” CNA 5.56 barrel
- rifle length gas system and generic low pro gasblock
- NiB BCG from Brownells
- Milspec trigger (to upgrade later)
- I’ll be topping it off with a Leupold VX-2 2-7x scope in a Bushnell PEPR mount

I can’t wait to get this thing started

 

[robab]

I’m going with a BCM theme / 3 gun look I want it light to carry also.
Norc 20” pencil barrel
Faxon brake (light model)
Bcm stock , grip in FDE,
BCM LPK
Troy m lok 15” handguard FDE
BCM QD endplate
Stag BCG
Scope is either a Leupold mark AR or Vortex strike eagle 1-6

 

[JayCarver]

Shaun, do you know the weight of the jury light profile?

 

[PinaKaleada]

Here’s mine!

- 20” FN CHF barrel cut down to 18.5” with integral flash hider
- Daniel Defense M4A1 Ris II
- Geissele SD-E
- Sopmod stock
- EXPS3-0 Tan

Hey Shaun, does the DD RIS II lock up ok with the upper?

 

[Clvland]

Does the upper receiver have a hole for the anti rotation pin on the hodge Defense or noveske handguards?

I’m thinking:
Faxon 20inch gunner barrel
V7 titanium gas block
Bcm mlok rail with V7 ti Barrel nut
Forward controls design 6315 muzzle device
Vltor a5 buffer
Pws ratcheting end plate
Giessele SD-E trigger
Radian raptor charging handle
Scalarworks scope mount
Vortex razor E 1-6

 

[Valaden]

Probably going to turn my DDm4v7 into a set of receivers with a barrel so..

DD BCG
AXTS CH
DD MFT 15 inches handguard
Triggertech adjustable trigger
Eotech Exps2
BAD fire selector
Troy Ambi mag release
Geissele maritime bolt catch
Magpul K2 pistol grip
MFT Minimalist stock

Just have to figure out what kind of barrel I'll be putting on it.

 

[DILLIGAF]

 

[HirvGotti]

A2 build on FA upper.

 

[PinaKaleada]

That’s a mean lookin barrel. What make and specs is that?

 

[frabill]

Looks like a maple ridge?

 

[DILLIGAF]

Maple ridge

 

[Len One O]

Faxon 20” flame fluted match .223 wylde
Magpul prs in fde with matching grip
Aero 15” Handguard in fde
TT trigger
That’s all I have for now. I’m not in a hurry

 

[GlassLightning]

Maple Ridge barrels 223 and 6.5 grendel
458 socom barrel, not sure what brand, either Mcgowen or hopefully Maple Ridge.
Brownell BCGs
BCM LPKs, charging handles, and Buffer kits
Brigand Arms Edge handguard
Probably some Geissele Super 3 gun triggers
Magpul CTR and maybe try a couple new stocks

ETA: Just received my BCGs.

 

[mossler]

Two planned uppers for now

300AAC : OdinWorks 18.6" + adjustable gas block, ALG handguard
450 Bushmaster : Bushmaster 20" upper torn down (likely) or a build up from bits I've yet to acquire

Lower : important bits Vltor A5, Trigger Tech

 

[griffin86]

Is MRA supposed to have .458 Socom barrels in the works? Last I heard they were bringing 6.5 Grendel and .300 BLK out next. Would love to see a Canadian source for .458 Socom stuff, as it sure would be a nice hunting caliber on a non-restricted platform like the Modern Sporter!

They said they are taking serious look at making 458 socom barrels. Go to their ATRS/SLR thread and tell them you are interested.