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Vatreni4Life · Sep 27, 2021

Hey guys

First time posting here. I have a lot of experience in handguns and shotguns since my Father and Grandfather got me into the hobby of shooting and self protection. However, I am new to the AR world. I have three stripped lowers on the way with three ghost builds to complete. I have all my parts for complete lowers( yesssss 6 builds total) except....the damn rules here in MD are terrible when it comes to uppers and MD compliant parts. Ive sourced some HBARs but still haven't fully planned those builds yet. Kinda hard to plan a build when parts are so fing scarce...but I can build my pistol ARs!

I have some ideas for my ghost builds....and my other builds so I'll definitely be reaching out to the experts and from what I have read so far, a damn knowledgable group of like minded 2A folks. Im thankful for the past three days(slow day at work) because I was able to read some good stuff about the new AR hobby. I got a lot of questions and looking forward to some responses from the top doggs in this game.

Looking forward to chatting and meeting y'all someday at the range! I'm an open book so ask away if you may. I would welcome comments and what you think I should do with my six builds... :party29:

rseymorejr · Sep 27, 2021

Welcome!
You only need to worry about that HBAR business with 223/5.56 AR's
not with other calibers, AR pistols or SBR's. Building AR's can be addictive, good choice starting out with 6 lowers! LOL!

Oh and stop using the word "Ghost" in reference to your builds. No point in giving the opposition's labels any credence.

Dave MP · Sep 27, 2021

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Bertfish · Sep 27, 2021

Let's go ahead and drop use of the word ghost now

It's ******** made up by the media to demonize homemade firearms

Welcome aboard

SkiPatrolDude · Sep 27, 2021

Ballistic advantage, Stag Arms, and Criterion all make solid HBAR barrels in 5.56/.223. Criterion is top notch but they’re a bit pricey.

Better to build yourself an upper versus try and find a complete one. If you’re mechanically inclined and have the proper tools it’s not that difficult.

BCM Blem uppers, when in stock, are some of the best uppers you can get for the money (although be prepared for an interference fit). Aero Precision uppers are solid though and more frequently available.

Welcome from Timonium.

boothdoc · Sep 27, 2021

Welcome to the fun zone. So many good folks here willing to share knowledge and experience

Biggfoot44 · Sep 28, 2021

Welcome , maybe ?

No such thing as " ghost build " .

Even IF there were , what you describe is not what is incorrectly refered to as such .

RCH · Sep 28, 2021

Welcome to MD shooters! It will be interesting to see the variations that your 6 lowers end up being. Have fun with your AR builds!

Cal68 · Sep 28, 2021

Welcome to MDS. I am sure you will find a lot of good information and advice here. Enjoy.

Cal68

Vatreni4Life · Sep 28, 2021

@ rseymorejr you got it, sir. I got lucky with a buddy of mine, he had a milling day at his shop and I got my 80% done up very well. I’m proud of how it looks and how easy it was! Really, we did 7 lowers before changing bits.

Vatreni4Life · Sep 28, 2021

Dave MP said:
[FONT=&quot]Welcome from PA!

Take a look at these [/FONT][FONT=&quot]helpful[/FONT][FONT=&quot] links – LOTS of [/FONT][FONT=&quot]amazing[/FONT][FONT=&quot] info!

[/FONT][FONT=&quot]FORUM RULES[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
[/FONT]Rules are written in the stone, Break the rules and you get no bones, all you get is ridicule, laughter, a shine box, and a trip to the house of pain.
[FONT=&quot]
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Range Etiquette and Staying Safe[/FONT][FONT=&quot]

[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Admin News and Announcements[/FONT][FONT=&quot]

[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Gun Rights and Legislation[/FONT][FONT=&quot]

[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Industry Partners[/FONT][FONT=&quot]

[/FONT][FONT=&quot]MD Shooters Firearms Map[/FONT][FONT=&quot]

[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Acronym list[/FONT]

Thanks! I’ll check these out today

Vatreni4Life · Sep 28, 2021

Bertfish said:
Let's go ahead and drop use of the word ghost now

It's ******** made up by the media to demonize homemade firearms

Welcome aboard

Hahahaha! No more ghostly words on this forum. Got it

Vatreni4Life · Sep 28, 2021

SkiPatrolDude said:
Ballistic advantage, Stag Arms, and Criterion all make solid HBAR barrels in 5.56/.223. Criterion is top notch but they’re a bit pricey.

Better to build yourself an upper versus try and find a complete one. If you’re mechanically inclined and have the proper tools it’s not that difficult.

BCM Blem uppers, when in stock, are some of the best uppers you can get for the money (although be prepared for an interference fit). Aero Precision uppers are solid though and more frequently available.

Welcome from Timonium.

Thanks for this valuable information. I’ve looked these guys up and just wanted more feedback from the group as to if they are crap or reliable barrels. Any folks here have any experience with these companies in relation to HBAR? My apologies of this has been discussed before, I’m still getting used to this forum thing

Vatreni4Life · Sep 28, 2021

Biggfoot44 said:
Welcome , maybe ?

No such thing as " ghost build " .

Even IF there were , what you describe is not what is incorrectly refered to as such .

I have six builds that I plan on making. I’m leaning toward 4 pistols( multiple barrel lengths) 1 rifle and one SBR. Who said anything about ghouls and ghosts!? It’s September and no where near Halloween

f1racecar · Sep 28, 2021

Hi, from Havre de Grace. Welcome aboard.

Vatreni4Life · Sep 28, 2021

RCH said:
Welcome to MD shooters! It will be interesting to see the variations that your 6 lowers end up being. Have fun with your AR builds!

Thanks! It took me almost 7 months to source all my lower parts. I got from Anderson, PSA( y’all can make fun of me later) and Primary Arms. I will definitely share the complete builds on here when they are assembled and in working order

bratgirllcp · Sep 28, 2021

Welcome from Eastern Shore

IronDuck · Sep 28, 2021

Welcome to the group. You will find no end to the helpfulness of MDS! I have. Great folks.
Good luck with your builds, its a great hobby.

newmuzzleloader · Sep 28, 2021

Welcome from Harford County!

babalou · Sep 28, 2021

welcome from Germantown

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