Football for sux this year...

[BigMotherTucker]

So ive spent some free time building my second AR 15. It has become an addictive hobby. I'm about to start buying stuff to build an M16A2 replica... My version of one anyway.

/I'm fully aware that I need to cut my grass.

 

[bigiron.sixpack]

Nice. I've built one and have the parts for another. It's a fun hobby, for sure.

 

[512taylor]

How much could I expect to pay for this type project?

 

[BigMotherTucker]

you can build a basic rifle for less than $500. I have quite a bit more in the top rifle. I have about $7ish in the bottom.

ETA: If you're even slightly interested... Start your project before HillDawg gets elected. Go buy you a stripped lower at your local gun shop. You can get a basic Anderson lower receiver (like my bottom rifle) for about $50. You can get a Spikes Tactical (like my top rifle) for about $115. There are a million of other brands. They vary in price.

 

[mount lefroy]

Interesting. Have you tested the effective range of them? Many moons ago when I went through basic training the effective range was 460 meters. That was for the M16a1. Just wondering if that changed much in modern times. FWIW, I haven't fired one in 22 years but I still feel like I could drop a target at 300 meters with ease.

 

[UpTheMiddlex3Punt]

Nice. And the long grass keeps mole crickets out.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

I built a lower last year and haven't finished because I had trouble finding the barrel I wanted. I don't look very often so I haven't had much luck. Really wanted something like PSA offers, 16.5" hammer forged chrome lined, twist isn't that big of a deal to me. What and where did you get yours? I'm sure I could find something if I look hard enough but it's just not that important right now

 

[BigMotherTucker]

To be honest... I haven't even looked at a target farther than 100yrds. I can make tight groupings at that range though.

 

[Snog]

Interesting. Have you tested the effective range of them? Many moons ago when I went through basic training the effective range was 460 meters. That was for the M16a1. Just wondering if that changed much in modern times. FWIW, I haven't fired one in 22 years but I still feel like I could drop a target at 300 meters with ease.

I've got a colt AR15 with a match target barrel. My cousin is an active competition shooter. I watched him hit a buoy in the MS river from at least 600 yards from a kneeling position. 1 to 9 on the barrel twist.

 

[KurtRambis4]

Once you break them down,

ARs are very simple rifles, with relatively few parts.

 

[BigMotherTucker]

Ok... The top rifle.
I started and finished that project about two years ago. I got a Spikes Tactical lower from Modern Outfitters here in Meridian. I ordered a basic build kit off of Sarco Inc. for about $370. It was nothing special. I just wanted to build one from the ground up. Me and T45-Fixer built it over the course of an afternoon. I have been tinkering with it ever since. A few weeks ago, I added a polished nickel fire control group and a nickel boron bolt carrier group. I also knocked off my front A post and installed a free floating hand guard from Monstrum Tactical. I am now happy with it as is.

My office buddies got the itch a few months ago to all build ARs... There are 8 of us. We all bought 80% lowers and had them milled and coated. I wasn't happy with mine, so I abandoned it. Sooo...

Bottom rifle... Found a place selling Anderson lowers for $48... So I grabbed one really quick. I started buying a piece here and a piece there. Got a 16" chrome lined barrel with an A post on it from GeauxArmory.com, along with a Brownells upper receiver. Bought a basic fire control group and bolt carrier group from Pallmetto St Armory. Buffer tube from Cheaper Than Dirt. Magpul grip and stock from Modern Outfitters here in Meridian... and drop in quadrail from Monstrum Tactical. Actually... After thinking about it.. I bought the nickel fire control group and nickel bolt carrier for this rifle, but ended up putting them on my first rifle then just swapping the basic parts to this one.

My observations from both projects... A kit is the way to go if you want to build it quickly and cheaply. The shopping parts is time consuming and you'll start second guessing yourself the whole way, but youll end up with a much better rifle.

My tips... GeauxArmory.com has the best looking kits at a VERY resonable price... About $375 for the .556 nato kits. They are nice people and I got my stuff quickly. Monstrum Tactical... I cant tell you how happy I am with their hand guards... The price is right.. At about $60 +/-. Service is excellent also.. and quick shipping. Brownells is the worst.. The absolute worst.



This is the top rifle after I initially built it. It has gone through quite the evolution.

 

[msugrad2003]

Aside from Vans, is there anyone in the Jackson area that can get me a Daniel Defense V11?

 

[BigMotherTucker]

I love some DD... But $1600 for a rifle is a bit much for me. Very cool though.

 

[karlchilders.sixpack]

And like the man said

Prepare to buy your stuff before the election.

No telling what executive orders may be written, immediately after the election.

Oby might even write some more, knowing that it might stand up.

 

[BigMotherTucker]

I tried to find a Colt lower receiver for my A2 build. Apparently, those things are impregnated with gold because they are expensive.

 

[johnson86-1]

Ok... The top rifle.
I started and finished that project about two years ago. I got a Spikes Tactical lower from Modern Outfitters here in Meridian. I ordered a basic build kit off of Sarco Inc. for about $370. It was nothing special. I just wanted to build one from the ground up. Me and T45-Fixer built it over the course of an afternoon. I have been tinkering with it ever since. A few weeks ago, I added a polished nickel fire control group and a nickel boron bolt carrier group. I also knocked off my front A post and installed a free floating hand guard from Monstrum Tactical. I am now happy with it as is.

My office buddies got the itch a few months ago to all build ARs... There are 8 of us. We all bought 80% lowers and had them milled and coated. I wasn't happy with mine, so I abandoned it. Sooo...

Bottom rifle... Found a place selling Anderson lowers for $48... So I grabbed one really quick. I started buying a piece here and a piece there. Got a 16" chrome lined barrel with an A post on it from GeauxArmory.com, along with a Brownells upper receiver. Bought a basic fire control group and bolt carrier group from Pallmetto St Armory. Buffer tube from Cheaper Than Dirt. Magpul grip and stock from Modern Outfitters here in Meridian... and drop in quadrail from Monstrum Tactical. Actually... After thinking about it.. I bought the nickel fire control group and nickel bolt carrier for this rifle, but ended up putting them on my first rifle then just swapping the basic parts to this one.

My observations from both projects... A kit is the way to go if you want to build it quickly and cheaply. The shopping parts is time consuming and you'll start second guessing yourself the whole way, but youll end up with a much better rifle.

My tips... GeauxArmory.com has the best looking kits at a VERY resonable price... About $375 for the .556 nato kits. They are nice people and I got my stuff quickly. Monstrum Tactical... I cant tell you how happy I am with their hand guards... The price is right.. At about $60 +/-. Service is excellent also.. and quick shipping. Brownells is the worst.. The absolute worst.



This is the top rifle after I initially built it. It has gone through quite the evolution.

So how much did it cost for the rifle as pictured here's, before th evolution? Is that's just the kit?

 

[BigMotherTucker]

Spikes Lower = $115
Sarco Inc kit = $375 then.. Probably about $400 now
I bought the Magpul grip, and handguard for about $70.. but wasnt required.

The kit came with a carry handle sight that isnt shown here.


Link to this kit.
http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/ar15flattopcomppartssetldetachablecarryhandlewa2rearsightessrecw.aspx

recommended kit.
https://www.geauxarmory.com/carbine-build-p-420.html

 

[bigiron.sixpack]

Agree on buying a few stripped lowers. The lower is the serialized part, and therefore, the firearm. I just wish I had not stored them all on that damn leaky boat.***

 

[T-45fixer]

Have had lots of fun building AR's these past couple of years. You can still build entry level M4 for just over $500.00. Not hard at all if you've got decent tools. Doesn't require a lot.

 

[EngDawg]

What type of pesticide do you use to keep the mole-crickets at bay?

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

I'm close friends with the owners of Modern Outfitters. I will probably get one of their MC barrels. They really got something awesome going on there. I had a chance to get in with them several years ago before they've blown up and I regret it.

 

[BIGDAWG44]

Any recommendations for a 9mm pistol AR build kit?

 

[horshack.sixpack]

If I'm traveling through Meridian do you know of any safe spaces I can go to in case I get nervous just knowing those guns exist in close proximity to me?***

 

[J-Dawg]

2nded on the Spikes lower.

I'm hoping to do another build someday, however, it's a ways down the wish list at this point. When I do, I'd like to do one in 6.5 grendel or 6.8 spc.