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Thread: Newbie AR build questions
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February 26th, 2008, 08:41 PM #1
Newbie AR build questions
I am starting to do my homework to build an AR. However, I have never handled one, let alone shot one. I want it for informal shooting and God forbid, self defense. I am not looking for a tack driver, but want 100% reliability.
I want (I think)
chrome lined 16" Barrel
open sights
fixed stock (I think)
normal handguard- I am not a gaget guy, I don't see me hanging stuff on my rifle
Any suggestions on what I should be looking for?
I saw del ton sells kits, are they any good? I would like to stick with American made stuff.
If I sound stupid, it's only because I am. Thanks.I vote the second first
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February 26th, 2008, 08:48 PM #2
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February 26th, 2008, 08:51 PM #3
Re: Newbie AR build questions
What you described is a bare bones AR. Nothing wrong with that (one of mine is and I love shooting it) and you can always modify it later or build another one (ohh, and you will build another {use Yoda's voice} because of the BRD that you will catch ).
Del-Ton makes an ok kit, I've known several people that built their's from a Del-Ton and are quite happy. In fact one was built at my house just last Saturday from a Del-Ton kit and a PaFOA lower.
There are many threads about building/buying AR's on the forum. Do a search and you will turn up more info that you though imaginable.Ron USAF Ret E-8 FFL01/SOT3 NRA Benefactor Member
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February 26th, 2008, 10:30 PM #4
Re: Newbie AR build questions
there is a guy on gunbroker selling a chrome lined sp1 upper with a complete dpms lower for 550.00. sound like a good deal to me
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February 26th, 2008, 10:54 PM #5
Re: Newbie AR build questions
I vote the second first
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February 27th, 2008, 01:04 AM #6
Re: Newbie AR build questions
Buy nice or buy twice....
Don't skimp on parts, or you'll regret it later. You said you wanted 100% reliability...that means don't cut corners trying to save $5.
www.m4carbine.net
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February 27th, 2008, 01:47 AM #7
Re: Newbie AR build questions
I recived a double star lower (stripped) as a gift for being best man ata buddies wedding. I sat on for a month or so before building. I finished with a bare bones kit. Fixed stock, A2 upper, no rails or fancy gadgets. works just fine and cost less than 400, remeber I already had the lower. Totally reliable. O guess I can't say that, the only snag I had was a FTF, FTE, after tinkering and excessive cleaning thinking it was a clogged gas tube, turned out to be a loose bolt key. Nothing a little lock tite could not fix.
Good luck and post pics once your'e done man.
BB3%
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February 27th, 2008, 06:18 AM #8Member
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Re: Newbie AR build questions
i did a build on a M16 parts kit with a Stag lower semi of course and love it Sarco has kits there in NJ so you might be able to take a ride call and have it ready for pick up.
this was the 1st time i ever held a ar also the build was simple
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February 27th, 2008, 08:45 AM #9
Re: Newbie AR build questions
You can by kits from Stag, RRA, DPMS, Bushmaster, Del-Ton, Sarco, Olympic and others. If you want to see even a greater variety go to AR15.com and look at the ads, the retailers list and the EE (equipment exchange) (it's like our classifieds). AR15.com and M4carbine.net have a lot of good technical stuff available about AR's. DO NOT however, go on the forum and ask who makes the best, you will get 159,213 (or more) different answers .
Ron USAF Ret E-8 FFL01/SOT3 NRA Benefactor Member
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