Want to build AR. Point me in right direction.

Northslope Nimrod · December 30, 2012, 09:16 PM

Want to build AR and it need not be fancy or top of the line. Looking for total price to be around $700 I don't want to do build totally from scratch.

1) Recommend good lower. Assembled with 6 position stock is great.
2) Recommend upper/kit. Give me web sites, etc. I haven't assembled one before. Looking for good deals.

Finally, the obvious question..... can I even get a lower right now, or must I wait until this fever pitch settles down a bit?

BTW: I already have a S&W M&P. So far, I like it a lot. If I can't get lower or parts to build one, I may just pick up a S&W Sport when things settle down. (pray that Congress doesn't do something stupid) (I know.....that's like asking water to run up hill)

Buffalo444 · December 30, 2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Northslope Nimrod

Want to build AR and it need not be fancy or top of the line. Looking for total price to be around $700 I don't want to do build totally from scratch.

1) Recommend good lower. Assembled with 6 position stock is great.
2) Recommend upper/kit. Give me web sites, etc. I haven't assembled one before. Looking for good deals.

Finally, the obvious question..... can I even get a lower right now, or must I wait until this fever pitch settles down a bit?

BTW: I already have a S&W M&P. So far, I like it a lot. If I can't get lower or parts to build one, I may just pick up a S&W Sport when things settle down. (pray that Congress doesn't do something stupid) (I know.....that's like asking water to run up hill)

To build a complete ar at that price you need a time machine... the reasonably priced ones are sold out and the rest are price gouged all to heck. Id sit on my money and wait.

sent from the rust monster

DnPRK · December 31, 2012, 12:05 AM

You are too late. 3 months ago it was possible, but not now.

sailskidrive · December 31, 2012, 12:28 AM

I'd point you in the direction of your bank; unfortunately that ship sailed last month.

You may be able to build one again for that price later in the year.

Eghad · December 31, 2012, 03:25 AM

Bad time to start.... everywhere that you would get a decent price is out of stock. First priority would be to get a stripped lower since that is the part that has to be trf to you by a FFL.

Palmetto-Pride · December 31, 2012, 07:54 AM

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Want to build AR. Point me in right direction.

Get with thease two guys they are your best hope right now....

Northslope Nimrod · December 31, 2012, 03:06 PM

Figured as much. Well, I will just wait. If this thing fizzles out without any new gun ban then the prices will fall once again.

Dr Big Bird PhD · December 31, 2012, 03:50 PM

If you still want to build an AR and are worried about a AWB, get a stripped lower and sit on it.

I'm not telling you to buy into the hysteria mind you, I'm simply saying that this is the only practical means of 100% building the AR you want as of now if you dont want to wait.

Tucker 1371 · December 31, 2012, 08:42 PM

Point you in the right direction... Ok, where's your couch?

cause your gonna be waiting a while to get all the needed parts for $700 with the Gaga for Guns Freakout going on right now.

Before 3 weeks ago I used to get a dang email from brownells every week that most always advertised a stripped lower receiver for about $100-150, now they don't even bother sending me ads for those cause I'm guessing they're clean out (haven't checked).

December 30, 2012, 09:16 PM	#1
Northslope Nimrod Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2004 Posts: 465	Want to build AR. Point me in right direction. Want to build AR and it need not be fancy or top of the line. Looking for total price to be around $700 I don't want to do build totally from scratch. 1) Recommend good lower. Assembled with 6 position stock is great. 2) Recommend upper/kit. Give me web sites, etc. I haven't assembled one before. Looking for good deals. Finally, the obvious question..... can I even get a lower right now, or must I wait until this fever pitch settles down a bit? BTW: I already have a S&W M&P. So far, I like it a lot. If I can't get lower or parts to build one, I may just pick up a S&W Sport when things settle down. (pray that Congress doesn't do something stupid) (I know.....that's like asking water to run up hill)

December 31, 2012, 12:28 AM	#4
sailskidrive Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2008 Posts: 726	I'd point you in the direction of your bank; unfortunately that ship sailed last month. You may be able to build one again for that price later in the year. __________________ SailSkiDrive Hk USP 45 Expert, USP 40, USP 9, SIG P226, S&W M&P9, Hk 4, Makarov, Desert Eagle 40, Beretta FS92 Centurion, Kimber TLEII 1911A1, Glock 22, SIG P225, 1943 Rem Rand 1911A1, S&W mod 64, Walther PPQ, SIG P229, Browning BDA 45 (SIG P220), Hk45, SIG P230

December 31, 2012, 03:25 AM	#5
Eghad Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 6,231	Bad time to start.... everywhere that you would get a decent price is out of stock. First priority would be to get a stripped lower since that is the part that has to be trf to you by a FFL. __________________ Have a nice day at the range NRA Life Member

December 31, 2012, 03:50 PM	#8
Dr Big Bird PhD Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 779	If you still want to build an AR and are worried about a AWB, get a stripped lower and sit on it. I'm not telling you to buy into the hysteria mind you, I'm simply saying that this is the only practical means of 100% building the AR you want as of now if you dont want to wait. __________________ I told the new me, "Meet me at the bus station and hold a sign that reads: 'Today is the first day of the rest of your life.'" But the old me met me with a sign that read: "Welcome back." Who you are is not a function of where you are. -Off Minor

December 31, 2012, 08:42 PM	#9
Tucker 1371 Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 2,649	Point you in the right direction... Ok, where's your couch? cause your gonna be waiting a while to get all the needed parts for $700 with the Gaga for Guns Freakout going on right now. Before 3 weeks ago I used to get a dang email from brownells every week that most always advertised a stripped lower receiver for about $100-150, now they don't even bother sending me ads for those cause I'm guessing they're clean out (haven't checked). __________________ Sgt. of Marines, 5th Award Expert Rifle, 237/250 Expert Pistol, 382/400. D Co, 4th CEB, Engineers UP!! If you start a thread, be active in it. Don't leave us hanging. OEF 2011 Sangin, Afg. Molon Labe

December 31, 2012, 12:05 AM	#3
DnPRK Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2001 Location: LC, Ca Posts: 1,917	You are too late. 3 months ago it was possible, but not now.

December 31, 2012, 03:06 PM	#7
Northslope Nimrod Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2004 Posts: 465	Figured as much. Well, I will just wait. If this thing fizzles out without any new gun ban then the prices will fall once again.