Ok... I went into this with an $800 budget it mind (without any optics).
So the parts I have ordered and are en route are:
- $499 - Spikes Tactical 16" mid-length upper w/ Spikes Tactical BCG, charging handle and MOE hand guard.
- $149 - PSA lower build kit w/ Magpul STR Stock, MOE grip and MOE trigger guard, buffer tube assembly and PSA lower parts kit
- $ 59 - PSA stripped lower receiver
That brings me in at $707-ish (before any optics).
The Mrs. wanted some Christmas gift ideas for me so I've got a Magpul MBUS Gen2 rear site on my Christmas gift wish-list among other things (like AFG2, ASAP sling plate, single-point sling, roll pin punch set, multi-head hammer...)
Did I do alright for the price? I'm looking forward to getting all these parts in so I can start the build after Christmas.