ar15 question

[jaymark6655]

Yeah i think im in the same boat jrebel...i just looked at the how to build link and i think i got more to learn before i attempt that...last thing i want is to take it out to shoot and it falls apart 

I felt the same way when I first considered building.  At least build your own lower, its easier.  Building what you want rather than replacing parts will always be cheaper, unless you can find something already made that is what you want.  Other option find a friend that has built one and want some free beer    I think I am more nervous everytime I shoot a new handload than when I shot my AR for the first time, although the audience (friends and family) said I didn't pull the trigger for about 15 minutes, just sat there.

[deerhunter_98520]

Maybe i can get someone on here to help me out thats built one..none of my friends have done it..i do work for budweiser....so beer could be arranged for the help 

[jrebel]

How does everyone feel about buying custom built rifles?  Would you buy someone's build, or would you be afraid it was may not be built right and steer away?  I ask this cause If I build one, will it have the same resale value as a factory one should I decide to sell it later in life?  Also, I see a lot of builds for sale that look really nice but I personally steer clear of cause I don't know what I am looking at.  What are you thoughts on this??

[deerhunter_98520]

  good question...one i didnt think of

[Fl0und3rz]

How does everyone feel about buying custom built rifles?  Would you buy someone's build, or would you be afraid it was may not be built right and steer away?  I ask this cause If I build one, will it have the same resale value as a factory one should I decide to sell it later in life?  Also, I see a lot of builds for sale that look really nice but I personally steer clear of cause I don't know what I am looking at.  What are you thoughts on this??

I might buy one (and have in the past), if I was not inclined to build one, instead.

There is very little to screw up on an AR that cannot be corrected.  The biggest thing I would check before buying is tight fit of the upper to the lower, other than whether or not you would be happy with the brand/reputation and components.  I am not a fan of polymer lowers, however. 

Depending on components chosen and other information such as reliability and accuracy, resale as a percentage might be more or less than a factory built rifle, depending on which factory and the stigma associated with home built rifles.

[Bean Counter]

If I were going for a coyote/varmit gun I'd probably build it. Spend lots of time researching, getting exactly what I want, etc. For an end of the world gun I'd just buy one. Smith and Wesson is a good quality buy if you want rails, flip up sights, etc on the cheap.

[300rum]

I wouldn't buy one.  Way too many guys that don't really know what they are doing.  Kind of like buying a truck with a bunch of after market junk on it, I stay away from those too. 

How does everyone feel about buying custom built rifles?  Would you buy someone's build, or would you be afraid it was may not be built right and steer away?  I ask this cause If I build one, will it have the same resale value as a factory one should I decide to sell it later in life?  Also, I see a lot of builds for sale that look really nice but I personally steer clear of cause I don't know what I am looking at.  What are you thoughts on this??

[CAMPMEAT]

Look at www.impactguns.com   They have just about any and all AR platforms for you to get a look at for pricing and take it from there. That's where I bought my DPMS from.

[tlbradford]

I built one for plinking and a shtf rifle.  I wanted value and reliability and ability to hit a 12" plate with open sites under 200 yards.  I ended up going with a Del-ton upper ($349 from Midway last year) which came with a complete lower parts kit, and the upper was already assembled.  Bought a stripped DPMS lower from a local dealer for $105.  (6) 30 round mags for 7.99/ea also from midway.  Flip up rear site from Amazon for $39.  So for a little over $500 dollars I had what I wanted.  Assembled the whole thing using the youtube video link from AR15.com in just under two hours going very slowly and carefully.  First time shooting it banged a metal plate with all 30 rounds at 75 yards offhand.

[Biggerhammer]

If your looking to build a AR drop by Rainierarms web site and take a look, everything you need. Great customer service, some of the best prices and quality stuff.

http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop%2Fbrowse&category=arvariants%26parts

Plus they are local, they have outstanding match barrels and will ship anything you order at a flat rate of $7.00.

A close second to Rainier Arms match barrels is BlackHole weaponry but they come at it from a whole different angle. Both are great barrels and screw the 9 twist. Go with a 8 or 7 if you want to shoot it all across the board.

[deerhunter_98520]

to many attachments? 

[NaturalSelection]

If your looking to build a AR drop by Rainierarms web site and take a look, everything you need. Great customer service, some of the best prices and quality stuff.

http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop%2Fbrowse&category=arvariants%26parts

Plus they are local, they have outstanding match barrels and will ship anything you order at a flat rate of $7.00.

A close second to Rainier Arms match barrels is BlackHole weaponry but they come at it from a whole different angle. Both are great barrels and screw the 9 twist. Go with a 8 or 7 if you want to shoot it all across the board.

Second this.

I had Rainierarms build me a 5.56 for yotes. I picked out the parts and let them build it. The gun it's self shoots better then I do. But at the gravel pit I'll one shot your chew can, pop can, propane can, whatever at the twice the distance as the other off the shelf cheap rifles.

The customer service at rainer is top notch. Walk in and just talk and learn.

[deerhunter_98520]

how much did it set you guys back to have one built by them?

[deerhunter_98520]

this is what im looking to purchase...somthing like this

[Biggerhammer]

this is what im looking to purchase...somthing like this

Rainier Arms is your daisy.😉