I only have one AR that I bought complete and would be interested in building one from the ground up. However, before I'd commit I would be interested in knowing what parts would be used. I would hope that the end product would be a AR that is as durable as possible.

I'm in on this one too! Sounds like a great opportunity to learn something new!

Any idea on parts to be used?

He is not buying a gun he is buying parts.:p

I have told TDS that I would most certainly agree to do this, with either videos that I post and then discuss at agreed upon times, or do live streaming video. We'll have to figure it out.

Class will start with a stripped lower and lower parts kit. Then we will move to installing the buffer tube and a collapsible 6 position stock install. I dont want to move to quick, but also dont want to move at a snails pace.

So the first task will be to get those wanting to do this, the stripped lower, and a lower parts kit...

Bill

Sound good to me. Would it be posible to put up a parts list with a target price for each part? It doen't necessarily have to be on the money but just give us an idea of what we are looking at as a whole.

Yes, I'll do it tonight.

Bill

Thanks Scott!!! I needed a good answer!!!:rock:

Ok, heres the list of parts need to build a complete lower and a complete upper. Listed are prices on the lower end of the cost spectrum. Can you use more expensive/less expensive parts? Of course. You can choose what ever parts you want or can afford. On the low end you should expect to spend from $700 to $1000, depending on a few part upgrades.

Heres the breakdown...

Stripped lower receiver $85
Lower parts kit $70
Collapsible buttstock assy. $100

Complete lower assy. $255

Now the upper I am going to price out will be just a standard M4 upper with handguards, no quad rail or anything fancy.

Upper assy. (includes dust cover assy. and forward assist assy.) $110
Bolt Carrier Group $90
Charging Handle $25
M4 barrel with front sight post, gas tube, barrel nut, A2 flash suppressor and delta ring assy. $280
Magpul MOE handguards $30
Magpul back up flip up rear sight $60

Complete upper assy. $595

Throw in a Magpul PMAG $15

Complete AR-15 rifle, ready to shoot $865

Now, you can find a few parts cheaper, but everything I have priced out, are parts I would use in my own personal builds. Some parts dont fit or perform as well, you just have to decide for yourself, if you want to save a few bucks, or spend a few more.

If anyone has any questions on where to find parts, or about certain parts, please post here, or PM me and I'll answer/discuss them.

I am looking forward to this, it should be fun...


Bill

What specific tools and prices are needed that wouldn't be handy in a tool box