Sean
10-29-06, 04:16
I haven't been around these parts in awhile thanks to a hefty load with work and my last year of college, but I've finally saved up the money to be in the range for a AR-15 and I need some advice.
A friend of mine is looking to sell his DPMS AR-15(Similar to the AP4 PANTHER™ CARBINE) for about $700. The rifle seems to be in good condition and it's had 1000+ rounds through it. The initial plan was to build my first AR, but all the price checking I keep doing, I can't seem to price one out for any less then $1000.
So is it worth it to buy his used AR or is it possible to build one within $700-800 range? If a build is possible, which parts? Everyone on here recommended the Bravo Company Uppers, but at about $400, plus the $130 bolt carrier and charging handle, I'm already at $550 and I still need: Lower assembly, BUIS, Stock, etc...
Any help or links would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
A friend of mine is looking to sell his DPMS AR-15(Similar to the AP4 PANTHER™ CARBINE) for about $700. The rifle seems to be in good condition and it's had 1000+ rounds through it. The initial plan was to build my first AR, but all the price checking I keep doing, I can't seem to price one out for any less then $1000.
So is it worth it to buy his used AR or is it possible to build one within $700-800 range? If a build is possible, which parts? Everyone on here recommended the Bravo Company Uppers, but at about $400, plus the $130 bolt carrier and charging handle, I'm already at $550 and I still need: Lower assembly, BUIS, Stock, etc...
Any help or links would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!