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Posted: 6/12/2014 3:28:43 PM EDT
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I'm interested in buying an AR15 sometime in the fall. I don't own one yet, but I'm hoping to.
I'm wondering if it's cheaper to build or buy the lower. I'd personally prefer to not have to buy a registered one for various reasons, but if it's cheaper, sure. Also, is building the lower hard? I'm in the process of building an AKM, which requires tools made specifically for it, does this hold true for the AR15? |
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I'm interested in buying an AR15 sometime in the fall. I don't own one yet, but I'm hoping to. I'm wondering if it's cheaper to build or buy the lower. I'd personally prefer to not have to buy a registered one for various reasons, but if it's cheaper, sure. Also, is building the lower hard? I'm in the process of building an AKM, which requires tools made specifically for it, does this hold true for the AR15? Unless you're buying an 80% lower, it will be registered whether you get a stripped lower or a complete one. If you're going the 80% route, you will need some tools that will make it more expensive. |
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Quoted: Unless you're buying an 80% lower, it will be registered whether you get a stripped lower or a complete one. If you're going the 80% route, you will need some tools that will make it more expensive. Quoted: Quoted: I'm interested in buying an AR15 sometime in the fall. I don't own one yet, but I'm hoping to. I'm wondering if it's cheaper to build or buy the lower. I'd personally prefer to not have to buy a registered one for various reasons, but if it's cheaper, sure. Also, is building the lower hard? I'm in the process of building an AKM, which requires tools made specifically for it, does this hold true for the AR15? Unless you're buying an 80% lower, it will be registered whether you get a stripped lower or a complete one. If you're going the 80% route, you will need some tools that will make it more expensive. ETA: Unless it's for an SBR...
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If you can build an akm, you can most certainly handle assembling an AR, especially the lower. All you need for the lower is a hammer, a punch, and a castle nut wrench As far as assembling vs buying, it's a mixed bag. If you assemble, you're getting exactly what you want ie trigger, stock, etc. but you have to do the leg work. if you buy complete you get better resale value and the manufacturers warranty if something goes wrong. It will probably be cheaper buying complete but if you take into account labor and time, it's a wash Edit- sorry, i didnt know you were talking about 80% |
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A lower is not registered at the federal level. It is recorded in the FFLs bound book for serial number tracking purposes. Once it leaves the FFL, there may be any number of dispositions of said receiver with absolutely no records other than those of private individuals, if any... ETA: Unless it's for an SBR...
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I'm interested in buying an AR15 sometime in the fall. I don't own one yet, but I'm hoping to. I'm wondering if it's cheaper to build or buy the lower. I'd personally prefer to not have to buy a registered one for various reasons, but if it's cheaper, sure. Also, is building the lower hard? I'm in the process of building an AKM, which requires tools made specifically for it, does this hold true for the AR15? Unless you're buying an 80% lower, it will be registered whether you get a stripped lower or a complete one. If you're going the 80% route, you will need some tools that will make it more expensive. ETA: Unless it's for an SBR...
Correct, but at least in NV it works the same way whether it's a stripped lower or a complete rifle - if it's bought thru a dealer (even if used) you get to fill out the form, pay for the background check, etc. Private party is, well, private, and no forms necessary. |
| I am a newb to this site, but not to the M-16's and M-4's. I am starting my first build as well and have purchased a Spike's Tactical Lower. From my research I have found that the parts kits will be much easier to install in a complete lower. Than trying to mill, and tool a 80% lower, I am still trying to figure out what trigger I want to install. I am going to be using Magpul grips, and stock on my lower. Still deciding on what upper complete, or incomplete I want to use. My problem is I want a caliber that is not 5.56, only because I have used the hell out of my weapons and I would like to build a custom caliber that not many other shooters use. I do reload but haven't for a long time due to time and different hobbies. Let me know if any of you have any recommendations on a specific caliber that may be different but efficient to shoot. |
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I am a newb to this site, but not to the M-16's and M-4's. I am starting my first build as well and have purchased a Spike's Tactical Lower. From my research I have found that the parts kits will be much easier to install in a complete lower. Than trying to mill, and tool a 80% lower, I am still trying to figure out what trigger I want to install. I am going to be using Magpul grips, and stock on my lower. Still deciding on what upper complete, or incomplete I want to use. My problem is I want a caliber that is not 5.56, only because I have used the hell out of my weapons and I would like to build a custom caliber that not many other shooters use. I do reload but haven't for a long time due to time and different hobbies. Let me know if any of you have any recommendations on a specific caliber that may be different but efficient to shoot. Depends on what you want to use it for. I like 6.8 SPC. Ammo is fairly easy to find, not "too" expensive. Other good choices are 300 BO (cheaper than 6.8 but not quite as easy to find) and 6.5 Grendel. There's lots of other choices too but unless you want to reload (and maybe even fire form your own cases) these are the 3 easiest routes for an alternative caliber AR15. I also really like the 458 SOCOM, but at $2.20/round I wouldn't be able to afford ammo:) |
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You can buy a complete lower fairly cheap if you are simply looking for a reliable gun.
Lower builds can easily surpass a complete rifle if you go all top shelf parts on it but you get more flexibility, if you want one with an integral trigger guard in FDE, no problem. You will need a few tools to build the lower but if you know someone who has them, build party! I had one a couple of months back for a buddy, his first MSR. |
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I'm interested in buying an AR15 sometime in the fall. I don't own one yet, but I'm hoping to. I'm wondering if it's cheaper to build or buy the lower. I'd personally prefer to not have to buy a registered one for various reasons, but if it's cheaper, sure. Also, is building the lower hard? I'm in the process of building an AKM, which requires tools made specifically for it, does this hold true for the AR15? This is why I live in Florida...No registration of firearms... I would build a lower you can build one for around $200.00 with a stock to purchase one you are looking closer to $300.00... |
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I bought my first and only lower completed for my 556/223 ar. I bought it for $299 at my LGS. I was more than happy with my purchase but I could've built one for a bit cheaper.
So... I'd say to build one if you're on a tight budget. I want that spikes hell breaker stripped lower baaaaaadly but not for $299. |
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