Summary: This week the AR-15 Podcast hosts Reed Snyder and Jake Challand take listeners back to basics on the AR-15 platform. They also discuss some of the most popular upgrades and sighting systems. In addition to discussing the AR-15s basic parts Snyder and Challand review the list of parts going into the AR-15 video blog build and address listener feedback. Welcome to episode #2 of the AR15 Podcast. I’m your host Jake Challand from Gun Guy Radio. This is THEE podcast about youuurrrr favorite black rifle! This show is for you; whether you're building your first AR or you’ve been building ARs for years. There’s something we can all do to take our black rifle to the next level. Main Topic: Basic parts of the AR-15 Platform Receiver: Upper - "Zombie Hunter" Upper Receiver Lower - HSA-15 Lower Receiver w/Buttstock Fire Control Group - http://geissele.com/hi-speeddesignatedmarksmanrifledmr.aspx Bolt Carrier Group/Assembly - AR-15 Bolt/Carrier Group Barrel: Gas Block vs. FSB - Low-Profile Gas Block, .750" Barrel http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/AR15-Front-Sight-F-Marked-p/front%20sight%20base%20-%20f%20750.htm Flash Hider/Flash Suppressor - .223 Phantom Flash Suppressor Muzzle Brake (Loudener...)Claymore Muzzle Brake 5.56 Stock: A2 Butt stock A2 Buttstock Assembly Collapsible stock AR-15/M16/M4 Collapsible Buttstock Sights: Iron Sights A2 Upper and non-F marked FSB (FSB=Front sight Base) A3 Upper Detachable Carry handle and F marked FSB (F is for Flat top) rail mounted front and rear sights (think magpul, troy industries, knights armament , etc...)AR-15/M16 MBUS GEN 2 SIGHT SET, Black http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=XKA25650&name=Knight%27s+Armament+Micro+Flip-Up+Rear+Sight+200-600m Accessory Sights Scope Trijicon AR-15/M16 4 X 32 Special Forces ACOG Scope Holographic http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/electronic-sights/holographic-sights/holographic-sights-xps-exps-series-prod30942.aspx Reflex (red dot) RM04 Dual-Illum. RMR Sight, 7 MOA Laser Modular Vertical Foregrip, AR-15 Red Laser Light Combo Most Common upgrades: Trigger Buffer Bolt carrier Listener Feedback: Yancy: Hey guys I mean zack and Steve. I could use a show on optics. How much, is it one of those thing that "you get what you pay for, I too am in the process of building an ar. I a cheating a little by using a in good shape older A2 as the donor now working on the different optics I can add. Think about running an small fixed power scope on the handle and then a red dot on the side. Thanks for all you help and the check is in the mail! Paul: I just finished listening to the first AR-15 podcast tonight.It was great! Really informative, and the combo of guests you had really made for a great show. A lot of what you guys are going over actually can apply to your most awesome listeners.........(Canucks) Larry: Is there a way to download the ar-15 podcast to my ipod? I want to listen to it at work instead of over my computer. Also if you didn't talk about it in the first episode could you talk about converting the ar-15 over to the 300 blackout and what that is? I have only heard about doing it but know nothing of it. Thanks iTunes Review: Outro: Show notes at AR15podcast.com feedback@ar15podcast.com Find us on iTunes
