.... yeah there’s more than enough threads on this site to contradict the rarity of home brew AR’s not working right.
I disagree, for the number of home builds that are out there the failure rate is fairly low.
I mean look at Gunnys post, hes probably got more home builds pictured there than ive seen threads about highend factory ARs this year.
Let me also separate my response a little as well.
There are alot of home builds with low end parts, and part kits, that run fine.
There are also some home builds with highend parts, and parts kits that choke. Buying expensive parts does NOT Guarantee a build will run perfectly. Tho it probably does help.
Its up to the assembler to make sure everything is working the way it should.
Id rather assemble my own rifle, than pay someone the same amount it cost me in parts to do the job. I KNOW when im done the rifle will run, because i will make it so.
If a person would prefer to buy a complete rifle thats their prerogative as well, but
I HIGHLY recommend someone interested in ARs build at least one gun. The understanding gained makes it worth while if nothing else.
Personally, I have never recommended folks buy a low cost, mil-spec carbine with the intention of rebuilding it. Buying parts twice always costs more than buying once.
I learned that the hard way, more than once.
Build what you want. Thats the great thing about ARs.