First AR build!!

[Mr.Green]

It's my first AR build and I need so help and advice from you guys, and help or advice will be appreciated thanks!

 

[goteron]

More details. Help with? What will you bemusing it for? Details...

 

[Barney88PDC]

The rectanglar end goes on your shoulder and the pointed "stick" looking end goes away from you.

 

[Guate_shooter]

Keep the water pipe facing away from you and you WILL be aight ...........

 

[swamper]

My first suggestion would be to read, read, and read some more. Become familiar with the rifle.

Check out the stickies here in the Rifle section. There is some good information and discussion there.

Also, you can check out the threads listed at these links.

http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=7355

http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=7009

 

[Vanilla Gorilla]

What are you gonna be using the rifle for and why are you building instead of buying?

 

[Mr.Green]

Im building a rifle just to build to have to use for target shooting, it will besa .223 im thinking of starting off with a colt, spikes or armalite lower. May consider using it as a duty weapon. I know about the weapon i just want suggestions on what are some good brand to start with.

 

[SGT_Kramer]

Spikes will be far more afordable with equal quality then the other 2 your mentioned. You'll be suprised how simple AR's are once you have your rifle together. I'd do m4 type weapon for your needs with 16 inch barrel. I like to keep my guns simple and light.

 

[CJB1911]

Im building a rifle just to build to have to use for target shooting, it will besa .223 im thinking of starting off with a colt, spikes or armalite lower. May consider using it as a duty weapon. I know about the weapon i just want suggestions on what are some good brand to start with.

BCM, LMT, NOVESKE are a good place to start.

 

[goteron]

Get a DD upper and a cheap forged lower.

 

[biggin215]

BCM, Noveske, LMT, Colt, and Daniel Defense (in no particular order) are exceptional uppers. The lower doesn't matter so much as long as it's in spec. I would go with the most affordable one you can find.

 

[Vanilla Gorilla]

Daniel Defense upper on a Palmetto Armory Lower.

 

[Mr.Green]

I went with a stripped spikes tactical lower got in it in today, my next question is what would be a good lower part kit, or does it really matter? I've been reading alot and spikes, dpms and rockriver keep coming up. I'm thing of keeping everything spikes tactical but need a little advice.

 

[pntbllr228]

I went with a stripped spikes tactical lower got in it in today, my next question is what would be a good lower part kit, or does it really matter? I've been reading alot and spikes, dpms and rockriver keep coming up. I'm thing of keeping everything spikes tactical but need a little advice.

I can't speak for everyone, but my spikes rifle has eaten everything I've fed it (mostly cheap, dirty ****) and has never choked on me. Keep in mind, it's only seen maybe 3000 rds, but I love it.

 

[Sin-ster]

I can't speak for everyone, but my spikes rifle has eaten everything I've fed it (mostly cheap, dirty ****) and has never choked on me. Keep in mind, it's only seen maybe 3000 rds, but I love it.

More than most people will ever feed theirs in a lifetime.

OP: Look at a basic LPK and a separate upgrade on a trigger. Most LPKs are created equal, provided you stick with a company that does Milspec to consistent tolerances and quality. Spikes is a fine example. I can't get into triggers on this iPhone, but if you are interested, several folks in this thread can help you out with answers.