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Posted: 4/21/2009 12:20:47 PM EDT
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So I have decided to start my first build. Ive wanted to do this for a few years now but im going to go ahead and start it for a couple different reasons. Honestly I am a rifle beginner. Ive owned two hand guns and sold both of them due to certain reasons.
I have been reading day and night about ARs and what I want. The problem is I am the most indecisive person in the world. I would spend a year picking out what lower I want. Ok maybe not a year but to long for sure. As for lowers, is one brand better then the other? Ive been a fan of the Spike lower for a while now. I really just want a reliable and cheaper rifle to start with. But I don't want to pick up the cheapest thing and not be able to upgrade later down the road. The upper is a whole other decision I haven't even start to decide on. There are so many differences, Carbine, A2, A3, M4, Flat-top, etc. I have decided I want to shoot 5.56 because its cheap. The reason I want to build one is for basic target shooting and because I miss having a firearm :( This is a project that my friend and I are doing together. He is building one and so am I. Barrel size is also a big decision. I doubt I will be shooting over 200yrd anytime soon. I think I want a 16" but I was reading a thread about what is the best barrel size and some say 14" and some some 20". Basically I'm just looking for a push in the right direction and some info so I don't make a mistake someone else has. Thanks! Sean |
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The spikes lowers are good from what i hear i want to pick one up soon for myself.
I have a 16" 1/9 twist stag complete upper that i got from legal transfers (thanks Pete) and i love it. It sits on a essential arms lower with a RRA lpk kit. I put it together with my pops and his friend from church. It was my first build and i love it so far. I have been upgrading and buying parts for it eversince. I would reccomend the Magpul CTR stock and MIAD grip kit. They are awesome. Good luck with your build and IM me with any questions. Good Day, Stephen S. |
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I would be the one influencing him to finally start building : ), all because I have recently decided to start my first build after shooting my first AR. So why not at the same time? I decided to start off with the spikes lower as well, with a stag LPK and either CAA 6 pos. or RRA stock.
The upper is throwing me for a loop though. I don't know whether to buy complete or piece it together. I know I want to stick with a 16" barrel for sure, for what I will be shooting it will be perfect. |
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