I've seen alot of threads about people wanting to know how to build a cheap AR or where they can get the cheapest AR15. I am in the process of saving up for my own AR15 and just thought I'd pass on some info I've found
Cheapest possible AR15 (20" barrel, A3-style)
Lower Receiver: Superior Arms Stripped lower from Kiser Munitions
Upper and parts: 20" E2 kit from M&A Parts
This comes out to $535 before shipping and transfer fee for the lower.
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Cheapest possible M4gery (14.5" barrel, A3-style, pinned flash hider, NON-SBR):
Same lower receiver as above. $85.
Upper and parts: M4 kit from M&A
This gives you a 14.5" M4 clone without needing SBR paperwork for $585 plus shipping and transfer fee.
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The kits come with everything but the stripped lower (of course), the magazine, and the rear sight (since they are flat tops). Mags can be gotten on the cheap from various sources, but the rear sight is necessary and can be found fairly cheaply on ebay, gunbroker, or the trading post here or the AR15.com equipment exchange.
Even after purchasing the rear sight from somewhere else, either of these set ups gives you the cheapest possible AR15 in the two most popular configurations without having to buy used or bargain-bin rifles that got kicked around in the CMMG storage room.
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I've heard good things about Superior Arms receivers. They had some trouble with fit issues and out of spec mag wells a while ago, but have since fixed those problems. Plus they have great customer service and will replace your lower if you find any problem with it.
I haven't heard much about M&A parts, but their web site says that they use barrels made by a company the US military contracts for barrels. I have heard no complaints about M&A stuff, but have not used any of their products personally. If you check AR15.com you will find mostly positive comments.
If anyone decides to build either of these set ups, please let me know. I am seriously considering building the M4 set up as my first AR.
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Anyone that passed the second grade and got the round peg in the round hole and the square peg in the square hole can build an AR from a parts kit like these. Simple instructions with pictures can be found here.
Cheapest possible AR15 (20" barrel, A3-style)
Lower Receiver: Superior Arms Stripped lower from Kiser Munitions
Upper and parts: 20" E2 kit from M&A Parts
This comes out to $535 before shipping and transfer fee for the lower.
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Cheapest possible M4gery (14.5" barrel, A3-style, pinned flash hider, NON-SBR):
Same lower receiver as above. $85.
Upper and parts: M4 kit from M&A
This gives you a 14.5" M4 clone without needing SBR paperwork for $585 plus shipping and transfer fee.
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The kits come with everything but the stripped lower (of course), the magazine, and the rear sight (since they are flat tops). Mags can be gotten on the cheap from various sources, but the rear sight is necessary and can be found fairly cheaply on ebay, gunbroker, or the trading post here or the AR15.com equipment exchange.
Even after purchasing the rear sight from somewhere else, either of these set ups gives you the cheapest possible AR15 in the two most popular configurations without having to buy used or bargain-bin rifles that got kicked around in the CMMG storage room.
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I've heard good things about Superior Arms receivers. They had some trouble with fit issues and out of spec mag wells a while ago, but have since fixed those problems. Plus they have great customer service and will replace your lower if you find any problem with it.
I haven't heard much about M&A parts, but their web site says that they use barrels made by a company the US military contracts for barrels. I have heard no complaints about M&A stuff, but have not used any of their products personally. If you check AR15.com you will find mostly positive comments.
If anyone decides to build either of these set ups, please let me know. I am seriously considering building the M4 set up as my first AR.
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Anyone that passed the second grade and got the round peg in the round hole and the square peg in the square hole can build an AR from a parts kit like these. Simple instructions with pictures can be found here.