AR15 build

[burt gummer]

Saving up to build my first rifle i have a general idea on some parts i want spikes lower, magpul gear and that's about as far as my knowledge on parts go. My budget is $1000 and i know to get a high quality barrel but as far as brand and other quality parts, i would appreciate some info from experienced builders thanks

 

[NyleRN]

Depends on what you're going to do with the rifle. Precision or just shooting and home defense?

 

[burt gummer]

Home defense and precession shooting depending on my barrel length

 

[cavskillz]

Wrong section for this thread if there's nothing for sale or trade.

 

[SmileDocHill]

moved to proper forum.

 

[burt gummer]

This isn't the classifieds section, im talking about my gun build and asking questions about parts?

 

[1911ly]

Personally I don't think home defense and AR15 are a good combo. But that's me. If I was going to go Home defense I'd probably keep the barrel short. Maybe go 9mm.

Precision shooting I'd go 20 plus inches. There are so many company's to choose from. You should have no problem building a nice gun! Have fun.

 

[AllenM]

Spikes parts are nice. I would buy a lower parts kit that doesn't include the trigger, something like cmmg then spend a little extra on a decent trigger. You dont have to break the bank on a trigger but you want nice. Both JARD or Rock River 2 stage are nice with out costing a fortune.

There are a zillon different barrels out there. Like 1911ly said home defense and prescion shooting dont really go hand in hand. But that is the good/bad thing about AR's, they multiply. I would figure out what you want to use your first AR for.

I have picked up excellent target barrels on a budget directly from Armalite. There not cheap but not as expensive as some and they shoot great. Then if you choose a prescion rifle my personal preference is to go with something other then a collapsing buttstock, get something solid. Doesnt have to be expensive a staock A2 works nicely and a solid free float hand guard, a lot of good choices out there. I will say quad rails are nice but i like a hand gaurd that is smooth where you grip it, unles I plan on using an AFG.
My 2 cents

 

[gregkl]

I'm just slightly over you budget but I am building what I think will be a decent rifle. However, this is just my second build, so I don't know much at this point. Here is a quick rundown of some of the parts I have:

20" White Oak Armament barrel
Geissele SSA-E trigger
JP Enterprises VTAC handguard
Magpul Rifle Stock
Aero Precision upper and lower
A2 Carry Handle
"F" marked front sight base
MOE+ pistol grip
rest of it mostly standard mil-spec stuff

I am still going to get a Micro Sight for it. I want to shoot it with irons for awhile at least. Plus, it will take awhile to save up for some good optics and a mount.

 

[robh]

look for blemish sales to save a few bucks, $1k is a good starting point once you start getting quality barrel, quad rail, lower and accessories

 

[NyleRN]

Watch Aim surplus website. They sell a complete upper for $550 with quality BCG and Daniel Defense barrel

 

[SmileDocHill]

This isn't the classifieds section, im talking about my gun build and asking questions about parts?

I may be misunderstanding you but it was originally posted in the classifieds section, I moved it out of classifieds to Firearms/long guns.

 

[Txlur]

BCM had socom profile bless for just over $300 a bit ago. I agree with 'watch for blems'

 

[stephen87]

AIMSurplus.com is the place to go.

I just built a 16" all Spikes AR for undrr $900.

Now I'm working on my second which will eventually be SBR'd.

 

[burt gummer]

thanks im looking at aim surplus now, now im debating on whether to get a spikes lower or seekins, is there a difference? besides the price,

 

[mikemcbride]

I really like my 14.7" Daniel Defense barrel, It was a little pricey but its awesome.

 

[aaron580]

Look at KAK barrels and the PSA stainless as well. my 300blk was shooting subMOA 50 yards with eotech and crappy reloads I made. My 20" PSA stainless will outshoot most any barrel I am convinced.

Spikes is a great lower, seekins is usually billit. I personally see no difference, other than a name. Barrel, BCG, optics, and trigger is where you do NOT want to skimp out.

 

[burt gummer]

thanks aaron580, i can see why people get addicted to building, so many choices in parts

 

[stephen87]

As far as Seekins vs Spikes, it's all in the name, most likely materials since Seekins is typically Billet, and roll mark.

FWIW, I prefer Spikes lower.

 

[NyleRN]

One of my ARs that I built has Noveske gen2 lower. Probably my favorite lower. I'd love to have a magpul lower but I've have better luck finding unicorn poop. I believe the Noveske gen2 is an exact copy of the magpul though. I believe that Noveske is no longer making a forged gen2 lower, but making it from billet