Wife says "OK", let the building commence

[Oldgringo]

Talk about thread drift , where's the wife's okay and to what?

[Bobby23]

You'll have a lot of fun assembling the lower and gain confidence in your knowledge about the rifle in the process.

Depending on the instructions you're following, when they mention "...use tape to avoid nicks/scratches..." it's a good idea. I use painters tape to mask key parts of the lower with great results - and no residue.

And a 2 cent tip, if you don't have a pivot pin detent tool, a small icing/frosting knife works great for holding the detent down while you slip the pin in.

[brhalltx]

it's the first post on the first page. I'm updating the status of new changes as I begin my first build of my first rifle, which originated with my wife saying "OK".

Getting the OK was phase 1. You're now in phase 2.

[gljjt]

My lower is complete. After watching some YouTube videos, building the lower was a lot easier than I had anticipated. I am concerned, however, about the trigger. It has very minimal travel. Is that normal? (StagArms LPK) If so, I can see why you would want to keep the safety on until you're ready to fire. The slightest pressure on the trigger will cause it to fire. I'm hoping to have my upper assembly this month with my magazine(s) and ammo shortly after.

On a side note, the wife decided to wake me up at 1 PM to go dresser shopping (I work nights) and she decided to prepare my clothes. She went into my closet and grabbed my pants with the holster attached and then a shirt I use to conceal and put them on the bed so I could get ready, without even asking if I was going to carry today. I guess by carrying everyday she now just assumes I'm going to do it.
When we left, we stopped for a bite to eat, and then to Gander Mountain where I picked up 350rd case of Blazer Brass 9mm FMJ that was on sale. Then we went to the furniture store and purchased her dresser and a set of rugs for the living room.

Now you are learning. 1 AR15 = 1 Dresser. My wife and I have the same arrangement except it is 1 gun = 1 Coach Purse.

[Kiowa Scout]

.......... then went to the range and put roughly 170 rounds into paper and found out I'm pulling to the right (need to find out what that means for lefties ).

This is off topic, but did you figure out why your are pulling to the right when you shoot?

If not check this next time you shoot: see how much of your trigger finger is on the trigger. If I get too much of my finger on the trigger ( past the first knuckle) I will pull to the right also. I am a leftie too. What is happening is that you are not getting a straight pull to the rear on the trigger. Your finger is curling and causing you to pull the trigger at an angle and the pistol will twist in your grip. The reverse will happen to a right hander that is doing the same thing. They will shoot left.

[gljjt]

My lower is complete. After watching some YouTube videos, building the lower was a lot easier than I had anticipated. I am concerned, however, about the trigger. It has very minimal travel. Is that normal? (StagArms LPK) If so, I can see why you would want to keep the safety on until you're ready to fire. The slightest pressure on the trigger will cause it to fire. I'm hoping to have my upper assembly this month with my magazine(s) and ammo shortly after.

On a side note, the wife decided to wake me up at 1 PM to go dresser shopping (I work nights) and she decided to prepare my clothes. She went into my closet and grabbed my pants with the holster attached and then a shirt I use to conceal and put them on the bed so I could get ready, without even asking if I was going to carry today. I guess by carrying everyday she now just assumes I'm going to do it.
When we left, we stopped for a bite to eat, and then to Gander Mountain where I picked up 350rd case of Blazer Brass 9mm FMJ that was on sale. Then we went to the furniture store and purchased her dresser and a set of rugs for the living room.

Now you are learning. 1 AR15 = 1 Dresser. My wife and I have the same arrangement except it is 1 gun = 1 Coach Purse.

I wonder what a Caribbean cruise would get me?

1 rifle, 1shotgun, 2 handguns. And a really great cruise!