Putting together an AR

[StylinMike]

what do you guys think about this to start with?

what would be a good lpk to go with such a lower?

or whats usually the following steps after the stripped lower?

You will regret buying a lower that has tacky s**t on it like that. Right now it may seem cool, but once you have $1000+ into your gun you will be pissed off you bought it. Especially because its the registered part of the gun and not easily swappable without some paper work.

Talk to Guy at Wolverine. Awesome guys to deal with there, stock most items, and very helpful. Ive heard good things about One Shot as well.

Also, checkout Blueline for a quality, good priced canadian made lower. Im running one and everything has fit perfectly, no issues at all. And its always nice when its stamped "Made in Canada"

 

[StylinMike]

Is anyone going to have the Daniel Defense cold hammer forged barrels here?

I think ATRS is bringing them in.

 

[NavyCuda]

We can provide that. Forgot to mention, the price would be the same, we'd just removed the trigger group from the package.

I guess you don't like CGN PMs. Don't bother replying, I'll take my business elsewhere.

 

[ndb86]

I guess you don't like CGN PMs. Don't bother replying, I'll take my business elsewhere.

that's a little harsh isn't it? they do have their phone number listed on their site and you know, you CAN always call them and they are great to work with.

 

[NavyCuda]

that's a little harsh isn't it? they do have their phone number listed on their site and you know, you CAN always call them and they are great to work with.

If you're on a forum as a dealer you should be prepared to deal with that means of communication. I hate calling people. NEA, ATRS, Arms East all use the PM feature and reply quicky. They can have my business instead.

 

[Farmboy]

We've had a huge amount of PM's lately but I'm still trying to figure out how I missed it.

I'm usually really quick to respond unless I'm offline for any amount of time.

 

[Hitzy]

Quite a few years ago when AR's were $1500+ for anything that didn't say COLT on it, TSE brought in a few DPMS complete kits (m4 flattop) less lower. Got in on a group buy for a Dlask lower here on cgn and put together myself for much less then a complete rifle. That rifle still runs like a top, although I replaced the trigger group with a 2 stage......just cuz all my old rifles are 2 stage
Just checked DPMS and they still show kits starting at $500.....not sure how you would get one though.

 

[MTLean]

thanks for the input guys i will most probably go with one of the LMTs as a complete unit... i will learn the AR from there i guess. What parts do people usually change for aftermarket on a complete AR?

 

[Undergiver]

One of the only things you don't carry is AR 15 crush washers for attaching muzzle brakes and flash hiders

I need some, and one of the "other" board sponsors that does have them demands your PAL #, Date of Birth and your place of birth, just to order a friggen washer. No thanks.

You guys are way less hassle. You also need bolts, carriers and other small components. Please.

I ordered PMags and had to do that....why ?

 

[Undergiver]

You will regret buying a lower that has tacky s**t on it like that. Right now it may seem cool, but once you have $1000+ into your gun you will be pissed off you bought it. Especially because its the registered part of the gun and not easily swappable without some paper work.

Talk to Guy at Wolverine. Awesome guys to deal with there, stock most items, and very helpful. Ive heard good things about One Shot as well.

Also, checkout Blueline for a quality, good priced canadian made lower. Im running one and everything has fit perfectly, no issues at all. And its always nice when its stamped "Made in Canada"

x2 on the Blueline lower I handled one at there shop and it looked and felt really good. Right now Wolverine have Armalite lowers on sale.

 

[ol'blacky]

thanks for the input guys i will most probably go with one of the LMTs as a complete unit... i will learn the AR from there i guess. What parts do people usually change for aftermarket on a complete AR?

That really depends on what you are shooting.

I added a single-point-sling-plate to mine, and off I went. I shoot CQB with my factory set-up plus 5 pmags and finish in the top-half of the pack my first year out (shooting with iron sights).

I ordered an A2 stock from Arms East to switch out the collapsible stock that came with my Stag; it was too short at full extension and felt a little wobbly.

All of the changes to my gear and my rifle itself have come through shooting 3000 rounds through it this summer.

Buy your gun, shoot lots and then figure out what you want on it.

The only thing you need is a reliable rifle, some magazines and a crate of ammo. The rest is just window-dressing.