So I started this journey with the intent to build the cheapest but battle ready AR-15 that I could. I Ended up adding and upgrading more than originally planned. Overall I think I got much more out of it than what I paid and it performs flawlessly.
Aero Precision stripped blem Lower $57
Bravo Company blem Upper $29 ($50 credit)
Palmetto State Armory Magpul Moe lower build kit $129
Seekins Precision NOXs 15 inch handguard $100
Seekins Precision ambi safety $32
DSG Arms bcg $104
Troy Industries 16 inch barrel 1/8 twist
Troy Industries gas block and gas tube
Troy Industries 3 prong muzzle device $250 for all Troy stuff
Bravo Company Gunfighter Stock $47
Bravo Company Gunfighter charging handle $44
Bravo Company PNT trigger $59
Magpul MBUS $0 ($84 from Amazon gift card from credit card rewards)
Aimpoint PRO $363 15% off
Inforce WML $40 ($80 used from EE, had $40 PP credit)
TOTAL $891 $1254 w/optic
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