I purchased a PSA upper in 7.62x39 because the price was so great, considering you get to cross over with the AR platform to AK ammo ($279.99). I pinned it to a PSA complete lower with the improved trigger $169.99. With my FFL fee for the lower, I was only $501.98 into what I feel is a SOLID AR-47.
111 Gun Shop supplied Trinity Force flip up sight set for cheap because I don't plan on using open sight much if any. I just wanted to have them in case. I paid $34.99 or $37.99 (can't remember). I'm happy with their form and function thus far. The rear flips up nice and solid. (I'm using the factory A2 front for now) The adjustments are nice solid clicks and repeatable when checking that they affect shot placement. I'd trust these on a range if you guys didn't want to go full MBUS. It remains to be seen if they're built for more though (run-and-gun sports/courses etc...). I like them though.
I fed the AR-47 with two C-products 10 round mags ($20.95 each) and one ASC 5 round mag for the same price. I had read countless nightmares of the AR platform not playing friendly with 7.62 mags. In fact, I was prepared for many modifications if needed. I was near certain they would be needed, however I was sure I wanted my AR to run this caliber specifically, to avoid adding more ammo types to my collection. Well all my worries washed away and were left on the shooting bench out there in Taylorsville Kentucky. I had a single failure to fire with some Tulammo but the primer had a nice deep indent. No fault of the gun or mags at all. Everything ran flawlessly for 600 rounds beyond that single bullet. Never a feeding issue from gun nor mag. I don't know what else to say, it just worked.
I added a Monstrum picatinny drop in quad rail for $59.99 (price has dropped since then) with the A2 front sight post opening. It looks and feels great but it adds some considerable weight to the front end. Not enough that I care but enough that some of you scrawny fellas would LOL. Probably beneficial to any muzzle flip but more on that later. It stayed locked in place all day. I trust it for a budget rail.
Hanging beneath the rail it is a Magpul AFG2. I mean...does anyone really ever have problems with these, other than maybe grip type preference? I don't think so. Anyway, it's my favorite grip for any gun. I have one on my AK too. It works and I'm happy. Nuff said.
I added a Radian Raptor ambidextrous charging handle. Honestly I couldn't care less that it's ambidextrous. I'm just happy with how much metal is there to grab onto. It's bigger than OE but it's not too big. It's just right for me. It looks really nice too. I don't know that $79 for a charging handle is really warranted (nor the upper limit to what they CAN cost) but aesthetically it's pretty nice, on top of functioning and feeling great. I probably won't pay out for one on my next gun but it's still dead sexy.
A Strike Industries S3 sling (two point or one point optional) on ebay for $27.99. The jury is still out on this one. I was at a range with a table all day. Didn't really present a lot of chances to try it out. It looks good, snaps are tight and quiet when clipped together. Felt good from the house to the car and car to the range table in 2 point mode. If you're still reading this, any suggestions on which single point sling mount to get?
A Precision Armament M4-72 muzzle brake. Let...Me...Tell you. Wow. Everything you read about these things online is true. It's fookin' LOUD! It kicks up dirt and dust and blows everything to the sides of it all over the place. It reduces the recoil by a LOT...Did I mention it was loud? You know that one time on the range, where you forgot to tip down one of your ear muffs and cover your ear? That's a thing of the past. I'm cured of ever making that mistake again. Aside from my fuck up, the thing rocks!
1. Honestly the recoil feels nearer to a .17 HMR if I'm exaggerating a little lol or heavy barrel .223 rifle more accurately.
2. Follow up shots are a cake walk. There is practically zero muzzle flip and I was on target immediately following each shot.
3. It's loud and it will fuck your shit up. It'll blow your sunglasses off the table. Empty ammo boxes laying around? They'll be laying on the floor near the bottle of ibuprofen you'll be needing. Want your American flag to wave strong in the wind? Place it anywhere within 8 feet of either side of this brake and feel the freedom wash over.
Laser engraved dust cover reading "7.62x39" because I like when things serve a purpose and are not tacky. I got it from Custom Dust Covers website for like $14. It opened one time today when I arrived at the range and it closed one time just before leaving. When it opened back at home for cleaning time, it was still steady attached and still said the same shit that was engraved on it.
Pictures and hopefully video coming soon.
