looking to build my first AR...

[Guahan671]

Sorry it's been a while since I've been on here but Dec. was an on and off being sick kind of month... guess I still need to get use to this kind of weather. Anyway, I'm looking into building my first AR and I was hoping to get some input on where would be a good place/site to check out and begin this project... I'm in no hurry as I have to much to do on my plate with my family, truck and finishing my sleeves... so I'm thinking of starting with the lower and working my way up. I'm thinking, caliber wise in 556. I'm a recreational shooter and I would love to have this in my arsenal... I already have a Glock, a Single bolt rifle and a Semi Auto Shotgun... well that's about it on my end so hopefully I can get some feed back. Thanks All.

[Robb]

Jump on an Anderson lower for $39 at Primary Arms. It wasn't that long ago they were going for a Hell of alot more money than that and they could skyrocket again at any time.

[SideShow Bob]

Jump on an Anderson lower for $39 at Primary Arms. It wasn't that long ago they were going for a Hell of alot more money than that and they could skyrocket again at any time.

There is often confusion over the words alot, a lot and allot.
Alot
The word alot does not exist. It is often mistakenly written instead of a lot.


I know alot about precious stones. X


I know a lot about precious stones.
A lot
The term a lot is the opposite of a little. As a noun, lot means a large extent, a large amount, or a large number. As an adverb, lot means to a great extent or to a great degree. It nearly always appears in the form a lot.


Mark has a lot of toys.
(Lot is a noun in this example.)


He cheats a lot.
(Lot is an adverb in this example.)
Allot
The verb to allot means to give out, to apportion, to divide, or to distribute. (Other forms of the verb are allots, allotted, and allotting.)

[Tooth]

[BPTactical]

^^^
Today's grammar lesson has been brought to you by Sasquatch and Wolf Woman's love child....

That's funny Bob, I recall hardly being able to decipher your service call reports[Coffee]


OP- keep in mind you get what you pay for. I have worked on and built literally hundreds of AR platform rifles. Cheap components are just that, cheap. Add to the fact that since Dillwad got elected the firearms industry has been overwhelmed with demand, every manufacturer has been cranking out components 24/7 and QC is not what it should be.
The market is flooded with components.
Right now we are in a slack time. Take advantage of it and get quality components for just a couple of bucks more.

[SuperiorDG]

There is often confusion over the words alot, a lot and allot.
Alot
The word alot does not exist. It is often mistakenly written instead of a lot.


I know alot about precious stones. X


I know a lot about precious stones.
A lot
The term a lot is the opposite of a little. As a noun, lot means a large extent, a large amount, or a large number. As an adverb, lot means to a great extent or to a great degree. It nearly always appears in the form a lot.


Mark has a lot of toys.
(Lot is a noun in this example.)


He cheats a lot.
(Lot is an adverb in this example.)
Allot
The verb to allot means to give out, to apportion, to divide, or to distribute. (Other forms of the verb are allots, allotted, and allotting.)

[Tooth]

That's to much. (lets see if he gets it?)

[Great-Kazoo]

There is often confusion over the words alot, a lot and allot.
Alot
The word alot does not exist. It is often mistakenly written instead of a lot.


I know alot about precious stones. X


I know a lot about precious stones.
A lot
The term a lot is the opposite of a little. As a noun, lot means a large extent, a large amount, or a large number. As an adverb, lot means to a great extent or to a great degree. It nearly always appears in the form a lot.


Mark has a lot of toys.
(Lot is a noun in this example.)


He cheats a lot.
(Lot is an adverb in this example.)
Allot
The verb to allot means to give out, to apportion, to divide, or to distribute. (Other forms of the verb are allots, allotted, and allotting.)

[Tooth]

Would you be so kind to explain the difference between adviSe. AND adviCe . Since so many ask for advise when building an AR. Any advice is appreciative.

[Jamnanc]

The New York Times Said GOD IS DEAD -----------and The War's Begun

Shouldn't it be "And the wars began"?

[Guahan671]

Thanks to those who gave legit feedback. I'm gonna start with a lower first n work my way up. Thanks again.

[Tim K]

The rest of the responses were the fun part.

Try Brownells for one stop shopping. They have a series of videos that will show you how to assemble one. Watching them will probably enhance your understanding of the process and the parts required.

Also, try to determine the intended uses for this rifle. Long range, CQB, 3 gun, plinker, hunter, etc. How you intend to use it will drive many selections like barrel length/weight/quality or which stock to choose.

[mcantar18c]

Ridge is selling a good lower.

[Danimal]

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[buffalobo]

Thanks to those who gave legit feedback. I'm gonna start with a lower first n work my way up. Thanks again.

Be sure to update your progress. We even have a thread to brag about parts when they arrive.[Coffee]

[TheBelly]

I've made videos of assembling ARs. check the link in my sig line.

[Guahan671]

Hell of a lot better feed backs, thanks Guys'... really appreciate the help, even have my neighbor helping me as he owns a couple of nice AR's. I'll b sure to check out the sites some of you have suggested and of course I'll post up the end results. Thank's.[Beer]

[ray1970]

This kit from PSA and a stripped lower would make for a solid, basic rifle for under $600.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/psa-16-carbine-length-chf-m4-5-56-1-7-rifle-kit.html

[buffalobo]

Hell of a lot better feed backs, thanks Guys'... really appreciate the help, even have my neighbor helping me as he owns a couple of nice AR's. I'll b sure to check out the sites some of you have suggested and of course I'll post up the end results. Thank's.[Beer]

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