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AR builds

KodiakkKodiakk Member Posts: 5,582
edited May 2009 in General Discussion
I'm thinking about buying a lower and building one up. So how hard is a Ar build? Is it basically dropping parts in or is there alot of drilling and buffing down to do? Much trouble shooting, or just throw it together?

Thanks in advance. I'd be easier to get by my wife buying parts here and there instead of slapping down a chunk of change at once.
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  • KodiakkKodiakk Member Posts: 5,582
    edited November -1
    Getting the parts to do my first AR build here soon. I figured it would be a nice and fun little hobby. [:)] I am planning on assembling the lower, stock, and then slapping the assembled upper onto the lower. I know it isn't a complete build, but until I get the money to get the tools, that is what it will be.

    Anyways, I just bought my first 2 stripped lowers(Lauer Custom Weaponry made right here in Chippewa Falls, WI) and am looking for some suggestions on a nice affordable upper. I want my first build to be a .223 with a 24" bull barrel. No need for a handle, just going to mount a 3-9 or 4-12 scope on it.

    Jon
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  • slipgateslipgate Member Posts: 12,741
    edited November -1
    Here's all you need to know!

    http://www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=3&f=4
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  • KodiakkKodiakk Member Posts: 5,582
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by slipgate
    Here's all you need to know!

    http://www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=3&f=4



    I was actually just looking that over haha. From the tutorial at top it looks like you don't have to modify much if any.
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  • kimberkidkimberkid Member Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Kodiakk
    So how hard is a Ar build? Ever owned a set of Lego's?
    Same thing, but for big boys [:D]
    If you really desire something, you'll find a way ?
    ? otherwise, you'll find an excuse.
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  • dbain99dbain99 Member Posts: 2,104 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It has been done by many,(probably a few who shouldnt have) but with a few tools and knowledge readily avaliable here and AR15.com there wont be any hang-ups.
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  • KodiakkKodiakk Member Posts: 5,582
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by kimberkid
    quote:Originally posted by Kodiakk
    So how hard is a Ar build? Ever owned a set of Lego's?
    Same thing, but for big boys [:D]





    That analogy just cracked me up bigtime for some reason haha.
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  • MVPMVP Member Posts: 23,453 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Kodiakk
    quote:Originally posted by kimberkid
    quote:Originally posted by Kodiakk
    So how hard is a Ar build? Ever owned a set of Lego's?
    Same thing, but for big boys [:D]





    That analogy just cracked me up bigtime for some reason haha.

    I gained my AR building experience more with the erector set toy if you remember that one.[:D]
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  • SG_NinerSG_Niner Member Posts: 2,463 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The build is easy! Except for shooting the detent spring across the room 7 times and finally giving up and using a bic pen spring.
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    start to finish it took me one hour, and 3 hours looking for the detent spring! ar15.com was my saving grace! Great advice and help!
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  • garand101garand101 Member Posts: 403 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    That front pivot pin is a #$%^& until you figure it out!
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