I know this is a bit of a stretch, but a friend of mine would like to build an AR for about $600 (doesn't need to be a build, but I'm assuming this is cheaper). Any advice or pointing in the right direction would be much appreciated.
Cheap AR build
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It can be done!
This can be done.
Have you looked at Midway USA you build Videos?
LINK>>http://www.google.com/search?q=Midw...esult_group&ct=title&resnum=2&ved=0CCsQqwQwAQ
Also the January 17 issue of 'Shotgun News'?
"Plum Crazy for AR's",
Building an Ultra-Affordable AR
1st sentance at top of the page, "Like to save some money on your next AR but dont think your another Steven Matthews? Follow along as Fortier shows you how to build a new AR for about $600.00
More info>>>http://www.midwayusa.com/Static/ar-15VarmintRifleInstructions.aspx
Even More Info>>http://www.google.com/search?q=MIDW...esult_group&ct=title&resnum=2&ved=0CC4QqwQwAQ
This can be done.
Have you looked at Midway USA you build Videos?
LINK>>http://www.google.com/search?q=Midw...esult_group&ct=title&resnum=2&ved=0CCsQqwQwAQ
Also the January 17 issue of 'Shotgun News'?
"Plum Crazy for AR's",
Building an Ultra-Affordable AR
1st sentance at top of the page, "Like to save some money on your next AR but dont think your another Steven Matthews? Follow along as Fortier shows you how to build a new AR for about $600.00
More info>>>http://www.midwayusa.com/Static/ar-15VarmintRifleInstructions.aspx
Even More Info>>http://www.google.com/search?q=MIDW...esult_group&ct=title&resnum=2&ved=0CC4QqwQwAQ
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It's not that hard to do if you have a FFL to ship stuff to.
If it's just a bargain plinker, check these guys:
$480 and up
Model 1 Sales: 5.56/.223 C.A.R.
$450 and up
Del-Ton, Inc. AR-15 Rifle Kits - 16"
$600 and up
$697.59 - DPMS Panther Arms Lo-Pro Classic Rifle - 223 Rem - 16" Chrome Moly Bull Barrel - A2 Stock - Flattop / No Sights - 7.9 lbs - (2) 30+1 Round Mags - RFA2LPC
$650 and up (from the parts)
PK Firearms | Online Store
If it's just a bargain plinker, check these guys:
$480 and up
Model 1 Sales: 5.56/.223 C.A.R.
$450 and up
Del-Ton, Inc. AR-15 Rifle Kits - 16"
$600 and up
$697.59 - DPMS Panther Arms Lo-Pro Classic Rifle - 223 Rem - 16" Chrome Moly Bull Barrel - A2 Stock - Flattop / No Sights - 7.9 lbs - (2) 30+1 Round Mags - RFA2LPC
$650 and up (from the parts)
PK Firearms | Online Store
True dat! in which case no ffl, just go pick up a stripped lower locally ($89 and up to a LOT)
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I'm looking at the delton rifle kit, but..does anyone know if you can just buy picatinny rail and mount them yourself? cause i want rail on my handguard but i dont wanna buy a handguard that has them on them already.
Del-Ton, Inc. AR-15 Magpul MOE Polymer L3 Rail Section with 7 Slots - Black
like that...so i would have to drill into the handguard to install it?
like that...so i would have to drill into the handguard to install it?
short answer yes.. you can buy a rail and install it on a fairly standard upper.
There are a few high end uppers with rail systems built in.. but if your talking about a 16 - 20 inch upper with a gasblock, or a fixed front site there are plenty of options.
http://www.del-ton.com/AR_15_Hanguards_Carbine_2_Pc_4_Rail_s/76.htm
Just make sure you get the right size.. there are many configurations for the upper barrel length and front site placement.
If your getting a delton kit, they have a few rails as options with most of the kits? Just order it with your upper.
There are a few high end uppers with rail systems built in.. but if your talking about a 16 - 20 inch upper with a gasblock, or a fixed front site there are plenty of options.
http://www.del-ton.com/AR_15_Hanguards_Carbine_2_Pc_4_Rail_s/76.htm
Just make sure you get the right size.. there are many configurations for the upper barrel length and front site placement.
If your getting a delton kit, they have a few rails as options with most of the kits? Just order it with your upper.
Didn't really know that... I'm an AK guy just helping an AR 15 loving friend out, so thanks for the heads up.
And FatFugg what do you mean by a stripped lower receiver?
The lower receiver is the only part of an AR-15 that must be purchased from a FFL dealer or from a private party that has purchased if from a FFL dealer. It is the only part that gets registered at the time of purchase. By stripped, I mean it is just the bare receiver with no parts installed. EVERY other part can be purchased without any documentation what so ever. These kits do not include this part.
This is a lower receiver.
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You can buy (From Del-Ton) an upper with rail on it.
That way you can mount optics on it and, a back-up rear iorn site.
The railed fore guard can be had Cheap from Mag-Pul, Tapco, or DPMS.
I'm sure there are others.
I think the only part you will need an FFL for is the stamped (ID numbered) lower reciever.
That way you can mount optics on it and, a back-up rear iorn site.
The railed fore guard can be had Cheap from Mag-Pul, Tapco, or DPMS.
I'm sure there are others.
I think the only part you will need an FFL for is the stamped (ID numbered) lower reciever.
If your going with a Del-Ton kit, ask if you can subistute the fore guard for the one you want. You may pay a bit more but, you will have what you want.
I use a Del-Ton upper and it works great.
My origional upper had the A2 style carry handle cast into it.
With the rail on the new upper I can mount any style optics I want.
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