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Soooo I want to build an AR - Where to start
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<blockquote data-quote="NikatKimber" data-source="post: 1698927" data-attributes="member: 423"><p>Here we go.</p><p></p><p>For the most part, in my opinion, there's basically two categories for ARs: emphasis on lightweight, and emphasis on precision.</p><p></p><p>Obviously that's not a hard fast rule, there are many that blur the lines, but at their most fundamental, they are polar opposites. Finding the balance you want - if you choose to not have multiple dedicated rifles - is no easy task. The possibilities are endless. And in short, starting with one end of the spectrum is simpler, and cheaper; with the lighter KISS type guns being the cheapest.</p><p></p><p>The barrel is the most important factor in the accuracy/precision game, and is one of (if not) the heaviest single components in the rifle. A 16" lightweight profile barrel is the lightest you can get without getting into NFA worries (SBRs) or having to go to a pinned/welded flash hider. The Magpul furniture offers better ergonomics vs the M4 stock and A2 grip, and the MOE handguard offers a lot more modularity without going to one of the myriad of free float handguards - which can be costly.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NikatKimber, post: 1698927, member: 423"] Here we go. For the most part, in my opinion, there's basically two categories for ARs: emphasis on lightweight, and emphasis on precision. Obviously that's not a hard fast rule, there are many that blur the lines, but at their most fundamental, they are polar opposites. Finding the balance you want - if you choose to not have multiple dedicated rifles - is no easy task. The possibilities are endless. And in short, starting with one end of the spectrum is simpler, and cheaper; with the lighter KISS type guns being the cheapest. The barrel is the most important factor in the accuracy/precision game, and is one of (if not) the heaviest single components in the rifle. A 16" lightweight profile barrel is the lightest you can get without getting into NFA worries (SBRs) or having to go to a pinned/welded flash hider. The Magpul furniture offers better ergonomics vs the M4 stock and A2 grip, and the MOE handguard offers a lot more modularity without going to one of the myriad of free float handguards - which can be costly. [/QUOTE]
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