Citronman1980
Marksman
After reading thousands of pages on and watching countless videos on youtube on how "EASY" it is to build one. I decided to go ahead and take the plunge and build an AR-15.
I'm going for more of a tactical style rifle for my first build. I want something I can use for home defense (if I choose to), as well as doing a few tactical classes too.
I decided to build the lower mostly from "Spikes Tactical" parts. I received the stripped lower in today. I just placed an order for the Spikes lower parts kit as well as an off brand 6-stage collapsible stock. They should be in (hopefully) sometime this week.
So far, I have $210.00 in this complete lower as long as I can put it together.
I'm still on the fence about putting a two stage trigger in. I'm not sure if I can justify spending the extra $$$ on it. I have an LEO friend that has a two stage system in his duty rifle and swears by it. I figure I can always spend the money down the road if I want to change it out.
As of yet, I am not sure of the upper I'm going to get. I'm still debating on the exact setup I'm wanting. I'll probably wait until the Indy 1500 (sometimes know as the Indy AR-1500) and find one I'm really into. My requirements as of now are: Flat top, w/Chrome-moly 16" barrel.
I'm going for more of a tactical style rifle for my first build. I want something I can use for home defense (if I choose to), as well as doing a few tactical classes too.
I decided to build the lower mostly from "Spikes Tactical" parts. I received the stripped lower in today. I just placed an order for the Spikes lower parts kit as well as an off brand 6-stage collapsible stock. They should be in (hopefully) sometime this week.
So far, I have $210.00 in this complete lower as long as I can put it together.
I'm still on the fence about putting a two stage trigger in. I'm not sure if I can justify spending the extra $$$ on it. I have an LEO friend that has a two stage system in his duty rifle and swears by it. I figure I can always spend the money down the road if I want to change it out.
As of yet, I am not sure of the upper I'm going to get. I'm still debating on the exact setup I'm wanting. I'll probably wait until the Indy 1500 (sometimes know as the Indy AR-1500) and find one I'm really into. My requirements as of now are: Flat top, w/Chrome-moly 16" barrel.
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