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    agreed !!you can own all the cool toys in the world ,but unless you put some rounds down range and practice stoppage drills and work on your shooting skills it will do you no good.

    Like some guys i know that sit and clean their weapons Just to keep it shinny and new looking even though they could count the Number of mags put through it on one hand


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    Quote Originally Posted by Stopsign32v View Post
    I heard this was a good site to learn about AR15s.
    you heard right, check out the stickies and just read through the forum. lots of very commonly asked and answered questions and general good info to find.

    Quote Originally Posted by Stopsign32v View Post
    I'm looking to get or build my first one. I'll be honest I don't know a lot about AR's or guns .... I will be modding the snot out of it...
    everyone's got to start some where, but if this is your first AR, how the heck are you going to know what "modding" you need until you put some time in at the range or a training class?

    As already suggested I would strongly encourage you to get a complete rifle first, learn to shoot it, ask your self what your going to do with it, take some classes that match what you want to do with the rifle, then look into modding it. cheaper that way.

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    Welcome, will this AR be your first and/or only firearm?
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    Thanks guys and I got with Grant and will probably get my parts from him to build it. Might just build a solid BCM gun. I plan to shoot it as much as possible. Not sure why everyone is saying to buy a complete gun over getting a complete upper and a complete lower and putting them together. I'll need to know how to take them apart anyways, I will be changing out the grip, handguard, and stock so why not do it right the first time and save money?

    Quote Originally Posted by Todd00000 View Post
    Welcome, will this AR be your first and/or only firearm?
    It is not my first nor my last. After the AR I wouldn't mind getting a 6.8 rifle but that's another topic.

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    Was just checking out Midwest Industries and saw that you can get a complete BCM Lower($375), BCM Middy Upper($420), and BCM BCG($150)......all in stock! Add a $20 set of handguards, Rear BUIS, and a 10 pack of GI mags from DSGArms for $85 and you'd have a nice set up!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stopsign32v View Post
    Thanks guys and I got with Grant and will probably get my parts from him to build it. Might just build a solid BCM gun. I plan to shoot it as much as possible. Not sure why everyone is saying to buy a complete gun over getting a complete upper and a complete lower and putting them together. I'll need to know how to take them apart anyways, I will be changing out the grip, handguard, and stock so why not do it right the first time and save money?

    It is not my first nor my last. After the AR I wouldn't mind getting a 6.8 rifle but that's another topic.
    You'll get a lot of back and forth from people because it's your first rifle. There are a lot of experienced military, LEO and shooters in general around these parts, so the advice given is a lot less far flung than what you'd find elsewhere. People are just trying to steer you in the right direction and save you headaches/lessons learned that we've all had.

    That being said, if you work with Grant on getting your parts kits, you'll be fine. Like I said earlier in this thread, he'll get you where you want to go and make sure you end up with a rock solid and reliable setup. If you're thinking BCM after talking to him, stay on that track. That's a great first choice and one you won't regret putting together.

    Good luck with your build and be sure to let us know how it comes together. Have fun!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stopsign32v View Post
    Thanks guys and I got with Grant and will probably get my parts from him to build it. Might just build a solid BCM gun. I plan to shoot it as much as possible. Not sure why everyone is saying to buy a complete gun over getting a complete upper and a complete lower and putting them together. I'll need to know how to take them apart anyways, I will be changing out the grip, handguard, and stock so why not do it right the first time and save money?



    It is not my first nor my last. After the AR I wouldn't mind getting a 6.8 rifle but that's another topic.
    Oh gotcha. You do realize there isnt any "building" to putting a lower and upper together right? With your mention of mechanical inclination and what not I thought you were going from scratch. My bad.
    Last edited by Split66; 07-10-12 at 19:32.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stopsign32v View Post
    Thanks guys and I got with Grant and will probably get my parts from him to build it. Might just build a solid BCM gun. I plan to shoot it as much as possible. Not sure why everyone is saying to buy a complete gun over getting a complete upper and a complete lower and putting them together. I'll need to know how to take them apart anyways, I will be changing out the grip, handguard, and stock so why not do it right the first time and save money?



    It is not my first nor my last. After the AR I wouldn't mind getting a 6.8 rifle but that's another topic.
    That's not building an AR. We thought you meant buying all the parts and tools to build one.
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    I really can spell, however Tapatalk keeps screwing everything up!
    I hate auto complete too. I miss the real spell checker my BB's had.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stopsign32v View Post
    I will be changing out the grip, handguard, and stock so why not do it right the first time and save money?

    Also you can buy your complete upper without a handguard, and a complete lower without a stock and choose what you want to go on them. Why buy something that includes something you dont need just to change it out? That is not the way to save money LMFAO ask me how I know!
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    Quote Originally Posted by krisjon View Post

    Good luck with your build and be sure to let us know how it comes together. Have fun!
    Oh I'm sure my post count will climb fast. There will be pics as it comes along. Just gotta get back from the family vacation first.

    Quote Originally Posted by Split66 View Post
    Oh gotcha. You do realize there isnt any "building" to putting a lower and upper together right? With your mention of mechanical inclination and what not I thought you were going from scratch. My bad.
    Quote Originally Posted by usmcvet View Post
    That's not building an AR. We thought you meant buying all the parts and tools to build one.
    Sorry guys, I shoulda been more clear. No I wouldn't even think about building an AR from scratch at this point!!

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