Thinking about getting an AR

tommy gunn · Apr 12, 2012

I been thinking alot lately about getting an AR. I dont have anything in perticular in mind yet. Still thinking. Im open to suggestions. Was just wondering is it better to buy 1 from a shop or build 1 myself? Im no gunsmith but im pretty good at figuring things out. Any new gun I get I break em down and figure out how to put it all back together anyways. Havent screwed 1 up yet.

fivepointstar · Apr 12, 2012

you may want to search AR.....this questions is asked at least once a week

Tconfo · Apr 12, 2012

fivepointstar said:
you may want to search AR.....this questions is asked at least once a week

I disagree. I say about every 3 days

lx1x · Apr 12, 2012

if you have the tools.. build.

if you have extra $ to buy tools... build

if none above.. buy whole (or complete lower.. and buy complete upper seperately)

ASM80 · Apr 12, 2012

Hey. I'm working on one myself. So far I have the complete lower and just ordered most of the stuff for the upper. I havent ran into too many snags yet, it's all pretty straight forward so far. I did a lot of searching on this forum before pulling the trigger. I'm trying to go for a SHTF/predator rifle dual purpose gun.

It's fun and rewarding to build yourself although you will need a few specialty tools if you build your own upper.

Good luck and be sure to post some pics once you have it figured out!

Huckleberry43 · Apr 12, 2012

I'd go Bravo Company all the way, and build your own. I did this a few months back and its my favorite firearm BY FAR! I got the lower from G and R tactical, and I got the upper from BCM directly. If nothing else get a Bravo Company Bolt Carrier Group. Check out Bravo Company Manufacturing though, either way. Top notch all the way (I'd say better than Colt).

AC MkIII · Apr 13, 2012

I built my first AR this year. It was a valentine day gift for my wife. It also is our first AR. If you get a complete upper it is very easy to build. I like it so much I bought 2 more lowers to build.

Demoneyes86 · Apr 13, 2012

Palmettostatearmory.com has everything you may need at reasonable prices and the quality is very good from what other members tell me. Bought my first building my second now just awaiting the lower.

Lunatic Fringe · Apr 13, 2012

Give Nick a call / Email. He is close to NAS Pax:
Cromwell's Firearms
Full Service Federal & MD Regulated Firearms Dealer Great Mills,MD
240-298-7239 <tel:2402987239> (ph)
301-863-0377 <tel:3018630377> (fax) cromwellsfirearms@yahoo.com www.cromwellsfirearms.com

ffemtreed · Apr 13, 2012

I vote building your own lower and buying a complete upper to finish it off.

Building the lower only requires a cheap wrench and some punches. The upper is where you really should have some of the more expensive tools to build, but even most of the upper you can do with very few tools.

wilcam47 · Apr 27, 2012

lx1x said:
if you have the tools.. build.

if you have extra $ to buy tools... build

if none above.. buy whole (or complete lower.. and buy complete upper seperately)

dont forget to bring the steaks and cooler w/beer and ice. :innocent0

vietboy1st · Apr 28, 2012

well you can get a standard name brand ar15 for around $800 - $1,000
but building one might save you if you want to look for people who has extra parts for good prices. But time and labor plus no quality control check and you said that you don't know much about ar. So i think you should go buy a new one from the shop or on the web

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retrorichard · Apr 28, 2012

I built one yesterday and went to the range today!

LimaVictor · Apr 28, 2012

Building one gets my vote.
I think the satisfaction when you pull the trigger on that first round from something you put together yourself is worth it.
I'm in the process meself of building my first AR.

jimd27 · Apr 28, 2012

Id say at least build the lower yourself. Ar15.com has some good step by step instructions with pics.

ARenthusiast · May 13, 2012

I bought my first AR 5 months ago and have built 3 since lol. If you need any help let me know. I have all the tools you need and can help with whatever build you want. I'm rite by pax river base PM me if you need any help

jleahey · Jul 10, 2012

what is the advantage to building one your self .. sorry im an idiot and dont owna ar .. but am thinking about one too

Semper Noctem · Jul 10, 2012

Yes you need one.

Google is your friend.

/thread.

vin · Jul 10, 2012

jleahey said:
what is the advantage to building one your self .. sorry im an idiot and dont owna ar .. but am thinking about one too

Fun, learning the Inner workings of it, hiding expenses, and can make it exactly the way you want.

And it's not as hard as it looks.

K-Romulus · Jul 10, 2012

No discussion of first AR's is complete without mention of "The Chart":
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=14008

And I say "build" if you have a reliable FFL who can order the lower you want.

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