Late to the AR game help...

[Steve_243]

You can build a moderately priced rifle using Palmetto State Armory, that will shoot with any high priced black rifle. No need to pay for a name.


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[bermise]

Hey guys, after shooting a friends AR the other day I'm sold. I know nothing....I mean NOTHIN at all about the M4's. He built his own and said this is the best way to learn your rifle. With that said I would love to build one keeping it under $1200 or so. This would be one that I could eventually put a supresser on and shooting no father then 100 yards.

Is there a good reference source I could read about building one with as much of Tx made parts as you suggest. Any good sources on lowers etc that I can start with? Money is tight so this will take me a while to build, so what to start with first and so on.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Shoot a piston AR suppressed before you buy a gas rifle. You will notice an improvement. Most will tell you to buy the cheapest parts available, I disagree. There is a reason most AR15 manufacturers never have had or will have LE or defense contracts. Just like with a deer lease, you get what you pay for.

[Maui-diver]

Piston Vs Gas? Didn't even know there was a difference. Another thought. I was at GT Distributers in Austin and the guy showed me some AR's from $500 up to $1200 bucks and broke down the parts and price differences for me. He showed me the newer Springfield Saint which felt really nice in my hands and said for under $900 this is a great starter. Get familiar with what I like and don't like and then build one from there as I really don't have anything to go from knowledge wise. I've only put a couple mags down my friends and that's my experience. Any reviews from y'all about the Saint? Would this be a good route to go? Then go from there?

[adam_p]

If your are building, I highly recommend the JP silent capture spring system. I love mine, especially shooting suppressed sub sonic rounds.

[gatorgrizz27]

I just did something similar, my goal was to build a solid "mid-grade" AR for $1k sans optic. Good quality, reliable stuff with upgraded components without paying for bling and gimmicks.

Lower was built from a stripped Runner Runner Texas Flag with a PSA lower build kit. I got the upgraded Magpul CTR stock along with MOE grip and trigger guard, and their enhanced polished trigger.

Upper is a PSA premium 14.5" pinned/welded with mid-length gas system, FN cold hammer forged chrome lined barrel, and A2 fixed front site for durability.

Troy folding rear sight, Midwest Industries drop-in handguard, BCM Gunfighter charging handle, and Magpul QD sling bring it right to a grand.

For an extra $200 the Vortex SPAR or Sig Romeo red dots seem to be solid choices.

[Maui-diver]

If you want to shoot several different style/configurations of ars shoot me a pm I have 3 ars and 1 ar10, my brother has a few also that are different from mine your more than welcome to come and shoot them. I'm just out side of San Antonio near seguin.

Right on!! Might take you up on that. Nice gesture of ya....I'll PM you in a bit.

[Maui-diver]

I just did something similar, my goal was to build a solid "mid-grade" AR for $1k sans optic. Good quality, reliable stuff with upgraded components without paying for bling and gimmicks.

Lower was built from a stripped Runner Runner Texas Flag with a PSA lower build kit. I got the upgraded Magpul CTR stock along with MOE grip and trigger guard, and their enhanced polished trigger.

Upper is a PSA premium 14.5" pinned/welded with mid-length gas system, FN cold hammer forged chrome lined barrel, and A2 fixed front site for durability.

Troy folding rear sight, Midwest Industries drop-in handguard, BCM Gunfighter charging handle, and Magpul QD sling bring it right to a grand.

For an extra $200 the Vortex SPAR or Sig Romeo red dots seem to be solid choices.

NIce!! Pictures help too Thanks for taking the time guys....Really appreciate it

[Jeremy7306]

I'm still new to the AR game, only had mine for 2 months but I've made some upgrades. Mines an Aero precision. Suggestion I can make it to look into the 1x scopes pretty good. I originally was going to buy a red dot, but after doing some research I found the 1x scopes do pretty much the same as a red dot, but much more. I just put a vortex strike eagle 1x6 on my rifle and I love it, very glad I went with the scope over a red dot. Another thing is to buy a good trigger. I put a CMC flatty on mine and absolutely love it! It is definitely an awesome new addiction! Here's a pic of mine-


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[hooligan]

Too many options! That's why I still have a lower just sitting in a drawer, can't decide which way to go.

I build a mostly Texas gun: the lower I got from Liberty Gun Works, parts kit from DSG arms, trigger from CMC, upper from Radical Firearms

The bad thing about starting with them is I have a 5.56, a 300bo sbr and now am gonna build up the lower I have as either a 6.5 or 6.8

[bakin7005]

Piston Vs Gas? Didn't even know there was a difference. Another thought. I was at GT Distributers in Austin and the guy showed me some AR's from $500 up to $1200 bucks and broke down the parts and price differences for me. He showed me the newer Springfield Saint which felt really nice in my hands and said for under $900 this is a great starter. Get familiar with what I like and don't like and then build one from there as I really don't have anything to go from knowledge wise. I've only put a couple mags down my friends and that's my experience. Any reviews from y'all about the Saint? Would this be a good route to go? Then go from there?

The Saint is a really good rifle for the money. Only reason you would "build" an AR (your really just assembling parts) is if you just like tinkering with them like I do. You will learn all about them this way but sometimes its overwhelming with all the different choices and options. If not I would not hesitate one bit on that Saint. Keep your eyes peeled for a deal. There's a place here in fort worth that had one for $799.

[Maui-diver]

I'm still new to the AR game, only had mine for 2 months but I've made some upgrades. Mines an Aero precision. Suggestion I can make it to look into the 1x scopes pretty good. I originally was going to buy a red dot, but after doing some research I found the 1x scopes do pretty much the same as a red dot, but much more. I just put a vortex strike eagle 1x6 on my rifle and I love it, very glad I went with the scope over a red dot. Another thing is to buy a good trigger. I put a CMC flatty on mine and absolutely love it! It is definitely an awesome new addiction! Here's a pic of mine-


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That is a nice lookin toy there....Just got home from the lake with the family, so I'll talk later tonight...Y'all rock for helping me out. Mahaloz!!

[rosco11]

Man, I'm happy to help! You can build a solid shooter on a budget. Buy premium parts that are important and then save on other non crucial parts. I just built my brother an awesome Ar10 for about 750-800. My Ar10 was a little more but i chose more premium parts in some areas.

PM me your email and I'll send you a spreadsheet I created to track budget, drop in items and options and choose the ones your going with. I nerded out on that spreadsheet but it gives you a good overall view and lays out the part categories you'll need.

On YouTube watch the guy NZ85. He is a pleasure to watch and learn from on his upper and lower build vids.

Building is fun and a hell of a man hobby after work!

Here is my AR10 i just finished last week..

AR15

[topduarte]

You are welcome to try mine out

[GadgetFreek]

Haven't read all the replies yet but my last 4 lowers have been from Texas Black Rifle Company in Shiner. Texas made and even anodized in Texas! Great product and great people.

https://www.tbrci.com

Brian

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[Maui-diver]

Rosco, you can expect to hear from me soon. Thanks for the tips...been out all day so will look up all the info from y'all.

And Top, we're heading to eagle peak in the Mornin with my father-N-Law (Dr.Sig) he will bring a ton of goodies. If it's a rainout, then probably not going. Heading out for a couple hours, can't wait to do some reading. Thanks all