Survey says????? First AR, , , build or buy it?

[NightShade]

If you can change the plugs and wires in a car build it. Not that complicated and you already have offers of help. It will be your rifle from the start rather than something that you want to change this that and the other on, will be cheaper in the long run and worth more if you make good choices.


On the other hand if you can't even change the oil in your car buy it.







And if you can't walk and talk at the same time you don't need one

 

[120 Acres]

If you can change the plugs and wires in a car build it. Not that complicated and you already have offers of help. It will be your rifle from the start rather than something that you want to change this that and the other on, will be cheaper in the long run and worth more if you make good choices.

Pffft. That dont matter. If he planned it all out, built it exactly like he wanted... he will still change this that and the other! Just the way it is!

 

[OKCShooter]

If you ar using it as a "stepping stone" to eventually get something you really want, buy a Factory AR so it has resale value.

Then, build or buy the next one once you know what you really want in an AR.

 

[46and2]

I'm going through the same mental debate right now. Leaning towards building because I have only found 1-2 from the manufacturers that have exactly what I (think I) want.

 

[tRidiot]

I'm going through the same mental debate right now. Leaning towards building because I have only found 1-2 from the manufacturers that have exactly what I (think I) want.

Same offer applies... happy to help out if you decide to build. I can bring my toolbag and get it all done in a couple hours. Helps if you have a vice. If not, you can come up here.


<edit> Props on the nick, BTW.

 

[Mr.Glock]

LOL, Buy my new Bushmaster!

 

[Lakenut]

Build/assemble....I just finished mine weeks ago. Built the lower on an Anderson from Fatboy Tactical. Got a smoking deal on a PSA blem upper so I went that route. A fun project for sure and like others have said, you will understand how your rifle works. As others have also said...build they way you want....then you figure out you want it different kind of like legos for grown ups

 

[tRidiot]

Build/assemble....I just finished mine weeks ago. Built the lower on an Anderson from Fatboy Tactical. Got a smoking deal on a PSA blem upper so I went that route. A fun project for sure and like others have said, you will understand how your rifle works. As others have also said...build they way you want....then you figure out you want it different kind of like legos for grown ups

 

[Cowboy2000]

I would buy first, then build, a whole easier I think, I went and look at the stock while I was building, kind of like doing brakes!

 

[henschman]

In this market, I would definitely build... and by "build" I mean put together the lower receiver yourself, and buy a complete upper to put on it. Putting together a lower using a stripped lower and a lower parts kit is pretty easy and doesn't require many tools. I wouldn't recommend putting together an entire rifle, like getting a stripped upper and putting the barrel on yourself and everything, for your first build though.