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Posted: 4/15/2012 11:17:54 PM EDT
| I wanted to order a Spikes ST-15 mid length but Im not too sure if i want to wait that long for a back order. So i might just build it myself. I am considering a spikes lower with a BCM, DD, Spikes, or Colt upper. My question is do i only need to buy two complete lowers and uppers? If so, how difficult is to attach them together? |
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I'm as confused about your wording as you are about AR's....
You want a "Spikes ST-15 mid length " Don't want to wait.... Throwing around decent brand names to assure quality.... But WTF is this? "My question is do i only need to buy two complete lowers and uppers" A complete lower + a complete upper = a working firearm..... Do you want 2 guns? As for the other question.... It is as easy as pressing out and in 2 pins by hand. If you can pick your nose you can do it. The likely road for a new builder is to buy a complete upper (with the gear that meets your needs - like sights, rails, custom receiver designs...and on and on), a stripped lower (with your favorite roll mark, price point, and features), and a lower build kit either pieced together or purchased as a whole (containing your favorite trigger, buttstock, grip, etc.). One thing to watch for is the word "complete".... alot of uppers are sold without the BCG..... just be aware of that and plan accordingly. If that is what you meant, assembling the lower really isn't that hard. Read all the stickies at the top of this section and you should be fine. There are a couple of scary spots to a new builder where you may scratch the lower or break off an "ear".... but it really isn't bad. My 12 year old girl did it with minor amounts of guidance and help. |
| While you're a noobie you'd be better off buying a complete lower assembly. Then slap on the upper of your choice, push in the takedown pins in and you're off to the hog hunt. The Spikes midlength is a nice unit. Problem is everyone wants one, hence more demand than supply. |
| Lol yeah i am a complete noob but i am eager to learn. I feel confident that i can assemble the lower without problems. I am pretty dexterous and organized. I think as long i don't lose any of the parts in the process and take my time to read each step carefully, i will be fine. Only problem is that finding Spikes lowers has proven to be a difficult task. |
| There are ton of videos on youtube about assembly, it's a good idea to watch a few different ones to see what you're getting into. All you have to do is put "how to assemble AR 15 upper/lower/etc" in the search and you''ll get a bunch of results. I like to see everyones little tricks, and I find it easier to follow video vs pics. Also all the tools needed for assembly can end up costing you quite a bit if you are starting from scratch. So if it's a one time deal, your gonna buy a complete upper and lower, slap them together and shoot and never do another it may not be worth the added expense. |
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All those links (that advertisement strip at the top of each page) are reputable companies.... May try checking those.
You could always check the EE.... People seem to be buying these... supply/demand maybe accounts for the price.... Been a while since I've bought one of those. EE lower Also - there is always google shopping. Watch the reviews of the merchant and do what feels right. I'll bet most of them are out of stock, but you never know. |
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