To really give you some background, I have been debating over my WA M4 build. It may have been the start of this blog in the first place, but it seemed like quite the expensive undertaking. It could well go over $1,000 with all steel components and high end parts. For someone at my stage of life, that is quite a bit of money. With that being said, I have a bit of advice for those out there who want to endeavor on building gas blowback rifles: Join multiple forums.
What sits inside of this package is something I got from a forum I mention a lot in this blog, Gas Guns Info. This isn't about that particular forum though, I belong to a number of different ones. You make friends with people by sharing the sport and similar interests. Because of that, friends will help each other, whether it is advice for buying parts and accessories, or maybe something they are selling for some quick cash. This particular package is because of the latter.
The guy I bought this from bought a G&P receiver set with a VLTOR marked lower, and a MUR-1 upper. He really only did it to get the upper. For some reason, the VLTOR MUR is a hotly contested item of desire for builders. Probably due to the unique, angular style of its design. Still, the guy wanted it for the upper, so he had the lower as a spare. Not wanting it, he offered it to me for decent price. I simply could not resist.
The receiver is brand new, and definitely looks good. The finish is a little rough, but it is nice and even at least. I do not think these are laser engravings, but silk screening. What is nice about the G&P receivers is the pins are pre-installed. The front one is done just like a real AR15. Push in the spring and pin, slide the pivot pin in and rotate it until it clicks. The rear pin is done by inserting the Take down pin into the receiver, sliding the detent and spring from the rear end of the receiver. A small allen screw then holds it in place. Normally, you would have to install a receiver extension or buffer tube with a stock end plate to hold it in. This makes life a little easier when swapping stocks. I won't plan on doing that since I'll have a few lowers to swap between. Yep, I'm planning on making a precision (fixed stock) lower with a very light trigger and full auto disabled, and a standard carbine type lower with a durable trigger. Not sure what this one is going to be used for, but time will tell if I find a good deal on some parts. The only other complaint is the trigger guard, it rattles quite a bit. Don't know what I'm going to do about that, probably swap it for something else.
Well, that is it for now, the start of Project 1! Gas Geek out.
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