I could use some help...

[theGinsue]

I like BCM just fine.

My 3 simple pieces of advice are this:
1). Get a metal lower, not a polymer lower. Plenty of folks will argue against this, but plenty of others will give horror stories of those lowers failing. Why take the chance?
2). Avoid doing business with RGuns like the plague. Their products are okay (NOT high end, but usable), if & when you finally get them. They have the worst customer service I've ever encountered.
3). If you're looking at a .223/5.56 gun, go with a lower that is made for 5.56 or "multi" versus .223. It probably won't be obvious right away, but shooting the higher pressure 5.56 out of a .223 lower will cause stress damage to the lower.

If you're just planning on shooting the AR for recreational shooting, the barrel twist rate and length isn't so important (so long as you've got 16" or a tax stamp for an SBR). But, if you're looking to shoot long range, competition, or varmint hunting, the intended purpose should drive the barrel choice.

Just some thoughts.

[Roy7]

I like BCM just fine.

My 3 simple pieces of advice are this:
1). Get a metal lower, not a polymer lower. Plenty of folks will argue against this, but plenty of others will give horror stories of those lowers failing. Why take the chance?
2). Avoid doing business with RGuns like the plague. Their products are okay (NOT high end, but usable), if & when you finally get them. They have the worst customer service I've ever encountered.
3). If you're looking at a .223/5.56 gun, go with a lower that is made for 5.56 or "multi" versus .223. It probably won't be obvious right away, but shooting the higher pressure 5.56 out of a .223 lower will cause stress damage to the lower.

If you're just planning on shooting the AR for recreational shooting, the barrel twist rate and length isn't so important (so long as you've got 16" or a tax stamp for an SBR). But, if you're looking to shoot long range, competition, or varmint hunting, the intended purpose should drive the barrel choice.

Just some thoughts.

I appreciate your input on this. I was planning on going with a metal upper and lower already. I'm not too sure if the upper/lower I was looking at buying is for 556 or "multi" but now that you've said that I'll have to go check it out. As far as the barrel goes I was just going to go with a 1 in 8 or a 1 in 9 twist seeing as it'll be used for.recreational shooting and I won't be using any bigger loads than 55gr.

[DangerLee_Industries]

It's threads like this that really show how we are more of a community around here than simply just another gun forum. Good luck with your build and welcome to the downward spiral that used to be your bank account.......

[nisils14]

Essential parts to any AR platform rifle.

1. lower receiver
2. lower parts kit
3. rec. extension/ buttstock kit
4. upper receiver
5. bolt carrier group
6. charging handle
7. barrel
8. gas block/FSB
9. gas tube and associated pins
10. handguard
11. magazines

And depending on your parts selection you might need the following

1. delta pack kit
2. ejection port cover kit
3. forward assist kit
4. muzzle device
5. barrel nut
6. Rear sight parts

There is details I'm missing but that's most of it. It's a metric shit ton of options for just about every part imaginable, you just need to research it and figure out everything you want.
Watch these:
http://www.youtube.com/user/MidwayUS...ch?query=ar+15

[Roy7]

Essential parts to any AR platform rifle.

1. lower receiver
2. lower parts kit
3. rec. extension/ buttstock kit
4. upper receiver
5. bolt carrier group
6. charging handle
7. barrel
8. gas block/FSB
9. gas tube and associated pins
10. handguard
11. magazines

And depending on your parts selection you might need the following

1. delta pack kit
2. ejection port cover kit
3. forward assist kit
4. muzzle device
5. barrel nut
6. Rear sight parts

There is details I'm missing but that's most of it. It's a metric shit ton of options for just about every part imaginable, you just need to research it and figure out everything you want.
Watch these:
http://www.youtube.com/user/MidwayUS...ch?query=ar+15

Just basing it off the list you've made there it looks like I've got everything picked.out that I'll need, now.just to buy it all and watch my bank account cry a little hah. I have noticed that there are so many options for every single little thing on the gun, I ended up picking one or two options for each part that I liked then started researching both and comparing them and just narrowed my decision down that until I had it all sorted out.

[flogger]

Just basing it off the list you've made there it looks like I've got everything picked.out that I'll need, now.just to buy it all and watch my bank account cry a little hah. I have noticed that there are so many options for every single little thing on the gun, I ended up picking one or two options for each part that I liked then started researching both and comparing them and just narrowed my decision down that until I had it all sorted out.

Go for it! Take your time, no shortcuts, ask questions, learn and be safe.

[rbeau30]

Go for it! Take your time, no shortcuts, ask questions, learn and be safe.

AND post pictures if you are not crazy into OPSEC. We want to see!

[Roy7]

I definetly plan on taking my time with this, not only to make sure I get everything perfect but also because I don't have enough funds to buy it all right now, Christmas took a chunk of that. I'll definetly post up some pictures though so you guys can see how it's coming along.

[Danimal]

Just basing it off the list you've made there it looks like I've got everything picked.out that I'll need, now.just to buy it all and watch my bank account cry a little hah. I have noticed that there are so many options for every single little thing on the gun, I ended up picking one or two options for each part that I liked then started researching both and comparing them and just narrowed my decision down that until I had it all sorted out.

1) Learn laws applicable to firearm construction
2) Decide on budget and get the best barrel and BCG you can in your budget
3) For all but the greatest amounts of abuse a mil-spec lower is a mil-spec lower and the differences are negligible.
4) Proper torque is key, so buy the right tools to begin with and the will be used extensively for your next 10 or so builds.
5) Watch about 10 different youtube videos start to finish before beginning, one of them is bound to be correct.
6) Take your time and have fun.

[osok-308]

1) Learn laws applicable to firearm construction
2) Decide on budget and get the best barrel and BCG you can in your budget
3) For all but the greatest amounts of abuse a mil-spec lower is a mil-spec lower and the differences are negligible.
4) Proper torque is key, so buy the right tools to begin with and the will be used extensively for your next 10 or so builds.
5) Watch about 10 different youtube videos start to finish before beginning, one of them is bound to be correct.
6) Take your time and have fun.

^^^ This x1000