Building to me isn't putting an upper on a lower and inserting the BCG. If you decide to build you WILL NOT SAVE MONEY. My "AR" toolbox is probably worth over $1000.00 if I added up all of the small parts, tools, dooddads, and other assorted stuff. You don't have to go that far into it but there are required tools you will need. I love shooting but equally enjoy tinkering and building my rifles. Currently I've got 1 rifle that I bought complete and most of the parts ahve been replaced over the years. I very much prefer and trust my builds to factory rifles. I've also done enough that I know what I want and how to do it right.
I believe that it took me several builds to really get the feel for what I was doing and learn some of the tricks and nuances to assemble a reliable and safe weapon. Because of this I would suggest that for a first carbine buy one. If you continue with the addiction, start building.
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