Build or Buy?

[peterock]

It finally happened, I got black gun fever... Do I start grabbing parts and building, buying parts as the pocketbook allows? How much will a decent build run me? Do I save my pennys and buy something off the shelf? I see a lot on here for $1,000+ and that is way out of my range. Any help or info will be much appreciated.

 

[SSGSAD]

If you are talking about a "regular" AR-15, then you can build for around $500.00-$600.00.....

 

[peterock]

I'm just looking for a range toy.

 

[T-DOGG]

Build can be cheaper and is very rewarding, but harder to resell. However I've seen some ARs for 500 with sights at Gun shows, for example the M&P15 sport. Tough call, if you have mechanical skills I would do at least one build. If you aren't good with your hands then buy an off the shelf factory assembled one.

 

[Grouchyboat]

To me at least, building is half the fun. For my first AR, I slowly bought the parts as budget allowed. Building let's you get the "upgrade" ( triggers, stocks, ect) first, without going through the basic parts. YouTube has lots of very good videos walking you through all the steps. I recommend watching some of iv8888's videos.

 

[Bfish]

PSA is running some super good deals with basically everything you need but a lower. I would get on their site and poke around.

 

[matthewmaze]

the thing about building one is you put exactly what you want on it from the get go.if you buy one and then customize you have extra parts.there is a company selling actions with the the internals done and barrel mounted,you add everything else

 

[peterock]

Thank you for the info everyone

 

[ironman870]

PSA has complete blemished lowers for around $150 shipped.