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wolfe 21 · May 15, 2014, 06:09 PM

Ok, so I've decided I want to build an AR just to have one...or I should say assemble one. I'll preface by saying I've never so much as fired an AR, so this is purely a learning experience and my knowledge is limited to say the least.

I have a stripped lower(Anderson manufacturing) and am in the process of buying an LPK and assembled upper and was hoping for some guidance from those in the know... I'm thinking I'd like a mid-length gas system, 1/7 or 1/8 barrel with either 5.56 or 223 wylde chamber, 16" barrel, Full auto BCG, and mil-spec fire control. Cloning a close quarters/entry gun with red dot optics for inside 150-200 yards.

My questions are:
1. Should a first gun have fixed iron sights. F marked front and buis rear will be most likely, maybe removable carry handle.
2. What type of barrel material. I'm kind of liking the stainless for looks, but how is durability. (not gonna be high round count gun, but I'd like to know I could if I had to).
3. Does any one chamber have an advantage?

I'm leaning towards these right now
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...rifle-kit.html
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...rifle-kit.html
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...-and-mbus.html

Thanks,
James

May 15, 2014, 06:09 PM	#1
wolfe 21 Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2006 Posts: 205	AR build ?s Ok, so I've decided I want to build an AR just to have one...or I should say assemble one. I'll preface by saying I've never so much as fired an AR, so this is purely a learning experience and my knowledge is limited to say the least. I have a stripped lower(Anderson manufacturing) and am in the process of buying an LPK and assembled upper and was hoping for some guidance from those in the know... I'm thinking I'd like a mid-length gas system, 1/7 or 1/8 barrel with either 5.56 or 223 wylde chamber, 16" barrel, Full auto BCG, and mil-spec fire control. Cloning a close quarters/entry gun with red dot optics for inside 150-200 yards. My questions are: 1. Should a first gun have fixed iron sights. F marked front and buis rear will be most likely, maybe removable carry handle. 2. What type of barrel material. I'm kind of liking the stainless for looks, but how is durability. (not gonna be high round count gun, but I'd like to know I could if I had to). 3. Does any one chamber have an advantage? I'm leaning towards these right now http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...rifle-kit.html http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...rifle-kit.html http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...-and-mbus.html Thanks, James