Post by: HillSlick on July 01, 2018, 10:53:39 PM
Hope all is well. As the title says I’m putting together my first AR-15 with some help from a friend. I’ve always been an old school gun guy, lever guns, revolvers, and shotguns. But I’m finally making the leap lol. Just looking for any tips or insight that you guys might have. The more info the better! Thank you for any and all help, cheers!
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Post by: lokidog on July 01, 2018, 11:15:39 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on July 01, 2018, 11:16:24 PM
Post by: Mongo Hunter on July 02, 2018, 08:08:06 AM
Don't skimp:
Bolt Carriers (heart of the system and will ruin your day having a bad one). Spikes, Fail zero, BCM, Daniel defense, Aero ect. all good.
Barrels (last thing to touch the bullet) Black hole weaponry, Spikes, BCM, Ballistic advantage, Daniel defense, ect.
Lower parts kits (not all are created equal) I recently used a Strike industries and it was ok, I really like the Spikes enhanced kits but they are expensive.
Magazines.
Save money:
Uppers
Lowers (as long as its forged or milled)
Rails
Muzzle breaks
Stocks/buffer tubes/grips ect.
Shop online and you can find lots of deals on stuff, have a plan on what you want to build/want it to do, do your research and don't be afraid to ask questions. Im happy to help and so are lots of other guys here, we were ALL noobs at some point.
Oh and carful when you hear the term "milspec" that's a term of compatibility not necessarily quality. again do your research or ask before you buy. Ive bought stuff that was supposedly "milspec" and it was far from it and a pile of crap :chuckle:.
Post by: yorketransport on July 02, 2018, 09:28:25 AM
Take all the money you had budgeted for the build and put it in 3 piles. Now take each pile of money and wrap it up into a ball held together with tape. Take those three balls of money and throw them at a target about 50 yards away. If you're happy with the "group" you have on the target, pick up your money and build a rifle with it. If you're not happy with the result, take the money and spend it on a gun worth owning. :chuckle:
Figure out what you want from the gun and go from there. For an inexpensive ammo disposal device you'd probably save money just buying an inexpensive upper. If you want more than that, match a quality barrel/extension with a quality bolt locking in to it you'll do well. Everything else is just a big handle. :twocents:
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 02, 2018, 09:30:33 AM
Post by: kisfish on July 02, 2018, 09:59:32 AM
Post by: Alchase on July 02, 2018, 12:11:38 PM
Stop now.... They are like Rabbits they multiply. :chuckle:
But only in the safe, when the lights are off!
Post by: Mongo Hunter on July 02, 2018, 12:28:56 PM
Stop now.... They are like Rabbits they multiply. :chuckle:
I wish they multiplied without draining my bank account lol.
Post by: nutntoit on July 03, 2018, 09:20:19 AM
Palmetto State Armory is a great place to look as well. They have sales all the time with free shipping. If you don't have a vice, vice block and an armorers wrench it may be more cost effective to find a complete upper you like and buy it that way. You can build a lower at your dining room table. Good luck, it won't be your last build.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on July 03, 2018, 09:50:16 AM
Post by: Special T on July 03, 2018, 10:40:02 AM
Is the Wylde really that better/different than the barrels stamped both 223/556?
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Post by: ASHQUACK on July 03, 2018, 03:41:55 PM
Post by: Mongo Hunter on September 20, 2018, 09:48:31 AM
Hello everyone,
Hope all is well. As the title says I’m putting together my first AR-15 with some help from a friend. I’ve always been an old school gun guy, lever guns, revolvers, and shotguns. But I’m finally making the leap lol. Just looking for any tips or insight that you guys might have. The more info the better! Thank you for any and all help, cheers!
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