Why or why not AR-15?

[Clay_Bigs_WFP]

Thinking about building an AR-15. Opinions, suggestions, pictures of your own etc. wanted.

[PsychGuy274]

Need way more info than that. What will you be using it for?

[IsaacGlass]

OP have you try looking here?

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/forumdisplay.php?f=120

[Clay_Bigs_WFP]

Need way more info than that. What will you be using it for?

Basically range shooting and hunting. And u never know when craps gonna hit the fan.

[PsychGuy274]

Basically range shooting and hunting. And u never know when craps gonna hit the fan.

Ok, well is money an issue? Because you can build an AR for about $400 to $4,000.

[Clay_Bigs_WFP]

Ok, well is money an issue? Because you can build an AR for about $400 to $4,000.

Ya money is definitely an issue right now. I'm willing to part with 5-600. And even that would be piece by piece over time.

[PsychGuy274]

Ya money is definitely an issue right now. I'm willing to part with 5-600. And even that would be piece by piece over time.

Do you want to go with an 80% build or an actual receiver?

I build my AR with a Plum Crazy lower and a Stag 3H upper for $650 out the door.

[IsaacGlass]

Ya money is definitely an issue right now. I'm willing to part with 5-600. And even that would be piece by piece over time.

Search JSE and DTI for that price range. It's not top notch but it will meet your budget. Wanna see what they look like, check the picture thread. Lots of pictures in all types of configuration for you to see and learn.

[Clay_Bigs_WFP]

Do you want to go with an 80% build or an actual receiver?

I build my AR with a Plum Crazy lower and a Stag 3H upper for $650 out the door.

Well I'm still learning about them and just what specs I want. What would you suggest? Do you like your setup? Are there things you might have done differently?

[PsychGuy274]

Well I'm still learning about them and just what specs I want. What would you suggest? Do you like your setup? Are there things you might have done differently?

Well for me, mine is only for plinking. For those purposes I absolutely love it. But for your purposes I'm not sure. If you want to call me you can, just send me a PM and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

[Clay_Bigs_WFP]

OP have you try looking here?

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/f...play.php?f=120

Great link. Lots of good ideas in there. Thanks!

[IsaacGlass]

Here's a great bargain. Within your budget and it's a gas piston upper.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=374219

[tomd1584]

OP, i suggest you read more about the platform. Here are a few threads to start:

"Oh No! I bought a BM/RRA/Stag before I knew better!

AR Technical Discussion FAQ?Knowledge Base Threads


We also have literally HUNDREDS of pages with nothing but pictures of different setups, you should spend a couple days and look through them. We also have a AR-15 Gallery where members not only show pictures, but give an itemized description to help future Calgunners in the event they see something they like.

Picture Gallery, 136 pages of goodness

AR15 gallery with itemized descriptions

[evidens83]

OP have you checked out the centerfire forum yet?

[acaligunner]

The good is that you can buy AR's piece by piece and take you're time.

Look at Bravo Company for stripped uppers, they start at around $400, and go up from there.

Stripped lowers are around $100, parts kit $65.

You still need buttstock, bolt, handguard, and charging handle, & a rear sight, mags, & ammo.

Take you're time and look around. Stag, Rock River, LMT, are also good.

Good luck

acaligunner