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4/11/2011 3:34:59 PM EDT
I have zero firearm experience. Here is my first AR build for range shooting and a few tactical training courses

Stag Arms 14.5 Upper  ($750)
PCF Composite Lower Group  ($128)
ERGO Grid Lower Profile Rail Covers (Dark Earth) ($20)


Total: $898

Is this a reasonable value build for a beginner?





4/11/2011 3:41:49 PM EDT
[#1]
CDNN is selling new COLT complete carbines for 899.00. So IMHO not worth it right now. M4QUADRAIL
4/11/2011 3:46:15 PM EDT
[#2]
I would look into BCM, LMT, or Spikes uppers.  For $750, these are better options than Stag, IMO.  Check out the equipment exchange!

A complete upper including bolt carrier group and charging handle could be had for 500-600$.
4/11/2011 3:50:04 PM EDT
[#3]
palmetto state armory has M4 uppers on sale for 399.95

here

They have a great reputation to boot.
4/11/2011 3:55:30 PM EDT
[#4]
Might get some distractors about the PCF lower.  I had one and they're solid enough for range work.  Check/call Pete at  Legal Transfers LLC for Stag prices.  I know they have the outstanding pricing on RRA.
4/11/2011 3:57:44 PM EDT
[#5]
If I had 1 lower, I wouldn't trust plum crazy. Get a forged lower and save the polymer for magazines and grips.
4/11/2011 4:24:46 PM EDT
[#6]
All of the above..
4/11/2011 4:47:17 PM EDT
[#7]
I bought a new stag model 3 on a impulse buy at a gun show for 815$ out the door I didn't want to build one since it was my first one, and I liked the warranty. I liked the new included front rail and gas block rail since I would eventually put one on anyway. Is that a decent price for a new one considering I wanted the rail anyway. He had It mis-marked at 739 instead of 789. It took a while to talk him into that price. 739+tax+debit card fee.
4/11/2011 5:40:50 PM EDT
[#8]
Quoted:
I would look into BCM, LMT, or Spikes uppers.  For $750, these are better options than Stag, IMO.  Check out the equipment exchange!

A complete upper including bolt carrier group and charging handle could be had for 500-600$.


BCM no doubt is better than Stag Arms, LMT and Spike. Among Stag Arms, LMT and Spike, which one of the three has better quality?
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