New AR owner...sorta

[strm_trpr]

HA HA, I just looked up Mountain Garrison of the 501st Legion and that is fricken hilarious!!!!! I am such a NEWB.

[Squeeze]

Welcome to the forum, and yes...those little black rifles can really be hell on your wallet. It took me a long time to figure out exactly how I wanted my first AR set up. Now that I've got it where I want it...man am I glad I spent the money! Take care.

[leatherneck448]

spikes lower and BCM 16" middy upper? gee that sounds like a certain rifle I know of....

I think my original budget for an AR was something like 700 dollars, and now I think have around 1400 into it, (and I dont even have an optic yet!)

welcome to the site, and may the rifle treat you well

[strm_trpr]

Yeah, I originaly thought that my Mini 14 would be enough rifle for me....

Well, then I was like I am gonna get a sub 1000 dollar AR....

Now I have 700 in to my project and I still need BCG, CH, Hand guard and Rear sight. So I am gonna go over 100 and I still wont have any mags, optics, or a sling

[AirbornePathogen]

Good choice on the build. My last one would have been a build, but I found a screaming deal on a DPMS Oracle. It works for the time being.

[strm_trpr]

Magpul Middy MOE or Daniel Defense Omega Freefloat rail system?

[leatherneck448]

I had the middy MOE before I got a FF rail, and I loved it. I actually still have mine if you want it.
If you have the cash for a float tube, then I would definitely go for it. I would get something modular like a VTAC or a troy, mainly because you can put stuff where you want it, and they're cheaper than most quad rail systems. (Troy TRX rails are my choice, but I'm biased because I have one)


As for the other parts you need, if it were me, I would get a Bravo co. BCG (if you can find them in stock), and if you cant get one of those, I'd suggest CMT, LMT, DD, etc... A std. charging handle will do, but if you have the extra cash, get a BCMgunfighter. Theyre one of the better and more practical upgrades to a gun that you can make for relatively cheap. As for a rear sight, in a perfect world, Troys would be the best option, but if your broke like me, then magpul MBUS's would work fine.

All of the above can be found at bowers in centennial, off arapahoe and I-25. they sell plenty of other goodies there too if you want something else. They also sell pmags there too for 15 bucks a pop.

hope this helps,
Kenny

[G__Fred]

Welcome, this is a great place!

[strm_trpr]

Cool, I did not know there was a local shop that sold AR goodies. That is awesome.

[leatherneck448]

yep, just check out bowers tactical under industry partners at the bottom of the board. Check some other businesses out too, you just might find something else you just HAVE to have