Well, ultimately I want something that is combat ready, just for a SHTF scenario, or zombie apocalypse. But also I would like something that is good/fun to take target shooting. I guess I would like something that is light, high quality, reliable, and accurate (who doesn't). I would mount an optic and light/laser combo with a 1 point harness. Does everyone here like BCM? I seem to be hearing a lot of good things about MEGA which is why I was going to go that route. Could I get a MEGA upper reciever and get BCM for the rest? How about MEGA upper, Noveske barrel, and BCM for the rest? (or is that too much mix/match). I also want the thing to look cool too, but function over aesthetics first and foremost.
For the lower, a LPK is definitely the way I am going, as it will make life much easier (just got to figure out which one, I heard Rock River Arms had a decent one too?). For the Upper, I am fine if it comes in a kit, but I just want to make sure its high quality, and is not put together for me. Although it may seem counter intuitive, I want to learn how to break the gun apart and put it back together from every pin and screw, and I feel that many of the complete uppers come pre-assembled. Anyways, if someone could help me out and post their ultimate parts list for the upper it would make my life a lot easier. But I know a lot of you have many other things to do than help out a newbie like me so if not it's all good, I have no issues researching until I figure it all out.