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JebM:
I'm interested in getting into a AR-15 carbine, but I'm an extreme newby when it comes to rifles.  I would like a more tactical type rifle possibly 16" barrel. My question is, should I buy a completed rifle or I was thinking about building one and learning about them as I go.  Is this crazy??  Should I buy one already built?  Any suggestions are appreciated.  I am interested in building it because I figured I would learn about the rifle better if I put it together myself and because budget is a concern and I figured I could spread out the cost.  Let me know if this is a bad idea.

Thanks for any help

FarmerRick:

--- Quote from: JebM on September 08, 2009, 02:53:03 PM ---I'm interested in getting into a AR-15 carbine, but I'm an extreme newby when it comes to rifles.  I would like a more tactical type rifle possibly 16" barrel. My question is, should I buy a completed rifle or I was thinking about building one and learning about them as I go.  Is this crazy??  Should I buy one already built?  Any suggestions are appreciated.  I am interested in building it because I figured I would learn about the rifle better if I put it together myself and because budget is a concern and I figured I could spread out the cost.  Let me know if this is a bad idea.

Thanks for any help


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I'd go with building your own, but that's me.   ;)

Need to know:

Budget...how much are you willing to spend?
Ability....do you have a decent mechanical aptitude?
Tools.....you'll need a few tools such as hammer, punches, pliers, etc.(a couple special tools can be borrowed).
Purpose..what is the purpose of this rifle?..target shooting, personal defense, hunting, other?

There are quite a few guys on here that know AR's inside and out(I've built 4 or 5) and I'm sure we can help you through building your first AR15.

JebM:
I'm looking for a tactical shooting and somewhat personal defense.  I'm pretty good mechanically, but never having one has me doubting my ability since I haven't dealt with it at all.  I kind of figured building one would be the best way to learn.  My budget is probably the biggest concern.  I would like to keep it under $900 if possible.  I'm hoping I could kind of buy it as I need it through the build process.  Tools are not an issue for me.  I will probably just buy the few specialized tools I need.  Asthetically I'd like it to look like the one Krylancelo (sp?) built. 

Thanks for your help

FarmerRick:
It's so easy, an 11 year old girl can do it!!  


Seriously, it's not very hard.

Watching these will give you an idea of what it all entails.

Lower Receiver:
Part 1

Part 2

Upper Receiver:


Bolt Assembly:


Where are you located at?  Maybe we could have a NFOA "AR-building party" some time.   ;D

That reminds me, I have a striped lower in the safe waiting to be put together...hmmmm.

WarHorse1961:
Brownells also has some great videos.
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/lid=11004/guntechdetail/How_to_Build_An_AR-15_Video

I've already built a couple of lowers using their videos. Just gotta come up with the funds for the uppers.

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