Newbie AR build ?

Rmart30 · April 17, 2015, 08:48 PM

Not really ever been drawn to AR's but thought id finally try one..
Compact and light weight are my draws to one.

Will these 3 parts listed below make a complete AR other than sights ?

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...-no-bcg-or-ch/

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...arging-handle/

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...view/id/14434/

rickyrick · April 17, 2015, 09:08 PM

Looks like it

Order will take three weeks

damienph · April 18, 2015, 05:38 AM

I've ordered two lower build kits, a premium stainless mid length barreled upper, a scope and several other small parts. I've been very pleased with PSA products and service. I subscribe to their email notifications and usually buy items listed on their "daily deals" or on clearance. If you are patient, you can build a decent AR at a fair price.

I do agree with Rickyrick; expect to wait two to three weeks for delivery.

smax · April 18, 2015, 07:45 AM

You'll also need a rear sight or an optic of some sort.

Edit: Derp. Reading comprehension. Carry on then!

I will say that the Freedom line isn't as nice as the PSA Premium line. If you can pony up the extra money, then you'll get a nicer rifle. The Freedom line does make a great budget starter rifle though.

I might suggest this one though: http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...category/4220/

Includes BCG and charging handle, and has mid-length gas which is more desirable. Most importantly, it's in stock.

rickyrick · April 18, 2015, 10:51 AM

They are worth the wait though...

It's not an issue if you are prepared

abber · April 18, 2015, 01:39 PM

With the exception of mags, those parts will add up to a good quality functioning rifle.

Rmart30 · April 26, 2015, 04:33 PM

How are the Anderson uppers ? I have found one complete like model linked below for $309 Im thinking of using on the $139 PSA blem lower.

http://www.andersonrifles.com/optic-...5-optic-ready/

rickyrick · April 26, 2015, 06:24 PM

Anderson lowers are greAt, I have two. Never tried an upper tho.

You can also get blemished aero precision uppers for a steal on the right day

April 17, 2015, 08:48 PM	#1
Rmart30 Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2008 Posts: 602	Newbie AR build ? Not really ever been drawn to AR's but thought id finally try one.. Compact and light weight are my draws to one. Will these 3 parts listed below make a complete AR other than sights ? http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...-no-bcg-or-ch/ http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...arging-handle/ http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...view/id/14434/

April 17, 2015, 09:08 PM	#2
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,238	Looks like it Order will take three weeks __________________ Woohoo, I’m back In Texas!!!

April 18, 2015, 07:45 AM	#4
smax Member Join Date: July 24, 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 88	You'll also need a rear sight or an optic of some sort. Edit: Derp. Reading comprehension. Carry on then! I will say that the Freedom line isn't as nice as the PSA Premium line. If you can pony up the extra money, then you'll get a nicer rifle. The Freedom line does make a great budget starter rifle though. I might suggest this one though: http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...category/4220/ Includes BCG and charging handle, and has mid-length gas which is more desirable. Most importantly, it's in stock. Last edited by smax; April 18, 2015 at 02:58 PM.

April 18, 2015, 10:51 AM	#5
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,238	They are worth the wait though... It's not an issue if you are prepared __________________ Woohoo, I’m back In Texas!!!

April 18, 2015, 01:39 PM	#6
abber Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2008 Location: PRK Posts: 735	With the exception of mags, those parts will add up to a good quality functioning rifle. __________________ I ain't got no safe queens. I shoots em all...

April 18, 2015, 05:38 AM	#3
damienph Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 319	I've ordered two lower build kits, a premium stainless mid length barreled upper, a scope and several other small parts. I've been very pleased with PSA products and service. I subscribe to their email notifications and usually buy items listed on their "daily deals" or on clearance. If you are patient, you can build a decent AR at a fair price. I do agree with Rickyrick; expect to wait two to three weeks for delivery.

April 26, 2015, 04:33 PM	#7
Rmart30 Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2008 Posts: 602	How are the Anderson uppers ? I have found one complete like model linked below for $309 Im thinking of using on the $139 PSA blem lower. http://www.andersonrifles.com/optic-...5-optic-ready/

April 26, 2015, 06:24 PM	#8
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,238	Anderson lowers are greAt, I have two. Never tried an upper tho. You can also get blemished aero precision uppers for a steal on the right day __________________ Woohoo, I’m back In Texas!!!