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WTB Want to build my First AR looking for Cheap, Decent Quality parts. UP-date 4/14/14

grandall1972

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- Decided I need to build my first AR for myself. I've owned several, but have never built one.
- Looking to build as cheap as possible. I know I can order parts online and build one for around $500-$600, but figured it would be fun to see what I could make using only pieces purchased or traded for off ODT.

Post below or PM me what you have and what you would like for it.

- Not looking for any particular caliber, but 5.56/223 are cheap and I have plenty. If you have something else, I will look at it as well.
- I prefer non polymer lowers, but will look at everything.
- Interesting cheap accessories, Rails, grips, stocks, sights will be needed as well.
- Could make it colorful as well.
- Really Just want to see what I can build, and build cheaply. Still would like a decent shooter though. Not looking for something that's going to FTF or FTE every time I take it out.
- In the end looking for cheap price with decent to good quality.

As I get the parts in I will start a thread to go along with the build.

Thanks,
Gregory T.

Here is a list of what is coming in so far and the Manufacturers as far as I know.
Lower Build Sheet - So Far
- Stripped Lower = ODT lower from Zombie Defense
- Lower parts Kit = Rock Rivers Armory
- Buffer assembly = Dogleg Arms
- Stock = Unbranded BCM M4 stock
- Grip = Ergo Grip
- Trigger Guard = Magpul

Update

Upper Build Sheet - So far
- Stripped Upper = Spikes Tactical
- BCG = PSA
- Delta ring Assembly = PSA
- Barrel = Rock River Armory 16" nato 1/9 twist carbine length gas port.
- Gas block = RRA gas block/front sight milled down and recoated to be low profile.
- Gas tube = WMD Carbine length
- Flash Suppressor = RRA
- Charging Handle = BCM
- Quad Rail = UTG
- Forward Grip = Unknown
- Sights = Magpul flip sights

Parts Needed
- Forward Assist
- Hand Guard Cap
- Pivot Pin
- Takedown Pin
- Please let me know if I am missing anything Else.

Thanks,
Gregory T.
 
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Building an AR is fun and helps you understand the functionality of the rifle. The AR is a LEGO gun. This is my build. photo-10.jpg
 
So far these are the parts I have acquired. Not much but it is a start.

- trigger guard
- buffer tube back plate
- standard pistol grip
- qd swivel

Thanks for the Help
 
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