AR 15 Build ( Virgin I am)

[MossPumper]

Greetings.
I own a few rifles already built (Colt AR ) and some shot guns.
That being stated, I really like to build and have the understandings of the entire Rifle.
I purchased 3 Anderson lowers. Two of them are stripped and one is a 80%. Still waiting for the MSP On the stripped units.
My intent was to take the 80% and build it out. I want to develop the skills and ability to Smith this lower into a simple AR.
I have to locate a JiG of some sort. I have seen molds and them just the grab off the shelf aluminum flat drill maps.

Can the members here give me some advice and or direction on a the drilling ? Are all lower " finishing kits, pretty much the same holes position on the Lower ?
Thanks

 

[teratos]

5D Tactical or 80 Percent Arms Gen 2 Easy Jig.

Then watch the youtube videos. Very easy

 

[Stevie Boy]

5D Tactical or 80 Percent Arms Gen 2 Easy Jig.

Then watch the youtube videos. Very easy

+1

Just go SLOW and EASY with the router particularly to start. Even adjust just a half mark after each cut.

 

[teratos]

+1

Just go SLOW and EASY with the router particularly to start. Even adjust just a half mark after each cut.

That's good advice.

 

[danb]

My only other suggestion - build it on the standard stripped lower first. Lots of things might go wrong with your first build (incorrectly aligned gas block is common for example), all are easy to fix. That way you eliminate one variable (incorrect machining) and you have a working rifle. Once you have it working, then proceed to the 80%.

 

[MossPumper]

+1

Just go SLOW and EASY with the router particularly to start. Even adjust just a half mark after each cut.

Thanks. I have a big ole commercial drill press I will be using.

 

[MossPumper]

My only other suggestion - build it on the standard stripped lower first. Lots of things might go wrong with your first build (incorrectly aligned gas block is common for example), all are easy to fix. That way you eliminate one variable (incorrect machining) and you have a working rifle. Once you have it working, then proceed to the 80%.

Thank you ..

 

[teratos]

Thanks. I have a big ole commercial drill press I will be using.

You will need a hand held router to finish it. NOT a drill press.

 

[MossPumper]

You will need a hand held router to finish it. NOT a drill press.

Shopping time. I burnt up my ole Rigid.

 

[jamesp15]

Sorry to hijack the thread. Of the 2 mentioned 80% jigs (5D Tactical or 80 Percent Arms Gen 2 Easy Jig) has anyone tried both and prefer one or the other or a diferent one all together? or any advantages/etc one gives over the other or is it a toss up?
Thinking of using some of my stimulus money on a jig and a few lowers possibly.

Thanks.

I have a few routers and a floor standing drill press, so should only need the jig and bits and lowers.