Overview - Geissele URGI Build

[@herbbie4714]

The most unworn and cleanest 800 round BCG ive ever seen.

[@Dan-di9jd]

Yeah whatever they coated these BCGs with seem to have a strong durability.

[@austinclassjasontv9115]

@@Dan-di9jd I agreed. They used nano coats technology. H&K technology almost similar.

[@Cowboy0007]

It’s clean because he cleans it

[@6string42]

It'll look the same after another 800 rounds. Geissele really outdid themselves with the REBCG. They're pricey but man are they good

[@ChadCooper03]

I have an about 1k rounds on my super duty 11.5, and the REBCG has seriously no visible wear. That coating is great

[@tobiasfunke3357]

MK16 & RIS 2 are my two favorite rails of all time.

[@shojus]

Nice! I have one of the 10.3" URGI's when they first started rolling out years ago. Geissele makes some nice stuff!

[@michaelanthony3033]

I have a 10.3 to. Did yours come with a Daniel defense barrel by chance?

[@shojus]

@@michaelanthony3033 It did

[@michaelanthony3033]

@@shojus hell ya

[@shojus]

@@michaelanthony3033 👍

[@RJ-li2xd]

I ordered the upper. What are your thoughts of a lower receiver? Doesn’t matter as long as I use a geiselle trigger or should I go with a geiselle lower instead of my BCM

[@gizmosgadgets4146]

I just found a used URGI build yesterday at my LGS. I believe it to be the old model with the DD barrel. Radian lower, Geissle SSP trigger, B5 stock, modlite w/modbutton attached. Cant remember the sights, but I snatched it for 1650.

[@GunBoxTherapy]

That’s not a bad price man! Have fun with that! You should be able to tell the barrel by the type of gas block used. Is it a Geissele or DD gas block?

[@gizmosgadgets4146]

@@GunBoxTherapy It looks to me to be the DD gas block, although I haven’t taken the rail off yet. The only thing is that it has a black Geissle Airborne charging handle? I’m guessing he kept the FDE for a different build, maybe they sold some as Blemishes with black CH’s? Not sure about that.

[@jg3_75]

I was just gonna ask about the barrel. I thought the urgi all came with DD barrels. You’re saying it’s just the old ones?

[@DREKOWICK69]

how can someone tell if they have the DD barrel?

[@Civiliansoldier762]

You got a smoking good deal for getting all that for $1650. Heck just the modlite/mod button combo and URGI upper alone would nearly cost that much not even counting a colmplete radian lower and Geissele fcg. Especially considering it sounds like you got the full clone version.

[@bk1554]

Fantastic job explaining everything!!

[@juliantreece05]

Nice build! The default from haley strategic is a great solve for the stock placement 👍🏼

[@GunBoxTherapy]

Thanks man! I’ve really taken my time with this build kinda going piece by piece as I train with it and solving issues with different parts. will have to check that out! I’ve not heard of it before!

[@555Pleiades]

Great video. You should check the front of your buffer to make sure it’s not hitting the retaining pin.

[@rybaneightsix5085]

Snagged a urgi 11.5" on their brack friday bunduru sale. First really nice build and i cannot wait for it to arrive.

[@ajlukelepuke]

Mine finally came today. Worth the wait.

[@Ferrum_Armory_llc]

Looks awesome. Thanks for doing a in depth video.

[@GunBoxTherapy]

Thanks man! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Was a tad longer than I wanted it to be but I needed to go over it all/why I chose it.

[@hurt1704]

@@GunBoxTherapy what’s the barrel length on this rifle? I didn’t catch it in the video and not sure if you said

[@nickfitz9800]

If you pull the rubber butt pad off the b5 stock there is a tool spot under it.

[@MilspecBadger]

Love the URGI setup bossman! 🔥

[@GunBoxTherapy]

Thanks man! I absolutely love shooting this thing, it’s always with me on every range trip.

[@DREKOWICK69]

i like how he showed the sn number on the lower. totally reregistered now

[@DAP-1776]

URG-I is my favorite rifle.

[@GunBoxTherapy]

Mine too! I wish it had more widespread adoption throughout the DoD as I think it’s more adaptable per the mission but starts life as a pretty lightweight rifle. (Compared to the M4 with a quad rail)

[@DAP-1776]

@@GunBoxTherapy I wish I had one issued.

[@rickypickles2219]

Love my geissele. very accurate as well. that TING will go away after shooting it a bit and the carbon builds up

[@distilledfreedom1840]

Good job on the lower. Before you said it was anodized I was wondering why it looked so good.

[@ajlukelepuke]

I just received mine today which i bought from Geissele on black friday. The bolts holding the handguard in place were ridiculously tight. Also, the entire upper was so slimy. Besides that, everything seems to be great quality. The BCG is awesome. I have a LWRC di and thought that BCG was the cat's rear (it is a really good bcg) but the Geissele enhanced seems to be better. I'm also using a B5 Sopmod and Eotech EXPS3 but my light is Streamlight and Troy backups. Thinking im really going to like this rifle.

[@americanmilitiaman88]

My next goal this year. Just finished my Aero M5 .308 with criterion 20 inch barrel

[@hurt1704]

Where’s the best place to find one of these uppers? Only place I can find one is having Charlie’s custom clones build one, would you say to go that route to get one? Also, I love the eotech on the unity tactical mount. Do you think if I ran that combination, it would cowitness with Daniel defense fixed front & rear buis sights?

[@GunBoxTherapy]

To be honest I’ve heard mixed reviews on Charlie’s but you are right they are the only ones really doing anything outside of Geissele with these. I personally lived on the Geissele website for 6 months looking. lol. But I’ve also noticed that sometimes Geissele customer service will pre-announce drops on their industry page on AR15(dot-com). On the left hand side of the website is an industry link and from there you’ll find theirs. I don‘t believe they would co-witness without rising them up a bit. Still not a bad idea to have irons especially in the case of having a QD mount like what’s on the eotech. If the situation calls for ripping the eotech off, I imagine you’d get it done pretty quick or quickly just GTFO there. lol.

[@heatheruntz5315]

I have a super duty that is awesome and I want to get a urgi next because they seem pretty sweet

[@anonymouscitizen2732]

That is a very nice build.

[@GunBoxTherapy]

Thanks man! Sometimes I can’t believe it’s an eighty lower, I put a lot of time into it.

[@sr25jd]

Enjoyed your video very nice build ..

[@leroyb1876]

Great video, thank you so very much

[@m4e1supremacy]

Perhaps I'm just dumb but I couldn't get my existing mag release button to work with the Knights ambi mag release. I had to just use their oversized winter button. Functionally its fine, in fact it may be better, I shoot left so I really don't use it now much either way. Aesthetically though I like how yours is setup with the standard size button on the right side of the receiver.

[@RRGunner83]

The noise will go away with carbon build up . I’d start by shooting that brand new rifle

[@tbonemoon1330]

I had a B5 sopmod stock and I loved it but that hole on top would always pull out beard hair

[@andrewsmith4795]

What is the overall barrel length after the pin and weld?

[@blackirish4416]

Awesome build 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🇺🇸

[@MrLwr4444]

Put a little oil or lithium grease on the 2 o-rings and it will help get to the batteries

[@jacobdiscipleofjesusforeve419]

Great job on the lower brother. Where did you pick up the upper?

[@GunBoxTherapy]

I actually got it direct from Geissele

[@jacobdiscipleofjesusforeve419]

@GunBox Therapy I got the Odin works lower. With the geiselle enhanced lower parts kits. With the geissele buffer tube and b5 sopmod stock and grip. Thinking about the holosun reflex in fde but I really want the eotech. Got the geissele singer stage trigger as well.

[@braxton1098]

You should unbox a Knights Armament rifle!

[@GunBoxTherapy]

I need to find one first man! They are impossible to acquire from anywhere!

[@Anni3sgotagun]

Buy the lower and the upper separately Keep in mind, the 11.5 to 14.5 have a different buffer weight than the 16band 18. The 11.5 to 14.5 use the black buffer while the 16 and 18 us the silver but pleased research that before buying. I’ve seen some uppers come with buffers and some don’t. All lowers should have buffers but what that lower was married to versus what upper you want to pair with it nerds to be known

[@tacratt6091]

I would like to get a hold of that rifle with a rattle can!😂 make it next level cool!

[@rickypickles2219]

What Iron sights are those? pretty cool lookin

[@GunBoxTherapy]

These are the Griffin Armament M2 sights. They are some of the best priced all metal irons sights and function flawlessly. I actually did a video on them by themselves here -> (kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4nXlpp7bpV1rZo).

[@juansimon5802]

i see someone watches gbrs group. lol. nice blaster

[@GunBoxTherapy]

Thanks Juan! This was somewhat of a different style of video than what I usually do so I appreciate any/all feedback. But yes, I definitely do man! Those guys are a wealth of knowledge if applied correctly.

[@capthutch1]

Hey man great video!

[@lightbeing1370]

I have a question.. does that surefire hider able to run different suppressors? Like the huxwrx suppressor?

[@frostygonz]

sick build bro! what did u use for the blue marks on the mount screws

[@GunBoxTherapy]

Thanks a lot man! For anything that requires torque or needs to maintain zero I use the blue Deco Color paint pen. For magazines/ammo cans I use the Sakura Solid Marker (solidified paint). This one is quite a bit thicker but can also be sharpened with a knife. It more or less draws on like a crayon rather than a pen/marker. Not sure why I use something different, it’s just easier to identify (due to it being thicker) from a distance if I need to just glance at it. But I’m sure the same could be had from the deco color.

[@GunBoxTherapy]

Whatever you use, ensure it is oil based.

[@Khaos4order]

How many carbine classes have you taken with that rifle setup? Wondering how you like that ambi setup you have going on in a high stress situation. I’m a lefty shooter.

[@GunBoxTherapy]

I’ve not taken any with this particular build but I have some time on my personal range and a range I go to and run drills I’ve learned from classes on the private bays. That said, the safety selector is amazing when using my “wrong hand”. The 60 degree throw, while it does require the same force to move, it is a nice reduced amount of travel. So whether moving, prone, knee down or stand still, it’s much nicer than a standard 90 degree throw. The mag catch/release is also one of my more preferable ones as it places it damn near in the same spot as the right side of the lower. Lastly, the charging handle, Geissele ACH, Geissele SCH, and Radian raptors all are amazing and I’ve used all three in multiple builds and never had an issue. One thing to note is that the right side of the Radians are shorter to kinda match the thickness of the forward assist. If I were a lefty though, there are really only 2 lowers I would get for personal/defensive use. The ambi Sig M400 lower or a Knight’s Armament ambi lower. I’ve found that those two give you much more than what ambi parts can deliver to you. A better placed left side mag release button, a right side bolt hold/release and ambi selectors. While they are both kinda pricey, that price is an investment for your personal defense and it is a fairly cheap insurance policy. If you have other questions, let me know.

[@MyFlexinIsAProblem]

reason for the eotech so far forward? I prefer mine closer to me.

[@GunBoxTherapy]

The closer it is, at least in my opinion, your vision outside the optic can become occluded.

[@rybaneightsix5085]

By mounting the optic further down the rail, less of your vision is occluded by the optic housing. Should be using both eyes as well

[@trentgilliam5192]

Ting goes away with some carbon. 😁

[@4g63mark]

This is an EXCELLENT build my friend. You did a REALLY GOOD job on that lower. Who did you send it to for anodizing?

[@Fittednocap]

ur upper and lower receivers not matching Is due to different coatings?

[@GunBoxTherapy]

Coated by different places. The lower was a raw unfinished 80% I finished and engraved myself and then I sent it to a company to have it anodized. The upper was a complete Geissele URGI near-clone upper and anodized by then.

[@Fittednocap]

@@GunBoxTherapy ohhh ok makes sense. I know it doesn’t matter but was curious Edit: overall looks like whoever you sent it off to did a better job than Geissele lol (imo)

[@SSATrigger]

Is there anywhere you’re aware of that still has any in stock?

[@GunBoxTherapy]

There are a couple available at Chrarlie’s custom clones but it isn’t gonna be the same exact upper that I have. They come and go from Geissele pretty quickly.

[@SSATrigger]

@@GunBoxTherapy Thank you!

[@bmeng7152]

Where did you send off your lower to get hard-coat anodized? Also, what tools did you use for the electro-etching work? Great work btw!

[@calebsone1630]

9 volt alligator clips and some vinegar and salt mixture is all you need

[@jrcp87]

where did you find that KAC ambi mag release??? how is it? I cant find any reviews on it, usually left handed mag releases are really tight or far in comparison to the right handed one.

[@joshuajohnson7269]

How big of a rifle snob do u have to b to complain about the finish on the barrel lol. Nice build man. I just ordered my Geissele rail for my 300 build I’m building. Good video.

[@GunBoxTherapy]

Yeah personally I’ve not had a single issue with the finish on this particular barrel but this was more or less something that Geissele did a small batch of and actually went back to parkerizing shortly after I got mine. However, when I reached out to them about it, they said they used a proprietary technique and blend of black oxide…idk but I’ve not had any problems so I have no complaints. lol.

[@IkfNorCalChamp]

Well the black oxide finish has had rust issues, so it’s actually pretty important. people that put their rifles to hard use will care about the finish. So I can speculate why you don’t care 😅

[@goldrush49]

Sweet urgi but I’ve been rubbing my screen trying to remove the little black spots on your table for half the clip.

[@jeffl1484]

Sexy. I just picked up a *14.5 URGI full Geissele with Eotech XPS3 NV with the G33 magnifier, can't wait to zero this baby in.

[@GunBoxTherapy]

Nice man! You are gonna love it! It’s by far the number one gun I pick from my collection every range trip!

[@jeffl1484]

@@GunBoxTherapy Thank you bro, promising, can't wait to try it out.

[@robj1996]

Digging it bro 🤙

[@GunBoxTherapy]

Thanks man! I’m glad you like the build and video! Wasn’t sure how everyone would like this type of format.

[@LukeAhLicous]

What was your total cost for the build?

[@GunBoxTherapy]

You gotta promise not to tell my wife!! hahah! just kidding. Complete Upper: $1200 Complete Lower: $500 (half is from the Geissele SSA-E) Eotech: $450 Iron Sights: $75 Light: $250 Total: (roughly) $2400 Wow, I wouldn't have even guessed I put that much money into it! oops!

[@LukeAhLicous]

Hey thanks for the reply! I subscribed

[@skittloes]

where did you score a tan EXPS-3 for $450? & to think me paying $585 was a good deal!

[@GunBoxTherapy]

@@skittloes direct from EOTech with their military discount.

[@JAOB163]

What are you using to mark your torqued bolts?

[@GunBoxTherapy]

I’m using a blue Deco Color oil based paint pen.

[@swagman556]

Is that an FN lower or did you make all the laser engravings on both sides?

[@GunBoxTherapy]

I electro-etched the engravings on both sides.

[@whiteaiham]

Wold you please unbox walther p99 AS g2

[@zogon89]

If it has (E)xps ITS GOING TO BE A QD EOTECH thats set at the lower 1/3 cowitness, if its just (X)ps its a absolute cowitness and uses mounting bolt.

[@andyrey8536]

The ting goes away after 500 rnds suppressed

[@GunBoxTherapy]

I need to just bite the bullet and buy the RC2. Kinda wish I had bought the 10.3” because the full size RC2 on the 14.5” makes it almost a 20” gun. Haha! Guess I need to build or buy a 10.3” too!

[@andyrey8536]

@@GunBoxTherapy I feel your pain my friend!

[@Sweetskis]

@@GunBoxTherapy your URGI should have come with a Surefire coupon for a light and suppressor.

[@GunBoxTherapy]

@@Sweetskis It did come with that coupon, I've just not used it yet. I'm in the middle of moving so attempting to buy a suppressor at the moment would just delay it even further.

[@christurner8255]

This rifle gave me an orgasm. I want one. I got Block 1, 2 M16A4. Next is URGI

[@Leman.Russ.6thLegion]

I like this video

[@joeg9766]

The noise on your surefire should slowly go away after you get some carbon build up after the break in period.

[@soapmactavish4768]

Who gave this man a blue paint marker? Might as well mark the set screw on your trigger guard, I think you missed it lol

[@charlesludwig9173]

This concept implies better accuracy and reliability than others, period, but what evidence supports that? Seems to me an FN Upper fitted with most any free float rail supported by a GA trigger would yield best results as well as best value. A MATECH might also support better results. At any rate, no doubt a nice rifle here and with some marksmanship in the mix likely to get the job done.

[@austinclassjasontv9115]

Recently I got URGI upper, they changed barrel from DD gov. 14.5 to their pencil barrel. I think that reason Thing~ noise occurred.

[@IkfNorCalChamp]

You watch gprs group too? Dj shiply made hella people rip off their tape switches lol.

[@weigerchiu8141]

Are \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 you in the US? Sir

[@robertdepesci3418]

your URGI fires full auto?

[@GunBoxTherapy]

Not it does not.

[@jasonkav]

It won’t ting after you build some carbon up

[@iankemp5089]

You got soft hands

[@jackieboy4468]

I will agree with the Negligent discharge using a tape switch, BUT you need to try the Unity Mod button it requires you to purposely push it, it’s basically Anti AD lol

[@WindowsPlaysFPS]

Until it stops working and starts doing weird things

[@jackieboy4468]

@@WindowsPlaysFPS is that a thing that’s happening?

[@GunBoxTherapy]

Not sure why I never saw this. I try and stay on top of some videos/questions. But yes, that is something I’ve heard of happening. If I wasn’t so scared of the shit wiring of the Streamlight tape switch I wouldn’t mind using that one. It’s actually a little harder to press the intermittently on button vs the Surefire one. If I remember correctly, someone makes an adaptor to run the Streamlight tape switch on a Surefire. Haha!

[@anthonydeluca4490]

What kind of thread lock madder are you using for the bolts

[@WindowsPlaysFPS]

Shooting videos?

[@GunBoxTherapy]

Sorry man. Every time I take it to the range, I’m just having too much fun to think about recording. I also recently went through a move and need to find a new place to shoot.

[@starxlord9856]

People keep regurgitating “ I don’t use pressure pads so I don’t have a light ND” just bc they heard a operator say it. Gtfoh

[@GunBoxTherapy]

I couldn’t tell you where I first heard it but I’d say it’s a pretty logical thing to consider. Pressure pads definitely have their place especially if running a light/IR light/IR laser combo. A dual pressure pad makes a lot of sense with that setup. If a light is used primarily for HD or property defense or whatever situation where a light should be used only when necessary, then I am of the opinion that it’s best to position the switch in a way where grip adjustment is necessary to use it. To each their own though, train with what you have and be your best with it both on/off the range. Not sure why you had to bring the negativity here with “gtfoh” but it’s whatever man.

[@chriswalts1276]

That means she's really really tight

[@talktalk199]

Another gun video with people who handle their weapons like glass. I’d hate to see him use the thing.

[@Gmar69]

Honestly, I think that this brand i over rated. There are only 3 or 4 manufacturers that make milspec lowers. This is all sales hip of them.

[@GunBoxTherapy]

I made the lower for this build myself. I go over that around the middle section. I also wouldn’t say that Geissele is over rated….not sure why you would. They hold multiple military/agency contracts for the URGI upper, triggers, FBI upper, as well as other parts and accessories for ARs/M4s. Not just to me, but they’ve proven theirselves with multiple people as a reliable and quality source for parts.

[@Khaos4order]

Lol. Guys out here talking about using their rifles and it looks like your hands never get used. I trust nothing you say

[@aaroninman2647]

Oof. Scratch the griffins and get KAC more adjustments if you need to use irons, push the flashlight to the other side unless your left handed to free field of view w pressure pads from mod light or cloud defensive that button shit is dumb af. Get rid of those shit chunky grips and get FDE bcm mlok rail cover will give the rifle a much cleaner look and will cover more rail space and you can cut so you can put a handstop/ grip on there. And for god sakes get a radium raptor that Geiselle shit looks 🤢

[@trainingrifle]

isnt this the bendy boi? LOL

[@Fishin_Wisco]

What blue paint are you using to mark your torque

[@GunBoxTherapy]

I use the DecoColor 200-C #3