How cheap can you build an AR15 for?

[GeorgeG.]

are we talking a cheap (quality-wise) AR are are these parts the good stuff?

[udrandman]

Surplus Ammo & Arms Complete 16" HBAR Upper Receiver - Olympic Arms 1:9 Barrel

Bolt Carrier Group $110.00
Charging handle $15.00
Magpul MOE Hand Guard $30.00
Minus these parts above, that puts the upper at 264.00 not including S/H.

Not bad for an upper that is in stock. Although goofygrin's post #12 with the Classic Arms AR kit is better cost wise (I think anyhow) this will still get the job done. Surplus Ammo & Arms and Classic Arms are both great companies that I have had the pleasure of giving lots of money to, you can't go wrong with either.

http://www.surplusammo.com/surplus-ammo-arms-complete-16-hbar-upper-receiver-olympic-arms-1-9-barrel/

This is going on mine, as soon as they get the OD Green Handguard back in stock.

[bigmuskie]

This is going on mine, as soon as they get the OD Green Handguard back in stock.

I wouldn't wait too long. The best gun salesman this country has seen might have'em sold out before you know it.

[udrandman]

I wouldn't wait too long. The best gun salesman this country has seen might have'em sold out before you know it.

I hope not, they guy i talked to up there said they had more than enough to keep until next week when they got the OD Green back in!

Although they did go up $5 from Wednesday to Thursday (maybe Thursday to Friday)

[Mr_Fiux]

Where can the cheapest free float hand guard be bought?

[GAP]

Where can the cheapest free float hand guard be bought?

I have a Model 1 tube on my .223. Very cheap, and the fit and quality is really nice.

[udrandman]

Has anyone tried a cheap red-dot sight? (cheap being <$100) More importantly, has anyone found one that has been good? I just can't shell out $400-500 for something.

I found a few, that have decent/good reviews.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/SCP119-7.html

http://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Troph...0989561&sr=8-1

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/SCP341-1.html

I know there is a "get what you pay for" aspect to it, just wondering if I can get something cheap for plinking that won't completely suck.

[pr1042]

primary arms for cheap red dots

[bigmuskie]

Has anyone tried a cheap red-dot sight? (cheap being <$100) More importantly, has anyone found one that has been good? I just can't shell out $400-500 for something.

I found a few, that have decent/good reviews.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/SCP119-7.html

http://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Troph...0989561&sr=8-1

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/SCP341-1.html

I know there is a "get what you pay for" aspect to it, just wondering if I can get something cheap for plinking that won't completely suck.

I second the Primary Arms. I have this combo and it works great.

https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_Micro_Dot_With_Removable_Base_p/md06lhmbundle.htm

The Bushnell does not have an removable base, so it would need a base like this from UTG.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ARR372-1.html

The other two I have no experience with.

[likeitfast55]

I attempted to order when it showed "in stock". After a week of it showing up as a pending transaction with my bank, I called to find out what the hold up was. Can't remember now what it was, longer wait time or something, I just cancelled. I knew DSArms was out of the question, friend of mine has been waiting just over two months for his upper.

Good news! Just received my two SARCO upper kits today! Took 14 days or two weeks to order/pay/ship/receive!

All parts look brand new, no used parts that I can see!

Two kits,everything included but the lower for 859.00! So 2 complete ar's for 959.00! Not too shabby for "truck"guns....

Randy

[bigmuskie]

Good news! Just received my two SARCO upper kits today! Took 14 days or two weeks to order/pay/ship/receive!

All parts look brand new, no used parts that I can see!

Two kits,everything included but the lower for 859.00! So 2 complete ar's for 959.00! Not too shabby for "truck"guns....

Randy

Good deal man, glad it didn't take long to receive. I received my SA&A upper maybe a week ago now. I'm building two rifles at the same time, so ordering parts when they're in stock and when money comes available seems stressful.

[Downs]

Don't forget transfer and shipping on the pieces.

Only part that needs to go though a FFL if you order it online is the Lower receiver. Everything else can be shipped to your door.

I figured up a while back I could put someone together a barebones A2 or Carbine for between 600 and 750 dollars all said and done. I usually suggest buying the parts separate so you can get the barrel and everything you really want. It'll cost a little more but assembling an AR15 is like an erector set if you have a good armorer's wrench and a torque wrench.