Newb to AR Pistol Help

Nwilliams184 · December 15, 2017, 12:11 AM

I'm new to rifles and recently purchased an MP Sport II with the help of this forum and had a Midwest Industries free float handguard installed, LOVE IT! I've also had my eye on an AR pistol for awhile now, Ive been watching PSA daily for deals or restocks on some of their AR pistols. I just came across these two items and the deal expires tomorrow at 11:00. The upper comes complete with BCH and CH. The lower is complete as well, is this all I need to get a budget AR pistol going?

Thanks in advance

http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-1...516446396.html

http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-a...516444971.html

raimius · December 15, 2017, 12:19 AM

It would appear that those two would make a complete pistol.

Mobuck · December 15, 2017, 06:48 AM

I just ordered a couple of the "pistol" lowers(slick buffer tube)with the enhanced trigger and the MOE (?) grip from PSA. With free shipping, it seemed to be a good deal.

weblance · December 15, 2017, 10:26 AM

That's all you need, but you will want sights, an optic, magazines, ammo, sling mounts and a muzzle brake with an outer sleeve.

rickyrick · December 15, 2017, 05:58 PM

I don’t get how that brace is not a stock.

But otherwise, yes you’ll have a pistol that has no sights. (Most ARs don’t come with sights.)
I recommend a linear compensator for that.

stagpanther · December 16, 2017, 06:17 PM

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I don’t get how that brace is not a stock.

Probably smooth buffer tube and "non quick adjust" buttstock since I can't see a quick-release lock pin on it.

Mobuck · December 17, 2017, 07:43 AM

"I don’t get how that brace is not a stock."
The blurry line between intent and reality?
I have a KAK with the little dimples in the buffer tube on one of my AR pistols. I also keep a copy of the "ATF letter" handy should anyone make an issue of the use.
Oh, for the OP: don't forget you'll need some really good ear plugs AND a set of muffs.
My Son chose to use a chainsaw protective helmet(combination hardhat, ear muffs,and face shield) when shooting an AR pistol. A bit of dramatic overkill but effective.

December 15, 2017, 12:11 AM	#1
Nwilliams184 Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 108	Newb to AR Pistol Help I'm new to rifles and recently purchased an MP Sport II with the help of this forum and had a Midwest Industries free float handguard installed, LOVE IT! I've also had my eye on an AR pistol for awhile now, Ive been watching PSA daily for deals or restocks on some of their AR pistols. I just came across these two items and the deal expires tomorrow at 11:00. The upper comes complete with BCH and CH. The lower is complete as well, is this all I need to get a budget AR pistol going? Thanks in advance http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-1...516446396.html http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-a...516444971.html

December 15, 2017, 12:19 AM	#2
raimius Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2008 Posts: 2,199	It would appear that those two would make a complete pistol.

December 15, 2017, 06:48 AM	#3
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	I just ordered a couple of the "pistol" lowers(slick buffer tube)with the enhanced trigger and the MOE (?) grip from PSA. With free shipping, it seemed to be a good deal.

December 15, 2017, 10:26 AM	#4
weblance Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Posts: 1,229	That's all you need, but you will want sights, an optic, magazines, ammo, sling mounts and a muzzle brake with an outer sleeve.

December 15, 2017, 05:58 PM	#5
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,236	I don’t get how that brace is not a stock. But otherwise, yes you’ll have a pistol that has no sights. (Most ARs don’t come with sights.) I recommend a linear compensator for that.

December 17, 2017, 07:43 AM	#7
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	"I don’t get how that brace is not a stock." The blurry line between intent and reality? I have a KAK with the little dimples in the buffer tube on one of my AR pistols. I also keep a copy of the "ATF letter" handy should anyone make an issue of the use. Oh, for the OP: don't forget you'll need some really good ear plugs AND a set of muffs. My Son chose to use a chainsaw protective helmet(combination hardhat, ear muffs,and face shield) when shooting an AR pistol. A bit of dramatic overkill but effective.