- Jul 29, 2014
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For most of you in Maryland, just go to a local shop and pick up a stripped lower or three. Then you actually "own an AR" prior to any mischief your government may come up with.
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For most of you in Maryland, just go to a local shop and pick up a stripped lower or three. Then you actually "own an AR" prior to any mischief your government may come up with.
They make something for the slop between lower and upper receiver. It is called an "accuwedge".
Here you go, start out with a stripped lower for $49.95 and then buy parts for it as you can afford it:
Wonder what "machined from forged 7075" means. So, is it a "billet" lower or a "forged" lower?
If I was in the market, I doubt I would hesitate to buy something like this. Only hesitation might be the transfer fee versus finding it at a Maryland FFL in the first place.
I know what an AccuWedge is, I own two of them. I prefer not to use them.
Don't forget to factor in the gunsmith tools required to build properly. Many tried to get by with improvised version of what is in the garage and some regreted that decision. They do make it a lot easier and in many ways safer but it is a one time investment
Some of the members here have the tools and would be willing to help.
Building is about gaining the experience in my opinion or rather, experiencing the process. It also makes you more knowledgeable about the firearm itself and a better troubleshooter.
If you buy an assembled upper, most people just need a cheap $15 punch set. Roll pin starter punches will help , but not absolutely required.
The added cost to building is the time. Time to research, time to build, time to fix mistakes etc. Not EVERYONE does it perfect the first time.
Building also lets you go pistol with brace I think alot cheaper though if you want to go that route.
Your either that kinds of person or your not. I built my AR or is it ARs?, don't recall if I have more than one or not
I like to shoot on a regular bases. Offhand at 100 yards at steel. I"m a Giessele trigger fan boy.
Seems like time is in large availability for doing projects for the next month or so for many people.
You may consider sooner rather than later. Already Brownells, MidwayUSA, etc. have statements of heavy workloads. Prices will go up. So it becomes a question of how long you want to wait.
You can buy off the shelf HBAR equipped AR’s for $500-$700 which on one end is good and other end pretty depending on what is already on the gun.
Don't forget to factor in the gunsmith tools required to build properly. Many tried to get by with improvised version of what is in the garage and some regreted that decision. They do make it a lot easier and in many ways safer but it is a one time investment
Have y’all found a favorite lower parts kit yet?
I use these on all my builds. Have not encountered any problems as of yet.Have y’all found a favorite lower parts kit yet?
Have y’all found a favorite lower parts kit yet?