Firearms Section

[Redemption]

I'd like to read up and ed-u-ma-Cate myself. Got any books for noobs suggestions?

[CHMSC]

Originally Posted by Redemption

I'd like to read up and ed-u-ma-Cate myself. Got any books for noobs suggestions?

No need to buy books bro. Just watch some YouTube vids. There are several professionals who do some good vids. Also there will be a few tools you will need if you build your own.

[Redemption]

Funny thing is I was a mule for getting at parts into Canada. All legally, but not. Lol I just didn't know wtf I was buying.

I want seething that will last me a lifetime.

[showstopper]

Originally Posted by Redemption

Funny thing is I was a mule for getting at parts into Canada. All legally, but not. Lol I just didn't know wtf I was buying.

I want seething that will last me a lifetime.

I recommend spikes tactical if you want to build your own. They are very helpful, good prices, and quality products. Here is one that I built from them.



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[Mr_Draco]

The hardest part about building a AR from the ground up is the barrel and head spacing. If you don't know what you are doing you can royally screw up the upper and the barrel which is one big, expansive oops. I highly recommend you have someone teach you hands on how to do this and don't rely on videos.

I was going to go this route until I started pricing the tools and parts required to completely build a AR from scratch and the bill was going to run about the same price as the AR itself. I would only suggest this if you plan on doing a few rifles or have some friends that want ARs as well so you can spread out the initial cost.

Also, if you build your own AR, all troubleshooting will rely on you. If you are new to the AR world and know very little about them, you may never get the gun operating correctly unless you're lucky.

For a first time user who wants to build one, I suggest you go to a gun show or a gun shop and buy the following;
- a complete upper assembly
- a stripped lower assembly (don't worry about brands or prices. Buy the cheapest you can find. There are only 4 companies that manufacturer lower assemblies and they all are identical)
- a quality lower parts kit
- a butt stock (be sure to note if it is a rifle length or a collapsible stock, aka carbine. Also note if its mil spec or commercial spec. This decision will determine the last three parts you need.)
- a buffer tube (make sure the specs matches the stock as there are 4 different types out there, one for each choice of stock.)
- a buffer spring (again make sure it matches the stock, either a rifle length or carbine length)
- a buffer (again either rifle or carbine)

[blake-b]

If you are using new parts and are doing a home defense or plinking/training rifle, you do not need to check headspacing on an AR15. If doing an accuracy (e.g. benchrest shooting) build, then do it. If you are concerned, however, a go/no go gauge in 5.56 is around $30. I have built a few and never checked it once and all of them ran like a top. Go to AR15.com and look around. There is a how to section under the main AR15 section. That is where I learned. Wal Marts around here sell the Colt 6920 for a little over $1k. Yes, you can build cheaper than that but guns are like cars-some people just want to have it built vs building it themselves. My duty rifle was a home build and I have the utmost faith in it. Not a single malfunction to date and lots of rounds.
Rule of thumb for headspacing
New parts (barrel and bolt): No.
Old bolt + New Barrel: Yes.
New bolt + old barrel: No.

[Darkstar November]

i built my first ar 100% from scratch, never had done one before this rifle, took me a few hrs sitting around having a few drinks to do



i use the gun in 3gun competitions and training courses

[Redemption]

Thanks for all the advice folks. Still don't know what I'll do. Prob will just buy a completed one. I don't have a ton of time to figure it out. We'll see.

[driyac]

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

The hardest part about building a AR from the ground up is the barrel and head spacing. If you don't know what you are doing you can royally screw up the upper and the barrel which is one big, expansive oops. I highly recommend you have someone teach you hands on how to do this and don't rely on videos.

I was going to go this route until I started pricing the tools and parts required to completely build a AR from scratch and the bill was going to run about the same price as the AR itself. I would only suggest this if you plan on doing a few rifles or have some friends that want ARs as well so you can spread out the initial cost.

Also, if you build your own AR, all troubleshooting will rely on you. If you are new to the AR world and know very little about them, you may never get the gun operating correctly unless you're lucky.

For a first time user who wants to build one, I suggest you go to a gun show or a gun shop and buy the following;
- a complete upper assembly
- a stripped lower assembly (don't worry about brands or prices. Buy the cheapest you can find. There are only 4 companies that manufacturer lower assemblies and they all are identical)
- a quality lower parts kit
- a butt stock (be sure to note if it is a rifle length or a collapsible stock, aka carbine. Also note if its mil spec or commercial spec. This decision will determine the last three parts you need.)
- a buffer tube (make sure the specs matches the stock as there are 4 different types out there, one for each choice of stock.)
- a buffer spring (again make sure it matches the stock, either a rifle length or carbine length)
- a buffer (again either rifle or carbine)

Wow way to scare people off. I do not believe you are correct at all. Ar vice block 20$ ar barrel wrench 25$. Torque wrench on hand or 25. And 10$ for punches. That's around 60$ or 85$

Also head spacing is almost a non issue now, I did not say it was not an issue, but however go to any shop and they will do it for you.

I completed mine for 750 tools included

[CHMSC]

Originally Posted by driyac

Wow way to scare people off. I do not believe you are correct at all. Ar vice block 20$ ar barrel wrench 25$. Torque wrench on hand or 25. And 10$ for punches. That's around 60$ or 85$

Also head spacing is almost a non issue now, I did not say it was not an issue, but however go to any shop and they will do it for you.

I completed mine for 750 tools included

[MoCamaro20]

whats a good pistol to keep in a camaro.? i was thinking judge taurus. anyone have this pistol?

[MoCamaro20]

will be 21 in like 10 days.

[CrzyGamr2]

Should probably try this in the right section. There's a firearms section in off-topic. Would probably get more info that way.

[driyac]

Originally Posted by CHMSC

Word... Building a 300 blackout next. Or maybe a Alexander arms 50 cal!!!!