1st Grendel Build

[dannywin]

Finally took the time to officially join the forum and share my learning experiences with my latest AR-build. Hats-off to all the guys who share their knowledge with others, like me, as I was able to just read and read to my hearts content on Grendel-content. So far, I only have a few rounds down range to check functions and reliability. Perfect feeding, cycling, ejection through my various modded-ASC magazines. Soon, will have more rangetime to zero new scope and test 120+gr factory rounds.
Glad to be part of the community and look forward to the journey.

Components:

Noveske (Upper, Lower, NSR Handguard)
Alexander Arms 18" lite barrel (4.5 weeks order-to-door)
Alexander Arms Bolt
Aim Surplus Phosphate Carrier
Geiselle SD-E 2-stage trigger
Mapgul FDE Furniture
Superlative Arms Adjustable GB
ADM Recon
Trijicon Accupower 3-9x40

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[bj139]

Nice Build. Does the Grendel bolt just replace the 5.56 bolt in the bolt carrier?

[85_Ranger4x4]

+1, nice looking build. That is the barrel I am thinking of getting for mine.

Nice Build. Does the Grendel bolt just replace the 5.56 bolt in the bolt carrier?

Yup. I am using a NIB WMD carrier for mine (with matching cam pin and firing pin) and the group buy bolt.

[dannywin]

Ranger4x4-I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the AA Lite Barrel used in this build. If you're still on the fence, like I was at the time of purchase, I actually called to speak to fine folks at AA to get some questions answered. Originally, I was quoted a total build/wait time b/w 4-6 weeks and I'm sure you can imagine the agonizing wait! Upon receipt and thorough inspection, I'm glad I waited for the AA barrel as the it looked very well made - no burs, discoloration, or any imperfections seen with my untrained eyes. Only thing I had to do was set a small dimple for the adjustable gas block I used (AAC can in the future). Can't go wrong with AA.

[kevperro]

That is a sweet looking piece. Nice job.... should shoot like a champ. Much nicer than my budget build.

[85_Ranger4x4]

Ranger4x4-I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the AA Lite Barrel used in this build. If you're still on the fence, like I was at the time of purchase, I actually called to speak to fine folks at AA to get some questions answered. Originally, I was quoted a total build/wait time b/w 4-6 weeks and I'm sure you can imagine the agonizing wait! Upon receipt and thorough inspection, I'm glad I waited for the AA barrel as the it looked very well made - no burs, discoloration, or any imperfections seen with my untrained eyes. Only thing I had to do was set a small dimple for the adjustable gas block I used (AAC can in the future). Can't go wrong with AA.

Waiting for the gun fund to refill has AA playing chicken with Faxon if they get their barrels to market in a decent time and depending on what they are.

Push come to shove I would prefer a steel QPQ barrel to a silver SS barrel. I love my Faxon x39 barrel.

[diddlyv]

The answer is yes to the bolt going in a standard AR bolt carrier

[Ditcher]

Nice build. I was thinking about going with the AA 18" barrel but I figured I will go with the 16" since I probably wont be going past 600 yards.