I would like to start off by saying, "Hi" to everyone on this site, it's my first time posting and I've been looking around this site for a few months. I am in the planning/buying stage for my first ar-15 and hope to complete it within a few months. I am somewhat lost however on specifics of what parts i need so i'll explain below. (I have read the "$500 Build/buy" thread that is already up and learned a few things from that, however I don't want to derail his thread with questions specific to me. )
My Goal: Build an AR-15 with a price as close to $500 as possible. (I know I will spend more but the goal is to stay close
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(ideal gun is; fixed stock, A3 upper w/ no flash hider, some kind of picatany rail system on the hand guards and whatever is the cheapest barrel length, hopefully chromed aswell.)
My problem: I live in CT; this means that by me having a pistol grip and a detachable mag I cannot have,
Flash hider, Collapsable stock or a Bayonet Lug.
Specifics:
I read the best way to save some money is buying a stripped lower and the assembly parts for it. I will probably buy a complete upper because I don't think I have the tools to complete one. One problem with buying the complete upper is that most come with flash hiders or bayonet lugs which are not compliant in my state. If anyone can help me with that I'd appreciate it alot.
I have a few hundred dollars atm which I will most likely spend to make a complete lower/stock and buy the upper at a later time.
My main question is what exactly do I need to buy, to complete the lower w/ fixed stock. I am willing to stalk EE till I find the parts, or if you could kindly direct me to a site with lower priced items that would be greatly appreciated.
I am open to any and all suggestions on this build and I thank you in advance for your responses.
-Alex