MikePGS
Member
Hello. Recently I've been contemplating building a AR-15. Theres a lot of information out there, so much so that it seems to be a daunting task to sift through it. I have a few questions that I was hoping you fine ladies and gentlemen could help me with. First off, the purpose would be for HD primarily and also the range of course. Please keep that in mind when responding.
1. For what parts is quality/brand important? I've read a few things saying that as far as a stripped lower goes, almost any of them will do so long as you avoid a few bad brands.
2. If I were to just go buy an AR off the shelf, would it be inherently better than one I could build? I don't have a ton of money at the moment so most likely I'm going to buy it in bits and pieces. That being said would it be better to just save up a good chunk and buy a name brand off the shelf AR or could I get something comparable building it myself? (Also I like the idea of building it, it seems interesting and a good way to familiarize myself with it)
3. Do I need to buy a particular receiver in order to shoot a particular caliber? I plan on getting a 5.56 barrel if possible, but would like to possibly use a 6.8 SPC upper at some point (hunting most likely). Will this work with any lower, or do I need to get a special configuration in order to do this?
4. What tools do I really need? I've read/watched various things that say you need a hammer and thats about it, to some that say you need a fully stocked workshop. I'm not adverse to buying tools, I just want to know what ones I actually need and what ones I don't.
5. Should I just assemble the lower and buy a ready made upper, or is building an upper a possibility/good idea as well? I haven't read or watched anything regarding the upper and whether or not it can be assembled by myself yet. Is this possible? and if so, how difficult is it compared to the lower? Does it make more sense to just buy a ready made upper?
Thanks in advance for any assistance on this matter. As usual the knowledge and wisdom found on these forums is greatly appreciated.
1. For what parts is quality/brand important? I've read a few things saying that as far as a stripped lower goes, almost any of them will do so long as you avoid a few bad brands.
2. If I were to just go buy an AR off the shelf, would it be inherently better than one I could build? I don't have a ton of money at the moment so most likely I'm going to buy it in bits and pieces. That being said would it be better to just save up a good chunk and buy a name brand off the shelf AR or could I get something comparable building it myself? (Also I like the idea of building it, it seems interesting and a good way to familiarize myself with it)
3. Do I need to buy a particular receiver in order to shoot a particular caliber? I plan on getting a 5.56 barrel if possible, but would like to possibly use a 6.8 SPC upper at some point (hunting most likely). Will this work with any lower, or do I need to get a special configuration in order to do this?
4. What tools do I really need? I've read/watched various things that say you need a hammer and thats about it, to some that say you need a fully stocked workshop. I'm not adverse to buying tools, I just want to know what ones I actually need and what ones I don't.
5. Should I just assemble the lower and buy a ready made upper, or is building an upper a possibility/good idea as well? I haven't read or watched anything regarding the upper and whether or not it can be assembled by myself yet. Is this possible? and if so, how difficult is it compared to the lower? Does it make more sense to just buy a ready made upper?
Thanks in advance for any assistance on this matter. As usual the knowledge and wisdom found on these forums is greatly appreciated.