# AR15 Guys... step on in pls. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [November 27, 2011, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ar15-guys-step-on-in-pls/218710 "2011-11-27T20:56:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2011, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ar15-guys-step-on-in-pls/218710/21 "2011-11-28T09:12:37Z")
I built mine for around 800 said and done, I could have knocked the price down if I would have ordered and waited for some parts, but I bought stuff off the shelf. I’m 20’’ bull barrel 1:8 twist. I’m sub MOA @ 150 yards with decent ammo With 75gr boat tail I can puncture holes in propane tanks @ 200-225 yards. The 55gr chepo stuff will only dent it. I’ve touched 300 yards on paper but I haven’t learnd the wind yet. ![http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t4/87conquestTSi/313717_10150305587348150_503948149_7709932_1290905325_n.jpg](http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t4/87conquestTSi/313717_10150305587348150_503948149_7709932_1290905325_n.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![jabbu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jabbu/32/7446_2.png) [@jabbu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jabbu)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2011, 9:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ar15-guys-step-on-in-pls/218710/22 "2011-11-28T09:20:32Z")
I got a DPMS locally from a guy off main st, built for $550. Brand new, I just needed something cheap and for zombies. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2011, 10:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ar15-guys-step-on-in-pls/218710/23 "2011-11-28T10:24:50Z")
CRAP. now i think i’m going to build one 🙂 lol I’ll have to find a good forum to read up on it. ---
**Author:** ![Shockwave179](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shockwave179/32/7496_2.png) [@Shockwave179](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shockwave179)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2011, 10:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ar15-guys-step-on-in-pls/218710/24 "2011-11-28T10:28:57Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > CRAP. now i think i’m going to build one 🙂 lol > > I’ll have to find a good forum to read up on it. I guess it all depends on you are going to use the gun for. If you go that route quite frankly I would tell you to copy the majority of my build list that I posted. I’m sure Brad would agree. With the carbon float tube my gun weighs a little over 7 lbs with a fully loaded preban mag. Can’t remember if it was a 20/30 round one that we used when weighing it. ---
**Author:** ![SevenStars](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b3f665/32.png) [@SevenStars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SevenStars)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2011, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ar15-guys-step-on-in-pls/218710/25 "2011-11-28T10:31:41Z")
I’ve had good luck with spikes tactical and have nothing but good things to say about the quality or their customer service. You could put something together with the links below and have a decent starter gun for 7ish plus what ever stock/sights/ and magazines you want to get. A bunch of places are still having good sales this time of year so shopping around would definitely be worth it. [http://www.spikestactical.com/new/z/upper-556-16-m4-le-wblk-moe-handguards-fsp-p-658.html](http://www.spikestactical.com/new/z/upper-556-16-m4-le-wblk-moe-handguards-fsp-p-658.html) [http://essentialarms.com/LOWERSANDPARTS.HTML](http://essentialarms.com/LOWERSANDPARTS.HTML) ---
**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2011, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ar15-guys-step-on-in-pls/218710/26 "2011-11-28T10:42:24Z")
I would much rather build one. I might change mine up a bit. As I want to build an AR-10 ---
**Author:** ![bpipe95](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bpipe95/32/7294_2.png) [@bpipe95](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bpipe95)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2011, 10:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ar15-guys-step-on-in-pls/218710/27 "2011-11-28T10:52:28Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > CRAP. now i think i’m going to build one 🙂 lol > > I’ll have to find a good forum to read up on it. If you build one and use QUALITY parts you will end up spending more than an off the shelf gun. Though you will end up with exactly what you want… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2011, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ar15-guys-step-on-in-pls/218710/28 "2011-11-28T11:04:10Z")
I did a good amount, but nothing too in detail. It was a good buy and got great reviews for the non sticklers. I figure it’s my first gun, I will have my qualms with it, and when I build another one, I’ll be a little different. On top of that, I’m already looking to just get an asston of guns - I want to get a 308, maybe a 7mm, definitely a 30-30, and eventually an M1 Garand. This is your first rodeo, I wouldn’t go too crazy with every little thing. Get something, and you can see what you like and don’t like, and go from there. ---
**Author:** ![Freek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/freek/32/7357_2.png) [@Freek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Freek)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2011, 11:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ar15-guys-step-on-in-pls/218710/29 "2011-11-28T11:45:08Z")
> [@bpipe95](#): > > If you build one and use QUALITY parts you will end up spending more than an off the shelf gun. Though you will end up with exactly what you want… 🙂 Experience has taught me the exact same. To add to that … you’ll also be happy at the end of it all. For everyone offering mil-spec and nothing backing it up I’ve seen a lot of junk. Most of it is all still serviceable to the guy who shoots once a year. But anyone who puts a decent amount of rounds down range will tell you about the differences. Anyone who builds knows the differences in the material and tolerance quality. I’ve since jumped on the name brand band wagon as the one AR is all colt and my other is bushmaster with a down side of preban cast DPMS lower ☹ ---
**Author:** ![dirtye30](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dirtye30/32/7333_2.png) [@dirtye30](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dirtye30)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2011, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ar15-guys-step-on-in-pls/218710/30 "2011-11-28T12:13:59Z")
i love my rock river. more on this later lol… ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2011, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ar15-guys-step-on-in-pls/218710/31 "2011-11-28T17:36:33Z")
[http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/ar-talk/160873-want-build-quality-ar-around-1000-a.html](http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/ar-talk/160873-want-build-quality-ar-around-1000-a.html) is this good advice? I want to get started on this yesterday! lol ---
**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2011, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ar15-guys-step-on-in-pls/218710/32 "2011-11-28T17:49:12Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > [http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/ar-talk/160873-want-build-quality-ar-around-1000-a.html](http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/ar-talk/160873-want-build-quality-ar-around-1000-a.html) is this good advice? I want to get started on this yesterday! lol Its fun searching the floor when on of those little brass things goes flying. :fuuu: Looks pretty legit, you can always shop arms list for used deals or check gun shows. ---
**Author:** ![Copper280z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/copper280z/32/5464_2.png) [@Copper280z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Copper280z)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2011, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ar15-guys-step-on-in-pls/218710/33 "2011-11-28T18:34:51Z")
> [@Daddie](#): > > I did a good amount, but nothing too in detail. It was a good buy and got great reviews for the non sticklers. I figure it’s my first gun, I will have my qualms with it, and when I build another one, I’ll be a little different. > > On top of that, I’m already looking to just get an asston of guns - I want to get a 308, maybe a 7mm, definitely a 30-30, and eventually an M1 Garand. > > **This is your first rodeo, I wouldn’t go too crazy with every little thing. Get something, and you can see what you like and don’t like, and go from there.** I like this advice, go simple and upgrade as you decide you want/need. Being out of NY you don’t have to deal with picking a forend and brake and being stuck with it. I’ve got a second lower and am slowly(very slowly, lol) building a second one. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2011, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ar15-guys-step-on-in-pls/218710/34 "2011-11-28T18:54:13Z")
Remington R15 I bought a couple years ago. Paid too much but I had the itch after I traded my Bushmaster back in. 40x scope with illuminated reticle, fluted blacked out barrel. No problems with any make of ammo jamming. Fairly accurate. ![http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa354/arrowenterprises/IMAG0511.jpg](http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa354/arrowenterprises/IMAG0511.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2011, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ar15-guys-step-on-in-pls/218710/35 "2011-11-28T19:27:49Z")
i own a bushmaster mx-15 and love every min of it. in the past year i have shot about 2000 rounds throught it with a total of 2 jams. and im sure its from a lack of cleaning after shooting 500 rounds of steel ammo. only thing i wish is that my carry handle wasnt part of my upper… id say make sure to get a flat top. thats my only advice. also stay with the big names like Freek said ---
**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2011, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ar15-guys-step-on-in-pls/218710/36 "2011-11-30T11:04:11Z")
I’ll sell you my upper. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2011, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ar15-guys-step-on-in-pls/218710/37 "2011-12-03T13:01:10Z")
[http://www.ar15.com/forums/t\_7\_121/817637\_GROUP\_BUY\_STAG\_14\_5\_M\_4\_With\_Perm\_Attached\_Longer\_Flash\_\_\_\_Rifle\_Kit\_\_\_\_\_\_\_609\_ship\_included\_.html](http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_7_121/817637_GROUP_BUY_STAG_14_5_M_4_With_Perm_Attached_Longer_Flash ____Rifle_Kit_______ 609_ship_included_.html) is this a good deal? i now id need to buy a lower as well… NBD I just really want to find a kit that has the mid length rail on it. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2011, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ar15-guys-step-on-in-pls/218710/38 "2011-12-04T10:33:30Z")
Is it me or is this a stupid cheap deal? [http://www.gunsamerica.com/949749271/Guns/Rifles/AR-15-Rifles-Small-Manufacturers/Complete-Rifle/New\_AR15\_Type\_Rifles\_From\_635.htm](http://www.gunsamerica.com/949749271/Guns/Rifles/AR-15-Rifles-Small-Manufacturers/Complete-Rifle/New_AR15_Type_Rifles_From_635.htm) ---
**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2011, 1:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ar15-guys-step-on-in-pls/218710/39 "2011-12-04T13:00:35Z")
> [@1QIKZ](#): > > Is it me or is this a stupid cheap deal? > > [Search](http://www.gunsamerica.com/949749271/Guns/Rifles/AR-15-Rifles-Small-Manufacturers/Complete-Rifle/New_AR15_Type_Rifles_From_635.htm) To bad you can’t have it in NY ---
**Author:** ![Shockwave179](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shockwave179/32/7496_2.png) [@Shockwave179](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shockwave179)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2011, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ar15-guys-step-on-in-pls/218710/40 "2011-12-04T14:02:32Z")
> [@KuntryQuestTSi](#): > > To bad you can’t have it in NY +1 There are a couple things about that gun which aren’t NYS legal I think. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ar15-guys-step-on-in-pls/218710.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ar15-guys-step-on-in-pls/218710.md?page=3)