Help (clueless girlfriend) build AR15 for boyfriend

[AL7345]

Hi All,

My boyfriend is on this site all day long, (I bet you are wondering if it's you, aren't you  ?!?), so I figured it would be a great place to get some help on where to start with an AR15 purchase. I am getting him one for an upcoming birthday. He has talked about wanting to build one for the last few years, and I would really appreciate any guidance you all could provide on building one, OR - would I be better off going with something already built (and if so, where to go/what to look for)?

Here is what I know of his preferences so far:

-Wants for coyote hunting
-Longer barrel
-Collapsible stock

Let me know if there is further info I should try to weasel out of him to make sure I get something he will love that has good value so I don't have to cut back on shoes and handbags for tooooooooooooo long?  Thanks in advance for any and all help!!

[predatorpro]

well if it was me i wouldnt waste time building one, i would just go buy a rock river arms ar15 in .223 caliber, and just a simple nikon 3x9 powered scope all he will ever need to kill all the coyotes he wants....DPMS makes amazing ar-15 too
www.dpmsinc.com
www.rockriverarms.com

[luvtohnt]

There are parts all over the internet, If you want to buy local we have Olympic arms which makes a quality AR right here in our own state. They have some kick ass AR's. A lot of other memebers on here have talked about parts made in Issaquah (I think) that are top of the line as well. Hopefully someone can help with the name of that place. Maybe for his birthday you should take him down to Oly arms in Olympia and let him choose the gun he wants. 

Brandon

[JimmyHoffa]

I'd look at getting the SSAR-15 stock.  Lots o' fun......warning you go through a lot more ammo and don't even realize it.

[Alchase]

This is fantastic of you to care enough to come looking for advice for your boyfriend! You mentioned that "he wants to build his own AR" if this is accurate then buying him a n already built gun will not suffice. Building your own custom AR is similar to building you own car. It is your design, knowone Else's.
If you know what type of upper or lower we wants to start with, I would start there. Then maybe gift certificates or funds for the rest. That way you have given him the opportunity to build exactly what he wants, not what is bought of the shelf.
Good luck, and I think it is great you are considering this.

[D-Rock425]

Hey if it doesn't work out with your boyfriend em ok never mind.   

[bloodhound]

yahh i wish i had a good girl that would buy me a gun!

[marlin]

I got a Mosin Nagant and 440rds of ammo for it from my girlfriend for my birthday! I was pretty happy with that.

For the AR, Probably if he wants to build one let him build one. I decided to go with the OLY K16 already built. I also looked at the DPMS A3 Uppers, their 20" bull barrel with polished stainless looks nice, I think they even have that in 24"

I played with an AEROTECH lower and thought it was kinda crappy, the safety wouldnt even engage, so I chose OLY. My next AR I think will be a Oly Gamestalker in either .243 WSSM or .300 OSSM, that way it would be legal for big game If I so choose. The GameStalker rifles feel like about half the weight of my K16.

Im already trying to talk my girlfriend into getting another gun for Xmas.. I gave her little bro a .22 for his bday, I got the mosin, and I bought her a Winchester 1300 20ga. Lots of guns being passed around. I dont think anyone can afford ARs as gifts around here though 

[CamoDup]

Hey if it doesn't work out with your boyfriend em ok never mind.

  

[h20hunter]

Couple options:

Dump him and convince my wife that I need a harem, then, come join my newly formed harem.

or

Buy a nice rifle, Rock River, Colt, Bushmaster, etc, along with a Leupold Mark AR, and give it to him

or

Head over to his local gun shop with a wad of cash. Give them the cash and let him come in and do the
shopping

I really think you should consider the harem option.

[BurleyDog]

lol

too bad this post doesn't apply to me . I don't have a girlfriend (just a wife) .

I'll probably get some new sweaters for my birthday....

You sound like a good gal. Make sure he treats you good

[03dynasty]

www.M4Carbine.net
www.RainierArms.com

Both great resources.

[6x6in6]

Thanks honey.
Hurry, my birthday's next week. 

[PlateauNDN]

Couple options:

Dump him and convince my wife that I need a harem, then, come join my newly formed harem.

or

Buy a nice rifle, Rock River, Colt, Bushmaster, etc, along with a Leupold Mark AR, and give it to him

or

Head over to his local gun shop with a wad of cash. Give them the cash and let him come in and do the
shopping

I really think you should consider the harem option.

   If we could only be just like elk and have that option.   Well I think option to from above sounds about the best one either way he is lucky to have you.

[Heredoggydoggy]

Right now you can buy a fully built AR cheaper than you can make one.  Besides, AR's are a modular gun, so anything can be changed later.  One warning though, the gun itself is just the start--not the end.  Then comes Scope, Scope mount/rings, ammo, dies,bullets, powder if he reloads, and it's a new caliber to him, accessories--which for an AR are endless.  Shop around.  It aint shoes and handbags, but its SHOPPING!