Time for a new AR-15. Opinions needed

[SeventhSon]

It's been awhile since I've been in the market for an AR. I've been adding nice AKs to the collection recently. Now that we are adding a new member to the family, it's time to add another AR as my others will be passed down to the kids eventually.

I have two options that I was thinking.

1: Save a few more pennies and just buy a new LE6920. Then swap out the parts with what I want. Troy Alpha tube, different grip and stock, BUIS, light and Aimpoint. Or.....

2: Build it from scratch.

I'm not needing anything fancy. Just want something very reliable. An AR that can handle classes and competitions without falling apart. I really like how my mid length feels but not opposed to a carbine length gas system either. I'm going to put a longer hand guard on it anyway. I've seen some 18" barreled versions that intrigued me. So many options....

Any opinions?

 

[bsoileau24]

1: Save a few more pennies and just buy a new LE6920. Then swap out the parts with what I want. Troy Alpha tube, different grip and stock, BUIS, light and Aimpoint. Or.....

If this is an option price Daniel defense v7 comes with free float tube and is optics ready. I was thinking of going the same route but found the ddm4b7 was cheaper than going with the colt and adding a free float tube. Just my .02 cents

 

[Doug76]

I in the process of building one myself.
I don't find that it's more or less expensive than the one I bought,
but I get to make it the way I want, so in fact maybe it is a bit cheaper.
And it's a lot more fun and educational.

 

[WEL]

Build it yourself. You can find uppers and lowers cheap if you shop and put a quality barrel and trigger on it. ARP had some barrels in stock.