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wcnones
05-04-2009, 7:53 AM
Don't include shipping, tax or DROS fees.

I'll start:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc74/brandjury/allfde2.jpg

Stag Stripped Lower: $145
Mega Flat-top Upper w/Feedramps: $140
16" 1/7 Barrel: $189
Magpul CTR Stock: $95
Vltor CASV-EL: $160
RRA Bolt Carrier Group: $189
Charging Handle: $25
UTG Delta Assembly: $25
UTG Gas Block: $20
Gas Tube: $40
Buffer Tube Assembly: $45
Ergo Pistol Grip: $25
Magpul Ladder Rails: $35
Fake Can: $20
10/30 Pmag: $30
RRA LPK with Raddlock: $130
JPoint Reflex: No charge

Grand Total: $1313 +tax/shipping/DROS

BroncoBob
05-04-2009, 7:55 AM
Depends on which one, I have done three since Obama came into office

Mazilla
05-04-2009, 7:58 AM
775.00. I bought everything but the KD lower here and in about a week and a half.

PatriotnMore
05-04-2009, 8:03 AM
^ I paid around $900.00 for everything. I pieced the rifle together looking for good deals here and there, including the KD lower.

supersonic
05-04-2009, 8:05 AM
I was lucky enough to buy all of my AR/AK/FAL-related stuff (to satisfy me....for now) before all the "panic-buying" & extreme mark-up$$$ took place. In retrospect, I feel as if I dodged a bullet (no pun intended) when I realize that I literally saved thousands of dollars by just "accidentally" buying at the "right time" & at the "right place." Whew!:sweatdrop:

The Brit
05-04-2009, 8:09 AM
I'm still waiting for Rock Riover Arms to deliver my upper. I placed the order on December 5th last year and there's still no indication when they'll ship it :mad:

PatriotnMore
05-04-2009, 8:12 AM
^ The Brit and SuperSonic, but what has it cost you to build the rifle(s)?

missiontrails
05-04-2009, 8:20 AM
Each one has cost $1500-1800. That's not because of the GOUGE factor, its just because I spec them out with expensive parts.

supersonic
05-04-2009, 8:24 AM
I'll just give a few of my "pre-'08" examples (I'll add an AK in, just to give an idea $$$):
I spent a total of $389.00 for my WASR-10 / $860.00 for my STAG Model-1 / $975.00 for my RRA 20" A2HBAR.

PS- my DSA STG-58 FAL was around $1400 total. DSA FAL's have always been pricey, though. I don't even KNOW what mine would cost brand new today!!!!!

swerv512
05-04-2009, 8:35 AM
Whats an AR? and... Who's Obama?

Vtec44
05-04-2009, 8:38 AM
I bought 3 complete brand name AR's for around $1200. The one I built cost me $1000 (Bushmaster 16" carbine upper, Superior Arms lower, RRA LPK, RRA BCG, RRA buffer/buffer spring/tube). This was like 2 months ago.

John W
05-04-2009, 8:44 AM
I'm still waiting for Rock Riover Arms to deliver my upper. I placed the order on December 5th last year and there's still no indication when they'll ship it :mad:

There is a fellow on gunbroker selling brand new in box RRA uppers for about 690, shipped.

Barbarossa
05-04-2009, 8:49 AM
$180 for a CMMG lower
$530 for a Spikes/CMMG upper
$75 LPK
$20 MOE Grip
$117 MOE Stock with buffer assy.
$140 Troy rear sight

$1062 :cool2:

This was in December / Janurary.

BONECUTTER
05-04-2009, 9:05 AM
Stag Stripped Lower: $145
Mega Flat-top Upper w/Feedramps: $140
16" 1/7 Barrel: $189
Magpul CTR Stock: $95
Vltor CASV-EL: $160
RRA Bolt Carrier Group: $189
Charging Handle: $25
UTG Delta Assembly: $25
UTG Gas Block: $20
Gas Tube: $40
Buffer Tube Assembly: $45
Ergo Pistol Grip: $25
Magpul Ladder Rails: $35
Fake Can: $20
10/30 Pmag: $30
RRA LPK with Raddlock: $130
JPoint Reflex: No charge

Grand Total: $1313 +tax/shipping/DROS

Don't forget to add a few more bucks for a front sling mount. Unless you have a desire to scrap melted paracord off your barrel.

a-shot
05-04-2009, 9:06 AM
Nothing, I gouged the crap out of people on primers.

JK ;)

bombadillo
05-04-2009, 9:07 AM
My post obama rifle:
Sun Devil billet lower III gen
CMMG LPK
JP yellow spring kit
KNS anti rotational pins
Rear takedown pin detent mod
JP-15 18" upper duracoated with LMOS bolt system and QPQ, JP Adjustable gas block/A2 front sight with ultra fine front sight post, VTAC free floating handguard
Stag A2 buttstock.
Ergo sure grip with container
RRA tactical carry handle
Bushnell trophy red dot with Leupold QD ring

Grand total: $1500. Not too bad considering

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l122/bombadillo08/img1241070011598.jpg

Oh, and obviously that pic isn't 100 percent accurate as I typically run the sun devil lower and BB rather than the MMG CMMG lower shown.

a-shot
05-04-2009, 9:08 AM
Mine is set-up the same! ^^

GooD Job!

bombadillo
05-04-2009, 9:08 AM
There is a fellow on gunbroker selling brand new in box RRA uppers for about 690, shipped.

Linky??

reidnez
05-04-2009, 9:11 AM
Superior Arms complete lower: $425
DPMS 16" flattop upper: $650
Aimpoint CompM4 on Larue Mount: $200 + Benelli Nova trade
GG&G rail system: $150
Magazines, sling, misc. parts: $50.

$1475, or around $1900 if you include the value of the trade. A lot of money, yes, but I wanted one and I did not have the foresight (nor did I know about OLL's) a couple of years ago when things were more reasonable. Now that I have one, I'm just buying lowers in the near future and taking my time getting the rest of the parts, waiting until prices come back down to earth--which I realize might be a year or two.

PIRATE14
05-04-2009, 9:14 AM
I got one for $350.........but.....

I gave it away......:thumbsup:

chrisdesoup
05-04-2009, 9:26 AM
$155 CMMG Lower
$65 CMMG LPK
$730 CMMG Upper 16 inch 1/7 w/ BCG&CH no HG
$57 Magpul MOE Stock
$23 Hand Guard
$68 Buffer Tube, Spring, H Buffer, etc
$65 Matech rear bus

Total $1163 I have only the Upper/lower/lpk on hand and am still waiting on the rest.. should be here this week! gotta love the USPS.

I had an extra BB and ar tool in my toolbox.

OH, Then Sportsmans Guide had some American Eagle .223 for $9.97 box last night...so I bought a bunch of those and a new ammo can for $15

timmyb21
05-04-2009, 9:27 AM
Well, I actually traded a shotgun for a comlete lower (w/o stock), so if I had to put a price on that I'd say $200 because I only paid $220 for the shotgun and it was a couple years old. The stock/buffer combo cost me $40 (no name commercial), and I don't have an upper yet. Waiting for a Del-Ton that's been on order for a couple months. Good thing I'm patient. It'll be less than $700 for a very basic M4 type AR. :D

evan69
05-04-2009, 9:56 AM
$108-lower
$100-FFL transfer/DROS
$638-Stag Arms kit
$20-bullet button
$5-roll pin punch

$872-total

Norccer
05-04-2009, 10:21 AM
$2000-$2300

dchang0
05-04-2009, 10:25 AM
Whats an AR? and... Who's Obama?

Obama's the dude with the turban who directed the 9/11 attacks... :43:


I have no post-election ARs, but they were roughly $1550 each with the following upgrades (optics and optic mounts not included):

Daniel Defense Omega 7.0 rail
Magpul CTR stock
Magpul ASAP sling plate
Magpul MOE grip
Magpul XTM rail panel set
Larue FUG or TangoDown Stubby QD vertical grip
Midwest Industries rear BUIS
PRI Big Latch or Gas Buster
ambi safety selector
YHM Extended Takedown Pins
AR Raddlock

wcnones
05-04-2009, 10:38 AM
Don't forget to add a few more bucks for a front sling mount. Unless you have a desire to scrap melted paracord off your barrel.


No issues so far with the paracord. The fake can adds as a very weak heatsink and helps to absorb barrel heat enough that I've not experienced meltage yet. And no matter how hard anyone tries to convince me otherwise, I simply cannot see how some companies charge the outrageous prices common among sling mounts - it's a hunk of iron FFS!

grahlaika
05-04-2009, 10:39 AM
2x KD lowers: $ 225 each
1 CMMG .308 lower: $330
1 IRA-10D lower .308: $425

I already have some uppers from my illegal lower that's out of state, so I'll be using those for the KD's. Haven't decided on uppers for my .308s, but I can wait on those. I wanted to just get the lowers for now.

Grumpyoldretiredcop
05-04-2009, 10:47 AM
DS Arms lower - $165
DPMS LPK - 100
DPMS 20" upper - 675
Raddlock - 30
MMG - 40
Total - $1010

Everything else came from my "box o'parts".

BONECUTTER
05-04-2009, 10:47 AM
No issues so far with the paracord. The fake can adds as a very weak heatsink and helps to absorb barrel heat enough that I've not experienced meltage yet. And no matter how hard anyone tries to convince me otherwise, I simply cannot see how some companies charge the outrageous prices common among sling mounts - it's a hunk of iron FFS!


The ERGO ones are not that bad http://www.ergogrips.net/item-detail.cfm?ID=4393&storeid=1&image=slingswvl.gif&CFID=36302489&CFTOKEN=91316353

I'm gonna guess you don't shoot that many rounds at a time. Your rifle and you can do what you want. But if you run it hot because you need to it will fail. Might as well save yourself the headache.

berto
05-04-2009, 10:48 AM
$950 (including tax, shipping and fees) so far. Need only bcg/ch. Started with the lower last July and bought stuff here and there since based on availability and my budget. Hopefully complete by this July.

DoubleStar lower
Bushmaster lpk
RRA stock and tube
bullet button
1 10/10 mag
1 10/30 mag
ARMS 40L buis
BCM middy
CMMG handguard

Waiting on BCM bcg/ch and budget.

MotoDuc
05-04-2009, 10:49 AM
Everything was purchased Jan of 09 in the height of panic and price gouging.

Doublestar lower $250
DS 6-position stock w/buffer&spring $90
CMMG lpk $85
BB $25
10/20 mag $25
Armalite complete 20" upper $470
MI rear sight $92

$1037 + tax & dros fees.
Not to bad considering, taking my time (patients waiting for order) with current build $185 CMMG lower and $554 for M4 rifle kit. $739 total for the second build.

tomd1584
05-04-2009, 10:53 AM
I spent $1375 putting mine together, with optic...doesnt include cleaning stuff, the range bag i bought, and extra magazines.

aermotor
05-04-2009, 10:58 AM
It's a little misleading with no tax, shipping or dros, but here goes:

Stag Lower Receiver = $130
Lower Parts = $70
Magpul MOE = $70
Stag 4H Upper Complete: $675 (the only ouch)
Bullet Button/Free Lock = $30
Total = $975

Real total is about $1150 (not including 10 pmags :eek:)

dchang0
05-04-2009, 10:59 AM
And no matter how hard anyone tries to convince me otherwise, I simply cannot see how some companies charge the outrageous prices common among sling mounts - it's a hunk of iron FFS!

I was thinking the same thing--it seems like the minimum price for any piece of metal is roughly $20: $25 for a PRI Big Latch, $20 for a sling plate, etc.

Considering that stuff like that is most likely made in China for pennies on the dollar, $20 is a lot to ask for a piece of stamped steel. But hey, they're charging what the market will bear, so more power to 'em.

You should see the prices of airsoft parts, which are very crappily made and often cost more than their real counterparts!

sega18
05-04-2009, 11:04 AM
My post Obama AR15 cost me $1282 total:

CMMG lower-$195-$240 total(DROS/tax)
Rock River Arms LPK-$110.70 shipped
Stag Arms Tactical Stock Kit-$104 shipped
Bullet button and 10/20 Mag-$68 shipped
DPMS 16" upper(off gunbroker)-$760 shipped

$1282.

Anyone know how long Stag takes to ship something in stock?

5hundo
05-04-2009, 11:08 AM
If we're talking just the rifle, not that much...

LMT Complete Lower from 10% in Taft (You Rock, Wes!!!) - $349
DPMS Complete 24" Bull Barrel Upper from Midway - $499 (on sale)
MMG - $50 (right :confused: )

$978 total (approx), with tax and everything...

However, there was the DNZ rings, the Harris Bipod and the Nikon scope but what's $500 between friends... :D

TZL
05-04-2009, 11:52 AM
wcnones, that is one awesome looking AR !

I like it all, except the JP reflex site.....i'm planning on building an full FDE AR soon, did you duracoat or rattle can it?


Don't include shipping, tax or DROS fees.

I'll start:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc74/brandjury/allfde2.jpg

Stag Stripped Lower: $145
Mega Flat-top Upper w/Feedramps: $140
16" 1/7 Barrel: $189
Magpul CTR Stock: $95
Vltor CASV-EL: $160
RRA Bolt Carrier Group: $189
Charging Handle: $25
UTG Delta Assembly: $25
UTG Gas Block: $20
Gas Tube: $40
Buffer Tube Assembly: $45
Ergo Pistol Grip: $25
Magpul Ladder Rails: $35
Fake Can: $20
10/30 Pmag: $30
RRA LPK with Raddlock: $130
JPoint Reflex: No charge

Grand Total: $1313 +tax/shipping/DROS

Bobotheclown
05-04-2009, 12:14 PM
Final tally for first build:
KD Stripped Lower: $235 (ppt+DROS)
CMMG LPK: $78
Bullet button w/ wrench: $30
Vltor Emod Assembly: $189
Magpul Miad Full: $45
BCM Middy with DD rails: $835
Rail Covers: $30
BCM BCG: $138
Charging Handle: $27
AAC Blackout: $60
Tango Down Vert Grip: $55
Eotech 516: $430
TROY front/back BUIS: $250ish
DD Quick detach offset light mount: $60
Fenix 11R2 w/pad: $105
DD Quick detach swivel mount: $30
VTAC Sling: $37

Total: ±$2,634 + tax/shipping

Tally so far for second build:
KD Lower: $205
RRA 2-stage: $120
CMT small parts: $38
Rifle Buffer tube, spring, buffer: $20

Norccer
05-04-2009, 12:21 PM
Post Obama Build

Double Star stripped OLL
Bushmaster LPK
($300 for both)
Magpul UBR - $315
Full BCM Upper w/ 9" DD lite rail, BCG/Charging Handle - $1100
Total: $1715 so far, but that doesn't count a few things

NEED:
Rear/Front sights
Optics
Rail panels
raddlock
front grip
Total: (Bare minimum)$150 (Everything)$700-$1100

Total Including Needs: about $3000

Tell me if that sounds horrific.

Hoop
05-04-2009, 12:29 PM
I'll be into mine for 1035 without optics. May have to sell a couple others to make room for it too, but in the end it's gonna be sweet :)

AR-Kev
05-04-2009, 12:44 PM
Man you guys got some good deals for your ar's, I definitely over spent a little on mine, but thats what I get for being a noob:censored:. Ooh well I found this place and am gonna do much better when I eventually start a ar-10 build, live and learn.

ocg 03
05-04-2009, 1:46 PM
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n270/dabgpimp/AR.jpg

CMMG Lower ($180)
CMMG Lower Parts Kit ($70)
LMT Upper ($600)
LMT BCG ($200)
Magpul CTR Stock ($90)
VLTOR Buffer Tube ($50)
Magpul MIAD Grip ($40)
Magpul Rail Panels ($30)
Daniel Defense 7.0 Omega Rail ($245.99)
EOTech 516 Holographic Site ($479.99)
Magpul ASAP Plate ($29.99)
Magpul Sling ($49.99)
Troy BUIS ($139.99)

I spent upwards of $2300. It was worth every penny.

mcat707
05-04-2009, 4:25 PM
$395: DTI 16" complete upper
$129: Spikes Lower
$60: CMMG LPK
$85: CAA 6-position stock
$17: Ergo SureGrip
$20: cheapy detachable carry handle
$25: Bullet Button

$731 Total

All parts bought new. Now those were the good ole' days when building an AR didnt break the bank!

nicoroshi
05-04-2009, 4:47 PM
Way too much (but then again I bought quality parts). But I love them, and am very happy. :)
Wasn't really going for the 'lowest possible price' build when I built my two but instead looked at piecing together exactly what I wanted in a rifle.
I got gouged on a few items, and found some for good deals.
In the end without optics, mags, or shipping,taxes I think I'm into my 5.56 build for about $1800, and the 6.8 SPC build for $2000. The AK on the other hand was built from a Romy 'G' kit, and I bent the flat. Total cost without mags, and taxes was around $550 (includes tools used to build).

railroader
05-04-2009, 5:25 PM
Del-ton M4 chrome lined flat top kit. Free doublestar lower( gift from my wonderful stepson) for a total of $570 out the door. Mark

sirnonz
05-04-2009, 6:03 PM
TII Lower ($200)
CMMG Lower Parts Kit ($80)
Prince 50 Bullet Button w/ wonder tool ($30)
Magpul CTR Stock w/ Buffer Tube ($150)
Bushmaster Upper ($700)
C-More Free Float Rails ($150)
GG&G Front Flip Up Sight ($100)
Troy BUIS ($140)
Eotech 552 (USED) ($365)
GG&G Accucam Quick Detach ($80)
2 C-Products 10/10 ($30)
4 C-Products 10/30 ($65)
2 Magpul Pmag 10/30 ($45)

so roughly $2,135

bluthandwerk
05-04-2009, 6:55 PM
Fulton FAR-15 Lower $240 (the only part I really feel I got gouged on, but it was the first AR part I bought)
LWRC M6A2 16" Upper $1800
Vltor Basic Modstock (complete) $165
RRA LPK $65
Magpul Trigger guard $19
Ergo Suregrip $23
Ergo Heavy QD foregrip $65
EoTech 512 $399
EoTech 3x Magnifier w/ flip mount $499

Total: $3275 (without tax, shipping or DROS)

I've made some changes to that set up since that time, and I've built a few other ARs since then. I like the LWRC, but kind of wish I'd gone for a slightly cheaper GP upper (like an Addax), just because of the price.

wcnones
05-04-2009, 7:53 PM
wcnones, that is one awesome looking AR !

I like it all, except the JP reflex site.....i'm planning on building an full FDE AR soon, did you duracoat or rattle can it?

The JPoint is actually really very very nice. It came attached to an ACOG TA01NSN that I have since traded, as although I loved the ACOG, I let it go but kept the JPoint. Fantastic reflex sight and despite any misleading appearanced from the pic I posted, it looks great in person. Here's the best shot I could manage of the JPoint's FOV...I really need to get a better pic of it to show how what a great unit it is:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc74/brandjury/jpointdot.jpg

As for the finish, I did it with Duracoat's "Magpul FDE" and a $20 airbrush from Harbor Freight.

Thanks for the kind words!

5968
05-04-2009, 8:03 PM
$0.00! I saw what was coming down the tubes and was smart enough to buy before Obama.

Ksmash01
05-04-2009, 10:07 PM
Lets see now

$425 for a complete Stag Lower with 6 position stock, and a BB.
$461.99 for a complete DPMS A3 16" Stainless Bull Barrel Upper with BCG and CH.

total = 886.99(not including shipping for the upper, or DROS for the lower)

Still need front and rear sights, and scope mounts, and optics.

oldrifle
05-04-2009, 10:18 PM
Lower - $125
LPK - $70
Upper - $750
Rail - $300
Sights - $200
Muzzle Device - $40
Grip Pod - $50
Pistol Grip - $30
Stock - $125
Misc odds and ends- $150

== $1,840!!

Damn, now I wish I hadn't done that. :eek:

Trendkill
05-04-2009, 11:11 PM
AFM Lower Receiver - $185

Parts kit - $100

B.B. - $10

Buffer , Spring , Tube , Stock - $45

Complete BCM Carbine upper w/ FA BCG and CH - $765

Square forged Carry Handle - $85



TOTAL= $1190.00

Sinixstar
05-05-2009, 12:06 AM
I'm still waiting for Rock Riover Arms to deliver my upper. I placed the order on December 5th last year and there's still no indication when they'll ship it :mad:


That's funny - Scheel's in Reno has a whole case full of assembled RRA rifles. Right around $1000 complete last time I looked.

now, i'm no AR expert, but considering a decent 1911 can easily run $1000+, doesn't seem too bad for being able to just walk into a store and buy one...

Capt. Speirs
05-05-2009, 7:32 AM
This seems like a useless question with no baseline. ARs before and after cost between $800.00 and 3,000.00, depends on what you build.

SDshooter
05-05-2009, 10:46 AM
Wilson combat upper with flut barrel.
LMT lower.
$1500.

jafount
05-05-2009, 11:19 AM
I bought my first one complete in February$960

I bought my second one in February the day before I picked up my first one after the ten day wait, complete for $1350.00

I built my third one in April:

Complete Stag Lower w/CTR-$450
Sabre Defense Barrel-$335
Troy Industries Flash Hider-$50
Crush Washer-$7
VLTOR Low Pro Gas Block-$60
Gas tube-$12
CAA Grip-$35
Trigger Guard-$24
YHM Rifle Length Free Float handguard-$160
RRA Upper received-$120
RRA BCG-$189
Charge Handle$20

Total-$1462

I got the killer deal in April on my Aero-Precision/Armalite AR-10- $2150. Same exact rifle minus the scope, sights and Harris Bi-pod is selling at Tactical Defense Survival in Loomis, CA for $3000.00.

If you want a complete AR today, they have them for $1600.00

xounlistedxox
05-11-2009, 10:35 AM
Charled Daly Stripped Lower $199
LMT 14.5" Upper Chrome Lined $485
Rock River Arms Bolt Carrier Group $139
CMMG Charging Handle $20
Phantom Flash Hider $25
EOtech 512 $355
Lower Parts Kit with Shorty A2 Stock $129
Troy BUIS $135
UTG 4 Rail Forend $60
Aluminum Foregrip $20
Magpul Trigger Guard $20
Prince 50 Kit $20
CAA Pistol Grip $25
Single Point Sling Attachment $20
Extended Takedown Pin $10
Viking Tactical 1" Flashlight Mount $20
Surefire G2 Flashlight $50

$1732 Total All built this month

BunMaster
05-11-2009, 11:17 AM
KD Stripped Lower: 200
BCM Upper + LMT Bolt + BCM CH: 700
RRA LPK + RRA Stock: 140
Bushmaster Carry Handle: 70
Cav Compensator/Muzzle Brake: 30
Ear Pro/Eye Pro: 100
Tools + Cleaning Stuff: 80
Ammo: 200

~$1500

Pelican is also being ordered soon..

This is depressing.

hamster
05-11-2009, 11:28 AM
$200 KD lower, bullet button
$ 70 CMMG LPK
$100 buffer tube, spring, H2 buffer, Magpul MOE stock
$800 Sabre Defence carbine 16" upper
$ 30 10/30 PMAG
$ 20 Matech BUIS
$1220 for a shootable AR-15