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11.5 Retro Modern style build BKF

11.5 Retro Modern style build BKF

This 11.5" retro AR-15 build combines the classic M16A2 profile with modern components. Built around BKF (B. King's Firearms) retro parts with upgrades where it counts — here's the full parts breakdown.

Upper Build

  • BKF M16A2 11.5" Retro Upper — Government-profile, chrome-lined, carbine-gas barrel with front sight base.
  • BKF M16A2 Upper Receiver
  • BKF SS Carbine Gas Tube
  • BKF Gas Block
  • BKF A2 Carbine Handguard
  • BKF Carry Handle Picatinny Mount
  • Vortex Strikefire 2 Red Dot on a Primary Arms 30mm Low Optic Mount
  • Streamlight HL-X on an IWC Scout Mount with a Hammy PETG-CF Light Cap
  • Samson Stubby Vertical Foregrip
  • Comstock Recessed Micro Brake
  • KAK DV SC Phosphate BCG
  • BCM MK2 Charging Handle

Lower Build

  • Aero Precision M4E1 Lower Receiver
  • Geissele SD-E Trigger
  • BKF M4 Combat Lower Parts Kit
  • Radian Talon Ambidextrous Safety Selector
  • DAC ULCG FS Atom Grip
  • B5 Bravo Stock with Integrated .5" Riser
  • BKF A5 Buffer Tube + Geissele Super 42 Rifle Spring + BKF A5 H2 Buffer
  • PWS Ratchet Endplate & Castle Nut
  • ESD Sling in Ranger Green

Build Specs

Platform
AR-15
Caliber
5.56 NATO
Overall Length
26"
Gas System
Carbine
Lower
Aero Precision
Weight
7

Build Parts & Specs(10 parts)

Est. Total
$1591.78
Lower Receiver
Aero Precision Stripped M4e1 Ar-15 Lower Receiver - Special Edition - Freedom
Assembly: Parts Kit
Platform: AR-10
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Trigger Pin: .154
Charging Handle
BCM Ambidextrous MK2 Medium Latch Charging Handle, Black - Reliable, Smooth Operation - GFH-MK2-MED-AMBI
Hand: Ambidextrous
Color: Black
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Trigger
Geissele Automatics Super Semi-Automatic Enhanced SSA-E Two Stage AR-15 Trigger
Platform: AR-15
Type: Two Stage
Pistol Grip
Samson Vertical 2" AR-15 Forend Grip, Black - ML-VG-02S
Color: Black
Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
Safety
Radian Weapons Talon Ambidextrous Safety Selector 2-Lever Kit - Radian Grey
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
Type: Ambidextrous
Color: Gray
Stock & Brace
B5 Systems Government Issue Sopmod Stock Collapsible Mil-Spec Blk
Stock Type: Collapsible
Tube Spec: Mil-Spec
Material: Polymer
Color: Black
Buffer
Vltor Weapon Systems A5 Spring and Buffer Kit
Type: A5
Platform: AR-15
Buffer Weight: Carbine
Suppressor
Otter Creek Polonium K 556 Rifle Suppressor - Black
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Color: Black
Optic
Vortex Optics StrikeFire II Bright Red Dot Sight - 4 MOA - Cantilever Mount
Optic Tube Diameter: 30mm
Optic Type: Red Dot
Battery Type: CR2 3V Lithium
Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
Battery Life: 50,000+ Hours
Moa Adjustment: 1/2 MOA
Reticle Color: Red
Dot Size: 4 MOA
Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
Mounting Interface: Picatinny
Warranty: Lifetime
Night Vision Compatible: Yes
Light
Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount HL-X 1000 Lumen Weapon Light with Tapeswitch
Mount Type: Rail Mount
Output: 1000 Lumens
Light Type: Flashlight
Battery Type: CR123A 3V Lithium x2
Material: Aluminum
Estimated Build Total
$1591.78

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