AR Doctrines 101 Class

[Bass Ackwardz]

Ok, heres the list of parts need to build a complete lower and a complete upper. Listed are prices on the lower end of the cost spectrum. Can you use more expensive/less expensive parts? Of course. You can choose what ever parts you want or can afford. On the low end you should expect to spend from $700 to $1000, depending on a few part upgrades.

Heres the breakdown...

Stripped lower receiver $85
Lower parts kit $70
Collapsible buttstock assy. $100

Complete lower assy. $255

Now the upper I am going to price out will be just a standard M4 upper with handguards, no quad rail or anything fancy.

Upper assy. (includes dust cover assy. and forward assist assy.) $110
Bolt Carrier Group $90
Charging Handle $25
M4 barrel with front sight post, gas tube, barrel nut, A2 flash suppressor and delta ring assy. $280
Magpul MOE handguards $30
Magpul back up flip up rear sight $60

Complete upper assy. $595

Throw in a Magpul PMAG $15

Complete AR-15 rifle, ready to shoot $865

Now, you can find a few parts cheaper, but everything I have priced out, are parts I would use in my own personal builds. Some parts dont fit or perform as well, you just have to decide for yourself, if you want to save a few bucks, or spend a few more.

If anyone has any questions on where to find parts, or about certain parts, please post here, or PM me and I'll answer/discuss them.

I am looking forward to this, it should be fun...


Bill

[CalWhit33]

What specific tools and prices are needed that wouldn't be handy in a tool box

[Grizzman]

This may be an opportunity for fellow forum members to sell (or get rid of) some unwanted spare AR parts in the new classifieds section.

I've got some serviceable take-off parts that have been cluttering my parts drawer for too many years, and it's likely that numerous others here have a lot more.

[Bass Ackwardz]

If you want to buy the tools to make an AR build easier, heres the rundown...

Upper vise block $49.95
Multi wrench tool $24.95
Roll pin punches $4.99-49.99

You can do it without those tools, but they make it easier. You will need a small hammer, set of pliers/channel locks, painters tape, some sort of punches, and a castle nut wrench. A vise can be a life saver, with or without the upper vise block.

Bill