Wanna do a cheaper ar build

[troycowan]

Well tax time is coming, and Im thinking of treating myself to a new ar. Thinking of doing a simple build for the new year. Any suggestions? thinking m4 platform flat top reciever, adjustable stock, handgrips and 16 in barrel. looking forward to suggestions.

 

[dpzj96]

Right now the best bang for your buck is PSA. You could build an AR from them for less than $600 if need be.

 

[the1kidd03]

depends on what you plan on using it for???

 

[the1kidd03]

for just all around fun plinking, than 16" m4 style, flat top is fine...you can use iron sights or change it up to optical sights at anytime

now if you plan to do further distances than it will alter design aspects such as sights, handguard, barrel, etc......what you plan to do with it determines best design options

 

[Slow Hand]

Del Ton is a bit cheaper. I've built at least three rifles (16" Mid lengths) off of their kits and all have performed wonderfully in both the accuracy and reliabilty areas.

Del-Ton, Inc. AR-15 Rifle Kits - 16"

 

[Cerberus]

As mentioned above PSA will do you up nice. They are a board supporter, have good CS, offer teir 1&2 level parts affordably, publicaly post their specs and so far all of us that have them are loving them.

 

[sajnaj]

don't forget about aimsurplus.com you can get a spikes tactical lower shipped for 70.

 

[troycowan]

thanks for the advice, Im gonna start looking into the mentioned builds. I want it for mostly range and home defense if all else fails. I was thinking maybe a longer range if I can afford it.

 

[sgreen3]

+1 for PSA, there are up there in bang for the buck AR

 

[VIPER5051]

I havesome money saved up and want to build one myself i decided on a 20" from del-ton which i have heard its good but also heard horror stories about 6 month waits......... anybody know if this is true?

 

[Cerberus]

I havesome money saved up and want to build one myself i decided on a 20" from del-ton which i have heard its good but also heard horror stories about 6 month waits......... anybody know if this is true?

I think this forum is the only place I've ever seen Del-ton mentioned in favorable light. I send my money elsewhere.

 

[Slow Hand]

Like i said, I've built three of them and ahve been nothing but happy. They can have a wait to them at times. Check out Midway as they now carry Del Ton kits. They often have the 20" kit in stock for the same price as Del Ton and no waiting.

 

[Cerberus]

So for a savings of $30 I can order Del-ton kit over a similar PSA and get a non-spec barrel without chrome lining, mystery metal parts and I'm sure that there hasn't been a single MP or HP test or, or, or.

 

[bstewrat3]

Check out JSE Surplus. I just finished a complete build at $535 by shopping around and bought everything there except the lower which I bought at Indy Tactical Supply in Mooresville.

 

[trigger_happy57]

classic arms has the delton kit for $449 and the complete upper for i think $379 wont save much going that route but $20 saved is $20 in ammo or other parts

 

[figley]

PM Buckfever34, or M4Madness, they're both good guys, knowledgeable about AR's, and in your neck of the woods.

 

[Yeah]

It would be false economy to not go with PSA for an inexpensive build.

You have a company just getting into the full on spec built AR game and their prices reflect their market building attempts. Just like BCM and DD, if their quality bears out like it appears it will, these same rifles will be $800 a year from now.

 

[Slow Hand]

So for a savings of $30 I can order Del-ton kit over a similar PSA and get a non-spec barrel without chrome lining, mystery metal parts and I'm sure that there hasn't been a single MP or HP test or, or, or.

Chrome lining is a joke, my Del Ton barrels shot well under MOA for me with factory ammo, even better with handloads. and I shot a couple thousand rounds through the second build with ZERO issues. Not trying to tell YOU what to buy, just relating my personal experiences. I'm sure everything PSA sells is made from forged unicorn horn or soemthing and surely NOT made at the same damned casting facility as 90% of the other parts out there.

 

[fireblade]

It would be false economy to not go with PSA for an inexpensive build.

You have a company just getting into the full on spec built AR game and their prices reflect their market building attempts. Just like BCM and DD, if their quality bears out like it appears it will, these same rifles will be $800 a year from now.

i agree PSA build the way to go......

 

[Yeah]

Where is it you think the 90% are made?

I gave an N4 upper a run today, where were the parts contained within made?