My First AR Build

[adm845]

Got one of the JC machining hide upper and lowers on the way which will be used for my first build. Got a couple of questions before I get started . . .

Lower Parts kits? Is there a real difference between them, ie dpms vs bushmaster vs stoner etc.

I live in a non-free state (ny) so any suggestions on fixed stocks other than the PRS and the A1,2,3s?

Barrels, who makes nice barrels with fixed flash suppresors or brakes? (stupid ny again)

Im on a budget, so options with a more reasonable price tag would be appreciated. Thanks a lot!

 

[K_4c]

Re: My First AR Build

Barrel: noveske
Stock: ACE (seen a lot used in 3 gun and are well priced)
LPK: LWRC (my favorite mil spec items)

just my 2 cents... best of luck with the build

 

[MidwestPX]

Re: My First AR Build

Yes, there's a difference in LPKs. The lower quality ones such as DPMS are more suspect to having out of spec parts. My favorite is the Daniel Defense LPK. Rumor has it they make them in house rather than just source parts. Additionally, it comes with the Magpul enhanced trigger guard.

You could take a look at ACE skeleton stocks for a fixed stock.

 

[adm845]

Re: My First AR Build

Thanks guys, I had an ACE on my Sig556 and like it a lot, but am debating over whether I want to use one on this rifle. I'm torn between a SASS or M4 style build. I'll probably end up using a PRS, but want to make sure I'm keeping my options completely open.

Keep the advice coming!

 

[MX124]

Re: My First AR Build

I'm in the same position as you right now.
Thinking Daniel Defense for the LPK and barrel. They seem to be good quality and their prices are reasonable.

I'm trying to stay in the "midrange" budget with high end tastes! Lol...

 

[*Nine]

Re: My First AR Build

My vote is for the Daniel Defense LPK too. I actually got mine from MidwestPX.

 

[Bruiser_Joe]

Re: My First AR Build

barrel get a centurion arms

noveske are awesome though you pay to play, depends what you intend to do with the gun, is it a carbine or a SPR? varmit? etc

stock, i LOVE the sopmod LMT, for a long gun i like the PRS.

lower parts kit, yeah i would go with LWRC, LMT, etc go with a good brand you'll honestly get a better product.

i really like the norgon ambi mag release, and the battle arms ambi selector switch.

for a 14.5" with a fixed muzzle break look into battlecomps new 1.5" brake its really nice and will make you legal.

 

[kfgk14]

Re: My First AR Build

Vltor Rifle modstocks.
Pricey over an A1/A2 but very solid and has storage.

 

[dlc356]

Re: My First AR Build

I've got an ACE on my 3Gun rifle and really like it. Solid as can be and the foam sleeve on the buffer tube makes for a nice comfy cheek weld.

 

[salmonaxe]

Re: My First AR Build

I've always been partial to the WOA LPK's from Adco. I buy them sans trigger and get a better RRA 2-stage or geissele.

http://www.adcofirearms.com/acc/ProductL...r%20Parts%20Kit

 

[Neo]

Re: My First AR Build

Just got mine and went with a RRA 2-stage LPK after some dicking around with it I'm happy with it.

 

[adm845]

Re: My First AR Build

I've always liked the vltors as well but hadnt realized that they made a rifle length fixed stock. Good looking out KFGK.