Been mulling over building my first AR-15 for a while now, and I've finally started diving into parts. There are some decent deals if you dig around a bit, but honestly, I feel a bit lost on what's worth it and what's just fancy marketing nonsense.
I'm aiming for a basic rifle to kick things off. Sticking with 5.56 for now but I'm open to thoughts if anyone thinks I should try something else for a first build.
Are there certain brands of parts I should steer clear of? And what's the scoop on hidden costs? I've heard stories about rookie mistakes, and I really want to avoid them if I can. Would it just be easier to buy a complete rifle instead?
I'd appreciate any tips or war stories, even if it's just a lesson learned the hard way. Trying to get this right without breaking the bank or my sanity.
I'm aiming for a basic rifle to kick things off. Sticking with 5.56 for now but I'm open to thoughts if anyone thinks I should try something else for a first build.
Are there certain brands of parts I should steer clear of? And what's the scoop on hidden costs? I've heard stories about rookie mistakes, and I really want to avoid them if I can. Would it just be easier to buy a complete rifle instead?
I'd appreciate any tips or war stories, even if it's just a lesson learned the hard way. Trying to get this right without breaking the bank or my sanity.