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Posted: 6/20/2014 10:42:18 AM EDT
| I just turned 18 and have officially decided that i will be building my own AR 15 as opposed to buying one. It is rather overwhelming when it comes to all the different companies that make parts for the ar platform. My budget for the build is going to be at around $900. I know that i will use a Spikes Tactical punisher lower (stripped) and a cheap Palmetto State Armory lower parts kit. I want my rifle to be a little different than my friends which means i wont be putting every single Magpul product available on this rifle. My question to you guys is what type of furnature is yalls favorite when it comes to pistol grips and stocks? There are so many options and i would just like some insight from the more experienced AR builders. Also if you have any suggestions for my first build please do list them down below. |
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I just turned 18 and have officially decided that i will be building my own AR 15 as opposed to buying one. It is rather overwhelming when it comes to all the different companies that make parts for the ar platform. My budget for the build is going to be at around $900. I know that i will use a Spikes Tactical punisher lower (stripped) and a cheap Palmetto State Armory lower parts kit. I want my rifle to be a little different than my friends which means i wont be putting every single Magpul product available on this rifle. My question to you guys is what type of furnature is yalls favorite when it comes to pistol grips and stocks? There are so many options and i would just like some insight from the more experienced AR builders. Also if you have any suggestions for my first build please do list them down below. The PSA Lower Parts Kit comes with a pistol grip. Just run whichever one you end up with from that kit until you decide you don't like it and the reason you don't like it. I like the feel of the classic grip they have, which i felt on another persons rifle (I have the moe's on mine personally). If you have bigger hands, their overmolded grip might be of interest to you, but I have small hands and don't need even more issue manipulating the magazine release. Not sure as far as furniture. I think that is so much personal preference and what you might mount on the rifle. If you are going to be running minimal accessories, I'd get a simple rail. Determine if you are going to run an A2 front sight or a flip up sight /rail mounted fixed sight as well. |
Use what you have, Most stocks are acceptable comfort wise. I think a lot of it is what stock you like the looks of. Try a few grips and then decide. Personally the Hogue grips are not comfortable because the figure grooves spread my fingers apart to much. My personal preference is the standard and deluxe suregrips from ergogrip. If you like the Magpul furniture, get it. There are other ways to make your rifle different then his:
 
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I like a standard A2 stock. If you don't 'need' a lot of accessories you can also get by with the stock-style forend.
If I did it again I'd probably use mid-length gas just for the longer grip. You don't need a rail, several options let you easily mount a light even with stock hand guards. |
| In order to build your own AR15 you will have to get the lower receiver from a non-licensed individual (cannot get one from a FFL due to having to be 21 yrs old to obtain a stripped lower receiver from one). I'm not trying to burst your bubble either. I just wanted to make mention of that. |
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In order to build your own AR15 you will have to get the lower receiver from a non-licensed individual (cannot get one from a FFL due to having to be 21 yrs old to obtain a stripped lower receiver from one). I'm not trying to burst your bubble either. I just wanted to make mention of that. That is correct. As far as the ATF are concerned a "receiver" is handled like a pistol on who can purchase it. |
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I prefer a stock with a sloping cheek weld. I have the B5 SOPMOD and several VLTOR stocks, they are all good. I've got a CTR and MOE stock in a drawer somewhere because I don't care for them. On my SBR's I like the LWRCI ultra compact stock, they use a specialized receiver extension, buffer, spring and stock to shave about an inch off the standard length. Keep your front in light. No reason to build a pig. Look at the BCM KMR, MI SS keymod, and Spikes or Seekins SAR3 rails if you want a full quad rail. Another option for building your own AR is to cut it from an 80% lower, no FFL required.
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There is always something to be said about individuality and simplicity. The two go hand in hand.
Everything you add to a weapon has the potential for failure, always remember that. As Murphy would probably dictate, failures generally dont happen while you are cleaning them or simply admiring them. |
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