Who's your go-to parts supplier for AR build?

Ritz · January 2, 2014, 07:14 PM

Palmetto need not apply. The vast majority of their site is "out of stock" components.

Looking for recommendations on reliable (doesn't have to be the cheapest) suppliers with good customer service and quality materials (that they actually keep in stock). This will be for a .308 "AR-10" build.

Thanks!

skizzums · January 2, 2014, 07:31 PM

i always go cheap, cause im, well, cheap

model1sales

they have okay customer service, i have sent back a couple things and they were replaced free of cost except shipping

Ritz · January 2, 2014, 07:39 PM

Their 308 parts are all out of stock as well.

Anyone got a recommendation for a site that keeps parts in inventory for actual sale?

rdmallory · January 2, 2014, 08:07 PM

Brownells, But like every where else what is in stock varies.

Doug

CTS · January 2, 2014, 09:13 PM

Mega Machine, Rock River or DPMS.

ripnbst · January 2, 2014, 11:51 PM

Palmetto state armory without question.

However given your requirements of in stock I'd say Wilson combat. Sell a kidney.

Justice06RR · January 3, 2014, 12:43 AM

Your other options are Brownells, MidwayUSA, and AimSurplus.

armsmaster270 · January 3, 2014, 01:57 AM

My Uncle, "Sam".

Jay24bal · January 3, 2014, 10:25 AM

Well, PSA is my go to source.

I agree that their site can be annoying to navigate since they list every product whether in stock or not, and do not have filtering abilities to only see in stock product.

That said, I am usually just patient and things always trickle in in the configurations I want. I actually have a complete lower on the way from them as we speak. It was one of the Christmas Deals - complete PSA lower with Magpul furniture.

Fishbed77 · January 3, 2014, 11:09 AM

PSA is my go-to source for AR-15 builds, but as the OP stated, they don't typically have much in the way of AR-10 parts.

Ritz · January 3, 2014, 11:57 AM

Leaning towards JP Rifles for the important stuff.

Looking to build something with rifle length gas and a fluted match barrel. Something similar to a Larue OBR without all the military bling.

Mobuck · January 3, 2014, 02:05 PM

Brownells, Midway, GunBroker, ebay in that order.

semi_problomatic · January 3, 2014, 02:29 PM

Bubbagunsite or some such, seekins, superior barrels, hogan sights, can't remember where I got my rainier upper from. Bought my spikes lower from a gunshow. And my lmt full auto bolt. Guy threw in a few improved followers for free.

Joeboboutfitters maybe. I can't recommend the kies adjustable gas block and their customer service doesn't exist.

1911rocks · January 6, 2014, 08:09 AM

Are you asking about AR-10 Format or LR308 Format?

Ritz · January 6, 2014, 06:21 PM

DPMS LR308 format. Better parts availability. My bad on the naming.

Best,

globemaster3 · January 6, 2014, 08:08 PM

In reality, in most circles the term "AR-10" has become synonymous with ARs in the .308 cartridge length.

If we begin tracking .308 formats, there will be a whole lot more than just AR-10 or LR308...

DnPRK · January 7, 2014, 12:39 AM

I've used JSE Surplus in the past. But LR308 stuff is hard to find right now.

blacksky · January 8, 2014, 06:21 PM

I've been buying from Surplus Ammo & Arms for years. Their quality is excellent and their inventory is updated daily. High quality stripped upper, lowers, BCG'S, barrel's. Named brand parts and accessories from top to bottom for your next build. http://www.surplusammo.com/

Brotherbadger · January 9, 2014, 01:37 AM

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January 2, 2014, 07:14 PM	#1
Ritz Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 283	Who's your go-to parts supplier for AR build? Palmetto need not apply. The vast majority of their site is "out of stock" components. Looking for recommendations on reliable (doesn't have to be the cheapest) suppliers with good customer service and quality materials (that they actually keep in stock). This will be for a .308 "AR-10" build. Thanks!

January 2, 2014, 07:31 PM	#2
skizzums Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2013 Location: Douglasville, Ga Posts: 4,615	i always go cheap, cause im, well, cheap model1sales they have okay customer service, i have sent back a couple things and they were replaced free of cost except shipping __________________ My head is bloody, but unbowed

January 2, 2014, 09:13 PM	#5
CTS Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2011 Location: NE Georgia Posts: 1,070	Mega Machine, Rock River or DPMS. __________________ 01 FFL, NRA, NAGR, GOA.

January 2, 2014, 11:51 PM	#6
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,552	Who's your go-to parts supplier for AR build? Palmetto state armory without question. However given your requirements of in stock I'd say Wilson combat. Sell a kidney.

January 3, 2014, 01:57 AM	#8
armsmaster270 Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,951	My Uncle, "Sam". __________________ http://www.armsmaster.net-a.googlepages.com http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/f...aster270/Guns/ Retired LE, M.P., Sr. M.P. Investigator F.B.I. Trained Rangemaster/Firearms Instructor & Armorer, Presently Forensic Document Examiner for D.H.S.

January 2, 2014, 07:39 PM	#3
Ritz Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 283	Their 308 parts are all out of stock as well. Anyone got a recommendation for a site that keeps parts in inventory for actual sale?

January 2, 2014, 08:07 PM	#4
rdmallory Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2009 Location: Deltona FL Posts: 953	Brownells, But like every where else what is in stock varies. Doug

January 3, 2014, 12:43 AM	#7
Justice06RR Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2010 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,360	Your other options are Brownells, MidwayUSA, and AimSurplus.

January 3, 2014, 10:25 AM	#9
Jay24bal Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 735	Well, PSA is my go to source. I agree that their site can be annoying to navigate since they list every product whether in stock or not, and do not have filtering abilities to only see in stock product. That said, I am usually just patient and things always trickle in in the configurations I want. I actually have a complete lower on the way from them as we speak. It was one of the Christmas Deals - complete PSA lower with Magpul furniture. __________________ I like guns. Once Fired Brass, Top quality, Fast shipping, Best prices. http://300AacBrass.com/ -10% Coupon use code " Jay24bal "

January 3, 2014, 11:09 AM	#10
Fishbed77 Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2010 Posts: 4,862	PSA is my go-to source for AR-15 builds, but as the OP stated, they don't typically have much in the way of AR-10 parts.

January 3, 2014, 11:57 AM	#11
Ritz Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 283	Leaning towards JP Rifles for the important stuff. Looking to build something with rifle length gas and a fluted match barrel. Something similar to a Larue OBR without all the military bling.

January 3, 2014, 02:05 PM	#12
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	Brownells, Midway, GunBroker, ebay in that order.

January 3, 2014, 02:29 PM	#13
semi_problomatic Senior Member Join Date: July 27, 2009 Location: Ft. Polk Posts: 883	Bubbagunsite or some such, seekins, superior barrels, hogan sights, can't remember where I got my rainier upper from. Bought my spikes lower from a gunshow. And my lmt full auto bolt. Guy threw in a few improved followers for free. Joeboboutfitters maybe. I can't recommend the kies adjustable gas block and their customer service doesn't exist. __________________ Freedom's just a word. If I'm gonna die for a word, my word is jello...

January 6, 2014, 08:09 AM	#14
1911rocks Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2006 Posts: 424	AR-10 or LR308? Are you asking about AR-10 Format or LR308 Format?

January 6, 2014, 06:21 PM	#15
Ritz Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 283	DPMS LR308 format. Better parts availability. My bad on the naming. Best,

January 6, 2014, 08:08 PM	#16
globemaster3 Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2006 Posts: 1,482	In reality, in most circles the term "AR-10" has become synonymous with ARs in the .308 cartridge length. If we begin tracking .308 formats, there will be a whole lot more than just AR-10 or LR308... __________________ NRA Life Member "We have enough gun control. What we need is idiot control."

January 7, 2014, 12:39 AM	#17
DnPRK Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2001 Location: LC, Ca Posts: 1,917	I've used JSE Surplus in the past. But LR308 stuff is hard to find right now.

January 8, 2014, 06:21 PM	#18
blacksky Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2008 Location: OH Posts: 741	My experience with S.A.A. has been excellent! I've been buying from Surplus Ammo & Arms for years. Their quality is excellent and their inventory is updated daily. High quality stripped upper, lowers, BCG'S, barrel's. Named brand parts and accessories from top to bottom for your next build. http://www.surplusammo.com/ __________________ By the choices we make, we define ourselves, thereby revealing what we truly care about.

January 9, 2014, 01:37 AM	#19
Brotherbadger Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2010 Posts: 1,149	PSA BCM Midwest industries __________________ Once Fired Brass, Top quality, Fast shipping, Best prices. http://300AacBrass.com/ -10% Coupon use code " badger "