Starting my 1st build. Any tips ?

[colorider]

Ok, so I decided on the upper and have purchased an LMT full upper.
spikes lower, rock river trigger , all magpul moe stock , grip , and rear sight.
And all the parts for the lower. Got a set of roll pin punches as well. I am borrowing a castle nut wrench. Any tips and tricks?
I purchased everything from 5280. Great selection , fantastic personal service and the prices were great. Of course the Internet is cheaper, but I keep it local when I can. Thanx to you all who helped me with info.

[DANGERTASTIC!]

Take it slow. Learn the basics.

Dont concentrate on a bunch of crap you dont need. Stick with Irons.

SHOOT IT!

[leatherneck448]

Dont concentrate on a bunch of crap you dont need. Stick with Irons.

THIS^^^

Learn how to shoot well with irons before you buy an optic.

When I bought mine, I attended 2-3 of the sites tactical rifle matches in pueblo with irons to get familiar with the gun. All told including the events, I think I shot about 1500 through the gun before I got an optic. Even that small amount seriously helped ten-fold in my shooting abilities.

It may sound like a great plan to start off with an optic, but trust me, if you run irons for a while, and learn the fundamentals, you will become a MUCH better shooter.

[Buckaroobonsai]

I would say, DON'T DO IT, but it sounds like it's too late! Once you start playing with AR's it's easy to go crazy. I bet in a month's time, you'll have a box full of spare parts, almost enough to build a whole new one! Cut up the credit cards now, and thank me later! Ok, since you've already joined the "dark side", here's some truly useful advice:

Buying local is great for technical support, online and YouTube are great too. Spend time viewing all the different builds on forums as it's easier to know what you want, when you know what's actually out there. Pick up a spare parts kit, as springs and detents have a way of disappearing. Prepare a good work space with proper lighting and have a few trays around to hold parts while you work. Get a decent vise that's padded along with a block kit as it will come in handy for just about any job. Last but not least, take your time. Rushing only leads to screwing something up that will require even more time to fix it!

[Ranger]

Take it slow. Learn the basics.

Dont concentrate on a bunch of crap you dont need. Stick with Irons.

SHOOT IT!

+1. I still shoot with irons. I might get a red dot one day but figure if I can't shoot irons then I can't shoot. I have a scope on my 10/22 but that's just for fun.

[colorider]

Thanks buckaroo. Thats the info I was looking for.

I'm not going to get any optics for quite a while. It's not in the budget and I really don't think I m going to need it for my shooting. Just recreational and personal challenge. Nothing formal.

[USMC 2111]

Be cautious of flying springs

[colorider]

Got it all together last night. Found it to be fun and not hard at all.
Watched the how to bids on the laptop on my workbench. Had the lower in the vice and just took my time and payed attention to every detail. I was able to come out with no scratches on the parts! Thanks for all the help.

[Mazin]

Congrats man!!!

my$.2 I would take it over to bert from Bp Tactical and have him check it over just for my own benefit. Have fun and be safe!

[colorider]

I will. Thanx.