Building 2 AR-15s on the cheap

[Sqr]

It can be done.

$604 without the optic:

$990 without the optic:

IMHO meh on the Colt IUR. Colt makes a fine product and this particular upper is accurate and well made, however it is outdated with that very uncomfortable for end and bulky look. Also it Isn't very upgradable.

 

[John Deer]

Build 1 good one instead of two mediocre ones

 

[wbaad]

All depends on your resourcefulness