School me on AR build

[stevieray54]

How do you find a parts list of the components to buy to build a quality and accurate AR. Is assembly hard to do or someone with above average mechanical ability able to assemble. Do you feel you can do better purchasing parts or buying one off the shelf already made for $1,000.00

[Tommyh]

Ive not looked in quite some time, but i am under the impression nothing is really available right now?

[175gr7.62]

An accurate AR-15 comes down to the barrel and bolt.


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[the dirty one]

An accurate AR-15 comes down to the barrel and bolt.


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Agreed, I have built two and it was a blast, but by the time you put all the mods and parts you want you will likely end up spending more than you would if you just went and bought one that was ready to shoot. To each his own, it’s like lego’s for adults if you ask me

[eaglegolfj]

Easy to build with a few special tools, but much more reasonable on price if you ask me.

[175gr7.62]

Agreed, I have built two and it was a blast, but by the time you put all the mods and parts you want you will likely end up spending more than you would if you just went and bought one that was ready to shoot. To each his own, it’s like lego’s for adults if you ask me

I don’t agree that you will spend more. But you are right. To each his own. That is the great thing about ARs.


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[futureagg]

If I was wanting a nice reliable AR i don’t think you go wrong ordering a Larue ultimate upper kit. And purchasing an aero lower or similar brand. Come out to $800 roughly. And have a good looking and well shooting AR.

But you could definitely source and build the parts for $800 and get something you built for similar quality.


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[Shaun]

Building one was a lot easier then I thought it would be. There are so many videos and articles out there that will help. I ended up spending more on mine the I thought I would. But that’s because I spent extra $$$ on a accurate barrel (SOLGW .223 Wylde) and a few other upgrades. You can build it cheap for less, but it depends on what you want the final result to be.

[Button]

It’s not difficult just have a clean work bench and take your time.
You will want a castle nut wrench and roll pin punch.

[BlessedVeteran0305]

If you have any mechanical skills and know how whatsoever you can build an AR yourself provided you have the tools mentioned previously. Now, depending on what type of furniture (accessories) you want to deck it out with will depend on whether or not it will cost more than one off the shelf. It will also make or break you on accuracy. If your one of those guys that feels like they need to add everything known to man to their AR to look like a "super trooper" then the weight of all that stuff will affect your accuracy. Plain, simple and basic, with a comfortable foregrip, maybe a small light for home defense and some sort of quality reflex sight would be cheaper than buying one off the shelf if you don't have to have top of the line furniture.

[MetalMan2004]

I think if you shop in the right places you can come out a little cheaper with a build, but don’t expect to save a ton. It sure is fun though and a good learning experience.

[Tony Pic]

Keep in mind a good trigger is also needed. You can get a high quality trigger at Larue.com.
Their MBT-2 trigger is one of the best on the market and is just about half the price of other "good triggers".
All of your accuracy comes from the bolt and the barrel. But a crisp trigger is part of that equation. Shop Primary Arms, Midway USA for quality AR parts.

[BigJimmyRustler]

Go here. You won't build a rifle that will out shoot it for $792.00 plus lower.

https://www.larue.com/products/larue-ultimate-ar-15-upper-kit/

An accurate AR-15 comes down to the barrel and bolt.

and ammo, and the trigger puller.

[Outback]

There are several philosophies on how to build one. I wanted accuracy so I went with a nice match barrel and cheap upper, lower and parts. Polished the trigger and used yellow springs to make the trigger really nice and light. A bit cheaper than buying one at the time and way more accurate. Or, you go with premium lightweight materials and a nice barrel for 2-3X the cost of mine but would have a lightweight and accurate rifle. If you just want to shoot zombies at close range, buy cheap, source left over parts on TBH, watch PSA sales and you can get one built to say you have one.

I'm in Pearland and have the tools you would need and am happy to loan them to you and even help you build it. I'm no expert but I have successfully built two and they work. I followed Youtube videos. There are amazingly detailed well produced how to videos. PM if you want to visit.

[caa4612]

Do it. Your built gun will be the only one like it. The hardest part is getting some of the detent spring and pins in without them flying across the garage. The right tools will help with this, which aren't very expensive. I think you spend less in the long run because if you bought an off the shelf AR, you will end up wanting to change rails, trigger, etc out to something else.