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Posted: 3/16/2008 7:08:28 PM EDT
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I am torn between buying a complete rifle or building my own. I am a complete noob as far as rifles are concerned but I do play Call of Duty 4 MD lol. What is a typical and successful upper and lower combo? Do I just need to buy the Upper and Lower Parts Kit separately? I'm not exactly Bob the Builder so could my local gun shop help me put it together? |
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I am working on my first ar. So I am a newbe as well. I have been dreaming of ar's for years and am now after many years of schooling am financially able to start building my collection. For me it is was an easy choice to build. It give you a better understanding of the rifle and its components with the possiblility of either getting one possible cheaper or building it to your exact specifications. Just keep reading. The amount of information seems to be overwhelming. But after a while... types of rifles, options, manufacturers, accessories etc... will start to stick in your mind. You also will soon realize this site will make you turn an $800 project into a $2300 project. I started reading about 3 or 4 months ago. While I am by no means an ar expert... it doesn't take long to learn. Honestly if you can't build one using this site as a reference... you probably shouldnt be handleing firearms. Heck there are even videos. No mater what you do good luck to you and welcome. |
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You will probably end up owning more than one AR so Id say purchase a fully assembled rifle first but build your next one. If you dont like that idea... building should get you a rifle of equal(usually better) quality and performance of an assembled Bushy or whatever. Going price of a top end AR is in the $900-$1000 range with mass produced parts. But if you were to assemble one yourself then an assembled lower is typically $350, basic upper is $110-$140, Dennys Operator barrel goes for $350.. add on a $100-$200 rail system and $50 worth of magazines ~ $1050. Tools are relatively cheap... $100 plus basic hand tools and a vice is all you need. |
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