For a few simple reasons.
#1 Because I can pick and choose the exact components I want for the application so I get what I need.
#2 Because I pay attention to details and take extra pains/steps in ensuring that mine are superior.
And how does one go about that?
Well, I suppose it's when make it a point to do the little things that manufacturers skip.
Like finishing the area underneath of the gas block with blue before you install the gas block as one example.
Let's face it. How often do you pull your gas block or front sight to keep it rust free? Very rarely if ever I'm sure.
As a case in point, I worked on a range rental once that sent a lot of corrosive ammo down the pipe over the period of about a year that looked asbolutely terrible underneath of there.
Another oft overlooked thing to do when you install a set screw gas block is to drill a slight indention in the barrel where the set screw contacts the barrel to ensure that the gas block can't be bumped and inadvertantly misaligned causing failures.
These are just a few reasons or examples why many people choose to build their own.
Matter of fact, I have a couple of uppers i'm going to be building in the next couple of weeks. I'll keep you guys posted.
#1 Because I can pick and choose the exact components I want for the application so I get what I need.
#2 Because I pay attention to details and take extra pains/steps in ensuring that mine are superior.
And how does one go about that?
Well, I suppose it's when make it a point to do the little things that manufacturers skip.
Like finishing the area underneath of the gas block with blue before you install the gas block as one example.
Let's face it. How often do you pull your gas block or front sight to keep it rust free? Very rarely if ever I'm sure.
As a case in point, I worked on a range rental once that sent a lot of corrosive ammo down the pipe over the period of about a year that looked asbolutely terrible underneath of there.
Another oft overlooked thing to do when you install a set screw gas block is to drill a slight indention in the barrel where the set screw contacts the barrel to ensure that the gas block can't be bumped and inadvertantly misaligned causing failures.
These are just a few reasons or examples why many people choose to build their own.
Matter of fact, I have a couple of uppers i'm going to be building in the next couple of weeks. I'll keep you guys posted.