Building a “Go To” AR

[Radar363]

well let's fix that. greg vess

 

[MegaFan]

I say build at least 10 "go to" ARs with quality parts (Sig, Mega Arms, BCM, Spikes, etc.), then buy about that many from top tier manufacturers (Colt, Daniel Defense, etc.), then reserve the other 40 or 50 backup ARs (PSA, Anderson, AR Stoner, etc.) to plinking at family get togethers. That's what I did before the big flood that wiped me out and flipped my boat.

 

[Mr. Goodbar]

My Tennessee arms poly lower and with bear creek arsenal barrel is tactireffic and a solid nail driver

 

[Radar363]

Looking at an honest build.

Then again it depends on the purpose : mainly home defense you don't really need a free float rail or magnified optics.
I don't own one cause I keep missing all the sales but I like to recommend a Colt OEM 1, add furniture of your choice and a carry handle or solid fixed rear sight and go to work.

 

[Radar363]

My Tennessee arms poly lower and with bear creek arsenal barrel is tactireffic and a solid nail driver

But how is the upper to lower fit? And how much noise does your buffer spring make?

 

[hikingthehills]

Colt 6920 and don’t look back.

 

[Mr. Goodbar]

But how is the upper to lower fit? And how much noise does your buffer spring make?

Fits like a hotdog in a bun and as quiet as a fart in a church

 

[BangBang]

well let's fix that. greg vess

 

[freedom]

Sionics, if not bcm. Nothing boutique, just quality that works. BA Hanson profile barrels are good if wanting a thinner profile with minimal poi shift. Colt is great but it's the 20th century and there's no reason to buy a carbine gassed rifle

 

[BangBang]

What would people use here if they were building their main AR

If you’re going to build your main “go to” AR, then wouldn’t you want to spend a little more money to get top-of-the-line parts?