Those of you on the fence about an AR, read

In all 1,000 threads that have been posted about people wanting to get an AR I have always recommended they build their first one.
1) because it is nowhere near as hard as it sounds.
2) you save money in the long run and get more quality than already assembled ARs costing the same amount as your build.
3) it gives you a sense of ownership and confidence when fiddling with it

An easy alternative to building completely from scratch it to get a cheap lower receiver (the least important part of the gun, yet the regulated part) and all the parts to assemble it. Then just buy an already assembled upper when a good inexpensive one comes around.

Well folks, a good inexpensive one has come around and so it is time for the building to begin. PSA released a kit with many of the desirable features (unlike the JSE Surplus upper that was popular awhile back). Chambered in 5.56, 1 in 7 twist, M4 feed ramps, etc.

PSA Kit

if you weren't smart enough to pick up one of their lowers when they were $49 you can get one from PSA for $79 now, or get one of these Spikes lowers for $79 or for the super cheap build get one of these Surplus Arms lowers for $59 (made by the same people who make the PSA lowers.)

that is all.