$420 AR

[sublimebeer]

my psa runs just as good as my colt 6920

 

[GeoW]

AIM Surplus also has the Bushmaster stripped lowers for $49.95 with free shipping, and while I don't think I would go for that PTAC rifle kit I'm sure it would be fine for most shooters.

Out of curiosity, what makes you different than "most shooters"?

 

[Lazarus]

Now is definitely the time to get into the AR game. I spec'd my SBR out for $610 and thats with quality parts, ACT trigger, CTR stock, Seekins upper.

 

[Lazarus]

Out of curiosity, what makes you different than "most shooters"?

I've heard mixed things about the PTAC stuff. While I'm sure your average shooter or just someone that wants a AR it'll be fine for but I'd rather spend a little more to get a better quality. I'm sure Radar is thinking along those same lines.

 

[Radar363]

Out of curiosity, what makes you different than "most shooters"?

I've heard mixed things about the PTAC stuff. While I'm sure your average shooter or just someone that wants a AR it'll be fine for but I'd rather spend a little more to get a better quality. I'm sure Radar is thinking along those same lines.

What he said. I didn't mean to imply that I am some super-secret operator, because I'm not, but I have built a few AR's including one for each of my sons that didn't cost much more than the PTAC kit.
Do I have hands-on experience with PTAC products? No, but like Lazerus said I am not sold on their quality from what I've read, especially when you're not saving that much by using better-known parts and sources.

Will the guy who shoots dirt in his back yard ever know the difference? Probably not. But will a PTAC kit hold up during a 2-day, thousand round count class? I don't want to find out the hard way.

Sorry for the thread derail OP.