Have you built your own AR?

FargoZ71 · June 10, 2017

I was issued my first one ;) bought my 2nd, spent a few 100 getting it to the way I wanted, now I just build them or buy the parts kits exactly the way I want them so I don't keep accumulating random parts. Prefer BCM/ DD, but I use Delton and Anderson Lowers because thats what is available where I live to build off. Also.. Trigger snob.

Diaz_13 · June 22, 2017

Only built two from the ground up. Not hard at all with a YouTube video showing step by step. I didn't use any fancy tool just a hammer and a punch. Not saying use my method but it works just as fine. I look at like building a set of legos

DSGB · July 9, 2017

I built my AR but I used a completed lower and put the rest together. Not hard at all going that route and not a ton money if you hit the sales

B_SKY33 · August 6, 2017

Built my first one I owned and it was pretty easy with minimal tools. There's some good rifles out there for fairly cheap but building your own is fun. Plus you get it exactly how you want it

Baldhills · December 24, 2017

Built my last AR from a Larue Tactical lower and bought the lower kit. Used a Gesille trigger.

larue Tactical stealth upper.

‘This gun is very reliable and accurate.

Slapps74 · December 28, 2017

I have built all 6 of mine. It is a fun project and you learn a ton! Most barrels and bolt carriers are compatible but defiantly get a go/no go gauge. Cheap insurance.

JTRATX · December 31, 2017

I'm going to tackle building my first one this year, pretty excited about it.

Slapps74 · December 31, 2017

You will never buy another one complete again! Enjoy.

jogutier · January 6, 2018

On 2/24/2017 at 6:26 AM, akaWHIPLASH said:

How many of you have bought the separate sections or individual pieces to build your AR instead of buying it as a whole assembled unit

Found it alot easier to purchase already built, but i do know that the AR enthusiast like to build them from different parts.

TexasVet · February 15, 2018

All of my Iraq seasons trip, Afghanistan, and tax returns for the past 5 years got poores in to my build. 458 socom is an expensive round to build around

TheSwede · February 16, 2018

As already mentioned I also recommend building your own AR. The feeling when putting the first couple of rounds through your finished rifle is VERY satisfying. Just a warning though - it is highly addictive

I mean, the excitement when planning your build... ordering the parts... putting them... together... Mmm... I think I have to do some shopping tonight!!!!

As for what components to use I would say it's all up to you and the availability in your area. My rifles are a cocktail of parts from Magpul, LaRue, CMC, Spuhr, JP, Oberland, Lothar Walther, etc.

Good luck!