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Being a n00b but already with burning love to ARs in heart I really need your guidance. The goal is eventually to build one myself... :redface:

1. Where do I start? What is the best source of manuals that will explain the basics of AR, with common terminology and part names and especially, what is each part for? Is building AR LEGO like assembly or it requires some machine shop experience?

2. If I want to buy my first AR as an assembled unit - what will be the choice for a n00b - model/make? I mean, as a learning prototype that is not too complicated, easy to strip, easy to replace parts, easy to find ammo for and if needed, easy to upgrade in the future?

3. I am lefty - does this make major inconvenience as for parts/rifles availability on the market?

4. Basically, any, ANY, ANY!!! info and advice will be appreciated. My head explodes after reading contravertial articles over the Internet as for how to build AR or what a n00b needs as for the first AR...

Unfortunately, I do not have much support at home and my hubby will see me rather watching TV with him than going to range...but, he has a really good shop skills and tools and will not refuse to help me if I could explain him EXACTLY what I want him to fabricate and what this part is for :redface:

So.....basically........SOS!:redface:
 
They are not exactly easy to build, but you don't need specialized skills. If you can read, you can build.

ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=226782

brownells.com/.aspx/lid=11004/guntechdetail/How_to_Build_An_AR-15_Video

I am a lefty - there is really no difference, but I recommend adding some parts:

https://shopquestar.com/shopping65/shopexd.asp?id=505&bc=no (for sure)

http://www.gptactical.com/c378028057p17162208.2.html (if you want)

http://www.gptactical.com/c378028057p17549737.2.html (recommended highly)
 
Hey!

1- I found Patrick Sweeney's AR books (3) very useful. You don't need any special skills. I for one don't really have mechanical skills and I've built and modified a couple of ARs. You just need the right tools, some patience and a good AR DVD!

2,3- Well, if you want a lefty AR, you've got 3 choices : Stag, Stag and Stag. Check out Armseast (site sponsor), Walt is a great guy. For regular ARs, you can check out RRA, Stag, Armalite, LMT, etc.. I've dealt with Wolverine supplies (Ryan), Questar (Mark) and Armseast (Walt) (all sponsors) and all 3 are great. Personally, for starters I'd go with Stag or RRA. High quality and not too expensive.

4- Browse this site and ask questions. You can learn alot from other CGNer's experiences.

Best of luck!
 
If you want to test the waters first, you can try assembling the lower and buying the upper. That's what I did with my only aid being Internet videos.

Then after you have your hands on the upper for a while, take it apart a few times and become aware of the function of everything, you can starting assembling an upper to your likings. That's what I'm looking at doing next.

Have fun!
 
Stag makes a left handed one, but lefties have been using the regular ars for the last 50 years or so. There is a brass deflector which keeps the brass from hitting you in the face. I would not sweat what the gun rags write they are only in the business of pushing their advertisers wares.
 
1. It's not rocketscience, but it will take some specialized tools if you're starting from 100% scratch. Again, as mentioned by zykopat, read Patrick Sweeney's AR15 volumes. There's 3 of them, they're not perfect, but they the best you can get.
2. One AR15 isn't much different from the next in terms of how they go together and interchangeability of parts. Buy whatever meets your budget. Don't worry about specialized parts of any of that other stuff for now. It's fairly safe to assume that all AR15s in Canada that have barrels marked either .223 or 5.56 can shoot either ammo interchangeably.
3. Don't worry about that. A right hand model will work just fine, otherwise get a Stag left hand AR15 from Arms East. They're not going anywhere soon, so don't worry about parts for the lefty either.
4. I recomend going to scribd.com and downloading marksmanship manuals put forward by the US Army and Marine Corps for the M16 and M4 series rifles. They're free and in pdf form. The information in them is invaluable for a self taught noobie.
 
Read Sweeneys book of the AR-15 it will tell you most things you need to know about the rifle. Then when something breaks or wears out the Brownells website has great videos and articles.

My advice would be to make your first AR a factory AR. Then get out and shoot it. Time spent trying to get a parts gun to run right is better spent loading ammo (IMHO)
 
THANK YOU GUYS SO VERY VERY MUCH!!!

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You know, this place feels like home! :bigHug: I cannot believe this how much help I've got being complete newb to AR and a new member to the forum.

I will start reading all the resources you suggested - will keep me busy while I am waiting for my license to be processed.

I agree with you, that my first AR should be a factory built one so that I at least will have something to shoot (and may be to compete with). :redface:

I am going also to check all the manufacturers/dealers you mentioned starting with Stag ;)

Lots to learn! I am very excited! :)
 
you could also go for a norinco cq-a (m4).how can you go wrong for 700 brand new!2 dealers on this site will have them in around may-june.
i know they're not the best ar's but you can experiment on them and not have a heart attack if something dosen't work out...
 
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