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Posted: 7/27/2007 3:36:11 PM EDT
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ok after reading some posts in my other thread i have come here to ask some questions.... hat2. any safety concerns 3. any special tools required 4. is it really cheaper then buying a lower cost rifle like the DPMS rifles 5.any specific tips on what to watch for bad/good brands ect... 6. Last one i swear!!!hat thanks all and have patience with me please |
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There is a parts diagram here on ar15.com that lists all the parts... http://www.ar15.com/content/guides/parts/ I would also suggest the book, "Build Your Own AR15" as it's available from most bookstores for under $15. And all the good companies to buy parts or rifles from are listed above. |
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You might want to start with a kit that has a complete upper. \ I have used and highly reccomend J&T Distributing.(Click on add above for linkage). $469.95 for a carbine kit, $120 for a lower reciever and you're shootin' for $590.25. I also used the stickies in the build forum to learn what all the little bits and piececs do and where they go. |
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For an inexpensive first build look to Blackthorne....www.akpartskits.com I purchased 2 from them and built them up and have had no malfunctions. I polished some of the parts to remove some casting imperfections but I have shot at least a 1000 rounds through them and they have performed very well. The complete 16 inch carb kit is under 400.00 and I fitted them with DPMS lowers. I do recommend staying with the chrome lined barrels though. |
1: this might help; advice: read the tacked threads 2: ???...refering to the mechanics of the AR or firearms in general? obey the 4 rules 3: depends on how in-dept you go for your build; if its going to be armory level, you will need at least: leatherman, hammer/mallet, AR armory wrentch (DPMS and Bushy are great for the price), moly grease, allen wrenches, punches, etc 4: in the long run, and if you intend on having a few ARs, "yes" building is cheaper overall 5: avoid Hesse/Vulcan/(perhaps Blackthrone if they are the same comp) 6: check the EE and Ind boards
i'd consider some of these blackthrone topics 1st: www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=335197 www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=329148 www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=331196 if they really hesse/vulcan in another name, i'd avoid em...YMMV and  welcome to the site to both of yalls
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i'd consider some of these blackthrone topics 1st: www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=335197 www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=329148 www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=331196 if they really hesse/vulcan in another name, i'd avoid em...YMMV and welcome to the site to both of yallsYou may want to check this thread too if you are thinking Blackthorne. www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=329277 |
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