Is this a good AR build?

[Jmanwit]

Originally Posted by retired

I'm sure I speak for most, if not all of the Ca. members on this site, that we would like to have to make the same decisions you guys do.

Aint that the truth, eh?

Beitzel, do what I was going to do.

Complete Rifle (without lower)
http://ar15sa.fatcow.com/store/page2.html

A removable carry handle
http://www.rangersales.com/index.php...products_id=57

and a Stag Stripped Lower
http://www.del-ton.com/Stag_Arms_Low...r_p/lr1003.htm

This way your AR won't be a Franken-gun, that will hurt resale value, and it is still relatively affordable at $743 (not counting the carry handle). I hear from tons of people that Pete from legal transfers is really great to work with. This should work. I have to wait even longer because I bought the Garand instead (worth it.)

[nikon777]

ok some guy said I could build a Ar15 for $537....

these are the links he sent me and I have some questions.

1, are the parts any good.

2, should I do it?

3, is this everything I need to build a GOOD one?

Esential Arms AR15 lower reciever $77.00

AR Parts kit $460.00

Total: $537.00

1. Depends on who you ask. Model1sales is avoided like the plague by many industry professionals. Id probably go Del-ton before Id go with model 1 if your looking for cheap.

2. If this is just a plinker, yo should be OK.

3. However if you want a high quality SHTF rifle then Id say go with higher end components. Stag, LMT, and others come to mind. Good and cheap often dont go together.

Good thing about the AR platform is modularity. You dont have to buy everything at once. Avoid the clowns on ARFCOM and go here:

http://www.m4carbine.net/index.php

[jdavionic]

I've got a build with a pre-ban LR from EA (pre-ban means nothing anymore except that it was made a long time ago) with a Del-ton upper, but the other parts are not del-ton (e.g., trigger kit). Anyway, it works great and no problems. The EA fit was real tight initially, but it's fine now.

[jonny4523]

Originally Posted by ajamesp51

My first kit was from Model 1 and it still 3 yrs latter is still good and working just fine. I have built about 6 others for people who were on a budget and they all work. One one of the kits the castle nut did need to be filed for the charging handle not to scrape. If budget is the concern you will be allright just make sure whoever puts it together knows what they are doing. And dont run it dry the first time at the range to break it in.

James, what suppliers do you go with when building a budget AR?

[MarineFlyboy]

If you are already spending 550 bucks why not wait a few more paychecks to get a quality rifle. For example:

RRA Stripped lower $150
RRA Parts Kit $71
M4 style butt stock $75
Complete M4 Upper (A4 with midlength handguards) $490

Total $786.00

Build the lower, buy the upper, slap them together and for about 200 dollars more you get a high quality, well known brandname AR. And I'll put money on it that if you call Pete at ar15sales.com you'll be able to build that M4gery for even cheaper.

[cougar_guy04]

Originally Posted by nikon777

Depends on who you ask. Model1sales is avoided like the plague by many industry professionals. Id probably go Del-ton before Id go with model 1 if your looking for cheap.

Same here. I went with a M1S LPK and it was so-so. The finish was/is "meh" and there were a couple parts out of spec enough that I had to order new ones (ordered DPMS parts). My next build is going to be DPMS/Stag quality or better all around.

[BMFOTP]

I have been reading this thread and have come up with a totally different question. What is the price range for a good quality AR15 rifle? I am talking about a complete rifle. From my research I have found rifles from $1500-$2000. The rifles that I have looked at are from Bushmaster, Rock River Arms, DPMS and Atlantic Firearms. What do others think of these companies I have looked at and which has the best reputation for quality guns?

[jdavionic]

Originally Posted by BMFOTP

I have been reading this thread and have come up with a totally different question. What is the price range for a good quality AR15 rifle? I am talking about a complete rifle. From my research I have found rifles from $1500-$2000. The rifles that I have looked at are from Bushmaster, Rock River Arms, DPMS and Atlantic Firearms. What do others think of these companies I have looked at and which has the best reputation for quality guns?

Out of those companies - I would rank them RRA, BM, DPMS, AF. The prices of ARs is very dependent on their configuration / specifics. $1500 for a varment rifle isn't bad...but $1500 for an A2 basic rifle is ridiculous (you should get 2-1/2 rifles for that price).

[nikon777]

Originally Posted by MarineFlyboy

If you are already spending 550 bucks why not wait a few more paychecks to get a quality rifle. For example:

RRA Stripped lower $150
RRA Parts Kit $71
M4 style butt stock $75
Complete M4 Upper (A4 with midlength handguards) $490

Total $786.00

Build the lower, buy the upper, slap them together and for about 200 dollars more you get a high quality, well known brandname AR. And I'll put money on it that if you call Pete at ar15sales.com you'll be able to build that M4gery for even cheaper.

Listen to FLYBOY. +1

[45s4life]

Why build it when you can buy it for less than $800.00.

http://www.davidsonsinc.com/consumer...c=50&item_num=