Starting to build an AR-15

So in my absence, I have been working part-time for my campus security. Basically I just make sure people don't park where they shouldn't and lock/unlock stuff, but its earned me quite a bit of disposable income. Now I am thinking, what better to do then build an AR-15 to fit my needs. Right now all I am thinking about is getting a lower shipped to a FFL to just get it out of the way, and then buy the rest of the parts as I see fit. I was thinking of getting a Stag lower, because I read that they are good quality and inexpensive. They are also the only company I have seen that provide a Lower Receiver with the trigger and grip already installed, but without a stock. I feel this is best because I dont feel like messing with the trigger and such. Another plus is that its got such an awesome deer logo, ha.

http://www.stagarms.com/product_info...roducts_id=234

Stag is good to go. If you're set on buying an already complete lower, Spikes Tactical has a complete lower including a stock and buffer tube assembly for just $50 more. http://www.spikestactical.com/z/inde...products_id=86

Their lowers alone are only $90 and LPK's are $65. If you do decide that you want to assemble it yourself (very easy, and fun if you're a tinkerer) that right there will save you close to $50 and get you the same thing the Stag provide.

I have a stag and it's great. But I would suggest buying a complete upper for your first AR. Just the tools to assemble the upper can run you about $100. I'm on my iPhone right now, so I'm not going hunt down links. But go to bravo companys website and look at their complete uppers. There is a Daniel defence one for $499 that they will have in stock shortly. It's the best deal on a high quality upper I've seen in over a year.

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Originally Posted by Anonymous D

I have a stag and it's great. But I would suggest buying a complete upper for your first AR. Just the tools to assemble the upper can run you about $100. I'm on my iPhone right now, so I'm not going hunt down links. But go to bravo companys website and look at their complete uppers. There is a Daniel defence one for $499 that they will have in stock shortly. It's the best deal on a high quality upper I've seen in over a year.

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What are the tools? Are they special tools? I have a whole garage full of tools at my disposal.

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Originally Posted by Slash Dragoon

What are the tools? Are they special tools? I have a whole garage full of tools at my disposal.

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Yes. You'll need an AR-15 barrel wrench (or armorers combo wrench) and a action/vice block. Both will run you around $40 a piece for quality. If you go with a free float tube, chances are you'll probably need a proprietary wrench for that as well.

The armorers wrench usually has a standard freefloat wrench on it.

Heres what you need.

action block
armorers wrench
headspace gauge

I would suggest just buying a complete upper and if you want to build, build the lower. All you need are some punches for that.

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Originally Posted by Slash Dragoon

I have been working part-time for my campus security.




Now I am thinking, what better to do then build an AR-15 to fit my needs. ]

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I agree.

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Originally Posted by Slash Dragoon

I agree.

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Just don't end up like this guy: http://lonelymachines.org/mall-ninjas/

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Originally Posted by fm2176

Just don't end up like this guy: http://lonelymachines.org/mall-ninjas/

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No worries, I get yelled at all the time because I don't even feel like wearing the proper uniform. I just wear a shirt and tie underneath the winter jacket with patches they provide. Jeans mostly, sometimes dress pants. I leave the flashlights at base and keep my keys and radio hidden in my pockets. Screw that mall ninja shit. I had a small brush with it my freshmen year of college. Yeah...

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Just don't end up like this guy: http://lonelymachines.org/mall-ninjas/

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Ok I generally hate you gun dorks but that was hilarious.

I like when people troll the trolls.

Ive actually read that mall ninja thing like 3 times since I first saw it years ago. Its awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI0AzYwIILQ

It is made of 100% polymer. It is also made of 100$ titanium for strength.

The Ninja Glock can be positioned to defend against Aircraft....or Submarines...

In case you run out of surplus SMAWs.