How much is everyone spending on average to build an AR15 nowadays?

[damndave]

Price all depends on what components you get. You can buy a $800 M&P or a $2500 LMT.

I put this one together in the last 2 months. The only thing I already had was the lower which costs $80 a few years ago.

BCM 16" Upper
BCM FA BCG
BCM Gunfighter Mod4 Charging Handle
Troy VTAC 13" Rail
Vortex Viper 6-20x44
Vortex Bubble Level
Burris PEPR Scope Mount
Magpul MOE Fixed Stock
Magpul MIAD Grip
CMMG LPK
DS Arms Stock Kit

Total price is approx $1650

With XM193 it shoots about 2MOA but am currently load developing for it and am hoping for 3/4moa.

[donnrcp]

Just a Thank You for this thread and the great info

[AeroEngi]

Just spent about $2100 without optics on my SPR'ish build. Funny thing is I still don't have all the parts that I need to complete it.

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[LAKings22]

My last build started as a budget build and finished at just under $1150+/- (dros shipping etc included)

PSA complete ML upper (minus BCG)
BCM BCG
Vltor CH
PSA Lower
Raddlock BB
PSA magpul LPK
Magpul CTR stock
Magpul handguard
Magpul AFG
1 Magpul 10/30 mag
Magpul MBUS (rear) .. $1150

Since then I added:
AimPoint Pro
Geissele SSA-E
Battlecomp 2.0
Battlearms BAD CASS selector ..
$1850ish

Next build is on a Mega billet lower and if my calculation is right It will be at $2000 without optics

[generalpetres]

its depends on how mild to wild u want to go.
before

after

first ar build
lower: kaiser defense
Lpk: RRA
Trigger: gieselle SSA
Grip: magpul miad fde
stock: magpul ctr fde
buffer: st2 tungsten filled
magpul bad lever

upper: vltor mur-1a
bolt: young nm full auto bcg
charging handle: bcmgunfighter mod 4
barrel: 18" rra ss bull barrel 223 wylde mid length gas system
Barrel work: shorten to 16", thread muzzel, turn down to fit handguard retainer nut
handguards: daniel defense 12" lite rail fde
lo pro gas block and rregular gas tube
Comp: fsc556
magpul: stubby vfg

optics: aimpoint compml3
mount: bobro 150
Sights: magpul mbus gen1
light: MAELSTROM g5
light mount: surfire m79


in all i have almost 4k in this rifle and its worth every penny, i built everything from off the shelf parts and its worked flawlessly, only had 1 failure to fire due to bad ammo.

second ar was a lot cheaper closer to 1500 for an spr build

[SMarquez]

PSA complete upper less rear sight $414 delivered
PSA bcg and handle $196 delivered.
Complete JD Machine lower, Stag LPK, ambi safety $435 incl. deros
So $1045 plus a rear sight. Not too bad for a solid little rifle.

[bluonyx]

Just built my 1st AR and it totaled around $1200. JD lower, PSA upper, Spikes BCG, Magpul goodies including sights and its featureless.

You just have to shop around and not be in a hurry.

[t_tran]

psa lower 195

psa upper 550

psa lpk 100, spikes nickel boron trigger 65

ice arms nickel boron bcg 183

bcm buffer tube,spring,spikesT2 100

magpul ctr stock 75

magpul BUIS 90

total= 1358, built this in feb-april, my first one. built this when everythign was crazy. had to have one and built one instead.im happy with it. working on a spikes tactical build looking to spend under 1200.

[masayako]

Originally Posted by Guitarmoto

Talked to a guy this morning at gun store who just put his together. He paid 650 for a lower and paid 750 for complete upper at last Glendale show. Total of 1400 without any sights or optics.

Can't believe 650 for a lower!!!! 750 for a complete upper including BCG isn't horrible deal.
Prices of things are blowing me away, crazy

$1400?? I bought my Colt M4 for $1050. This **** is nuts.

[vintagedude88]

Turners has/had M&P 15 stripped lowers for 159.98 which is about $203.99 OTD

PSA has/had 16" carbine rifle kits complete with LPK and BCG for 599.99.

If you were lucky to pick those up, I reckon its about less than $850 complete with shipping.

[Jon0807]

Jackson Arms in SSF just posted on their FB site that they have an M&P 15 for $799.95 before tax and DROS

[iwindsurf78]

On my second build i wanted a lightweight setup:

Spikes Lower w/ PSA LPK MAgpul MOE build kit: $405

JD Machine upper receiver
14.5" CMMG Wasp Barrel
15" Midwest SS gen 2 guard
Spikes dynacomp brake
Fail zero bcg
BCM mod 3
Total upper: $934

$1339 before red dot. Red dot an mount was $90.

[emptybottle151]

My brother's girl friend came with us to the gunshow and on an impulse buy got a AR kit with an 80% lower for $725. 16'' 1/9 twist chrome lined A2 hand guards flat top collapsable stock lower parts kit $623 and a 80% lower $100. Not bad if you ask me.

[ejhc11]

Just ordered with non-crazy pricing on a Stag Arms model 2 rifle kit and Stag stripped lower receiver - just shy of $775 for a unassembled complete Stag brand rifle. Retail price of this is ~$1050.

My best friend (since 6th grade) who is an FFL dealer will receive it and do the lower assembly for me - all no charge - priceless......!

[Rider1k]

I spent to much, but got exactly what I wanted. I am very happy with my rifle. Spent a little less on my old ladies and I'm also happy with that build.

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[RobGR]

Originally Posted by RobGR

I swore I would not buy anything during the panic, but I walked into Rifle Gear in early January to pick up one of my AKMs, which was having some minor gunsmithing done, and they were selling lowers, 2 left. I broke down and picked up one. So, as anyone knows who has ever bought a lower, you have to build!

Completed/Assembled Lower $450

Rifle Gear Aggressor Lower - $186 (Walk In)
QMS ALG trigger - $50 (Shipped ar15sport.com)
CMMG LPK (Triggerless) - $35 (traded for m193 556 at prepanic prices with fellow Calgunner)
Magpul STR with buffer tube kit - $125 (Shipped DSG)
Magpul MIAD Grip - $32 (Walk In Quantico)
BB - $20 (FTF)

In Progress/Unassembled Upper $842

Fluted 14.5" YHM CHF 1/7 Barrel with pinned FH - $300 (Shipped GB)
DPMS Barrel Nut + Vltor BCM Gunfighter - $56 (Shipped Midway)
Samson Evolution Series 7-EX 7" - $160 (Shipped Midway)
YHM Folding Front Sight Gas Block Combo - $100 (Shipped eBay)
Aero A4 Upper - $101 (Shipped Aero)
YHM Gas Tube + DPMS FA Assembly + DPMS Port Cover Assembly - $40 (Shipped Midway)
Troy Rear Folding BUIS (pre panic purchase) - $85 (Shipped Primary)

Just need a phosphate finished M16 BCG from a reputable company. Will patiently wait for a decent deal.

I'm at $1,292 the most I've ever spent on a firearm and I do not want my wife to ever see this post, ha! Just glad I had a lot of ammo purchased prior to the hysteria.

Some late update info on my build.

+ Aervoe Rattle Can of Coyote - $7
+ RRA BCG - $172

For a grand total of $1,471

pew pew pew on blm with friends = priceless

[SOAR79]

If you want something very basic, that you never plan on upgrading, then I'd say by a S&W M&P Sport. Turner's has them for $899.99 right now.

[glock7]

Just finished mine last week, $1250 OTD. less than i was going to spend buying a complete build that originally had a ship date of june, when i emailed the manufacturer they said the completion date was being moved to Dec-Jan so i said uh-uh cancelled it and built my own. i used the extra $ for reloading supplies and cigars....

[glock7]

Originally Posted by RobGR

Some late update info on my build.

+ Aervoe Rattle Can of Coyote - $7
+ RRA BCG - $172

For a grand total of $1,471

pew pew pew on blm with friends = priceless

nice paint job with the aervoe.

[glock7]

Originally Posted by weekend_plinker

Helped another friend piece together the parts for His rifle
Lower He bought $250 with droes and tax
A2 butt-stock and buffer assembly , with lower parts kit and bullet button $160 Used in great shape
New Cmmg M4 upper receiver I had laying around $150
Brand new M4 16" Daniel Defense carbine barrel assembly with A post sight and hand guards $390
A2 flash hider $14
Rock river arms full auto BCG $250
Used charging handle $10
used mag I had FREE
unknown carry handle he found at a gun show $30
total $1224

His should look like this when where done with it.

i like that look, simple yet mid length. hmmm, i've some spare parts laying around.

[stephenmgd]

My first build I just bought my JD lower for 280 including tax and dros....which is still in jail. Fishing around for a spikes upper seems like i can get one for around 670. So I'm thinking around 1k for a complete build.

[metalliman545]

got a railed m4 upper from psa with ambi charging handle. GTO forged lower, and LPK, buttstock and FA BCG from Palmetto ebay bullet button and ergo grip, total spent after taxes and shipping
763.

[Dattebayo]

I have been sitting on my JD lower for about a month now. I may start to build it soon enough but my LR308 build is kind of priority. Even with quality parts, I am glad I am still under on some of these AR15 builds for my LR308.

[DaleAGribble]

Originally Posted by glock7

Just finished mine last week, $1250 OTD. less than i was going to spend buying a complete build that originally had a ship date of june, when i emailed the manufacturer they said the completion date was being moved to Dec-Jan so i said uh-uh cancelled it and built my own. i used the extra $ for reloading supplies and cigars....

The important question, what cigars did you get?

[hpdad]

I ordered everything on PSA, except the tripped lower. Everything will be delivery to me next week.

Lower (local): $100 + $10 tax+ $30 dros = $140

PSA:

BCG: $100
Handle: $20
LPK: $100
Upper: $450
Shipping: $30

So far is $840 with no sights/scope yet. I know I can buy the basic AR15 at that price but this comes out much better spec/I wanted.

[Chokoloso]

Originally Posted by hpdad

I ordered everything on PSA, except the tripped lower. Everything will be delivery to me next week.

Lower (local): $100 + $10 tax+ $30 dros = $170

PSA:

BCG: $100
Handle: $20
LPK: $100
Upper: $450
Shipping: $30

So far is $870 with no sights/scope yet. I know I can buy the basic AR15 at that price but this comes out much better spec/I wanted.

When did you order the PSA parts?

[Steve1968LS2]

I just finished a nice, simple M4gery, with a carry handle for just under $700.. Riflegear lower, PSA upper and guts..

Reminds me how lightweight an AR can be.. lol

[hpdad]

Originally Posted by Chokoloso

When did you order the PSA parts?

I ordered on July 25 and 26. Got everything except:

LPK: UPS was scheduled yesterday but the truck got accident so they reschedule Monday.

Upper: will be here Tuesday. Monday-10 days due for the lower at Turner.

[Chokoloso]

Originally Posted by hpdad

I ordered on July 25 and 26. Got everything except:

LPK: UPS was scheduled yesterday but the truck got accident so they reschedule Monday.

Upper: will be here Tuesday. Monday-10 days due for the lower at Turner.

OK thanks, good to know that things are more in stock. I like PSA so I think I'll see what they have in stock and go the same route. Thanks!

[glock7]

Originally Posted by DaleAGribble

The important question, what cigars did you get?

Some cigars from some 4 letter island....

[Kasspur]

Originally Posted by ColdZero916

Looking at building vs buying complete and i wanted to see how much everyone was spending on average to complete their AR build..

I'm still paying...does it ever end? I always have to try something new with mine so that means I'm always buying.

[nephrodoc]

$1100 on my build.

Spikes stripped lower, spikes buffer kit, magpul CTR, spikes enhanced LPK, spikes midlength complete upper and spikes carry handle rear sight.

I wanted a LMT rear sight, but could not find one anywhere.

[peter95]

depends what kind of build you want.

PSA Upper build with mil spec lpk, lower and stock will run you less than $1,000

Then you can change your rail, get a decent red dot sight, get f/r bus, then it'll cost you another $300-700 depending on how expensive your sights and red dot and rail will be.

[anti]

Too freaking much! My next AR build is going to be a simple A2 or A4 clone. Simple, battle-proven and effective without unnecessary add-ons.

[Siberian23]

This is my first build:

JD lower- $150 (100+tax+fee)
PSA 14.7" rifle kit- $620 (599+shipping)
Bullet Button- $22 (20+shipping)
Rear sight ????? Need (mbus/troy or a donated carry handle anyone?)

Total: priceless! actually $792+rear sight

Now if you add in the c4 mid cutout rail, aimpoint pro, sling, ergo grip, b5 bravo stock that I want I will probably spend twice that on the accessories, but if I simply add an Mbus rear sight and don't go mall ninja I will be under $850.

[jimbeezy]

I just spent roughly $1950 (not including accessories, mags, optic scope). With 3 pmags, optic, sling, rifle case was roughly $3300

[Altahick]

im doing a poor mans build right now.

Anderson lower $65

ptac lpk $39

blackhawk buffer and 6 posotion stock $30

Psa blem c158 bcg $99

the upper i dont have just yet but im looking at $399 or under from psa or karri's guns

so about $650 plus mags optics etc

[RobGR]

Originally Posted by Altahick

im doing a poor mans build right now.

Anderson lower $65
ptac lpk $39
blackhawk buffer and 6 posotion stock $30
Psa blem c158 bcg $99
the upper i dont have just yet but im looking at $399 or under from psa or karri's guns

so about $650 plus mags optics etc

Things have come down substantially now, so, yeah, completely feasible to do a poorboy build. I just got a complete blemished PSA magpul lower for $240 as my FFL is a good buddy and didn't charge me a transfer fee! Well, I did get him to twelvers of Newcastle.

[RobGR]

And post pictures of your builds!

[Altahick]

Originally Posted by RobGR

And post pictures of your builds!

heres what i got so far