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Thinking of Building an AR
Posted on 8/2/12 at 7:58 pm
Posted on 8/2/12 at 7:58 pm
I already have an AR, as well as many other guns. So I'm not a novice when it comes to firearms. I need a break from just going out and buying guns, although I won't stop buying guns, I want something that will be a challenge as well as rewarding. I have lurked many a thread about AR building, but I have'nt payed much attention. I would love to hear any advice from those of you who have built your own. Suggestions for books, websites and local buisnesses would be greatly appreciated.
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Posted on 8/2/12 at 8:30 pm to Tony Montana
And price estimates for us interested po folk
Posted on 8/2/12 at 10:40 pm to Tony Montana
Brownells has videos showing step by step instruction.
Not hard at all. There's no manipulating anything to make fit.
They're pretty universal with a couple of exceptions: colt's trigger assembly uses smaller pins (I think that's right) and there are two sizes for the buffer spring tube / stock.
Not hard at all. There's no manipulating anything to make fit.
They're pretty universal with a couple of exceptions: colt's trigger assembly uses smaller pins (I think that's right) and there are two sizes for the buffer spring tube / stock.
Posted on 8/2/12 at 10:50 pm to Tony Montana
Learn to take apart the AR you currently own. Learn what each and every part is, and learn how to disassemble and reassemble.
Best advice I can give is this: Buy once, cry once. Get quality parts that will last. Sure, it will cost more, but it will pay off in the long run. Plus, if you use the high quality parts, it will be much easier to resell. Nobody wants to buy a DPMS/Palmetto St. composite AR build. People want LMT Noveske or Daniel Defense or KAC parts.
Good luck. If you have any questions during the building process, feel free to ask on here
Best advice I can give is this: Buy once, cry once. Get quality parts that will last. Sure, it will cost more, but it will pay off in the long run. Plus, if you use the high quality parts, it will be much easier to resell. Nobody wants to buy a DPMS/Palmetto St. composite AR build. People want LMT Noveske or Daniel Defense or KAC parts.
Good luck. If you have any questions during the building process, feel free to ask on here
This post was edited on 8/2/12 at 10:51 pm
Posted on 8/3/12 at 8:35 am to Carson123987
Carson. Thanks for the info, never thought about practicing on my ar. I have some research to do and some tools to buy before I start, but I am looking forward to getting started.
Posted on 8/3/12 at 9:11 am to Tony Montana
Actually I like the advice Carson gives.
I actually built a decent one from the get go. I didn't use super expensive parts because frankly I wanted to put one together before I went all in.
I thought I might scratch the receiver or something banging all those pins in the first time. I did a bit. Learned from it.
There are gunsmithing threads that are in the stickied thread above about the culture of the outdoor board.
In it there are lots of links to youtube videos about how to build them as well as instructions from ar15.com
I linked my experience which was quite good. I linked the place I bought from, videos and written instruction I used, parts I used, and my general overall experience from beginning to end I think. At some point somewhere I actually posted the finished product which I am quite proud of doing myself.
I actually built a decent one from the get go. I didn't use super expensive parts because frankly I wanted to put one together before I went all in.
I thought I might scratch the receiver or something banging all those pins in the first time. I did a bit. Learned from it.
There are gunsmithing threads that are in the stickied thread above about the culture of the outdoor board.
In it there are lots of links to youtube videos about how to build them as well as instructions from ar15.com
I linked my experience which was quite good. I linked the place I bought from, videos and written instruction I used, parts I used, and my general overall experience from beginning to end I think. At some point somewhere I actually posted the finished product which I am quite proud of doing myself.
Posted on 8/3/12 at 9:32 am to thetempleowl
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I linked my experience which was quite good.
Speaking of tools, I'd be interested in knowing what specific tools are needed to assemble one. Did you include that information in your summary?
ETA: NVM I'm looking at your thread now
This post was edited on 8/3/12 at 9:37 am
Posted on 8/3/12 at 9:36 am to Judge Smails
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Speaking of tools, I'd be interested in knowing what specific tools are needed to assemble one. Did you include that information in your summary?
Of course I did, along with where I bought them at on the web.
I linked instructions listing everything you needed to buy from tools to videos to everything else.
I believe I also listed exactly which instructions I used and which hints were best. I will go back and look.
Posted on 8/3/12 at 9:55 am to Tony Montana
Tony, I just finished a new build, and I am extremely proud of it. Waiting on a vertical foregrip, and then I will post pics.
Templeowl's info is really good, I just poked my head in that thread. Definitely has some good guidelines to follow. Like I said, once you get started, feel free to post on the OB and ask us questions. It's a very rewarding experience, and you will love your weapon much more.
Templeowl's info is really good, I just poked my head in that thread. Definitely has some good guidelines to follow. Like I said, once you get started, feel free to post on the OB and ask us questions. It's a very rewarding experience, and you will love your weapon much more.
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