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AR15/10 Rifles
Entry Level AR 15 for first time buyers
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<blockquote data-quote="BigDon" data-source="post: 2026447" data-attributes="member: 107254"><p>I've built several at many price points. The Aero Precision M4E1 Lower is my go-to lower for all my builds - I buy them bare and use top quality components in them. (By the way - 'Mil-Spec' is highly over rated)</p><p></p><p>Decide what your end goal is with the gun - Shorty? Super Light? Self defense? Varmints? 3-Gun? The parts define the end result. I've used Faxon and Proof Carbons in the appropriate lengths with good results. I use adjustable gas blocks and both carbon fiber and aluminum fore ends. I'm partial to rifle-length gas systems. The field is wide open on butt stocks. I like CMC and Triggertech triggers. I tend to use nickel-boron bolts, or the latest TiN stuff. </p><p></p><p>Sights are defined by the theme of the build. I'm using a lot of red/green dots on the fast and short shooters and scopes on the varmint/long range rigs. On the defense builds I'm adding backup irons on 45 degree rails.</p><p></p><p>Uppers have really come a long way. I've been using the side charging models with great success. I like them a lot better on scoped guns because they are so much easier to use. </p><p></p><p>I've built a few AR pistols, too. I use Aero M4E1 lowers marked 'pistol' just to keep the busy-bodies at bay. Interesting options and lots of fun. Go for it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigDon, post: 2026447, member: 107254"] I’ve built several at many price points. The Aero Precision M4E1 Lower is my go-to lower for all my builds - I buy them bare and use top quality components in them. (By the way - ‘Mil-Spec’ is highly over rated) Decide what your end goal is with the gun - Shorty? Super Light? Self defense? Varmints? 3-Gun? The parts define the end result. I’ve used Faxon and Proof Carbons in the appropriate lengths with good results. I use adjustable gas blocks and both carbon fiber and aluminum fore ends. I’m partial to rifle-length gas systems. The field is wide open on butt stocks. I like CMC and Triggertech triggers. I tend to use nickel-boron bolts, or the latest TiN stuff. Sights are defined by the theme of the build. I’m using a lot of red/green dots on the fast and short shooters and scopes on the varmint/long range rigs. On the defense builds I’m adding backup irons on 45 degree rails. Uppers have really come a long way. I’ve been using the side charging models with great success. I like them a lot better on scoped guns because they are so much easier to use. I’ve built a few AR pistols, too. I use Aero M4E1 lowers marked ‘pistol’ just to keep the busy-bodies at bay. Interesting options and lots of fun. Go for it. [/QUOTE]
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