SBR or not?

[HighStrung]

So, I'm starting the planning stages of my first AR build. Fact: I've never even shot one to this point, but I plan on getting my hands on several different ones before I start buying anything so that I have a better understanding of what I really want. I doubt I'll be able to shoot any SBR's but have several options for putting rounds thru some AR's.

But my question is, should I consider building a SBR for my first AR, or stick with something full-length? I'm new to NFA (and AR's) and have been doing a little research, and I understand the process/tax, etc. It's something that I'm interested in regardless of whether or not it's this particular build. I just don't know which direction to start researching more. Any help would be appriciated, thank in advance INGO.

 

[shooter521]

But my question is, should I consider building a SBR for my first AR

No.

Save that for your second one.

 

[redneckmedic]

I don't understand the SBR thing, don't hate, just don't get it. I would not discourage from going NFA though. Build the rifle you will love and shoot! Don't build a safe queen! Why not build a fun shoot and looker then put a can on it?

 

[in812]

well it depends if you plan on keeping it forever used sbr's are hard to sell but fun to shoot !
I have sbr in 9mm and 223 if you want to shoot one sometime

 

[Aszerigan]

+1 for Shooter521 on this. The rule for AR's - "Buy your first, build the rest." Besides, having a manufactured AR platform will let you get more familiar with it without having to buy the stamp. You may decide you like 7.62x39, .308, etc, better than 5.56, and you won't be stuck with an SBR that you can't sell.

 

[esrice]

No.

Save that for your second one.

I got this same advice from shooter521 a couple of years ago. I listened, and now I'm finally working on my SBR build.

I'm glad I took his advice.

 

[loony1]

+1 for Shooter521 on this. The rule for AR's - "Buy your first, build the rest." Besides, having a manufactured AR platform will let you get more familiar with it without having to buy the stamp. You may decide you like 7.62x39, .308, etc, better than 5.56, and you won't be stuck with an SBR that you can't sell.

+1

 

[Outlaw-One]

Depends on what your gonna use it for. If you wanna become familiar with the AR platform, I say buy a standard DD or BCM. Save the money for an SBR for the next one.

 

[E5RANGER375]

if you want a suppressor then go with an SBR. if you dont ever plan on getting a suppressor then what's the point? other than the cool or more like the fad factor. no one here that gets an SBR is gonna be needing it to clear their vehicle because they are riding around with it in their lap (and if you ever do need it for that down the road (shtf) I doubt you will care about the stamp .

buy a used full size AR so you get a good deal, then down the road you can SBR it or just build an SBR. 1 is none and 2 is 1

 

[dom1104]

I agree with the consensus here, SBR might be a good idea for a second AR.

You dont want your ONLY rifle to be

A: Loud.
B: paperwork intensive to take out of state
C: Loud
D: Did I mention loud?

Also on the 6 o clock news.

"A Indianapolis man shoots home invader with a sawed off rifle equipped with a SILENCER, is this man a simple homeowner? Or did this simple burgler stumble into the home of a professional assasin? our reporter Tom Grigsby has more."

 

[mjrducky]

No.

Save that for your second one.

^^^^^ This

 

[revsaxon]

I say go for your first one. Buy a normal >16" one, and do all the paperwork for the SBR. By the time you get it back, you will be comfortable with the AR platform (and more than likely have a second one already) and be well in the grasp of black-rifle-sickness.

Its what I did, and ended up having another 3 AR's pending by the time the paperwork from the 1st showed up. The only caveat is be VERY careful about the # of lowers vs pistol/SBR uppers. More than one short upper (without a corresponding pistol/registered lower) and you have a problem on your hands.

 

[combat45acp]

My 1st AR was a SBR...no regrets here, just saying.

 

[yotewacker]

I agree with the consensus here, SBR might be a good idea for a second AR.

You dont want your ONLY rifle to be

A: Loud.
B: paperwork intensive to take out of state
C: Loud
D: Did I mention loud?

Also on the 6 o clock news.

"A Indianapolis man shoots home invader with a sawed off rifle equipped with a SILENCER, is this man a simple homeowner? Or did this simple burgler stumble into the home of a professional assasin? our reporter Tom Grigsby has more."

There is no paperwork to take a silencer out of state.

In my opinion a SBR is not worth it. Either silence it or go full auto. Paperwork and cost is the same.

 

[revsaxon]

In my opinion a SBR is not worth it. Either silence it or go full auto. Paperwork and cost is the same.

I disagree. SBR for me was more of a learning experience about NFA. Its simple to do, and you can get used to the paperwork/time lines on your own time without needing to involve anyone else. With a silencer or full auto you need to involve someone else (as you can't for the most part make these).

 

[45pro]

I agree with the consensus here, SBR might be a good idea for a second AR.

You dont want your ONLY rifle to be

A: Loud.
B: paperwork intensive to take out of state
C: Loud
D: Did I mention loud?

Also on the 6 o clock news.

"A Indianapolis man shoots home invader with a sawed off rifle equipped with a SILENCER, is this man a simple homeowner? Or did this simple burgler stumble into the home of a professional assasin? our reporter Tom Grigsby has more."

wow lol d*mn news people.

 

[INMIline]

I don't understand the SBR thing, don't hate, just don't get it. I would not discourage from going NFA though. Build the rifle you will love and shoot! Don't build a safe queen! Why not build a fun shoot and looker then put a can on it?

 

[shooter521]

I had the pleasure of meeting HighStrung at the shop today, and talking his ear off about ARs. Hopefully I left him better off than when he walked in, rather than just