[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Building My First AR-15

Posted: 9/23/2015 10:45:28 AM EDT

Hey Everyone,

I am new to AR community and am looking to build my first one. I live in South Carolina, so PSA is just up the road and I have put together a basic kit using one of their rifle kits and lowers. Below is what I am looking at to get and the price of each. What do you guys think? Is this a good starting point? Thanks in advance for the help and I hope to learn some things from everybody. Have a great day!

Rifle Kit ($400) - http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/review/product/list/id/17477/category/313/

Stripped Lower ($100) - http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ar-15-05/lowers/psa-ds-15-kuwait-stripped-lower.html

Rear Site ($50) - http://www.amazon.com/Magpul-MBUS-Rear-Sight-Black/dp/B004RR0N8Q

Magazine ($10 each) - https://www.magpul.com/products/pmag-30-ar-m4-gen-m2-moe

Ammo ($30.00/90 rounds) - http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/review/product/list/id/17834/category/53/

Total: $660.00 (w/ 180 rounds of ammo and 5 magazines)

So, what do you think?

Posted: 9/23/2015 11:59:26 AM EDT

[#1]

I'd buy this instead

http://summitgunbroker.com/new-listings-6.html

but, there is nothing wrong with the PSA kit you're looking at.

Posted: 9/23/2015 12:05:40 PM EDT

[#2]

What is your intended use of the rifle?

Palmetto has specials/deals all the time if you are patient.

Posted: 9/23/2015 12:22:17 PM EDT

[#3]

Thank you very much, I will give it a look. I live less than an hour from PSA so I can get around the shipping, etc. that's is one of the reasons I chose them.

Posted: 9/23/2015 12:23:47 PM EDT

[#4]

Yeah, I bought my Remington 870 from them and they are super nice people. The intended use is for target practice, personal defense, and/or SHTF situation.

Posted: 9/23/2015 3:36:04 PM EDT

[#5]

I would look at a nitrided or chrome lined barrel over the stainless.

Freedom line is okay, but I would spend the extra $100 on one of their premium kits.

Posted: 9/24/2015 9:34:07 AM EDT

[#6]

@NCFLAR15 Alright, I will give it a look. Does the chrome or nitrided last longer or give better accuracy? I am very new to all of this. Thank you for your help.

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