Assembling my first AR

[Grim Ballistic]

Short intro, I am a new member to the board, from Pittsburgh, PA. A lot of my friends shoot AR's, and they took me to a local gun show where I purchased my first stripped lower. I would like to build the first one for home security. I am open to any suggestions...

[Rik]

You're going to need an upper at some point. :D

[FlyAndFight]

You're going to need an upper at some point. :D

Wise guy! :p

Hello and Welcome, Grim. I would suggest that you contact Grant at G&R (he posts here as well) and he'll be able to help you out in setting up your first AR. His website is: http://www.gandrtactical.com/

[markm]

What kind of lower? (don't answer this question with "olympic arms")

[Grim Ballistic]

What kind of lower? (don't answer this question with "olympic arms")

I was thinking CMT LPK

[Failure2Stop]

Putting together a lower isn't all that bad, and there are quite a few tutorials around the 'net on exactly that topic.

HOWEVER- I would highly recommend buying a complete upper receiver (including bolt). There are lots of ways to go, but the ones worth buying are with Grant. This is a part you do not want to skimp on, as it is directly related to functionality.

Here- G&R Tactical- Upper Receivers (http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?search=action&keywords=upper)

ETA- Just saw that G&R has already been recommended, sorry. Consider this a +1.

[mpd7675]

+1 Best thing you can do.

[Dr. Pretorius]

I just finished a build and everything went really smooth. I got most of my parts at Midwayusa.com because I get a dealer discount (I have a C&R License) I also got some of the Parts from Rainierarms.com

Here is What I got (Note the Midway Prices are with my Discount :D )

Double Star Stripped Lower ($94.99)Midway
CMT/Stag Parts Kit (69.95)Rainier
Magpul Mil Spec CTR Buttstock ($78.99)Midway
Magpul MIAD Basic Grip ($24.49)Midway
Magpul Enhanced Trigger Guard ($13.29)Midway
Magpul 30rd P-Mags ($14.20ea)Rainier

Here are some guides I used to help put together my first lower.

http://www.ar15.com/content/guides/assembly/lower/

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=226782