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re: For a First Time AR-15 Owner: Buy or Build?
Posted on 9/15/19 at 6:09 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
Posted on 9/15/19 at 6:09 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
Don't get a budget lower, some people frown upon them here.
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Posted on 9/15/19 at 6:16 pm to CarRamrod
PSA has a complete lower right now for $120. I bought one last week with free shipping.
Posted on 9/15/19 at 6:20 pm to Success
quote:What special tools are required to assemble an AR?
Build build build. It’s fun and satisfying. I’ve now moved on to building polymer 80s
Posted on 9/15/19 at 7:36 pm to CarRamrod
Every thread tho?
Posted on 9/15/19 at 7:37 pm to Geauxtiga
Torque wrench for your barrel
Punch set
Roll pin punch is nice to have
Castle nut tool
Upper receiver action block
Most hand guards now have their own proprietary barrel nut and wrench so you typically don’t need one.
There is a pivot pin tool that make installing that danged pin a breeze. (wheeler brand)
Punch set
Roll pin punch is nice to have
Castle nut tool
Upper receiver action block
Most hand guards now have their own proprietary barrel nut and wrench so you typically don’t need one.
There is a pivot pin tool that make installing that danged pin a breeze. (wheeler brand)
Posted on 9/15/19 at 7:39 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
Can't believe no one has suggested M&P Sport II. Great entry to 5.56 platform at $499 and is ready to roll out of the the box
LINK
LINK
Posted on 9/15/19 at 7:45 pm to bbvdd
quote:Tongue and groove pliers wrapped in electric tape work well here too if you don't want to buy the pivot pin tool. They also work well for the bolt catch roll pin.
There is a pivot pin tool that make installing that danged pin a breeze. (wheeler brand)
Posted on 9/15/19 at 7:46 pm to SneakyWaff1es
quote:
Every thread tho?
Dude doesn't even limit his shite to this board.
Posted on 9/15/19 at 7:58 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
Don’t get one, I hear some dude Beto is supposed to go around collecting them next year!!!
But if it was me and I was dead set on being a die hard pry it from my hands kind of guy. For what you are wanting to spend I would build one. And if for the only reason that would be to have a decent trigger. Most people will never notice or need a high dollar lower receiver or get the benefit of a high dollar barrel. But I would be willing to bet that everyone can agree that a mil-spec trigger leaves a lot to be desired.
But if it was me and I was dead set on being a die hard pry it from my hands kind of guy. For what you are wanting to spend I would build one. And if for the only reason that would be to have a decent trigger. Most people will never notice or need a high dollar lower receiver or get the benefit of a high dollar barrel. But I would be willing to bet that everyone can agree that a mil-spec trigger leaves a lot to be desired.
Posted on 9/15/19 at 8:07 pm to Ol boy
I agree. As i said before, build. But he could get a mp sport 2 and drop in a $90 larue Mbt and that will be hard to beat.
Posted on 9/15/19 at 8:24 pm to Success
For first I’d would buy a cheap one and throw a rail on it
This post was edited on 9/15/19 at 8:26 pm
Posted on 9/15/19 at 8:37 pm to DisplacedBuckeye
Hook line and sinker.
Posted on 9/15/19 at 9:04 pm to MrBobDobalina
quote:
Can't believe no one has suggested M&P Sport II. Great entry to 5.56 platform at $499 and is ready to roll out of the the box
PSA complete lower - $120
PSA complete upper - $220
Magpul MBUS - $50 or $60
Posted on 9/15/19 at 9:29 pm to CarRamrod
quote:
Hook line and sinker.
I know. I've been dragging your arse around what, five boards now? Spit it out already.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 7:59 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
I put my first together by catching complete uppers and lowers on different sales. Saved quite a bit of money and happy with performance.
Update: just lost it in Lake Boeuf. What a shame, I liked that gun.
Update: just lost it in Lake Boeuf. What a shame, I liked that gun.
This post was edited on 9/17/19 at 4:44 pm
Posted on 9/16/19 at 8:33 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
I built my first and then another, son has built several and all were lost when the damn pirogue tipped over in the swamp.
Great fun to build. I’ve used PSA lowers, Stag Arms, Anderson....all work well.
Great fun to build. I’ve used PSA lowers, Stag Arms, Anderson....all work well.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 8:52 am to DisplacedBuckeye
womp womp.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 8:59 am to bbvdd
An AR is capable of shooting several different calibers. I’m only aware of two in an AK.
- wrong
An AK is stamped sheet metal
An AR is aluminum
- wrong
One is red blooded American gun, one is a commie gun.
- in terms of designers yes but beyond that not necessarily true.
Typically an AR is more accurate
Typically an AK is more reliable (runs no matter what).
- with standard sights, not true.
1k dollar AR vs 1k dollar AK the AK outlasts and maybe even performs better.
- wrong
An AK is stamped sheet metal
An AR is aluminum
- wrong
One is red blooded American gun, one is a commie gun.
- in terms of designers yes but beyond that not necessarily true.
Typically an AR is more accurate
Typically an AK is more reliable (runs no matter what).
- with standard sights, not true.
1k dollar AR vs 1k dollar AK the AK outlasts and maybe even performs better.
Posted on 9/16/19 at 10:15 am to BM7133
quote:
An AR is capable of shooting several different calibers. I’m only aware of two in an AK.
- wrong
so, how many calibers is he aware of that an AK shoots?
quote:
An AK is stamped sheet metal
An AR is aluminum
- wrong
what are they made of then?
quote:
Typically an AR is more accurate
Typically an AK is more reliable (runs no matter what).
- with standard sights, not true.
please provide more information
quote:
1k dollar AR vs 1k dollar AK the AK outlasts and maybe even performs better.
how does an AK "outlast" an AR and how does it perform better?
Posted on 9/16/19 at 12:59 pm to CarRamrod
You can't help yourself.
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