BUY OR BUILD AR15
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dragonfire1911
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Build if you want to customize and learn. Otherwise if you want to save $$, it's not much of a saving.
tapeman1
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twowheelsforever
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This ^^^^^^^^^^
Biggfoot44
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- Aug 2, 2009
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Or for the price of the complete rifle , buy either 8 stripped lowers , or three complete lowers . Finish eventually as funds allow, or as insperation strikes.
Waz
SHAZAM!!!
had the same dilemma as you not too long ago
i decided to go with build. this will be my first ar, too. i was able to find parts that fit my budget and i like to tinker so i figure it'll be a fun learning project.
if you decide to build too, put priority on getting a lower reciever. it's the part considered the actual firearm and you won't be able to get any in md after oct.
i decided to go with build. this will be my first ar, too. i was able to find parts that fit my budget and i like to tinker so i figure it'll be a fun learning project.
if you decide to build too, put priority on getting a lower reciever. it's the part considered the actual firearm and you won't be able to get any in md after oct.
MauiWowie
I have the SIGness...
Build
Fox123
Ultimate Member
Build it then SHOUT about it.
Blu Falcon
Recon by Fire
I'm all for building, but I recently purchased a factory build because I wanted at least one quality AR build from a reputable manufacturer in my private arsenal. I went back and forth between Daniel Defense, BCM, LMT, Noveske... but ultimately decided to go all out for a KAC. Will most likely buy at least one more pre-built AR in .308 as well. Building is very enjoyable, and there's a certain level of satisfaction that goes along with shooting a rifle you put together yourself. Building also allows you accumulate parts over a period of time, allowing you to find some good deals, which can be more forgiving on your wallet.
rsj1231
Ultimate Member
If your spelling and grammar skills are any indicator of your mechanical abilities you might as well buy a complete one and save yourself the headache. Visit some shops and see what they have in stock.
Have you ever held or fired one before?
I've bought a complete Colt and have a few lowers in the vet ready to be built. Take your time and do your research. Buy once, cry once.
phx223
Member at Large
Since when has the mastery of the English language made someone mechinally minded? I doubt the correlation between the two is even measurable.
His point was made and understood, so I'd say his language skills are just fine.
To the OP, even if your English was as bad as is being implied, and even if English skills were at a 1.00 correlation with mechanical ability, building a lower requires very little skill (I have furniture that was harder to put together and required more tools). As long as you have two fairly functioning hands and an eye ball you'll have no issue putting one of these together (you could get away with one hand and a well adapted foot, but likely wouldn't want to build your first one without sight).
His point was made and understood, so I'd say his language skills are just fine.
To the OP, even if your English was as bad as is being implied, and even if English skills were at a 1.00 correlation with mechanical ability, building a lower requires very little skill (I have furniture that was harder to put together and required more tools). As long as you have two fairly functioning hands and an eye ball you'll have no issue putting one of these together (you could get away with one hand and a well adapted foot, but likely wouldn't want to build your first one without sight).
Colt Justice
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I bought 2 lower receivers and built one already. I am definitely learning how it goes together, and how it works. Very cool. I bought mine for the main reason of being able to afford and obtain before Oct. 1, but since I started it this way, I am glad I did.
Gonna build a standard battle rifle and one for long range. Just not sure exactly how yet.
And I'm also contemplating whether or not to purchase a complete upper, or build it myself.
Gonna build a standard battle rifle and one for long range. Just not sure exactly how yet.
And I'm also contemplating whether or not to purchase a complete upper, or build it myself.
bkuether
Judge not this race .....
Split it 50/50 build the lower, buy the upper. That is what I did.
spclopr8tr
Whatchalookinat?
Do both. Come OCT 1 you will be out of options if you don't act now. I bought a S&W 15 ORC as my first, and have a Stag lower waiting for release that I'll build out once I decide on what I want it to be. Probably a longer range higher caliber but could just be another 5.56 with different furniture. I'm more into having a range of firearms of all calibers rather than an arsenal of 5.56/.223 ARs. But there are a lot of people taking their finite $$$ and buying as many lowers as they can afford and assembling the rest at leisure later as resources permit.
I did this too.
BigMBobbyOP
Ultimate Member
just buy it. its easier and your not saving much $ building it plus you have to deal with the hassle of waiting for parts to go on sale, picking out parts etc.
if you want to learn your weapon you can take it apart and put it together a bunch of times which is essentially the same thing you'd be doing building from peices.
if you want to learn your weapon you can take it apart and put it together a bunch of times which is essentially the same thing you'd be doing building from peices.
johnnyb2
Ultimate Member
Buy 2-3 stripped lowers. Build one to start, then buy a complete upper. If you like it, then buy the tools to build the upper next time, as they are the most expensive. You can get away cheap with building the lower. But then after Oct 1st, you will have 1 complete rifle, and 2 more ready to go, either way you choose.
Yes, you can build the upper without having to buy all the proper tools, BUT, it is sooooo much easier, and better to have them. These can easily run you about $150 or more. Unless you can borrow them, or rent them from someone.
Yes, you can build the upper without having to buy all the proper tools, BUT, it is sooooo much easier, and better to have them. These can easily run you about $150 or more. Unless you can borrow them, or rent them from someone.
blksniper2000
certified lurker
After building out a couple of lowers i doubt i could go back to buying complete rifles that i would probably spend more money on customizing anyway. I say build and get what you want in the first place.
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