BUILDING AN AR

[marine71]

I have some scratch coming my way and want to build an AR. I have a Bushmaster XM15 already that closely resembles what I carried in the Corps.

But I want something now with a tactical rail so that I can put a scope on it. And i want a collapsible stock. I know virtually nothing about where to start and what to buy and what a fair price is and whew!

So,... what is the ballpark price I could spend to get a decent (but not nat'l Match quality) Ar style rifle? And any advice from you experts?

Thanks!

 

[GunNut]

$700-750 will get you a nice AR.

$485 for a complete Stag A3 upper w/ARMs backup sight.

$225 for a complete lower or you could buy a stripped lower and put it together yourself for $180ish.

 

[marine71]

Is there any advantage to building the AR over just buying one? I bought my Bushmaster and am happy with it but I always hear about people building their AR's and I'm curious now. Does building it save you money or does it only give you options for the appearance and the performance?

 

[Frog48]

Is there any advantage to building the AR over just buying one?

You can build it with exactly the parts & features you want, and none that you dont. You can also save a little money, depending on what brands you use.

I think the biggest reason people build rather than buy a complete AR is the personal satisfaction of knowing you "made" it.

 

[marine71]

Who are the common dealers in the AR kits? I know Bushmaster and I can also check out the gunbroker.com-type sites,... any other biggies out there?

 

[ramis]

any other biggies out there?

This is the best price I have found. Free shipping too.

http://www.title2.com/Stagarms.html

 

[wdlsguy]

http://www.del-ton.com

 

[bblumen]

Go here...

http://www.ar15.com