Best AR-15 'Kit'?

[James]

I'm considering assembling an AR-15. I understand there are 'Kits' available.
Who sells the most complete kit? Best value for the dollar?
What are some of the 'pitfalls' you ran into while 'building' your AR?
Would you build another? What would you do different, if anything?

 

[JayD1981]

You wanting another AR now?

 

[Hoss356]

This is the only "kit" company I haven't heard horror stories about Del-Ton, Inc. AR-15 Rifle Kits. Just remember you get what you pay for, and if you're naive... sometimes you don't. If I were to build another I'd steer clear of the kits and just make my own kit from here Bravo Company USA, Inc. AR-15, M16, M4 Tactical Gear, Parts, Accessories. out of parts marked BCM and LMT.

 

[hubers454]

Model 1 sales has decent kits

 

[Jakey poo]

When I was home on leave I finished building two Del-ton kits, one Carbine one mid-length, both 16" CL barrels. I put ~200 rounds through each without any malfunctions, I couldn't be happier with their kits.

 

[skidog]

AR15 Sales has amazing service. He handles Rock River, LMT, and Stag. I built one of the Stag M-4 kits up for my dad, and it has been great. It depends upon what you are going to do with the carbine or rifle, but if you have a general idea you can call Pete and he will walk you through it. He's easy to deal with, and very affordable.

 

[FatFugg]

I have never ordered a complete kit, but I have ordered several complete uppers, lowers & lower parts from PK Firearms | Online Store .

Reasonable prices & excellent service!

 

[Thanatos]

I have heard horror stories about these guys as well but had no problems other than the gas key being staked wrong. Built 2 M-4geries with their kits and they work fine. I would buy another kit. I don't need my AR's for "work." I will probably get the modular kit next since I ended up turning my M-4 type kit into one anyways. akpartskits.com

 

[WarriorDriver]

Ive been wondering about the AR kits too, had a lower for a while now begging me to do something with it.

 

[James]

Ive been wondering about the AR kits too, had a lower for a while now begging me to do something with it.

You can always sell it to me!:top:

 

[WarriorDriver]

thats a big negative, haha!

 

[James]

Had to ask! Ya never know!

 

[James]

I have heard horror stories about these guys as well but had no problems other than the gas key being staked wrong. Built 2 M-4geries with their kits and they work fine. I would buy another kit. I don't need my AR's for "work." I will probably get the modular kit next since I ended up turning my M-4 type kit into one anyways. akpartskits.com

Modular kit? You mean the main components are already in place and you 'finish' the build?

 

[James]

Is there an advantage ....

Is there an advantage to a chome lined chamber & bore ?
Better wear?

 

[FatFugg]

Is there an advantage to a chome lined chamber & bore ?
Better wear?

Better wear, slightly less accurate.

 

[hubers454]

is it worth the extra money, no,,, unless you plan on shooting 25,000 plus rounds not likely

 

[FatFugg]

is it worth the extra money, no,,, unless you plan on shooting 25,000 plus rounds not likely

+1

For a full-auto squirt gun, yes it's worth it.

For one of our semi-auto toys, not so much.

 

[Thanatos]

Modular kit? You mean the main components are already in place and you 'finish' the build?

They call the kit modular. It has all the parts that I would replace on my AR anyway. It is cheaper than buying the $419 kit and upgrading the forend, front sight base, etc. Has no sights for either using an optic or an optic and BUIS. But yeah, the entire upper half is already built and headspaced you just gotta assemble the lower parts into and onto your stripped lower receiver. :top:

 

[James]

Thanks for the help!

 

[AlexanderJohn]

I'm so new to ar's... how do you build an ar? how do you find a kit? or list? do you just hunt and peck for parts?