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sketch · 11-06-2007, 02:39 PM

Well, I feel like I'm already addicted to building AR's just from researching how to do it and what to buy. Now it's time to start building. I'm limited on funds so first I'm going to just get a stripped lower. Does anybody here know any shops that sell stripped lowers in the Houston area? I love going in and looking at them rather than buying online. If I could find an awesome deal online then that works too but am willing to pay a little more to buy it in person.

Hooz · 11-06-2007, 04:23 PM

Essential Arms for $77. It's not local, but the price makes it well worth buying online. Even with an FFL transfer fee it is still cheaper than you'll find local.

**mvician** · 11-06-2007, 04:56 PM

I'm with ya on the looking at it b4 buying

I usually pick mine up at local gunshows where I can hunt and pick.
I'm sure in a city as big a Houston some shop has to have them.

TBAG809 · 11-06-2007, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sketch

Well, I feel like I'm already addicted to building AR's just from researching how to do it and what to buy. Now it's time to start building. I'm limited on funds so first I'm going to just get a stripped lower. Does anybody here know any shops that sell stripped lowers in the Houston area? I love going in and looking at them rather than buying online. If I could find an awesome deal online then that works too but am willing to pay a little more to buy it in person.

There's a gunshow in Conroe this weekend. You might find something there........

sketch · 11-06-2007, 08:53 PM

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I will definitely have to get up to Conroe this weekend to check out that gun show.

zac07 · 11-07-2007, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Hooz

Essential Arms for $77. It's not local, but the price makes it well worth buying online. Even with an FFL transfer fee it is still cheaper than you'll find local.

+1

kayl · 11-07-2007, 05:46 PM

How hard is it to build your own? I'm interested, but I've heard that it's much easier to build one if you have an assembled one to compare it to...

**yocan** · 11-07-2007, 05:52 PM

well getting the lower together could be kinda tricky the first time, personally for #1 I'd say get an assembled lower.

**mvician** · 11-07-2007, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kayl

How hard is it to build your own?

follow these instructions

http://ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=226782

and this video

http://www.lifelibertyetc.com/RangeBag.aspx

Take your time, don't hurry, small parts will "fly away" never to be seen again until you buy replacements

I've built 6 lowers.......it gets easier each time, but you still have to be careful

maryland-sa · 11-08-2007, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mvician

follow these instructions

http://ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=226782

and this video

http://www.lifelibertyetc.com/RangeBag.aspx

Take your time, don't hurry, small parts will "fly away" never to be seen again until you buy replacements

I've built 6 lowers.......it gets easier each time, but you still have to be careful

I have built several lowers on my own. Use a good lower parts kit such as RRA, LMT, or Stag and use lots of electrical tape to prevent scratches to the receiver. The only tools you need is a set of brass punches (I bought mine off Ebay for $6), a hammer, and a set of pliers. As the other person said, follow the directions, which are VERY easy to follow, and you're all set....

11-06-2007, 04:23 PM	#2
Hooz XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hilliard, OH Posts: 1,987	Essential Arms for $77. It's not local, but the price makes it well worth buying online. Even with an FFL transfer fee it is still cheaper than you'll find local. __________________ XD-9 Tactical : XD-45 Tactical Member: IDPA, USPSA, ASSA, NRA, GOA

11-06-2007, 04:56 PM	#3
mvician XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,831	I'm with ya on the looking at it b4 buying I usually pick mine up at local gunshows where I can hunt and pick. I'm sure in a city as big a Houston some shop has to have them. __________________ AR15s...ya I've built more than a few http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/ar-talk...ar-family.html

11-06-2007, 08:53 PM	#5
sketch XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 189	Thanks for the suggestions guys. I will definitely have to get up to Conroe this weekend to check out that gun show. __________________ XD-9 Service

11-07-2007, 05:46 PM	#7
kayl XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: WI Posts: 1,252	How hard is it to build your own? I'm interested, but I've heard that it's much easier to build one if you have an assembled one to compare it to... __________________ Have you talked to your XD today?

11-07-2007, 05:52 PM	#8
yocan XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,074	well getting the lower together could be kinda tricky the first time, personally for #1 I'd say get an assembled lower. __________________ The three requirements for a school shooting. 1 know the floorplan. 2 Know the threats inside the location and response time/entry time for the police 3. Royally screwed up intelligent analytic mind. We need more laws to protect these three rights. Ban guns in schools, it obviously works.

11-06-2007, 02:39 PM	#1
sketch XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 189	Stripped Lowers - Houston Well, I feel like I'm already addicted to building AR's just from researching how to do it and what to buy. Now it's time to start building. I'm limited on funds so first I'm going to just get a stripped lower. Does anybody here know any shops that sell stripped lowers in the Houston area? I love going in and looking at them rather than buying online. If I could find an awesome deal online then that works too but am willing to pay a little more to buy it in person. __________________ XD-9 Service

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