Hi everyone, I need some advice. I'm wanting to build myself a good quality AR to take to the range and for home defense. After spending the past four days searching the net and this site, I like what I've read about Stag and Eagle Firearms. A local dealer said he had no problem getting the Lower for me, and would only charge a flat fee of $25 for the transfer and shipping. Right now, this is what I'm looking to buy. A Stag M4 Lower with 6 position stock, and a Stag M4 complete upper(chrome lined, 1:9 twist, with M4 style handguards). As for optics, I'm still not sure, but I want to stick with just a nice red-dot scope for now, I'll find a flip up rear site at the next gun show, and maybe a light, but nothing real fancy. My goal is to spend no more then $1000. I think my wife will get me the lower for christmas. So, what do you all think? I'm still very new to the AR world, so any and all advice is welcome. Thanks again.