Last updated on March 3rd, 2026 at 12:36 pm
The Ultimate Compact AR 15 Setup Review
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In this AR 15 setup video, I’m finally unboxing and setuping my dream high-end 300 Blackout AR Pistol. This setup focuses on premium, reliable parts to create a compact, collapsible, and powerful firearm. I’ll walk you through all the tools you need (like the Real Avid Armorer’s Kit) and every single part used in this special project.
Receiver Set I’m Using
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My Current Favorite AR-15 Mags
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PDW Pistol Brace
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Here for $60.00 OFF !!! w/ $12.99 Membership
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Adjustable Gas Block
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Dust Cover
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Gridlok Lite 8.5″ Handguard
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Charging Handle
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15 Degree Pistol Grip
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J-Comp V2
30 cal/300 BLK
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.223/5.56
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Strike Industries Mag Catch
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Strike Industries Bolt Catch
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(Use Brownell’s Codes Located Towards Bottom of Page)
Strike Industries 3-Piece Handstop
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(Use Brownell’s Codes Located Towards Bottom of Page)
Bikini Handstop
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(Use Brownell’s Codes Located Towards Bottom of Page)
Link Anchor Handstop (This is the one I’m Using)
Black & FDE
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Sig Sauer Romeo & Juliet Red Dot & Magnifier Combo
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Radian Talon Safety Selector
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My Favorite AR 15 Magazines for Practice & Range Use
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The receiver set I used in this setup are no longer available.
But here’s some others that I like that are
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Aero Precision
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PSA Receivers
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Aero Precision Lower Parts Kit
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My Favorite AR-15 Triggers
GEISSELE SD3G Super Dynamic 3-Gun Flat AR-15 Trigger
Only 183.74 SHIPPED!!! After Code: “TTB10”
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Awesome Budget Friendly Trigger
AR-15 Barrels
Ballistic Advantage (This is the one used in my setup)
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Aero Precision
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BCM BCG (Bolt Carrier Group)
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Here for $24.00 OFF !!! w/ $12.99 Membership
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Sionics BCG
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Sons Of Liberty Gun Works SOLGW BCG
Carpenter 158/Phosphate Chrome Lined/Shot Peened/HPT/MPI
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Here for $31.47 OFF !!! w/ $12.99 Membership
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Daniel Defense BCG
Carpenter 158/Phosphate Chrome Lined/Shot Peened/HPT/MPI
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Here for $42.00 OFF!!! w/$12.99 membership
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Geissele BCG 5.56 Enhanced AR-15 Bolt Carrier Group
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Brownell’s M16 Bolt Carrier Group
Carpenter 158/Phosphate Chrome Lined/Shot Peened/MPI
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Brownell’s M16 CHROME Bolt Carrier Group
9310 Steel /MPI
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Microbest BCG Bolt Carrier Group (Most Affordable)
Carpenter 158/Phosphate Chrome Lined/Shot Peened/HPT/MPI
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SLR Barrel Dimple Jig (The one I use)
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Kaw Valley Dimple Jig
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Drill Bit for Barrel Dimple
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Aeroshell 33 Grease
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Wheeler Hammer & Punch Set
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Roll Pin Punches
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Geissele Gas Block Punch
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Real Avid Smart Bench Block
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My Favorite ARMORER’S KIT for AR-15’s
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Here for $106.00 OFF!!! w/$12.99 membership
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Real Avid Master Gun Vise
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Streamlight Rail Mount 2 625 lumen / 22,000 candela lightweight WML
Comes with a 1913 mount & works with Scout mounts -comes with a clicky tailcap & tapeswitch
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Bang Bands for Pressure Switch and Cable Management
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Blue Force Gear Vickers Sling
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Tier 1 Concealed Slings
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MagPods Gen 2 and Gen 3 PMAGS
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My Favorite Place to Get Cheap
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My Current Favorite AR-15 magazine
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Codes
Brownell’s Here
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10% OFF Orders $150+ Use Code TTB10
Never Expires
Optics Planet Here
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Use Code “TACBOX” for 7% OFF anything on the website.
Never Expires
Tier 1 Concealed MSP Holster
It fits any gun that has a SureFire X300, Streamlight TLR-1, Modlight PL350 and PL350C
Flexible and Moves with your Body
Tier1Concealed Discount Code – Use Code TTB for 10% OFF
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NEW Surefire X300 TURBO – 66,000 candela
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My All Time Favorite Concealed Carry Holster
Tier1Concealed Discount Code – Use Code TTB for 10% OFF
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Add a Holster Wedge to Any Kydex Holster
- Pushes Grip further into your Body
- Adds a Cushion above Pubic Bone
Tier1Concealed Discount Code – Use Code TTB for 10% OFF
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Watch my Review Here!
My Favorite EDC Gun Belt – Designed for Appendix Carry
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Watch My Review Here
My Favorite Wireless Electronic Hearing Protection
Pricey, But Worth It
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This is how I save about $0.25 cents per gallon on gas
(Not sponsored, but totally works)
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Only $499.99!
My Favorite Mag Extensions for Glock, CZ, Sig P320
Use CODE: “TTB5″ For 5% OFF
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My Favorite AR 15 Magazines for Practice & Range Use
ETS Code – Use Code ETSTOOLBOX for 10% OFF
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