If you shop the EE, you can find some good deals.
I've got the following items to build my pistol so far:
-new blemished Superior Arms lower for $75.00
-slieghtly used (300 rounds) 10.5 barrel assembly for $250.00
-used LMT flat top upper w/ charging handle (and several other items) $150.00
-new ACE pistol buffer tube $45.00
-car buffer $10.00
-rifle buffer spring $8.00
-used armalite fiberglass free float tube $50.00
-I already have an extra FH
Just under $600.00 right now. I still need the following items:
-bolt & bolt carrier (donated parts are always welcome)
-lower parts kit (donated parts are always welcome)
I think that's it. Once I have all parts in hand, I'll start building and I'll take pics of the build and post'em here. It's more than I wanted to pay for just a pistol, but this is my first build and I'm learning alot from it.
Gene