What are the benefits of building an ar-15 over purchasing something like a Troy Other?

[ytruhg 1]

What are the benefits of building an ar-15 over purchasing something like a Troy Other?

 

Thank you

[124gr9mm 859]

23 minutes ago, ytruhg said:

What are the benefits of building an ar-15 over purchasing something like a Troy Other?

 

Thank you

If you build it you'll know the quality of the components (because you selected them) and be able to build the gun specifically to your needs.  If you know what you're doing I would assume it's also fun/rewarding/relaxing to take the time and attention to detail that wouldn't necessarily be spent on a mass-produced firearm.

If you don't know what you're doing it will probably be an exercise in frustration and you could end up with a kaboom.

Fully assembled rifles are ready to go and enjoy out of the box.  They usually come with a warrantly if it doesn't operate as advertised.

[ytruhg 1]

Thank you.

Being that I am new at this, is there a guide online to help me select between the different components? 

[YankeeSC 1,204]

I have found this site to be helpful:  https://www.pewpewtactical.com/ar-15-definitive-resource/#chapter7

[RUTGERS95 890]

price, parts selection, and quality are the key advantages

oh and anyone buying anything from Troy ought to have their gun rights removed.  It's like rooting for Russia during the Cold War or voting for Dems who knowingly want to take your gun rights away

[SmittyMHS 603]

Go to You Tube. Watch a few videos just to see if its something you want to do. There are a few special tools that are needed. But mostly they just make it easier or so you don't break something. They don't call the AR a big boys erector set for nothin.