I could use some help...

[osok-308]

Amazing way to get you very familiar with your rifle. If you can't find certain parts locally, Palmetto State Armory is a cheap place, but expect a long wait for your stuff. I like my mid length gas system a ton for my 16" barrel though.

[Roy7]

Everyone has told me that the barrel and BCG are the most important so I took a lot of time looking into them and I've decided on the Bravo company BCG and a noveske 16 inch barrel.

I was planning on watching some YouTube videos to help me out with most of the things that I don't know how to do, I know how to do some of it but a lot of it is a mystery to me haha

[ray1970]

I've decided on the Bravo company BCG and a noveske 16 inch barrel.

Both are excellent choices. Just be aware that the Noveske barrel will probably set you back about $450 and will most likely be difficult to find in stock. If money becomes a factor, you could go with something from BCM or Daniel Defense for around $250.

[Roy7]

Both are excellent choices. Just be aware that the Noveske barrel will probably set you back about $450 and will most likely be difficult to find in stock. If money becomes a factor, you could go with something from BCM or Daniel Defense for around $250.

Would you recommend me waiting until I can get my hands on a Noveske barrel or should I just get a BCM or DD? The only real reason I chose Noveske was because I've heard nothing but good things about them and that they're high quality, durable and have good longevity.

[Brian]

Would you recommend me waiting until I can get my hands on a Noveske barrel or should I just get a BCM or DD? The only real reason I chose Noveske was because I've heard nothing but good things about them and that they're high quality, durable and have good longevity.

All 3 are great companies, and make quality gear. Only you could answer whether the extra cash and time for a Noveske barrel would be worth it to you, but given this is your first AR, I'd suspect that you'd do very well with either of the other two. You are not "cheaping out" getting a DD or BCM as neither is a budget/low-end option.

[ray1970]

All 3 are great companies, and make quality gear. Only you could answer whether the extra cash and time for a Noveske barrel would be worth it to you, but given this is your first AR, I'd suspect that you'd do very well with either of the other two. You are not "cheaping out" getting a DD or BCM as neither is a budget/low-end option.

This.

I've been assembling and enjoying AR type rifles since 1992 and still haven't brought myself to spend the money on a Noveske barrel. The hammer forged barrels you can get from BCM or DD are probably higher quality than the barrels out military uses on their rifles and should last a very long time.

[brutal]

Among 5.56 AR-15, I have four barrel mfr in the herd, everything else has been sent down the road.

Noveske
BCM BFH
DD
PSA FN M249 barrel

[ray1970]

Among 5.56 AR-15, I have four barrel mfr in the herd, everything else has been sent down the road.

Noveske
BCM BFH
DD
PSA FN M249 barrel

Those PSA barrels are very nice in that price range. I'd probably have a few more of them if it weren't for their crappy customer service.

[ray1970]

Not trying to steer you away from the Black Rain stuff, but there is a company in Longmont called Shadow Ops Weaponry that manufactures their own lowers (among other cool things). They even have a billet one and offer tons of custom options. My current project is based on one of their billet lowers.

[Roy7]

Not trying to steer you away from the Black Rain stuff, but there is a company in Longmont called Shadow Ops Weaponry that manufactures their own lowers (among other cool things). They even have a billet one and offer tons of custom options. My current project is based on one of their billet lowers.

I'll definetly have to look into them, I'm big into supporting local shops. That's a nice piece!