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[teddy12b]

kind of hard to compare on prices, as there's a lot of variability on parts prices. you could have two very similiar looking uppers, and the price could be quite a bit different due to parts used (chrome lined barrel vs not, higher end hand guards, etc).

PSA's prices though seem to be right in the same ball-park as Del-Ton. A lot will come down to what you want as well. AR's are like legos, and you can build one just about any way you want.

This sums it up well. In my case I wanted a dissipator with a heavy barrel so my only option was Del-Ton. Someone else might not want the extra weight of the heavy barreled DT so they go with the lighter PSA, while another person might say that they prefer the 1 in 7 twist versus the 1 in 9 twist or vice versa because of whatever bullet weight they want to shoot. Another guy might not like the full length gas system of the DT as opposed to the midlegnth gas system of the PSA. Lots of internet experts told me my rifle should be a jammo mattic because of that and it still runs. Another person might just look at the two and buy whatever is cheaper or on sale that day too so who knows. Basically there's enough options out there in the AR world that we as gun owners & AR builders/assemblers get to be some pretty picky eaters.

 

[kickbacked]

kind of hard to compare on prices, as there's a lot of variability on parts prices. you could have two very similiar looking uppers, and the price could be quite a bit different due to parts used (chrome lined barrel vs not, higher end hand guards, etc).

PSA's prices though seem to be right in the same ball-park as Del-Ton. A lot will come down to what you want as well. AR's are like legos, and you can build one just about any way you want.

I understand that with upgrades as you go through its hard to ballpark what it might cost. I guess im just trying to ask since im on a budget build for this. Is it possible to get a rifle kit from psa for under 6, if i dont opt for a lot of options? I know that its possible to do so with delton.

 

[cj7jeep81]

I'm sure you could. I see a barreled upper on sale for $269, BCG for $130, and a charging handle for $15. That looks to be about the cheapest they've got (unless some of the out of stock stuff goes cheaper). If you need the lower stuff, they have parts kits with collapsible stocks for $80. That's right at $500 if you have a lower already. Doubt you can get much cheaper than that from any vendor unless you find a really good sale.

Edit:
Upper http://palmettostatearmory.com/inde...ped-upper-without-bcg-or-charging-handle.html

Bolt Carrier Group http://palmettostatearmory.com/inde...lt-carrier-groups/m16-bolt-carrier-group.html

Charging Handle http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ar-15-05/upper-parts/charging-handles.html

Parts Kit/Stock http://palmettostatearmory.com/inde...ate-armory-classic-lower-build-kit-10415.html

You'd need a rear site as well, and they have lots of options.

 

[cj7jeep81]

If you want to check other vendors, JSE has a lot of good choices as well. Here's a cheap kit, just need to add sites. Out of stock currently, and no clue how quickly stuff gets back in. But I bought my upper from them a few years ago, and no issues at all.

JSE 16" M4 1x9 5.56 Chrome Moly GB Carbine Upper M16 BC

They also have a lot of other all in one kits (everythign except lower reciever)
http://www.jsesurplus.com/riflekits.aspx