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12/6/2004 4:15:57 PM EDT
Hey guys, I was wondering, for my next project I'm just going to keep it REAL simple.  I mean a 20'' A2, with A2 Flash hider, and everything just standard.  What do you guys expect the cost to be?  This will mostly be a plinker, so what do you guys recommend for an upper?  Thanks in advance!
12/6/2004 4:43:42 PM EDT
[#1]
Cheapest way is to build it yourself...do you have the proper tools?  
12/6/2004 4:46:23 PM EDT
[#2]
Yea I have the proper tools from my previous M4gery build that I'm finializing right now
12/6/2004 5:48:03 PM EDT
[#3]
Then build it yourself...cheapest way to go...

I'm doing one myself not too long from now.
12/6/2004 6:05:24 PM EDT
[#4]
I am in the process of building such a beast. So far I have a LRB receiver at $109 and I ordered the A2 20 inch kit from J&T Distributing for $460 and then include $10/$20 for the clip.

So $590 would be an accurate cost for a plain jane A2.
12/6/2004 6:55:41 PM EDT
[#5]
I think the J&T kits and a Mega / Stinger / Grizzley / Stag lower is a good solid choice.  It will  be my next choice.

There are cheaper alternatives out there.  I cant vouch for quality, but check out this link: http://www.sarcoinc.com/m16.html

Look for the following:  

" AR209   AR15/M16 Parts Kit, minus lower receiver (Included are stocks, G.I. handguards, M16 type bolt carrier, A2 type upper receivers, and all internal parts)   $386.00 ea, "

With a Mega lower at $89 shipped (+ FFL),  you are looking at $475. plus kit shipping and FFL.  

I would advise you to do some searches to ensure you are willing to accept some quality risk by doing anything less than J&T.  If you do take the risk, please post your results.  Good luck.

-Dave
12/6/2004 7:37:05 PM EDT
[#6]
Thanks alot for the help guys, yea I like the idea of under 600 for my build, I'll keep you posted as I look around.
12/7/2004 2:32:01 AM EDT
[#7]
thats what i am doing. heres where i am at so far.

dpms lower forged 7075, 50 bucks real cheap at a pawn shop, cause the guy thought it was cast.
dpms lower parts online shipped for 59.00 bucks, the parts fit like a glove
bush upper receiver new found it one the equipment exchange for 100 bucks shipped
bolt carrier ass.RRA also on the epuipment exhange for 113 bucks shipped with charging handle.
action block again on the equipment exchange, 35 bucks shipped.
my barrel will come from bushy new with everything forward of the receiver govl. profile for around 219 bucks.

anyone got an GI barrel wrench they want to sell cheap?
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