Ok, so i am STUPID new to AR's...actually Ive only shot .22 versions.  But i saw the post about PSA's Labor day sale and found this: http://tinyurl.com/plthl3k

 

Now am i correct in assuming that this still needs a stripped lower?  and should i trust myself to build it or bring to an FFL to do it for me? 

 

And most importantly, is this a good price for the package?  Thanks in advance for your help guys.  I appreciate it.

Yes, yes, yes.  The only thing you'll need to do with that is change out the muzzle break (you can either do it yourself or have a smith do it), and get a lower receiver.  They're a lot of fun to build yourself and you get a chance to learn the system, even if it's just assembling the rifle.

Yes that's a good price for it if that is exactly what you want in your rifle.  You will still need to buy a stripped lower.  Putting it together is relatively easy.  I am not very mechanically inclined and my first build I did in less than an hour with no hiccups.  Just make sure you put some tape on the lower when you go to tap in the bolt release so you don't scratch the lower by mistake.  

 

If you look on youtube there are step by step video's on how to do it (I just spread everything out in the living room in front of the tv and built it along with the video).

I saw that deal... Wish I had the funds. Picked up the ACT LOwer Parts Kit. The upper may have to wait until Black Friday or cyber Monday sales.

I saw that deal... Wish I had the funds. Picked up the ACT LOwer Parts Kit. The upper may have to wait until Black Friday or cyber Monday sales.

 

If i pick it up i'll be maxing out a card once i get the lower....Wife WILL be pissed.  But you know the old saying, "its a lot easier to beg for forgiveness than it is to ask for permission!" 

Yes, you still need a lower. Do it yourself, great way to get your feet wet with a project gun. Minimal neutering. Only need to replace the flash hider with a muzzle brake, get it pinned (FFLs on here that do that stuff), and pin the stock (3/32 bit and a 3/32 X 3/4"L rollpin.

 

For tools, standard tool box, and a large clear plastic bag for parts assembly. When you start it you'll know why for the plastic bag. Good starter AR for the price. PSA makes good stuff. AR-15.com reference guide and Youtube videos are your guide. We here to help. Go for it!

 

Avoid the CC hassle, just get the kit, finish it (keeps you legal), and then pick up the lower and finish that. Spread the purchases out over time bro! It's something you have to master if you want your collection. A thousand little parts over a long period of time for the most part goes unnoticed. They fail to see the big picture!

If i pick it up i'll be maxing out a card once i get the lower....Wife WILL be pissed. But you know the old saying, "its a lot easier to beg for forgiveness than it is to ask for permission!"

Well, you are building one for her... Right?