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Posted: 5/23/2005 8:40:44 AM EDT
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I want to build my second AR variant. My 1st was an RRA standard A2 20" gun (post-ban) that I ordered as a seperate upper and lower and put together myself. I now want to either tackle building my own or finding the parts mostly put together. Whatever is the absolute cheapest solution that will get me a decent rifle. I don't care about scopes and tactical crap hanging off everywhere, I just want a functional M4gery with a short barrel and colapsible stock. Anyone? 
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Do I need any special tools to put together the lower? I have basic tools, just no specialty stuff. What about the upper? Is that what you mean by a "Model 1 kit"? I see I can get the Stag stripped lower from AIM for $100, where can I get the cheapest parts kit and (I am assuming) complete upper? Thanks! 
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get a set of roll pin punches of brownells, that will save you time and keep you from damaging the pins with a hammer. Other than that everthing is easy. Model 1 is a brand that sells AR15 kits, so is del-tron J&T and many others. A complete AR kit comes with the complete barreled upper, stock with buffer and spring, and the parts kit. When you order one off the internet you can usaully choose different parts (some may cost no more, some may add to the total cost)like if you want an A2 stock instead of collapsable or a 20inch upper instead of a 16inch or a different grip. www.model1sales.com/subcats.cfm?Category=01&storeid=1 |
Well in that case thank you so much for your insight and wisdom. But more importantly, thank you for taking time out of your day to answer my stupid questions because as you already know, I am too lazy to find the answers for myself. 
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Hmmm, I thought this was a "forum" for the exchange of information. Guess not. I had a lot of questions, but I better not ask them here for fear that someone somewhere on the forum or the internet, or in a book might have already adressed a similar question in the last 5 years. I will just search the internet, buy a book, and keep on lurking. Would not want someone to confuse my interest with lazyness. John |
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No need to take offense, there are plenty fo people we wouldn't agree with in the world, the internet is an easy way to run into some of them. If you are willing to buy parts as they come available on the EE, or other places on sale/ clearance, you can do much better than a kit price. Much much better. If you are in a hurry, you will pay a lot more. |
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Enjoy your build. Take your time doing the assembly. The proper tools do help, but you'll hear from lots of people who have used much less. The EE is a good place to get some of your parts, keep your eyes open & look for quality parts. CD Could actually type a few words this time, since I'm not at work.
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I read everything on this site for months and I was nearly afraid to make my first post. I didn't come asking for a list handed to me but I did come looking for info. I'm happy to help when I can, but I really don't have the time to prepare an entire list for everyone who asks and who likely can do it themselves. There are alot of regulars here that feel the same way. Go to the EE, go to New Parts, search the vendors and find the best prices on what you want and buy them. I could sit here all day and tell you exactly what to buy and if/when you put it together, it may not be anywhere near what you wanted. You really need to read alot here before diving in and building something on somebody else's list. As always, YMMV. |
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Sulaco, To give you an idea, I built this carbine for a tad under $300. It is all a matter of being in the right place at the right time. I couldn't build another at this price, but I'll have fun trying. I've got a few other which have also been built on the "super cheap". ETA- I traded off the aluminum buttstock for a plastic one. 
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| thank you mongo, that is all i meant, i ask allot of very elementary questions as well, but i like i look and see if it has already been addressed, at least within the last few days. good luck with your build, you should build a few, that way you will at least have some understanding on how this fantastic platform operates. |
| If the upper you get doesn't have a buttstock on it and you can live with a 4 position collapsable stock..... check out thesportsmansguide.com I got my 4 position collapsable stock from there for $30 bucks! Works at least as good as the one that came with my M1S M4gery build. Looks the same n everything. |
I figured what the heck, its only $30 bucks if it breaks or somethin, it was a cheap lesson, if it works out fine for a long time, I saved some cash....time will tell if its a learning experiance or a money saving one.
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