AR 15 build

[Blb8698]

Looking to do a build with my son. It would be our first one and was wondering if any of you guys can recommend where to get the parts and a complete list of parts so I could check off as we get them.

 

[StuckoYota99]

Palmetto State Armory for mid level build kits. They sell kits with everything you need except the stripped lower. I'd also recommend a basic armorers tool set. It will make installed the pins and springs a lot easier.

 

[UnckleBob]

1) I buy at Brownells, PSA, or Midway USA
2) For me, the hardest part to install has been the bolt catch pivot pin. Spring for these if you want an easy install.
3) I like Aero Precision uppers and lowers with PSA parts. They are affordable and come in kits with everything you need.
4) This trigger is affordable. The drop in triggers out there are convenient and fantastic.
5) Do yourself a favor and buy at least one set of extra small Parts Kit. Nothing sucks like losing a small spring across the room.

 

[DangerRanger]

What do you want to do with the rifle?

Where would you like it to excel?

It’s hard to say get something at (insert site) when we don’t know what type of stuff you want

 

[Slsnpsy]

Plenty of sites have complete lower/upper build kits available for ar15s. One of each and a stripped lower is everything you need to build an ar. If you want individual custom parts, use the complete build kits material list as a checklist

 

[Blb8698]

What do you want to do with the rifle?

Where would you like it to excel?

It’s hard to say get something at (insert site) when we don’t know what type of stuff you want

That's a good point thanks. It would jus the for shooting targets pretty much. Stationary for now but eventually take some of the carbine courses. More of a budget build for the first one

 

[Noreaster]

Aero precision m4e1 receiver set is a good start, the threaded pins are a bit easier than the standard roll pins
I like using Brownells, Primary Arms (especially when they have their 12% sale a couple times a month)

 

[eldeuce]

Palmetto State Armory. Quality is good, price is great; have 3 that I built myself. One had a problem with the BCG and they took it back and fixed it, NP. Highly recommended for "just your first AR build" -type of rifle. Built an AR-10 from them too. Works just fine for me