Ok.. so I was looking around here and really thinking of taking on an AR build.. I have a few questions.. First what is the process for all of this.. Does anything have to get shipped through a dealer or is it all just shipped to residence? Second is this something that is difficult in doing or is it pretty straightforward??

 

So far these are the parts I am looking at:

 

1. Rainier Arms Forged Lower Receiver - Stripped.. - $135

 

2. MOE Lower Build kit fomr Palmetto State Armory - Build Kit - $140

 

3. Spike's Complete Upper Assembly - Spik'es Upper - $620 after muzzle break and bayonet taken off

 

I am looking up as many older posts as I can but this seems to include everything I need from what I found unless I am missing something... I am hoping this is all that will be needed besides mags and ammo.. Was hoping to not spend as much but its all good.. Just wanted to check with you guys if there is anything else that will be needed.. Thanks

It loooks like you have everything covered, all you need now are optics, a light, a lazer, a sling and any other tacti-cool additions you want to add.

The lower needs to be transfered to a dealer, anything else can be shipped right to your front door.

 

1. Rainier Arms Forged Lower Receiver - Stripped.. - $135 ----- Not bad, but you can get an stripped lower that IMO is the same quality for about 1/2 that price (mines built on one of these --> Surplus Ammo and Arms lower

 

2. MOE Lower Build kit fomr Palmetto State Armory - Build Kit - $140 ----- Great kit same one I used, just remember you have to permanently pin the stock

 

3. Spike's Complete Upper Assembly - Spik'es Upper - $620 after muzzle break and bayonet taken off -----Nice upper (personally I would go with a midlength over a carbine gas system but thats just my opinion)

The lower needs to be transferred to a dealer, anything else can be shipped right to your front door.

 

1. Rainier Arms Forged Lower Receiver - Stripped.. - $135 ----- Not bad, but you can get a STRIPPED LOWER that IMO is the same quality for about 1/2 that price (mines built on one of these --> Surplus Ammo and Arms lower

 

2. MOE Lower Build kit from Palmetto State Armory - Build Kit - $140 ----- Great kit same one I used, just remember you have to permanently pin the stock

 

3. Spike's Complete Upper Assembly - Spike's Upper - $620 after muzzle break and bayonet taken off -----Nice upper (personally I would go with a midlength over a carbine gas system but that's just my opinion)

 

I think your list looks good, I just built one recently and it is a very easy, straight forward process. Very detailed and easy to follow directions over at ar15.com. I love the Magpul MOE parts on mine!

Good catch, got uppers on my mind cause I finally ordered mine, lol.

if you have a tractor supply by you, go buy some 1/8 x 3/4 roll pins and a 1/8, 3/32 drill bits, and a 1/8 punch. you can use these to pin the moe stock really easily.

 

"try the rifle on" to get the right stock length, use the 3/32 drill and drill a pilot hole..then a 1/8 hole. drive the pins home.

2 minute job

The lower needs to be transfered to a dealer, anything else can be shipped right to your front door.

 

1. Rainier Arms Forged Lower Receiver - Stripped.. - $135 ----- Not bad, but you can get an stripped lower that IMO is the same quality for about 1/2 that price (mines built on one of these --> Surplus Ammo and Arms lower

 

2. MOE Lower Build kit fomr Palmetto State Armory - Build Kit - $140 ----- Great kit same one I used, just remember you have to permanently pin the stock

 

3. Spike's Complete Upper Assembly - Spik'es Upper - $620 after muzzle break and bayonet taken off -----Nice upper (personally I would go with a midlength over a carbine gas system but thats just my opinion)

 

 

Thanks for the info.. The reason for the reciever is that I wanted a "zombie" edition.. So I think that's what makes it a little more expensive.. Actually was just looking around Spike's site and see they have a complete lower ready to go.. Maybe I will just match one of their uppers and have it all shipped like that..

 

Ok.. So not sure if this qualifies as a "build" but was looking over Spike's website and i am thinking of doing something like this:

 

1. Spike's Tactical 16" Midlength LE Upper w/9" BAR Rail (5.56) - Midlength Upper w/ Rail - $755

 

2. Zombie Lower w/ Standard Kit - FDE CTR Stock & MOE Grip - Spike's Zombie Lower - $365

 

3. Tan Ladder Rail Covers

 

I originally thought I would go all black but think the 2 tone tan/black might look a little better.. So what do you guys think.. Anything I am missing??

Yeah, I like the tan and black combo myself!

 

x2, my next build will have either FDE or OD furniture

Yeah, I like the tan and black combo myself!

 

 

 

And now i will be 1200 in debt lol..

Look at uppers from JSE Surplus. I got mine from there for an excellent price. Without the optic my AR (which is all black btw) ran me under $900.

 

I used the palmetto MOE lower build kit too. Great kit.

Personally, that's a little pricey for what your getting... If your really into the markings of the rifle i guess it's worth it.. i like the zombie edition too, but i would rather spend the money on something more useful. You could get a much better rifle for 1200 bucks IMO, but at the end of the day if your happy then its worth it.

Personally, that's a little pricey for what your getting... If your really into the markings of the rifle i guess it's worth it.. i like the zombie edition too, but i would rather spend the money on something more useful. You could get a much better rifle for 1200 bucks IMO, but at the end of the day if your happy then its worth it.

I have to agree with you, for $1200 I'd be going with BCM or something similar.

i have less than that in my complete bcm rifle...and i have a cold hammer forged barrel.