The most expensive AR15 possible?

[aplinker]

I've been thinking about this... There's truly an upper limit to what you can spend on a combat-designed (non-funky F-Class type) AR rifle with DI gas.

Here's my "most expensive possible" build (NOT including optics or other accessories, just the things listed below - however all replacements/upgrades are OK!).

See if you can find something better/more expensive (Note: it has to "make sense")

Lower receiver: POF Gen III $335

Lower parts kit: Rock River Arms $65

Trigger: Geiselle $280 or KAC $310

Buttstock: UBR $245

Pistol grip: Magpul MIAD $35

Magazine: HK $55

Bolt Carrier Group: LMT Enhanced $245

Upper receiver: VLTOR VIS (includes handguard) $650

Handguard: (Included)

Barrel: Krieger/Compass Lake $460

Gas block: KAC SPR MK12 Mod1 lo-pro $90

Muzzle Device: FSC556 - $95

Iron Sights: Troy Flips front/rear- $260

Extras:
Charging Handle: PRI Gas buster - $90

Ambi mag release: Norgon Ambi catch $95

Trigger guard: Magpul winter $20

Rail covers: mixed panels and ladders ~3x$15

Trigger Pins: KNS $30

Selector: Ambi $30
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Grand total: $3155

Throw in some 3-color duracoating, a S&B short-dot, Larue SPR mount, VFG, etc... and then you're talking real money


Can you outspend me on any better parts? (no race-gun stuff)
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Lower receiver:
Lower parts kit:
Trigger:
Buttstock:
Pistol grip:
Magazine:
Bolt Carrier Group:
Upper receiver:
Handguard:
Barrel:
Gas block:
Muzzle Device:
Iron Sights:

Extras:

Grand total:

[adamsreeftank]

One way ticket to AZ and a transferable full auto lower - $25,000.

[aplinker]

One way ticket to AZ and a transferable full auto lower - $25,000.

Ahem... that's NOT "technically" an AR15

Of course there's that.

This is mostly just an intellectual exercise...

[adamsreeftank]

Ahem... that's NOT "technically" an AR15

Of course there's that.

This is mostly just an intellectual exercise...

Well, there are original transferable M-16 lowers and there are legal pre-86 converted AR-15 lowers.

[aplinker]

Well, there are original transferable M-16 lowers and there are legal pre-86 converted AR-15 lowers.

Yes, I'm aware, but exactly how does that help us make something we can have?

Unless you know of an exemption work-around in CA MG laws for NFA items? I'll tell you what, you figure that out, I'll buy one for each of us.

[DedEye]

There's probably $200 or more room to go up or down based on replacing things like the winter trigger guard with the one included in the MIAD full kit, but I can't really think of any more expensive parts to include other than the accessories you mentioned. Perhaps swapping the VIS for a Larue and getting an expensive railed foreend (what's the most expensive, DD12.0?) would add another $20-50.

Maybe an M203 and an AN/PEQ4 ?

Or actually, a Surefire M900 or M910 VFG light at $600 would definitely up the cost...

[aplinker]

There's probably $200 or more room to go up or down based on replacing things like the winter trigger guard with the one included in the MIAD full kit, but I can't really think of any more expensive parts to include other than the accessories you mentioned. Perhaps swapping the VIS for a Larue and getting an expensive railed foreend (what's the most expensive, DD12.0?) would add another $20-50.

Maybe an M203 and an AN/PEQ4 ?

Or actually, a Surefire M900 or M910 VFG light at $600 would definitely up the cost...

Yes, I thought about the M900 & VFGs and lights and lasers, but those are like optics in the sense it's not a part of the function of the rifle.

I'm pretty sure the MUR + DD 12.0 is still less than the VIS.

[savageevo]

A complete POF upper. I spent 1500.00 w/tax out the door. Thats without rear iron sites. I had to spend another 125.00 for that. Wow, my investment going to work.

[mltrading]

• Get a Tubb2000.
• Get whole rifle from JP Enterprise.
• Get LMT piston-operated monolithic upper.

Frankly, it's easy to spend a lot of $$$ on AR stuff. The above are just some examples. Or you may go gold-plating your whole AR15 rifle.

Or you may buy parts from us at 10X prices. We'd be glad to. (Just kidding)

[docsmileyface]

How much do the LWRC gas piston uppers cost? I think that'd bump the price quite a bit.

[apbrian112]

but he said DI (direct impingement) therefore piston uppers are out

[gn3hz3ku1*]

for a bunch of senior members you guys make me sad..... helloooooooooo

+25 bucks for a BB!!! unless your sn is prince50 and your making the build

[Crazed_SS]

I dont understand why people sink so much money into building these ultra-tacticool ARs. Sure, they look mean, but do the serve much purpose? For example in the other thread, the guy mentions he spent $2600 on his build.. Is a $2600 build gonna put holes in paper any better than a $1000 build. Sometimes I think gun people get too obsessed with equipment. IMO, it'd make more sense to put maybe $1000 into an AR, then spend the rest on ammo and training. You wont have the most badass looking rifle on the block, but you will be more proficient than the guy who does.

[Lon Moer]

HK 416 uppers are available in th $3500. range, without sights.

[Omega13device]

HK 416 uppers are available in th $3500. range, without sights.

He said direct-impingement gas though.

uclaplinker, here are a few items that are more expensive.

A rifle-length MRP upper (includes barrel and handguard) is $1289.

An Ops-Inc 2-port muzzle brake would run $180.

KAC front/rear buis $325 from MSTN.