I was looking into building the AR and browsed a bunch of different build threads, etc. This is what I came up with, open to suggestions and if I'm missing anything. Thanks in advance.

 

My Build

1. Lower:
.Spike-s Tactical Lower (Multi) Forged Spider - $99.00
or
.AGP Arms Forged AR-15 Lower Receiver - $110.00

.Daniel Defense Lower Reciever Parts Kit - $99.00


2. Upper:
.Spikes Tactical Upper (5.56) 16" M4 LE w/9" BAR2 Rail - $679.00


3. Sights:
.Magpul Back-Up Sight – Rear - $57.99
.Magpul Back-Up Sight – Front - $39.95


4. Stock:
.CTR Carbine Stock – Mil-Spec Model - $79.95

 

 

The other option is I pickup the deal azmaveth posted for a DD V5 LW  with an Aimpoint PRO for $1,639.

http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=7109-NS

Assuming there is no shipping on anything adding up your specs you are at $1067 for your build vs $1289 for the DD (I subtracted $350 for the Aimpoint).  For the $220 difference I would go with the Daniel Defense as long as it fills everything you want in a rifle from the factory.  

 

Keep in mind that with either of them you are still going to have to buy a muzzle brake and pay an ffl to pin/weld it on and also pin the stock.  

hmm good point, I think I'm going to go with the DD w/ the aimpoint then!

 

Thank you!

Good choice

I have a ddm4v5 that I got for just south of your budget and I have no regrets what so ever of my purchase.