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94FormulaBird 02-18-2013 03:04 PM

just finished building my ar15 lower
 
pretty simple actually

PSA stripped lower - $132 after tax
PSA/Magpul MOE ACS-L Lower build kit - $221 after tax/shipping

$353 invested...now to save up a lil more and buy a PSA upper for $320 in store...then BCG and charging handle...DIY FTW

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j4...ps8672ddea.jpg

ForceFed4g63 02-18-2013 03:10 PM

Very nice. I'm doing something similar with mine.

Stripped PSA lower - $80
Stag Arms complete upper - $500

All I need now is the PSA lower build kit for $130 and I'll be done. Just waiting for it to get back in stock! $710 all in is pretty good I think.

94FormulaBird 02-18-2013 03:13 PM

ya...im thinking im just gonna get a complete upper with 16in 1:7 chromelined barrel...maybe later a lowprofile gas block and free float rail...once i start reloading im gonna build either a .308 or sbr ar15 in 6.8

Matts94Z28 02-18-2013 03:20 PM

I have $60 in my psa stripped lower from a friend and got their basic lpk for $40 on black friday. I just need to put it together. I still need a stock and upper as well. What upper does psa have for $320?

94FormulaBird 02-18-2013 03:24 PM

16" chromeline barrel 1:7 twist...no bolt carrier group or charging handle...my buddy picked up two of them two weeks ago for him and his dad...the same ones they had listed online for $390

94FormulaBird 02-18-2013 03:30 PM

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...ped-upper.html

PapaBear 02-18-2013 03:53 PM

Just finished this one yesterday. Started life as that $799 carbine PSA had. Duracoated myself. All magpul furniture and a no name quad rail I two toned. Think it turned out nice.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/19/edetema5.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/19/esequ6aq.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/19/aza9y9e6.jpg

1997b4c 02-18-2013 07:29 PM

Finished another last week. Number 5http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps84d17c5e.jpg

PapaBear 02-18-2013 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1997b4c (Post 212637)
Finished another last week. Number 5http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps84d17c5e.jpg

What rail is that? Looks good

BIRDMAN 02-18-2013 07:47 PM

About how much does a used piston-drive system cost?

1997b4c 02-18-2013 07:56 PM

Samson 15" setting that one up for 3 gun.

Kwiksilver 02-18-2013 09:50 PM

Somebody sell me one

94FormulaBird 02-20-2013 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForceFed4g63 (Post 212605)
Very nice. I'm doing something similar with mine.

Stripped PSA lower - $80
Stag Arms complete upper - $500

All I need now is the PSA lower build kit for $130 and I'll be done. Just waiting for it to get back in stock! $710 all in is pretty good I think.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...control-group/

I've heard of people gettin this and a fire control group from rock river arms saying its the best factory trigger

ForceFed4g63 02-20-2013 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 94FormulaBird (Post 212870)
http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...control-group/

I've heard of people gettin this and a fire control group from rock river arms saying its the best factory trigger

Interesting...

Rock River Arms has a confusing website, which fire control group are they using?

http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.c...ategory_id=434

94FormulaBird 02-20-2013 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForceFed4g63 (Post 212871)
Interesting...

Rock River Arms has a confusing website, which fire control group are they using?

http://www.rockriverarms.com/index.c...ategory_id=434

two stage for $120...just txted my buddy... i got a little confused...its not specifically the BEST trigger but a damn good one for the price

ForceFed4g63 02-20-2013 04:11 PM

Meh, that brings the total to $210, I'll just hold out for PSA's kit for $130. Hopefully it will be back in stock soon.

94FormulaBird 02-20-2013 04:36 PM

I don't mind the trigger pull of the Psa trigger...then again I've never felt a nice trigger...

94FormulaBird 02-22-2013 08:59 PM

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...build-kit.html lbk in stock

ForceFed4g63 02-23-2013 01:03 AM

Out of stock again dammit. I checked this afternoon too.

94FormulaBird 02-23-2013 01:39 AM

Pm me your number...I check several times a day..I can hit you up if stuff comes in

98Camarod 02-23-2013 09:53 AM

I'm not savvy on the ar's, so what is a "parts" list that you need to build one? I find it pretty stupid that you can build one third of the price and all you have to do is put it together.

ForceFed4g63 02-23-2013 11:42 AM

The lower receiver is the only part you need to buy through a dealer. Everything else you can get shipped directly to you. It's a pretty short list:

Lower receiver, complete upper, trigger kit, and stock and buffer tube. You'll want someone to assemble the lower for you though.

Matts94Z28 02-23-2013 11:47 AM

Man up and assemble the lower yourself.

ForceFed4g63 02-23-2013 11:49 AM

Pfft. Not me, too many things can go wrong.

94FormulaBird 02-24-2013 02:21 AM

This was my first build...taped up the receiver so it didnt get scratched...then used tape wrapped vice grips to slowly drive the rolls pins into place...a child could assemble an ar15 lower...takes patience...and a little reading of thread to figure out what to watch for and what to do...

98Camarod 02-24-2013 08:37 AM

So you can put an entire ar15 together for less than 1k, yet they cost over 2k for a comparable one?

If that's the case, why aren't people buying the stuff and selling them complete for 1500 and make some money?

Parts availability?

PapaBear 02-24-2013 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForceFed4g63 (Post 213179)
Pfft. Not me, too many things can go wrong.

It's so damn easy....

94FormulaBird 02-26-2013 01:10 AM

Man I'd hate to text him this late...force if you see this they are I stock as of midnight

ForceFed4g63 02-26-2013 09:23 AM

Just checked and it's out of stock again. You can text me 24/7 if that pops up lol!

94FormulaBird 02-26-2013 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForceFed4g63 (Post 213686)
Just checked and it's out of stock again. You can text me 24/7 if that pops up lol!

Good to know

94FormulaBird 02-27-2013 06:02 PM

Texted ya...back up in stock

ForceFed4g63 02-27-2013 06:29 PM

You're the man! Just ordered it, thank you sir.

Matts94Z28 02-27-2013 07:05 PM

I should pay papabear to build my lower to law enforcement specs!

PapaBear 02-27-2013 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matts94Z28 (Post 213980)
I should pay papabear to build my lower to law enforcement specs!

I work for beer. You might learn something too....

ForceFed4g63 03-06-2013 10:59 AM

So I'm getting in the last pieces for my rifle today. Can anyone recommend a good site/vidio for assembling it? I've never done one before and don't want to eff it up.

LXtasy 03-06-2013 11:54 AM

Youtube

ForceFed4g63 03-06-2013 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by LXtasy (Post 214888)
Youtube

There's a million schmucks on there, didn't know if there was one in particular that was good.

When are you coming over to check out my unit? It's not working properly and summer's coming up, I'm gonna be using my unit a lot when it gets warmer.

adamcs 03-06-2013 12:24 PM

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_4/226...ructions_.html

ForceFed4g63 03-06-2013 12:38 PM

Thanks Adam!

adamcs 03-06-2013 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForceFed4g63 (Post 214892)
Thanks Adam!

No problem sir, figured a diagram would be a little easier than a video


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