ATTN: Phil and firearm enthusiasts

[XJcrazy00]

I have been looking for the past few days (like everyone else) for a reliable AR15. I have seen lowers (I am very interesting in building if it is recommended) them on the 'net for around 50 bucks and I was wondering if this is something I should "pull the trigger" for.

Also, is buying a lower and building up the better way to go? I am looking mostly for reliability here. I'd like to put my order in tomorrow as the prices of these lowers went up 10 bucks already just this weekend.

I understand I can get one of those S&W jobs for around 650 but I was wondering what my options are here. How much more am I going to need to invest (before optics and fancy fore grips) in order to have an operable firearm?

[StompJrKz400]

I wanna know too, after selling my armalite im kicking myself, thinking about buildin one on a budget, something shortish with basic iron sights( just my prefferance )

[Buffalo Phil]

Buy a complete rifle, it's cheaper than building one these days.

[HeavyMetal]

Buy a complete rifle, it's cheaper than building one these days.

I did this and dont regret it.

Check out enthusiast forums like ar15.com classifieds for example

[XJcrazy00]

What if I already ordered a lower? Or say.. 5?

A link to a reputable online retailer would be great! I'll check the forums, I might actually have a username over there at ar15.com now that I think about it..

[Buffalo Phil]

Brownells.com

[StompJrKz400]

What lower did you find for 50 bucks? Share? I think i want to build a gun just because.

[Buffalo Phil]

Just make sure when you order complete uppers online that they need to be made CT compliant. Seeing as how you paid $50 for them, I already know they aren't prebans, so the stock needs to get pinned, a comp needs to get pinned to the end of the barrel and the bayonet lug has to get cut off.

[StompJrKz400]

So... Where do i find a lower for 50 $ ?

[StompJrKz400]

Nvm found a few, then i got looking at complete lowers and changed my mind, im going to get another pistol instead

[XJcrazy00]

I wish I was fortunate enough to have ordered pre-bans, however what I have coming in are post bans. I think a complete upper is the most cost effective way to build these, however I'm learning a lot through this Brownells website, along with the AR15 forum.

I believe I have the now have the resources I need to educate myself and order what I want. I think each rifle will be built a little differently because 5 of the same thing will probably get boring.

[Buffalo Phil]

I wish I was fortunate enough to have ordered pre-bans, however what I have coming in are post bans. I think a complete upper is the most cost effective way to build these, however I'm learning a lot through this Brownells website, along with the AR15 forum.

I believe I have the now have the resources I need to educate myself and order what I want. I think each rifle will be built a little differently because 5 of the same thing will probably get boring.

5 ARs gets boring.

I used to have 4, I'm down to 1 because I never shot the others.

[XJcrazy00]

I don't personally need 5, there are more people in my family interested in these than just me lol, I can't imagine one person needing 5 of the same firearm (unless its a 1911 )

[StompJrKz400]

(unless its a 1911 )

[bmxnick7]

[QUOTE=XJcrazy00;313017]I don't personally need 5, there are more people in my family interested in these than just me lol, I can't imagine one person needing 5 of the same firearm (unless its a 1911 )[/QU

Were did you get them i cant find anywhere that has them or there phone isnt busy.