What is a fair price for assembling an AR-15 complete lower receiver (labor only)

[ForsakenConservative]

Beer is usually the cost of a project of "this size".....and you help drink it as you learn to put it together.

That was my first thought before I even opened the thread…..

 

[SPDguns]

I'd do it for a cup of coffee and I'd even let you watch.....

 

[Virtuaguyver]

YouTube it's free if you follow simple directions

 

[Jason Freeland]

YouTube it's free if you follow simple directions

YouTube can get picky about gun assembly videos, you may have trouble finding one. Try Gunstreamer if you do.

 

[GUN DOG]

I’d put one together with you got a few I need to got the tools haven’t done it in awhile time to I’m in OKC Moore area

 

[dlbleak]

I built my first one at the kitchen table using a YT vid. Had a piece of railroad track that I use as an anvil. I wrapped a towel around it so I would have something sturdy to place the lower against while tapping pins in. Worked great even the the vice block is a HUGE convenience

 

[CSeverns]

For someone experienced in doing this it should take only 15 to 20 mins or so. It's not complicated. Like others have said, reach out to someone here on the forum...I'm sure they'd be glad to help.

If you want to come to Ada I'll do it for you... But then you're back up to that $100+ price for fuel!

Maybe if I had like 5 or 6 complete lowers to put together, it might be worth the trip. But yeah, fuel cost is ridiculous now. I’m just glad I don’t drive a diesel with that $5/gallon rate now

 

[HiredHand]

$25-$125 is one hell of a wide price range for the same exact service. Parts fitment is really that much of an issue? Because most LPKs claim that they‘re compatible with all mil-spec stripped lowers. Are there typically more fitment problems when using billet stripped lowers for a build?

I’m sure there’s a reason for a minimum and maximum charge. I’ve had parts not fit together. Last one that I remember was a receiver end plate that didn’t play nicely with the receiver extension. Tolerance stacking can definitely come into play when building an AR pattern gun.

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

I'd do it for a cup of coffee and I'd even let you watch.....

Yeah... Back up to that $125 price point.

 

[Coug91]

Just looking for a ballpark on the labor only to assemble an AR-15 complete lower. This would be just for labor only. The stripped lower, LPK, pistol grip, buffer tube assembly, and buttstock would all be provided for assembly.

How many need to be assembled? Sounds like a reason to unpack a tool box. A couple beers oughta cover it.