Debating between these 2 builds... thoughts/recommendations?
This would be my first/only rifle build for a while. So I'm leaning towards 14.5" Any pics of similar builds appreciated!
Build 1: Daniel Defense 11.5 Setup
Upper Receiver Group
Daniel Defense DDM4 V7S 11.5 Upper $1300
https://www.eurooptic.com/daniel-defense-ddm4v7-s-556-115-bbl-complete-upper-receiver-group-23-128-002
Lower Receiver
Next Level Armament NLX556 AR-15 Stripped Lower Receiver $115
https://www.primaryarms.com/next-level-armament-nlx556-ar-15-stripped-lower-receiver
Lower Parts
Geissele Automatics Standard Lower Parts Kit $140
https://www.primaryarms.com/geissele-automatics-ultra-duty-ar15-lower-parts-kit-black
Die Free Co Kung Fu AR-15 Pistol Grip - Black $30
https://www.primaryarms.com/die-free-co-kung-fu-pistol-grip-black
https://www.primaryarms.com/die-free-co-kung-fu-pistol-grip-plug
Rise Armament RAVE 140 Flat Trigger $130
https://www.primaryarms.com/rise-armament-rave-140-ar15-trigger-flat-bow-anti-walk-pins
Buffer System
Bravo Company Manufacturing Mk2 Recoil Mitigation System - Mod 1 - T0 $100
https://www.primaryarms.com/bravo-company-manufacturing-mk2-recoil-mitigation-system-mod-1-t0
Stock
BATTLELINK Minimalist Milspec Stock $60
https://www.primaryarms.com/mission-first-tactical-battlelink-minimalist-stock-mil-spec-black
Sights
SIG SAUER Romeo5XDR GEN II 5x24mm Combo Kit $380
https://www.opticsplanet.com/sig-sauer-romeo5xdr-gen-ii-5x24mm-combo-kit.html
Total Core Cost: ~$2,550
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Build 2: Geissele URG-I 14.5 Setup
Upper Receiver Group
Geissele Automatics URG-I Near Clone 5.56 NATO Complete Upper Receiver - 14.5" $1400
https://www.primaryarms.com/geissele-automatics-usasoc-14-5in-complete-ar-15-upper-receiver?quantity=1
Lower Receiver
Next Level Armament NLX556 AR-15 Stripped Lower Receiver $115
https://www.primaryarms.com/next-level-armament-nlx556-ar-15-stripped-lower-receiver
Lower Parts
Geissele Automatics Standard Lower Parts Kit $140
https://www.primaryarms.com/geissele-automatics-ultra-duty-ar15-lower-parts-kit-black
Reptilia Corp CQG Pistol Grip - FDE $20
https://www.primaryarms.com/reptilia-corp-cqg-pistol-grip-flat-dark-earth
Rise Armament RAVE 140 Flat Trigger $130
https://www.primaryarms.com/rise-armament-rave-140-ar15-trigger-flat-bow-anti-walk-pins
Buffer System
Geissele Automatics Premium Mil-Spec AR-15 Buffer Tube - Desert Dirt $70
https://www.primaryarms.com/geissele-automatics-premium-mil-spec-ar15-buffer-tube-desert-dirt
Stock
Magpul CTR Carbine Stock $60
https://www.primaryarms.com/magpul-ctr-carbine-stock-mil-spec-black-mag310-blk
Sights and Sling
SIG SAUER Romeo5XDR GEN II 5x24mm Combo Kit $380
https://www.opticsplanet.com/sig-sauer-romeo5xdr-gen-ii-5x24mm-combo-kit.html
Ferro Concepts The Slingster - Coyote Brown $50
https://www.primaryarms.com/ferro-concepts-the-slingster-coyote-brown
Total Core Cost: ~ $2,600