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Posted: 4/10/2007 12:10:10 PM EDT
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I plan on building an ar this summer while I'm not at college and am working. I've done a good bit of reading but still have a few basic questions. First of all, I'm building this rifle so that I can have an assault type rifle before there is a democrat in office (possible ban in the future?). It doesn't have to be high end or fancy, I can add nicer stuff later. Right now I just want a basic rifle that is reliable. My plan was to buy a Del-ton 16" rifle kit, the m4 rifle kit. As for lowers, from my reading on here, they are mostly the same. If they are all the same why should I pay more for a name brand lower reciever when I could get an Essential Arms one for $77ish? Essential Arms Recievers So my question is, is the Essential Arms reciever of the same quality as the others? My other question is about sights/optics for my rifle. I'd like to get an Eotech because I've shot with them before and really like them. The money probably won't be there right now and I figure it is best to learn to shoot with iron sights first. What is a good iron sight I could attach to the rear and still use with an Eotech or similar optic in the future? My third and final question, for now, is: Say I did want to buy a reciever from Essential Arms reciever, since the reciever is considered the gun how would I go about buying one online? Would I basically just have it shipped to a local gun dealer and pay a transfer fee? Thanks for your time. |
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My $0.02... 1. EA lower is probably fine. 2. Buy a detachable carry handle or whatever BUIS you can find a good deal on. The AR Parts - USED forum on the EE is a great place to find stuff like that. 3. Exactly like that. Find a local dealer that charges $20 or less. |
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I have no experience with the Essential Arms lower, but most high-quality lowers I am aware of go around $100-$140. I like Mega a whole lot, but they are kind of hard to find - Rainier was where I got my new one from about 2 weeks ago. As for the transfer - The online vendor has to send it to an FFL (Federal Firearms License) holder (most pawn shops, all gun shops, some individuals) then that FFL holder runs your background check throught the NICS the same as purchasing any long gun. The online vendor needs a faxed signed copy of the FFL holder's FFL. Some vendors keep files on hand with FFL's already in them so they would then not need a faxed copy. I got lucky and Rainier had my dealer's license on file. I would recommend shopping around to find the lowest transfer fee nearest to you. Gander Mtn charges $35, whereas the guy I used charges $10. As for Del-Ton and your build: I have heard nothing but good things about Del-Ton's kit rifles. Good prices/value and they tend to shoot well too (2MOA or better). Not sure if their bcg's come properly staked, so that would be something you want to do (there was a thread on here a short time ago about how to properly do it- it's really easy). Good luck and I'm sure you will have fun with your project! |
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I've built up several Essential arms recievers. they've all been machined correctly and lock up to the upper like a vault. excellent value. you're on the right track with delton, my experience with 2 of their kits so far has been 100% this combo is a great way to build a nice rifle on the cheap imo |
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