Well after wanting to pick up an AR for some time now I figured it's time to get one while I can. Did quite a bit of research, and decided to put one together myself. Started off by picking up a PSA STR lower build kit on Black Friday. Really liking the Magpul STR stock. Went to the gun show and found a Spike's Punisher stripped lower, which was exactly what I wanted. The guy standing next to me bought the last one after I got mine. For the upper I had planned on a Vltor MUR 1, BCM barrel and BCG, and most likely a Seekins Precision or DD rail. Wandered around and came across a Spikes 16", mid-length, LE upper and BCG for a heck of a lot less than I was going to cost for what I had originally planned so I jumped on that and added a MOE mid-length hand guard.
Assembly went well with no problems or lost parts and first time at the range preformed flawlessly. I used mostly steel cased and some brass 55g Monarch. I was very pleased with the accuracy that I got with just iron sights and my first time shooting the gun. One small adjustment and it was on target.
All in all I have
Spikes lower - $120
PSA STR build kit - $150
Spikes 16" LE upper and BCG - $525
MOE hand guard - $30
A little over $825 for the base gun
More than happy with it.
I have a Troy Bravo rail coming in tomorrow. Got to get the FSB cut down so I can get it on. Will post up some new pics after the install.
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