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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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