AR15 Kit $275

Sarco is advertising an AR15 carbine kit for $274.95 (less lower and detachable carry handle/sight, at http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/ar15m16partskitminuslowerwteloscopingstock.aspx

Add a lower for $50 and you can build your own AR15 for $325.

The kit can also be had with the carry handle/sight included for $20 more: http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/ar15flattopcomppartssetldetachablecarryhandlewa2rearsightessrecw.aspx

AR15 Parts Kit with Flat top upper with detachable carrying handle & rear sight - Build your own AR15 type rifle. Our kits include all parts necessary to put together an AR15 type rifle except for the the lower receiver. Included are stocks, G.I. handguards, flat top upper receiver and all internal parts. Sold as disassembled kits. Parts are new or like new. All parts are now supplied with M4 type (4 position) telescoping stock and commercial buffer tube. Sling and mag not included. No FFL required.

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New or like new? Are these kits with working parts sourced from non-functioning firearms? I'm not against budget builds or budget kits but there's a lot of unknowns in that package.

thperez1972 said:

New or like new? Are these kits with working parts sourced from non-functioning firearms? I'm not against budget builds or budget kits but there's a lot of unknowns in that package.

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That's a good question. Sarco is known for selling surplus parts, so I looked at the reviews to see what others have experienced. Found:

"The kit was in really good shape all parts were new I didn't find any used parts in my kit the only things my kit was missing were the gas key for the bolt and the gas tube roll pin but I had spares." and

"I had been keeping a Bushmaster lower on the shelf for years and decided I should finally build myself up another AR15 variant. This kit was not only an excellent buy - the parts are of excellent quality and from all appearances everything was new parts (although I somewhat expected some used parts)I ordered a USGI assembly tool with the kit as I did not have a barrel wrench, etc. If you have not built one from scratch, take your time and get all the right tools together (small steel punches, torque wrench, USGI or equivalent barrel tool, etc) as you'll absolutely need them to do the job correctly. From opening the boxes and inventorying (which Sarco did an excellent job organizing the packages) to laying things out and assembling - I had about 3.5 hours to a completed rifle."

Then I asked Mr Google for "Sarco AR15 kit reviews" and got lots of hits. None that I saw were bad reviews.

Not saying there aren't used parts out there, or that everyone would be 100% happy. I've bought from Sarco before, during the 25 years I had an FFL and was never disappointed. If I were to want to assemble another kit I'd probably buy this one.

For those looking for AR-10 Kits... Use the code "THANKS" at checkout for 20 percent off.... Wonder how well this would pair with a Tennessee Arms polymer lower that is under 60 bucks....

https://thundertactical.com/collections/308-rifle-kits

Delta team tactical regularly has kits under 300 as well. I have bought 3 or 4 kits from them. The bulk of the parts are us made, and the furniture or rail is chinese. The site can be hard to mavigate. They have a fair amount of known brand stuff too.