Youtube is an incredibly valuable source of information if you can weed through the chaff to find the people worth following.
One of my prefered Youtubers is Highjak86. He has been working on a multi-part series called AR-15 Do’s and Don’ts. It is by far one of the better video series I have seen on the topic. If you are new to AR-15’s or you just want to get a better idea of what to put on your gun this series is a great place to start.
In his first video Highjak86 highlights gear placement. This is a great place to start as I see so many guns that are not set up for success.
For the first part this is the initial build list. As the video progresses over the 2 years he has been producing this series.
Build list for this rifle (by popular demand):
BCM 16″ Mid-length BFH upper w/ Daniel Defense 12.0 lite rail
BCM lower w/ Magpul Enhanced Trigger Guard
BCM Auto Bolt Carrier Group, MP/HP Tested Bolt
Aimpoint CompM2
Aimpoint Killflash
BCM Gunfighter Mod4 Charging Handle
Daniel Defense QD Endplate w/ swivel
GG&G Cantilever Optic Mount
KAC Micro BUIS
KNS AntiWalk Pins
Magpul BAD lever
Magpul CTR Buttstock
Magpul Ladder Covers
Magpul MIAD Pistol Grip
Magpul PMag
Magpul RVG
Midwest Industries Rail Sling Mount w/ swivel
Rock River Arms single stage trigger
Surefire Millenium Weapon Light
Viking VTAC Sling padded
This video is just over a year later. As you can see the items on the rifle have changed drastically. In this video gear placement is discussed again. Rifle weight is discussed in regards to the pros and cons of weight over gear. Initial discussions are begun related to lights on AR-15’s.
FDE BCM Rifle (rifle on bottom):
BCM 16″ Mid-length BFH upper w/ Daniel Defense 12.0 lite rail
BCM Lower w/ Magpul Enhanced Trigger Guard
BCM Auto Bolt Carrier Group, MP/HP Tested Bolt
BCM Gunfighter Mod4 Charging Handle
Burris Fullfield TAC30 1-4x24mm
Daniel Defense QD Endplate w/ swivel
KAC Micro Back Up Iron Sights
KNS AntiWalk Pins
Magpul CTR Buttstock
Magpul Ladder Covers
Magpul RVG (cut in half)
Midwest Industries Rail Sling Mount w/ swivel
RRA Hi-Rise Cantilever Scope Mount
Rock River Arms Single Stage Trigger
Standard A2 Flash Hider
Streamlight PolyTac LED
Viking VTAC Light Mount
Viking VTAC Sling Padded
3 items addressed: Slings, Anti rotational Pins and Lasers. I found this to be an exceptionally good review especially related to lasers.
FDE BCM Rifle:
BCM 16″ Mid-length BFH upper w/ Daniel Defense 12.0 lite rail
BCM lower w/ Magpul Enhanced Trigger Guard
BCM Auto Bolt Carrier Group, MP/HP Tested Bolt
BCM Mod1 Pistol Grip
BCM Gunfighter Mod4 Charging Handle
Burris Fullfield TAC30 1-4x24mm
Daniel Defense QD Endplate w/ swivel
Elzetta ZRX Flashlight Mount
KAC Micro Back Up Iron Sights
KNS AntiWalk Pins
Magpul CTR Buttstock
Magpul Ladder Covers
Magpul RVG (cut in half)
Midwest Industries Rail Sling Mount w/ swivel
RRA Hi-Rise Cantilever Scope Mount
Rock River Arms Single Stage Trigger
Standard A2 Flash Hider
Streamlight PolyTac LED
Viking VTAC Sling Padded
AR15 Internals are the main topics. Triggers, Bolt Carrier Groups, Buffer and Buffer Springs.
FDE BCM Rifle:
BCM 16″ Mid-length BFH upper w/ Daniel Defense 12.0 lite rail
BCM lower w/ Magpul Enhanced Trigger Guard
BCM Auto Bolt Carrier Group, MP/HP Tested Bolt
BCM Mod1 Pistol Grip
BCM Gunfighter Mod4 Charging Handle
Burris Fullfield TAC30 1-4x24mm
Daniel Defense QD Endplate w/ swivel
Elzetta ZRX Flashlight Mount
KAC Micro Back Up Iron Sights
KNS AntiWalk Pins
Magpul CTR Buttstock
Magpul Ladder Covers
Midwest Industries Rail Sling Mount w/ swivel
RRA Hi-Rise Cantilever Scope Mount
Rock River Arms Single Stage Trigger
Standard A2 Flash Hider
Streamlight PolyTac LED
Viking VTAC Sling Padded
Part 5 gets into Muzzle devices, Rails/Handguards, Optics.
No changes to gun since last video.
Part 6 Free floated vs Non Free Floated Rails, Pistol Grips and BUIS
FDE (Camo Painted) BCM Rifle:
BCM 16″ Mid-length BFH upper w/ Daniel Defense 12.0 lite rail
BCM lower w/ Magpul Enhanced Trigger Guard
BCM Auto Bolt Carrier Group, MP/HP Tested Bolt
BCM Gunfighter Mod4 Charging Handle
Burris Fullfield TAC30 1-4x24mm
LaRue LT-104 Scope Mount
Daniel Defense QD Endplate w/ swivel
KAC Micro Back Up Iron Sights
KNS AntiWalk Pins
Magpul CTR Buttstock
Magpul K2 Pistol Grip
Magpul Ladder Covers
Magpul RSA
Rock River Arms Single Stage Trigger
Standard A2 Flash Hider
Harris S-25 Bipod
GG&G QD Bipod Adapter
Rust-Oleum Sand and Earth Brown Paint Job
