Planned AR15 Build (Simple)

[FeelTheNoise]

Might be worth taking a look at PSA deals as well, they run deals on complete uppers and lowers that are fairly well regarded for lower budget rifles. Not sure how often the sell complete HBAR uppers but they pretty regularly have complete lowers.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/daily-deals-new/lowers.html

 

[calicojack]

The Bear Chreek lower is fine, but honestly, get a nicer upper. I like Windham Weaponry. These are both heavy barrels and GTG for Maryland:

Windham Weaponry 16in Dissipator Heavy Upper Receiver/Barrel Assembly for AR15 / M16

This 16″ Dissipator Heavy Profile Upper Receiver/ Barrel Assembly is complete, ready to snap onto your lower and take to the range. The accurate 16″ barrel is chrome lined and machined from 4150 Chrome Moly Vanadium 11595E steel rifled 1 x 9″ RHT. It features a low profile gas block functioning...

shop.windhamweaponry.com

Upper receiver 16 A4 w/bolt – Windham Weaponry, Inc

I have one of these and I put on some different handguards. One thing nice about the dissipator model is the gas block is underneath the handgaurds and you could just remove the front sight tower and free float the barrel if you want to later on down the road. For me, I like it just like this. Windham has high quality parts. They are the original Bushmaster.

 

[DaemonAssassin]

You don't have to spend a ton of money on a budget AR, but you will spend a ton of money over time getting it to where you want.

First you change the stock, then the handguard, then you change the trigger, then you change the pistol grip, then you change the selector, then you change....... See how it goes? By the thime you are done playing with the budget build, you're already into it for at least 1k.

 

[calicojack]

You don't have to spend a ton of money on a budget AR, but you will spend a ton of money over time getting it to where you want.

First you change the stock, then the handguard, then you change the trigger, then you change the pistol grip, then you change the selector, then you change....... See how it goes? By the thime you are done playing with the budget build, you're already into it for at least 1k.

Yes. It may START as a budget AR; doubtful it will end that way

 

[Vile Shadow]

You don't have to spend a ton of money on a budget AR, but you will spend a ton of money over time getting it to where you want.

First you change the stock, then the handguard, then you change the trigger, then you change the pistol grip, then you change the selector, then you change....... See how it goes? By the thime you are done playing with the budget build, you're already into it for at least 1k.

I built one entirely out of stock parts with a barrel I already had, and that was way more than $400

 

[DaemonAssassin]

I built one entirely out of stock parts with a barrel I already had, and that was way more than $400

Ain't that the truth.

 

[Sirex]

I'm not sure pulling out 2 takedown pins, slapping on an upper, and pushing the pins back in counts as a "build."
Just saying. . .

I dunno, I did a retro build. I bought a Colt MT6700, split it in half, added a carry handle, put it back together, called it a high quality build. I know what I'm doing.

 

[Rockzilla]

Bkingsfirearms check em out.
They run "kits" complete less lower, maybe
find something in the price range you describe. I've dealt with them several times, always check out their "bargain bin" found some "blem" lowers really cheap, only thing was a blem in the coating you could barely see.

Me I'm more into "retro" builds..
So that's what mainly purchase....but
if a good price comes up, gotta get it.

Plus I no longer gotta worry about all that MD. Gun crap.

-Rock

 

[Magnumite]

For Op:
You listed online prices. Shipping now is rising and ffl fees need to be added also. Since you are thonking of shipping the upper and lower to two different places that is two times the shipping. Shipping the lower will be a little more since it is a serialized conponent. So assuming common costs:

ship upper to you: $18
ship lower to ffl: $30
ffl fee: $30 minimum
purchase out of state will still cost tax so we will exclude those.
the background check fee is excluded since that needs to be paid regardless.

So you now have $78 more to consider for your AR-15. This puts you at $478 min or $578 max in your considered limits. Look for a decent used or get a Ruger, DelTon or something like that from a local ffl/gun shop.

 

[calicojack]

For Op:
You listed online prices. Shipping now is rising and ffl fees need to be added also. Since you are thonking of shipping the upper and lower to two different places that is two times the shipping. Shipping the lower will be a little more since it is a serialized conponent. So assuming common costs:

ship upper to you: $18
ship lower to ffl: $30
ffl fee: $30 minimum
purchase out of state will still cost tax so we will exclude those.
the background check fee is excluded since that needs to be paid regardless.

So you now have $78 more to consider for your AR-15. This puts you at $478 min or $578 max in your considered limits. Look for a decent used or get a Ruger, DelTon or something like that from a local ffl/gun shop.

United Gun Shop and Engage Armaments usually have some nice AR's, both used and new, on hand.

 

[calicojack]

IDK - I still stand by a build with one of the WIndham uppers. Get an Aero Precsion stripped lower and maybe a parts kit from Winham as well. You can borrow tools from any of. Buy a six pack of beer and I'll come over and build the lower for you over a couple beers.

[EDIT] Oh - here's another Windham upper heavy barrel w/o the front sight tower,

Windham Weaponry 16in SRC Heavy Barreled Upper Receiver/Barrel Assembly for AR15 / M16

Windham Weaponry has had many requests for a Heavy Barreled version of our popular SRC Upper, so this complete Upper Assembly has been developed. The SRC Heavy Barrel - a straight turned design .745" in diameter forward of the gas block - is chrome lined and machined from 4150 Chrome Moly...

shop.windhamweaponry.com

 

[GunJunkie91]

Might be worth taking a look at PSA deals as well, they run deals on complete uppers and lowers that are fairly well regarded for lower budget rifles. Not sure how often the sell complete HBAR uppers but they pretty regularly have complete lowers.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/daily-deals-new/lowers.html

Thank you. I will look into it.