[Wildcat]

Looking at getting into the AR game. I am fairly handy with my hands/tools, and I would prefer saving some cash, so I am looking at building (or at least partially building). I would like some feedback on this kit from PSA. Thanks in advance.
-Eric

 

[MouserGun]

Opinions? This thread will be endless

 

[Wildcat]

Opinions? This thread will be endless

I understand. I have been around here long enough to know that these types of threads can morph. I have been reading seeming endlessly the last few days and the abbreviations and "inside" knowledge is a bit overwhelming.

 

[Dirty J]

Unless you desire some very specific components for the rifle... You're probably better off just buying a built rifle.

There are tons of $500-600 complete guns out there.

S&W Sport. Radical Firearms. Aero Precision. PSA. All worth a look.

 

[mark5019]

do a member search for loneoak in members
hes a great person to get a build going
does all my work

 

[Nemo]

Its from PSA. Its at least a reasonable quality rifle kit. And build it yourself. There is much difference and more personal satisfaction in firing a rifle you have bought and one you have built.

Nemo

 

[tmoore912]

Do it. That rifle kit does not include a rear sight, so you will need to pick one of those up too. http://palmettostatearmory.com/magpul-mbus-back-up-sight-gen-2-rear-mag248.html

My PSA partial build was fun, and I learned a lot. Good quality parts.

I'm about to build my first AR-15 pistol, all with PSA parts except for the buffer tube.

 

[NullMatrix]

There is much difference and more personal satisfaction in firing a rifle you have bought and one you have built.

Agree. And you know how it works on an intimate level.

 

[phaed]

Looking at getting into the AR game. I am fairly handy with my hands/tools, and I would prefer saving some cash, so I am looking at building (or at least partially building). I would like some feedback on this kit from PSA. Thanks in advance.
-Eric

my only opinion is that i'm glad to hear guys like you are still around, and that i think (from experience) that building your own AR is a great way to familiarize yourself with the weapon...and just plain fun. it's been a while though, and i can't recommend which pieces are better than what currently. ar15.com had a plethora of opinions regarding that back in the day, if you really care to weed through it all.

 

[Solomon_G]

I was looking in to building one also....till my brother had some financial trouble, so i just bought his Windham Weaponry AR15...he changed a few things on it....i like it though, made from the former employees of Bushmaster.

Nice rifle.

 

[Nemo]

Agree. And you know how it works on an intimate level.

And you can truly say, This is my rifle. There are many like it but This one is Mine.

Nemo

 

[Rugerer]

Its from PSA. Its at least a reasonable quality rifle kit. And build it yourself. There is much difference and more personal satisfaction in firing a rifle you have bought and one you have built.

Nemo

Agreed. I'm no aficionado but I bought nearly the same thing, melonite freedom upper kits seem to be highly regarded on arfcom, and it's great knowing where every spring is and how it works.

When a friend had issues with his build, my having built one went a long way toward diagnosing the problem.

 

[ber950]

Unless you desire some very specific components for the rifle... You're probably better off just buying a built rifle.

There are tons of $500-600 complete guns out there.

S&W Sport. Radical Firearms. Aero Precision. PSA. All worth a look.

Yep I bought a Radical from Aim Surplus. Of course it won't matter if you build it or buy it you will change parts on it. There is a new trigger and stock waiting to be installed on mine.

 

[GMan45ACP]

So these kits are the entire gun, just saving money on the assembly?

 

[Adam5]

So these kits are the entire gun, just saving money on the assembly?

Most kits include everything but a stripped lower, rear sight, and magazine.

 

[Wildcat]

Most kits include everything but a stripped lower, rear sight, and magazine.

That is my assumption from what I see. It is also part of the reason I started the thread; I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything that I should be aware of apart from what was stated above.

 

[GMan45ACP]

I love the idea of building my own AR also, but if it is still going to cost me $800 to do then I would just rather purchase a built one and practice breaking it down and reassembling to learn the ins and outs while knowing that I have a reliable build to start off.

 

[Rugerer]

That kit plus a lower would be between $472 and $535, with option of an Anderson lower ($52) or a Spikes lower ($115). (I picked two random lower makes.)

Add in a Magpul rear BUIS for $55, and a USGI mag for $10 and you can plink for $537 to $600.

 

[GMan45ACP]

Aha, I am getting more interested in building my own again, thanks for the info.
:cheers:

 

[Nemo]

Build it. Might not be as slick and pretty and smooth as the fancypants others out there but it will be yours and yours alone.

Nemo