AR-15 workhorse build for max $1000

[IronMaiden]

Nevermind

[ace4059]

Have you seen the Colt OEM rifles. I wouldn't call it a build, but you can customize it for your wants and needs.
$720ish for Colt OEM
$200 for handguard. BCM KMR-A comes to mind.
$50 or less for buttstock
$20 for pistol grip

Under a grand and just what you want. Standard AR-15 weight which with the KMR rail it will lighten up the muzzle end and make it balance well.

[IronMaiden]

Have you seen the Colt OEM rifles. I wouldn't call it a build, but you can customize it for your wants and needs.
$720ish for Colt OEM
$200 for handguard. BCM KMR-A comes to mind.
$50 or less for buttstock
$20 for pistol grip

Under a grand and just what you want. Standard AR-15 weight which with the KMR rail it will lighten up the muzzle end and make it balance well.

Thanks for the suggestion but the entire build process is actually what I'm looking forward too.

A little background on my end: I was getting tired of the shooting sport and was about to give up on the hobby. Shooting on paper targets isn’t exactly exciting for me, at least not all the time. I do not hunt so that doesn’t help. In order to stay motivated I started reloading some years ago but got bored again recently. So for now my big motivation is to build several AR style firearms. This is completely new to me and I’m excited. I love researching the parts, finding good deals online, waiting for UPS and FedEx almost every day and putting something new together.

While I’m a pretty good shot I’m more so an engineer. Which explains why my other, first build is not a run of the mill project. I’m actually trying to build somewhat unique ARs right from the batch. Hope that makes sense.

[Noodles]

So while going this new purchasing direction to extended your interest in your collecting hobby, have you considered formal training from a reputable instructor?

Because tools are not skills, and IMO skills are always interesting. Just fwiw...

EDIT: Ace is on point with the colt.

[Fluffy Bunny]

I've got an honest question; no trolling or drama. What kind of rifle is a range workhorse? I have no idea what you mean by that.

[TheChunkNorris]

You can piece together a BCM for about that.

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-C...mod-0-mail.htm

395.00


http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-B...16lw%20bfh.htm

585.00 with both and charging handle(mid length)

https://www.magpul.com/products/moe-...ard-mid-length

MOE SL Mid length hand guard : 40.00

Grand total of 1020.00

[3 AE]

You can piece together a BCM for about that.

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-C...mod-0-mail.htm

395.00


http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-B...16lw%20bfh.htm

585.00 with both and charging handle(mid length)

https://www.magpul.com/products/moe-...ard-mid-length

MOE SL Mid length hand guard : 40.00

Grand total of 1020.00

Me thinks the OP prefers to build this AR from the "ground up". Though if I had around $1000.00 to spend on a "workhorse" AND wanted a mid length gas system, built by one of the most respected AR manufacturers around. It would be what you suggested in your post "Chuck" plus adding a rear sight.

[Linebacker]

Noveske Gen 1, Chainsaw lowers at $175 looks attractive...

http://www.noveske.com/collections/parts

[PrivateCitizen]

Nothing says you can't disassemble and reassemble something.

Buying something with good quality parts and examining it to increase familiarity and methodically disassembling is about the best education on the platform you can expect going solo

It might be worth noting that if you're planning on building this you will need a certain set of tools wish I could run you as much as $200 alone

Unless you're absolutely married to the mid length concept the Colt OEM is a value nearly unmatched in the market.

You might also want to note that lower parts kits of decent quality are hard to come by right now. Most manufacturers seem to be reserving those parts for their complete builds

[C4IGrant]

So while going this new purchasing direction to extended your interest in your collecting hobby, have you considered formal training from a reputable instructor?

Because tools are not skills, and IMO skills are always interesting. Just fwiw...

EDIT: Ace is on point with the colt.

Bingo.

C4


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