Piece by piece

**Warlock1** · 12-13-12, 21:54

Ok so a little advice is needed and I am turning to the experts.
I've been doing a lot of reading and realize that I am way over my head so I will try and make this easy.
I will be taking it to the range, combat drills, and SHTF weapon. No competition or anything like that, just dependable.
The real problem is I can't spend 1000+ dollars and start replacing parts, it seems like a waste.
What I would like to do is buy a good lower, find some hardware I like and then put a good upper on it.
Plus its easier to get the approval with the wife with spending smaller amounts especially with all the other toys.
Thanks in advance guys.

**mattm0812** · 12-13-12, 22:04

I built my AR for about 550.

New Frontier lower- 100

PSA upper- 300

RRA BCG- 150

**NoveskeFan** · 12-13-12, 22:09

Originally Posted by mattm0812

I built my AR for about 550.

New Frontier lower- 100

PSA upper- 300

RRA BCG- 150

He said "dependable". Those companies don't have the best track record, and I wouldn't use a poly lower on a serious use rifle.

**yfz** · 12-13-12, 22:21

If you are trying to stay below 1000 and get quality parts you are going to have a difficult time. I think you said you do not want to buy a complete rifle then end up replacing parts. Wait for the complete BCM rifles that do not include handguards and stocks to come back in stock on G&R. You can then select the stock and handguards you prefer. This way you will be right around a 1000 and have a reliable complete rifle.

**Iraqgunz** · 12-13-12, 22:32

Get a decent lower- Rainier Arms has stripped lowers for about 125.00. I picked up several of them and they are nice.

Or you can buy one that is complete with a Vltor stock for around 350.00 (IIRC).

Get a BCM 16" Carbine URG for 439.00 and, add a BCG, Gunfighter, handguards and a rear BUIS (they can be found all over Magpul, etc...) and you should be in around 1000.00.

You won't need to replace any parts as it will be a basic functional carbine that will be dependable out of the box.

**Aaron_B** · 12-13-12, 22:18

And this is just a terrible idea. Avoid like the plague.

Originally Posted by mattm0812

I built my AR for about 550.

New Frontier lower- 100

PSA upper- 300

RRA BCG- 150

**6933** · 12-14-12, 09:48

Originally Posted by mattm0812

I built my AR for about 550.

New Frontier lower- 100

PSA upper- 300

RRA BCG- 150

And you get what you pay for. Which is a POS.

Do not do this. You have gotten solid advice. Wally World layaway may be the answer. Smaller payments spread out that in the end get you an excellent rifle.