Working on my first AR build and was looking for information regarding the upper and lower receivers. Which is better...... forged or machined billet ? The billet receivers are more costly so.....I would assume they are better quality and will give better service.......right? Are the billet receivers worth the extra cost? Any info you can provide to help me make the best buying decision would certainly be appreciated.
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First AR15 build
- Thread starter fish4food1
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Billet isn't worth the extra $ to me, unless you have to have whatever "neato" design the billet receiver you're looking at offers.
Forged is stronger.
Forged is stronger.
build a cheap POS, then run 10k rounds through it, clean it, and sell it on the ODT as LNIB for twice what it cost you. you'll fit right in here perfect.
Ask the company if you can run over the lower with a truck before you buy one.Then the gurus here will tell you all you need to know,what to buy and how much its worth when its done.That covers it.And good luck.I am trying to decide on a stainless or regular barrel now.Nickel BCG or not.decisions decisions,make your own.
I have been eyeballin this kit
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/psa-16-stainless-mid-length-1-7-freedom-rifle-kit.html
Almost all forged lowers are the same. The logo on the side is what changes. Forged is suppose to be stronger than billet. The cool things about billet is that they can add metal where need when cutting to make stronger where needed and they can add features like flared maxwells and trigger guards built in.
Billet are for aesthetics only. Actually forged components are stronger and will last longer. I would go with a good forged matched set so it will not have a lot of excessive play. If you are into having the prettiest AR on the range then go billet. Billet is cnc'd out of a solid piece of aluminum and forged are pounded until the molecules realign and give it strength and rigidity. You actually get the best of both worlds with forged, strength and cost savings. Spend all you money on the barrel, bolt carrier group and trigger and use run of the mill parts for rest of the build. I would look into Rock River Arms or
Bravo Company barrels for your barrel. They will set you back 300+ but you will happy in the long run with the accuracy they will bring. Then just buy decent assembling parts to complete the build and expand upon that and you will have a rifle far better that what you can buy off the shelf. If you want anymore tips on parts selection PM me and I can guide you in the right direction.
Bravo Company barrels for your barrel. They will set you back 300+ but you will happy in the long run with the accuracy they will bring. Then just buy decent assembling parts to complete the build and expand upon that and you will have a rifle far better that what you can buy off the shelf. If you want anymore tips on parts selection PM me and I can guide you in the right direction.
PSA. Cheap and good stuff. You can try it out for around $475-$500.
I am not a fan of PSA stuff after dealing with a couple of ****ty lower parts kits. Spikes, RRA, hell there are tons of decent receivers out there to choose from. The key here is to buy a matched set. The pre fit the lower and upper for play and you don't have to deal with the play that can appear at the front take down pin and upper to lower seams. I am sure PSA aren't that bad but I would look for a good matched set. Buy the two from the same manufacturer and make sure the say matched set. Then install a accuwedge just for good measure. Oh and nickel Boron **** is to take your money for the same ****. Just use the regular BCG and keep it lubed. Guns are like car engines, keep them lubed and they will give you years of service. Run them dry and you will tons of problems.
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Matched pair? Never heard that one before. Some play between the upper & lower is normal & won't affect accuracy or function.
PSA is currently running a special on lowers, $50 with free shipping, and they had a PSA not Ptac build kit on sale, those combined would give you a decent first AR at around $500.
PSA is currently running a special on lowers, $50 with free shipping, and they had a PSA not Ptac build kit on sale, those combined would give you a decent first AR at around $500.
