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1/2/2012 8:05:08 AM EDT
Hey guys! I am looking at buying my first ar but I am having trouble finding exactly what I want.  I want a twenty inch heavy barrel, 5.56, ar with no chrome in the barrel.  I am also going to need an adjustable stock. I can't find any gun that has all of these things. Would it be easier to justvbuild it myself? What do you think?
1/2/2012 8:10:15 AM EDT
[#1]
Build your own, have exactly what you want, sometimes even cheaper
1/2/2012 8:21:40 AM EDT
[#2]
20" HBAR can be had at Delton or Bushmaster.  The 20" HBAR are not as popular due to the weight.

Not sure if this is HBAR or not, call and ask: Delton complete upper
Or just the barrel in HBAR: Barrel assembly

I hate the bushmaster site, but try there as well
1/2/2012 8:43:27 AM EDT
[#3]
Since you already have a good idea what you want, compromise is going to be a problem for you.  I recommend you go ahead and build it yourself.  I did, and don't regret it.  Half the fun was educating myself on the different options / parts, and then putting the puzzle together.  If you do so, I suggest you don't scrimp on the Lower, Upper, Trigger and Bolt/Carrier Group.
1/2/2012 10:30:44 AM EDT
[#4]
Here's a link to Rock River's website.  They have heavy 20" barrels both with and without chrome lining.  Model AR0220ASY is next to last at the bottom without chrome = $210.  That will qualify for free shipping too!

Here's the link:

http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=272

Here's the link to the complete upper in both an A2 or A4 style with and without optional chrome lining:

http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=267
1/2/2012 10:48:00 AM EDT
[#5]
So what all do I need? Upper and lower receiver, a barrel, etc? Does the upper receiver come with the complete bolt carrier group?
1/2/2012 11:39:03 AM EDT
[#6]
DIY with no training and no experience is probably not the easy way.
People starting where you are successfully (mostly) build these weapons all the time.
The real question is do you want to build?
1/2/2012 12:18:43 PM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
So what all do I need? Upper and lower receiver, a barrel, etc? Does the upper receiver come with the complete bolt carrier group?


In your case, get a complete upper like the one I showed you from RRA.  The "complete" means it has everything you need including a bolt and charging handle.  The A2 will have a fixed carry handle with rear sights already installed.  The A4 will need either a detachable carry handle, pop-up rear sight like  a Troy of Magpul or a scope & mount for aiming.

Once you have a complete upper, you can mate it up with a "complete lower" from almost anybody that has the CAR stock you want.  It takes about 15 seconds to put an upper together with a lower.  The lower receiver has to come through you local gun dealer with the FFL since it has the serial number on it and is the part considered a "firearm" by the ATF.  You can get the complete lower directly from your local dealer or buy it online and have have it transfered through him for a fee.  Your lower doesn't need to be the same name brand as your upper.

Here's RRA's "complete lower" link:

http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=286
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