Hey guys,
I am no AR guru. I am just a guy who enjoys shooting them. I want to put together a self-defense/utility carbine along the following lines:
1. DD pencil barrel with FSB
2. A1 upper. Preferably without forward assist.
3. Magpul MOE
4. M16 bolt group.
How would you go about this? Would you buy a surplus A1 upper or are any of the new ones ready to go? How much money should I be looking to spend on a complete upper along these lines.

