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10/17/2005 10:13:37 PM EDT
What web sites will be good to look at for quality parts? This will be my first build and I want to make sure it's done right. If you can give me an idea of were to start looking that would be great.
10/17/2005 10:16:30 PM EDT
[#1]
Try the EE.There's alot of good stuff to be found.
10/17/2005 10:37:38 PM EDT
[#2]
The Equipment Exchange is an awesome resource.  There are a number of good dealers who regularly post there.

Some good sources for quality parts:

Eaglefirearms
Del-ton
Adco
DSG Arms
Ameetec


My first AR was also my first build.  I asked a lot of questions.  These were some of the dealers I found that were particularly helpful and responsive.  In the end I chose Eagelfirearms but would have no problems spending my money with any of them.  
10/18/2005 3:12:14 AM EDT
[#3]
Rock River Arms
10/19/2005 7:31:13 AM EDT
[#4]
+1 for Eaglefirearms

I would go with a Stag lower and complete upper from eaglefireams.

If your looking for a less expensive kit try J&T or Model 1 Sales. Some say M1S is no good but I've heard just as many good stories for M1S as bad. J&T is supposedly a tad bit better.  Either way get a chrome lined barrel.

BTW Title II has stripped Stag lowers for $90 shipped to your FFL.  You could also go with a Mega lower from www.carricozarmory.com for $87 that is if he ever gets any more in.  Mega is having machine problems which is holding up production.
10/19/2005 9:09:37 AM EDT
[#5]
+1 on all the aforementioned replies.

I'd like to add my experience when I did my first build...

1. Either buy the right size clevis pin or spring the $6-7 for a "Front Takedown Detent Installation Tool". You can download drawings of it if you have the ability to make it.

2. With that, also get 2-3 extra detent pins. The installation tools are not fool-proof. I still feel nothing as simple as this rifle should have a moving part the size of a grain of rice.he
GL and post pics when you have it together.
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