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<blockquote data-quote="POKE1911" data-source="post: 3515089" data-attributes="member: 24536"><p>My advice is to say - "screw you budget" but build smart. Take your time to see what you like, bargain hunt, and look for used parts. Rome wasn't built in a day, your AR doesn't have to be either. There are areas where you should spend more and areas where you can save.</p><p></p><p>Most people start with a "budget build" or a "poverty pony" and end up switching out 1/2 the crap on there, spending more money on it over the long haul.</p><p></p><p>A few tips</p><p></p><p>Find a lower parts kit without the trigger control group and pistol grip. The A2 pistol grip that comes with a standard LPK is trash compared to what is on the market and almost always gets switched out. Same with the trigger, once you feel how good it can be, you wont want to go back to a GI. Buying the kit this way saves quite a bit. I picked one up in August for $40.</p><p></p><p>Trigger. Tons of options out there ranging from $50 - $400. Best trigger for the money is the Larue tactical MBT. I think they are $89 shipped but worth every penny. There are a ton of drop-in options that are light, crisp, and no travel. Understand if you want single or 2 stage trigger.</p><p></p><p>Shop around for grips, stocks, handguard etc. See what fits you and your purpose best. That is just something you just have to get a feel for.</p><p></p><p>Barrel - I tend to spend more that I should on a barrel but I always found it worth it for me. I'd stay away from the really cheap and really expensive ones.</p><p></p><p>BCG - I like a quality NiB coated BCG only because they are easy to clean</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="POKE1911, post: 3515089, member: 24536"] My advice is to say - "screw you budget" but build smart. Take your time to see what you like, bargain hunt, and look for used parts. Rome wasn't built in a day, your AR doesn't have to be either. There are areas where you should spend more and areas where you can save. Most people start with a "budget build" or a "poverty pony" and end up switching out 1/2 the crap on there, spending more money on it over the long haul. A few tips Find a lower parts kit without the trigger control group and pistol grip. The A2 pistol grip that comes with a standard LPK is trash compared to what is on the market and almost always gets switched out. Same with the trigger, once you feel how good it can be, you wont want to go back to a GI. Buying the kit this way saves quite a bit. I picked one up in August for $40. Trigger. Tons of options out there ranging from $50 - $400. Best trigger for the money is the Larue tactical MBT. I think they are $89 shipped but worth every penny. There are a ton of drop-in options that are light, crisp, and no travel. Understand if you want single or 2 stage trigger. Shop around for grips, stocks, handguard etc. See what fits you and your purpose best. That is just something you just have to get a feel for. Barrel - I tend to spend more that I should on a barrel but I always found it worth it for me. I'd stay away from the really cheap and really expensive ones. BCG - I like a quality NiB coated BCG only because they are easy to clean [/QUOTE]
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