AR Smith in Nashville Area

[GaryXD]

I am looking for someone to put together an AR-15 for me. I have all the parts. Does anybody know anyone that does quality work?

[Guest merrkat]

are u wanting just the lower or do you need it barreled. It seems to be a pretty simple thing. I would try over on arfcom or assaultweb there are a bunch of tn ar guys over there. I would not pay gunscity 50+ dollars an hour.

You can get books or vids adn just do it yourself and i have seen some sites online on how to assemble one.

[Dave Keenom]

I am a lowly PD armorer instead of a Smith but I'll put it together for you at no charge. You just have to bring it to Clarksville.

[GaryXD]

Dave,

That sounds like a deal. I'm still waiting on the barrel. Either UPS or the barrel maker is slow. I doubt that it is UPS.

Would I bring you the parts and pick it up later, or would you do it while I'm there? Do you use a torque wrench on the barrel?

[Dave Keenom]

It would be easier if you dropped it off. Yes I torque the barrel. I generally work 10-6 Monday - Friday. Just give me a call and I can meet you anywhere in Clarksville. I live in Woodlawn. Did you buy a parts kit or pick up a few at a time?

931-320-0409

[GaryXD]

I bought all the pieces separately. That way I can get it exactly like I want it.

I'll give you a call when the barrel arrives. Thanks Dave.

[James Yeager]

Dave,

Be careful. The sum of the parts do not always work well together. You know Frankenguns and their poor history in our classes.

[Dave Keenom]

James,

Roger that.

Some run, some have to be tweaked

[GaryXD]

Okay. I'll let you critique my choice of parts:

CMMG 14.5" midlength barrel (4150 steel, 1/7 twist, Nato chamber, chrome lining, M4 barrel extension)

CMMG upper receiver with anodized M4 cuts

CMT charging handle

Stag Arms lower receiver

Stag Arms lower parts kit

Magpul trigger guard

Ergo Suregrip

Denny's Super Duty bolt carrier assembly

Vltor collapsible carbine stock

Vltor buffer tube

Heavy buffer

[James Yeager]

It has nothing to do with your choice of parts. It has everything to do with not buying a complete rifle. I saw well over one million rifle rounds go downrange last year. It matters.

[Guest DEIMOS]

Not in your area, but David Saylors in Trenton Ga. is an excelent gunsmith.