how cheap can I build an AR-15?

[Phantom801]

Hey guys, I'm wondering how much it will cost me to build my own AR-15, just a base model, I dont have a lot of money and just want to start with a base model and go from there.
if anyone can point me in a good direction for some deals I would greatly appreciate it!
-Steve

 

[steve garrett]

with my C&R license and my midway discount I could put together one for under $600, that would be a DMPS or superior arms lower, and a 16" DPMS bull upper, about the cheapest one I have done is $180 for superior arms lower and $365 for a DPMS bull upper for a total of $545 plus shipping and FFL transfer, (free for me) the gun would still need a trigger job and a clip, but hey its a long ways from the 1k people are paying for complete guns, infact paying close to 1k for a factory put together AR is ridiculous and stupid!!!

 

[Phantom801]

so.....if I had you build me one...the price would come up to....??
*grin*

 

[MI VHNTR]

Take a look here for prices on AR-15s and all of the parts necessary to build them. Look under "Equipment Exchange". http://www.ar15.com/ MI VHNTR

 

[Phantom801]

I'll check it out! thanks!

 

[Wolferoxs]

Yeah on AR15.com they have some awesome deals but they go fast. I saw a A2 on there like 2 days ago for 550.

 

[260_Rifleman]

You might check out
jtdistributing.com
They have parts kits that are good quality starting at about $470. You have to come up with a stripped lower in addition to the kit because the lower is the serialized item that must be sold and have paperwork filled out as a firearm.
You can change out parts to get exactly what you want or even buy partial kits if your financing requires.
There are less expensive places but I have been real happy with their quality.

 

[N0glock]

Here are a couple of places, I have used or know people who have, Del-Ton sells all the parts to do one fairly cheap, Eaglefirearm.net, at times has really good prices, I have a friend with a Del-ton upper he got the standard A3 20" upper and it will shoot right on 1/2" at 100 yards. If I was going to do another one I would go to Del-ton.com and order a Stag lower and their 20"rifle kit, add the Rock River trigger and a DPMS float tube (kit options)and you should be under $700 shipped for a really nice rifle.

 

[Phantom801]

thanks guys! good info!

 

[Phantom801]

http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/programming/expand.asp?Prodid=301

this is in my price range, but I'd prefer the 20", but is it really worth another $100?
I'll be using it for Prairie dogs/ Coyotes.

 

[NativeCraft]

Del-Ton is good folk - never heard anything bad about them.

If you want a higher-quality AR, you can get a Rock River Arms from here for around $750: http://www.ar15sales.com/

 

[NM Leon]

Dan Carey has a special running this month for stripped lowers and (I think) parts kits too. Give him a call.

 

[azcoyotehunter]

Build a 'cheap' .50BMG instead....

 

[Phantom801]

Sweet! and it even comes with a............ bipod!

 

[Ridge Runner]

www.j&tdistributing.com
www.model1sales.com
you could also look up M&Aparts on the net
RR

 

[Jerry White]

$550-$650 > Even cheaper if these guys really share their info.
But even the kits have gone up a tad.


jerryboy

 

[Utahdogger]

Not sure on the prices you fella's are quoting, but you can get a complete lower with stock and parts for around $275.00 and an upper will run around $400.00 then you are looking at a scope and scope mounts as well.