Best AR Kit for the $$$? > Build It Yourself

Posted: 10/30/2008 7:30:48 AM EDT

I just joined today and this is my first post. This past weekend I just completed my first build:

STAG 2H upper
CMMG stripped lower
CAA 6 position collapsable stock
DPMS lpk

(SEE PICS posted below. I have a CMMG lower with 2A and US Flag engraved on it)

I just took an interest into AR this past summer and I have some accessories and ammo on order so I don't know how it shoot just yet....hopefully will arrive soon.

I wanted to start my next build later winter or early spring but with the economy and policital atmosphere, I may be buying an AR Kit very soon. What is the best AR kit for the $$?

So far I've read Del-Ton and J&T and stay away from Blackthorne. If you could include a pic of your build with your feedback that would be great!!! THANKS

Posted: 10/30/2008 8:10:32 AM EDT

[#1]

Wait for gun shows if you can. I bought a stripped lower for 140 and a complete upper (upper receiver, barrel, stock, and LPK) for 500. Deals can be found at gun shows.

Posted: 10/30/2008 8:21:13 AM EDT

[#2]

i always thought it was the other way around, at least here, gun shows always charge more IMO

Posted: 10/30/2008 11:11:21 AM EDT

[#3]

There is a deal in the group buy section of the Equipment Exchange on this site for a Stag Kit including BUIS less stripped lower for $599 shipped here LINK. I can get a stripped Stag lower locally for $120, so all-in cost including BUIS is $720.

Posted: 10/30/2008 12:53:57 PM EDT

[#4]

i have a del-ton and love it. very nice people and good products. it was my first build and took me like a half hour

Posted: 10/30/2008 1:33:49 PM EDT

[#5]

You're getting pretty close to the possible Thanksgiving/Christmas sales that pop up on this board.

I got a complete Armalite M4 upper last year for about $335 or so.

Posted: 10/30/2008 1:37:23 PM EDT

[#6]

I have two rifles built from Del-Ton kits and have built numerous others for friends and have had fantastic luck with them. Wouldnt take a chance with anyone else.

Posted: 10/30/2008 6:42:26 PM EDT

[#7]

Good to here. I have a Del Ton on order. It's for my son. Our first build, but I have owned AR's for years. How are they in the accuracy Dept.

Posted: 10/30/2008 8:25:11 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Good to here. I have a Del Ton on order. It's for my son. Our first build, but I have owned AR's for years. How are they in the accuracy Dept.

I havent put them on a rest to check group size but they put the rounds precisely where I am aiming. Dont know if I could use more accuracy if it were capable of it. I consider these types of rifles (carbines) to be short to medium range weapons. I can consistently put rounds in a man sized chest area from 300 yards with iron sights. If it needs hit from farther out than that, I have bolt rifles for that.

Posted: 10/31/2008 3:13:32 PM EDT

[#9]

OK>...I just learned how to use Photobucket to add pics of my build over the weekend. THe CMMG Lower has a US Flag engraved on the lower. Also an engraved in an inscription of 2A. Let me know what you think??

STAG 2H Upper
CMMG Lower
CAA 6 position Collapsable Stock
DPMS LPK

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr13/dep5ptstar/STAGCMMGEBR004.jpg

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr13/dep5ptstar/CMMGUSFlagLower.jpg

http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr13/dep5ptstar/STAGCMMGEBRX1.jpgimg]

I think my next kit will be a Del-Ton or Doublestar AR Kit.

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