Looking to start my first build. I figure it would be good to have a book for reference on the workbench.

 

Plus any suggestions on a stripped lower. ( its just going to be used at Ft. Dix and maybe some indoor ranges.) Not looking for something high end.

 

Thanks for the info.

If you go to Ar-15.com, and look at the "Ar-15" secion, you will see a subsection titles "Build Your Own" There is a step-by-step guide to do anything you need, with good-quality pictures. As far as lowers, Check with our dealers on here, whoever is closest to you probably has some in stock, i know Pk90 (Arms-n-Ammo) usually does.

If you go to Ar-15.com, and look at the "Ar-15" secion, you will see a subsection titles "Build Your Own" There is a step-by-step guide to do anything you need, with good-quality pictures. As far as lowers, Check with our dealers on here, whoever is closest to you probably has some in stock, i know Pk90 (Arms-n-Ammo) usually does.

 

This is exactly what I'm doing. I ordered my lower through a local FFL and then started reading and ordering all the other stuff online. In the "Build your Own" section there's 2 stickies right at the top that basically describe everything you need to do to build an AR (with pictures!).

 

FWIW and a disclaimer of sorts... remember that you're responsible for NJ compliancy and that isn't always spelled out on AR15.com... but that information can usually be found somewhere on that site or on this one.

I just found a good video on youtube and had it on the ipad while I was assembling mine so if I wasnt sure I just watched that part of the video

Not a book on assembly but a book every AR owners should have is Kyle Lamb's "Green Eyes and Black Rifles". It covers in great detail feature selection, component selection, maintenance, shooting techniques, etc. It really should be named "My first black rifle" and should come with every receiver.

 

Plus, I'd really listen carefully to what Kyle Lamb has to say about about combat rifles.

The guides on ar15.com, youtube vids, and annoying NJGF members with a billion questions is what has been working for me.