Black Rifle Fever

[ZbornacSVT]

Cool avatars guys.

 

[Takashi]

I really appreciate everyone's advice. Right now I may be leaning towards an off the shelf upper and building my own lower.

What, specifically are the benefits of building your own lower? A few of the things I have seen on the net seem (at least with a rifle of decent quality) the main difference is options for control surfaces and some cost savings.

After looking at some of the steps involved for building an upper, I think I'll avoid this step for now. I figure, if I replace enough parts on the rifle I end up getting on this first one I should have nearly everything I need for the next upper.

 

[esrice]

I really appreciate everyone's advice. Right now I may be leaning towards an off the shelf upper and building my own lower.

Upper Receiver Groups AR 15

 

[2cool9031]

I have 2 AR's....one in 5.56 and one in 5.45x39...love them both.

 

[mvician]

What, specifically are the benefits of building your own lower? A few of the things I have seen on the net seem (at least with a rifle of decent quality) the main difference is options for control surfaces and some cost savings.

Nothing really......except the chance to F something up if you are not careful.
Detents and springs go flying never to be seen again. Your punch slips creating a big gouge through the anodizing. You don't support the "ear" well enough while driving in the roll pin for the trigger guard and snap it off.

Other than that.....it's FUN, but after you put a couple together, I'd just as soon buy one already put together. The thrill is gone

Take your time, do your research, I suggest going to M4Carbine.net and READING all of the "stickies". Educate yourself before you buy any thing.

Buy once, cry once. Cheap parts cost you in the long run.

 

[strahd71]

I go to bed every night thinking about an AR, i dont have one, i've never fired one even but i got to have one! but the money, the money its always about the money!

but in the mean time i keep reading and trying to learn as much as i can, its tough not having one in my hand to look at what folks are talking about as to parts etc.
good luck to all

jake

 

[Takashi]

Upper Receiver Groups AR 15

Thanks for the rec. I read around online and there are some great articles about those uppers.

I actually pulled the trigger on the 16" Mid-Length Upper with Bolt Carrier group.

Still shopping around for lowers, but I think I'll end up using the DPMS parts depending on the lower. I also need a foregrip, so I'll be shopping for that, and I'll also need a carry handle.

I AM SO EXCITED.

 

[mvician]

I think I'll end up using the DPMS parts depending on the lower.

I AM SO EXCITED.

Spend a few more dollars and get a better LPK than the DPMS. Last kit I used was the Daniel Defense one. World of difference between the two.

 

[dom1104]

People on this forum dont like it when people suggest you buy quality... So I have nothing to suggest.

 

[ZbornacSVT]

People on this forum dont like it when people suggest you buy quality... So I have nothing to suggest.

This guy knows what he is talking about, lol.....Dom has re-bought a few items in his day.

Hi Dom.

 

[peloe16]

i just started my very own build. sounds like im in the same boat, but after im dome building, i've got everything i want and not what someone else built.

 

[Takashi]

Spend a few more dollars and get a better LPK than the DPMS. Last kit I used was the Daniel Defense one. World of difference between the two.

People on this forum dont like it when people suggest you buy quality... So I have nothing to suggest.

Well, I hate to spike your haterade but I think I'll go for the daniel defence kit, thanks for the rec.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Some really good books on the subject are The AR-15 Complete Assembly Guide by Walt Kuleck & Clint McKee. This was the book that lead me step-by-step in building up my first couple of rifles. Their book, The AR-15 Complete Owners Guide is an excellent starter book as well.

Patrick Sweeney has written three books on the AR-15 platform. All are very detailed and full of useful information on quality of parts, optics, accessories and ammo.

The book Green Eyes, Black Rifle is a detailed training book on the fundamentals of AR combat shooting. It explains the basic concepts until you can get to a training course.

 

[choppers]

My first & only so far i built myself with a little help from Brownells.com. It is a complete LMT upper & lower but it has an Ergo grip in dark earth, a SOPMOD collapsable stock in dark earth, Midwest Industries quad rail & folding rear sight in dark earth. The rest of the gun is black. I bought some parts from this site & some from other internet websites. Had a ton of fun doing it to and its just my style not to mention a complete new setup like this was over a thousand dollars easy & i got about $950. in it cause i was huntin for deals.