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**dubcac** · 06-19-12, 09:17 PM

I wish

**b00gers** · 06-19-12, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by dubcac

Cali people...besides an AR build, is there another cool rifle to do? Maybe a little cheaper than an AR...and not a .22lr...want some punch to it

Save for an AR :o Or grab a Mosin M44 and call it a day.

**dubcac** · 06-19-12, 11:43 PM

That's what I'm asking...is there something better than an AR or cooler that's around the same cost?

**b00gers** · 06-20-12, 12:05 AM

Better and cooler is pretty subjective. I still say save for an AR. Otherwise, you have options to build AKs or Saiga 12...kinda lame in CA though? Other than that, not much you can get for under a grand. There are M1 Garand if you like that kinda stuff. Or what about building up a Remington 700?

**dubcac** · 06-20-12, 12:26 PM

700 wouldn't be too bad...but AR looks like it wins o:

**Snoopy** · 06-20-12, 12:28 PM

do a .308 ar :o

**dubcac** · 06-20-12, 01:03 PM

Mini 14 / Mini 30 / AR?

**b00gers** · 06-20-12, 02:07 PM

Those Ruger semi autos kinda suck ass. Google search them. Before I built the AR, I was looking at them.

**spanky** · 06-20-12, 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by dubcac

Mini 14 / Mini 30 / AR?

ar

**b00gers** · 06-20-12, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by spanky

ar

**Snoopy** · 06-21-12, 12:52 AM

any special tools recommended if i wanted to put together my own ar from scratch? i figure i could do it cheaper than buying something already built and use parts i want.

**fathergoat** · 06-21-12, 05:28 AM

armorers tool and blocks are handy

**b00gers** · 06-21-12, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by Snoopy

any special tools recommended if i wanted to put together my own ar from scratch? i figure i could do it cheaper than buying something already built and use parts i want.

I just woke up and havent built any in years. But I dont think I built mine with anything special. I pushed in the pins with pliers wrapped in tape. I put in the detent pins in a plastic bag after the first one flew across the room to be vacuumed at a later date.

**dubcac** · 06-22-12, 07:07 PM

HAN....learn me on the AR. I'm looking to build one that's a decent gun, but not super expensive. Should I buy a completed lower, or buy a stripped one and build it myself? Is necessary to have mil-spec parts in the lower? Is having a free float guard preferable? I do kinda like the look of the free floats with a stainless barrel. Probably going with an optic of some sort....which upper style is most conducive to that? Iron sights + optic or choose one?

Companies to stay away from? I'm assuming it's better to get an aluminum lower rather than polymer.

Thanks for helping a noob.

**Zackk** · 06-22-12, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by dubcac

HAN....learn me on the AR. I'm looking to build one that's a decent gun, but not super expensive. Should I buy a completed lower, or buy a stripped one and build it myself? Is necessary to have mil-spec parts in the lower? Is having a free float guard preferable? I do kinda like the look of the free floats with a stainless barrel. Probably going with an optic of some sort....which upper style is most conducive to that? Iron sights + optic or choose one?

Companies to stay away from? I'm assuming it's better to get an aluminum lower rather than polymer.

Thanks for helping a noob.

I have nothing quality to add here. But, my brother in law has an AR, and that bitch is a blast to shoot. He said it was a little expensive to shoot, but screw it. Fun. Merica.

**fathergoat** · 06-22-12, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by dubcac

HAN....learn me on the AR. I'm looking to build one that's a decent gun, but not super expensive. Should I buy a completed lower, or buy a stripped one and build it myself? Is necessary to have mil-spec parts in the lower? Is having a free float guard preferable? I do kinda like the look of the free floats with a stainless barrel. Probably going with an optic of some sort....which upper style is most conducive to that? Iron sights + optic or choose one?

Companies to stay away from? I'm assuming it's better to get an aluminum lower rather than polymer.

Thanks for helping a noob.

Buy stripped and build, avoid poly. Reputable parts are a necessity "mil-spec" is not. Just get a sripped lower and a kit from double-star, model 1, or the like. Free float handgurads are nice and can help with heat and accuracy but they are not a necissity and can be added later. Get an A3 flat-top upper.

**b00gers** · 06-22-12, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by dubcac

HAN....learn me on the AR. I'm looking to build one that's a decent gun, but not super expensive. Should I buy a completed lower, or buy a stripped one and build it myself? Is necessary to have mil-spec parts in the lower? Is having a free float guard preferable? I do kinda like the look of the free floats with a stainless barrel. Probably going with an optic of some sort....which upper style is most conducive to that? Iron sights + optic or choose one?

Companies to stay away from? I'm assuming it's better to get an aluminum lower rather than polymer.

Thanks for helping a noob.

It is nice to build it yourself. You kinda see the working parts in there. It isnt hard to do. If youre gonna get a free float hand guard, youre adding to the price :o If you are going to just plink around, i dont think its needed. it looks cool though. but dont rice the thing out :o

I have the flat A3 upper with a flip down rear sight and a bushnell holosight.

Yes, fun to shoot. Yes, expensive to shoot

**b00gers** · 06-22-12, 08:34 PM

Oh, make sure you get an after market grip. I like the magpuls.

**dubcac** · 06-22-12, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by Zackk

I have nothing quality to add here. But, my brother in law has an AR, and that bitch is a blast to shoot. He said it was a little expensive to shoot, but screw it. Fun. Merica.

Ammo is cheaper than my .40 cal XD.

Good places to check out complete uppers? Or should I piece together and build that too.

**dubcac** · 06-25-12, 12:48 AM

What do you guys know about the Smith & Wesson M&P 15? Compare that to building an AR for me...

**JGordon** · 06-25-12, 12:05 PM

Anyone know of good deals on .40 and .223 right now? Got a big camping/shooting trip coming up in a month and I need to stock up.

**Snoopy** · 06-25-12, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by JGordon

Anyone know of good deals on .40 and .223 right now? Got a big camping/shooting trip coming up in a month and I need to stock up.

every time i go shooting i stop by walmart and pick up a few 100 packs of winchester .40s&w. it's cheap and shoots alright. only about $30 a pack.

**fathergoat** · 06-25-12, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by dubcac

What do you guys know about the Smith & Wesson M&P 15? Compare that to building an AR for me...

M&Ps are good and the prices are usually reasonable.

**dubcac** · 06-25-12, 06:50 PM

Will it take AR accessories? As customizable as an AR?

**fathergoat** · 06-25-12, 07:49 PM

the M&P-15 is an AR so yes all compatible. If you're talking about the M&P-15-22 then some parts are compatible some are not and you'll need to check some forums specific to that model.

**c_rogue69** · 06-25-12, 08:00 PM

I have a S&W M&P15 and I love it. I got it a couple of years ago and haven't had any malfunctions or issues with it. I've got it sighted in for 100 yards since that's as far back as we qualify at work. I have the MOE edition with the Magpul Handguards, Magpul BUS, and it had the Magpul pistol grip, but I put a Hogue grip on it along with the Magpul MS-2 Sling. For the price, you can't beat it.

**dubcac** · 06-26-12, 12:41 PM

That's what I was thinking...I could get a complete rifle for less than I'd piece together an upper/lower AR setup...but would I be getting as good of components? So it will take AR hand guards, stocks, sights, mags, etc? Definitely not getting the 15-22.