DOE-LS BUILD LOG
The Story
Ente has always been a firearms enthusiast and interested in history, especially World War I, World War II and The Vietnam War. Ever since he first used the Commando in Call of Duty Black Ops he wanted one of his own.
USAF Combat Control Team member with GAU-5A/A
Member of 1st Special Operations Wing USAF Combat Control Team armed with a GAU-5 rifle, in a training exercise.
April 26th 1981
What is a DOE-LS?
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Why build one?
Ente built his DOE-LS for less than $800 with new & reproduction parts.
(Tools not included in that price.)
How did he do it?
If you have read the ‘M16A1 Build Log’ then some of this next information will be familiar to you.
Ente went
Upper Receiver KAK Industry $85
Barrel Balistc Advantage $90
Handguard Presma $30
Muzzle Device KAK Industry $35
Bolt Carrier Group KAK Industry $120
Charging Handle Palmetto State Armory $10
Lower Receiver Palmetto State Armory $50
Magazine Adapter KAK Industry $100
Lower Parts Kit KAK Industry $50
Pistol Grip Linemount $9
Pistol Grip Plug MLLL $5
Stock/Buffer Assembly Harrington & Richardson $100
Magazine ASC $19
Optic UltraDot $80
Total: $785
After it was completed he used headspace gauges to check the chamber clearance to ensure the rifle was safe to operate.
Accessories
Stock Buttpad John Masen $18
After a few months of research, careful planning, sourcing parts and tools, the build was finished.
A list of parts and tools used can be found below. For those who want to build their own CAR-15.
Thank you for reading if you made it this far!
-Ente & Maltz
Founders of Functional Reserve Militia
Built in America by American hands with American Made Parts.
ENTE’S DOE-LS
Parts:
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Upper Receiver
KAK Industry
Forged AR-15 Upper Receiver
Product Made in USA
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Forward Assist
Linemount
Teardrop Forward Assist
Product Made in USA
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Barrel
Ballistic Advantage
11" EPC 9MM Straight Modern Series Barrel
Product Made in USA
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Muzzle Device
KAK Industry
Flash Can
Product Made in USA
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Handguard
Presma
Tubular Handguard 12.15"
Product Made in USA
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Bolt Carrier Group
KAK Industry
9MM Enhanced Bolt Carrier Group
Product Made in USA
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Charging Handle
KAK Industry
Milspec Charging Handle
Porduct Made in USA
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Lower Receiver
Palmetto State Armory
Stealth Lower Receiver Stripped
Product Made in USA
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Lower Parts Kit
KAK Industy
M16A1 Lower Parts Kit
Product Made in USA
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Pistol Grip
Linemount
M16A1 Pistol Grip
Product Made in Taiwan
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Pistol Grip Plug
MLLL
Pistol Grip Plug
Product Made in USA
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KAK 9MM Extended Buffer
KAK Industry
9MM Extended Buffer
Product Made in USA
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Receiver Extension Kit
Harrington & Richardson
Aluminum CAR 2 Position Stock Assembly
Product Made in USA
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Buttpad
JOHN MASEN
CAR-15 Recoil Pad
Product Made in USA
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Optic
Ultradot
Pan AV
Product Made in Japan
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Magwell Adapter
KAK Industry
Colt 9MM Magwell Adapter
Product Made in USA
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Magazine
ASC
9MM Colt 32 Round Magazine
Product Made in USA
Recommended Tools:
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Upper Reciever Rod
Midwest Industries
Upper Reciever Rod
Product Made in USA
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Handguard Tool
Midwest Industries
Handguard Removal Tool
Product Made in USA
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Vise Block
Pro Mag
Lower Receiver Magazine Well Vise Block
Product Made in USA
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Armorer's Wrench
Magpul
Armorer's Wrench
Product Made in USA
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Pin Punch Set
W Wiregear
Pin Punch Set
Product Made in USA
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Pin Starter Punch Set
Wheeler Engineering
Pin Starter Punch Set
Product Made in USA
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Center Punch Set
WHLLING
Center Punch Set
Product Made in China
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Takedown Pin Install Tool
WHILLING
Takedown Pin Install Tool
Product Made in China
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Headspace Gauges
Forster Products
5.56 NATO Headspace Gauges
Product Made in USA
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Hex Key
Eklind Tool
3/16" Hex T-Handle Wrench
Product Made in USA
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Snap Ring Pliers
SK Tool USA
Snap Ring Pliers
Product Made in USA
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Building/Cleaning Mat
2F22E
AR Building Cleaning Mat
Product Made in China
Extras:
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Threadlocker
Permatex
Orange High Strength Removable Threadlocker
Product Made in USA
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Adhesive Ceramic Cement
Rocksett
Ceramic Cement
Product Made in USA
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Speed Loader
Maglula
Colt SMG 9MM Magazine Loader
Product Made in USA -
Cleaning Kit
USGI Standard Issue
M16 & M4 Rifle Cleaning Kit
Product Made in USA
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Gas Tube Cleaners
DevilDogDept
16″ Gas Tube Cleaners for M16 & M4
Product Made in USA
