Build my own AR 15

[the_real_deal]

Does anyone know of a web site that sells high quality parts I need to build my own AR 15? also if anyone has built one, do different brand parts fit together? chrome lined barrel vs non chrome lined?

 

[brandon_mcg]

these sites sell parts
midwayusa.com
brownells.com

this site allows you to drag and drop the parts you like
http://www.ar15builder.com/

this site has a series for everything you need to know about building an AR
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/lid=11004/learn/How_to_Build_An_AR_15_Vi


i have not build one YET but this is all the info i have gathered so far. hope it helps.

there may be more info in the rifle section as well!

 

[ants]

Let me just help you out by mentioning that there are nearly 1000 sites that sell parts for builds.

You just haven't looked hard enough yet. You haven't even tried, have you?


Many suppliers sell complete kits: All the parts minus the lower receiver. The receiver requires an FFL licensed dealer to transfer it, but the kit-minus-receiver doesn't. Buy yourself the receiver first. Then shop around for the kit in the configuration you want.

Kits are generally about 20% less than buying individual parts.

Get a book on building the AR, or go to a web site like ar15.com where they have a sticky on it. It's really easy.

I built my first 5 rifles back in the mid 1990's with only one tool (the carbine stock wrench). I didn't buy any specialty tools until later. If someone tells you that you have to buy lots of special tools, the answer is No.

Take a tiptoe through Gunbroker just for fun. Go to Firearms Parts. Then click on AR and you'll get 50 pages of parts for the AR15. Also go to manufacturers sites like DPMS, Rock River, Olympic, CMMG, and all the rest.

You just haven't tried hard enough yet.

 

[Grunt Medic TXARNG]

I have and recommend The AR-15 Complete Assembly Guide, sold at the Fulton Armory website - it goes into addembling a kit in great detail including shortcuts.

The barrel is your call - you have 3 choices.
- Chrome-moly steel (non chrome lined) - wears faster than chrome lined, but may be slightly more accurate
- Chrome lined - (like the Military M4s) more wear resistant, may be slightly less accurate
- Stainless steel - both accurate and long wearing.

 

[Birddog1911]

Are you planning on building your upper, or are you going to buy a kit upper? Parts are NOT parts, and they may not necessarily fit together well. You want to be sure that everything is to spec, so that you have a higher likeyhood of things fitting well.

 

[-v-]

www.del-ton.com sells everything you need to build the rifle minus the lower receiver, which if you bargain-hunt you can get for $60. If you are new to building AR-15's, and don't want to invest in a lot of tools, such as torque wrenches, receiver vices, and the like, the del-ton is a really good deal. Plus, they do offer enough customization from the factory to get the rifle set exactly how you like/want it.

 

[Acera]

The current issue of "Shotgun News" has an article on just what you are asking. Not only would you get the insight of the article if you purchase one, you get a large selection of detailed advertisements that will help you make decisions on where and what to buy.

 

[W.E.G.]

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