Anyone interested in an AR build-party?

[gfercaks33]

New to the AR platform and do not know much about the differences in parts/quality/function, but thinking about one. Where can we get real information of what might fit us without the marketing hype? Bottom line for me, how do we figure out what to bring to assemble?

Bring a blank check to fatboys and take pile of parts to tridiot

 

[}BuLL]

Sounds great!

What is a good mid-price range manufacturer for barrels? Also, I plan to get the upper & lower cerekoted, is it best to leave them stripped for that process?

 

[tRidiot]

Sounds great!

What is a good mid-price range manufacturer for barrels? Also, I plan to get the upper & lower cerekoted, is it best to leave them stripped for that process?

I would have the coating done first, yes.

PSA has some barrels that are nice, not cheap, but made by FN. FBT has farging GREAT prices right now on nitrided barrels that are a damn steal!

 

[}BuLL]

Cool, will check 'em out, thanks!

 

[gldnflash23]

New to the AR platform and do not know much about the differences in parts/quality/function, but thinking about one. Where can we get real information of what might fit us without the marketing hype? Bottom line for me, how do we figure out what to bring to assemble?

Couldn't have said it better myself. I will be purchasing AR parts right after Christmas. Count me in for the build and I'll take any suggestion you all got before hand

 

[NikatKimber]

The suggestions for parts are probably best for another thread. But by all means start one. Unfortunately Black Friday is past because there were some pretty fantastic deals.

 

[tRidiot]

Couldn't have said it better myself. I will be purchasing AR parts right after Christmas. Count me in for the build and I'll take any suggestion you all got before hand

I'll send you a copy of the PM I've sent to a couple of others with my personal take on parts - maybe it'll help you get started.

 

[lkothe]

My work office/shop is near 41st & Sheridan in Tulsa, heated......I'd be willing to host. Have one sturdy bench with vice.

 

[tRidiot]

My work office/shop is near 41st & Sheridan in Tulsa, heated......I'd be willing to host. Have one sturdy bench with vice.

Ooh that might be a good idea. My garage ain't heated. lol. I could bring two small benches with vices and all my tools and parts and such.

 

[tRidiot]

So I looked at my schedule and it looks like if it has to be on a Sunday, and has to be after Christmas, I've got a couple options like the 10th and 17th. But the 17th would be better for me, since I get paid the 15th. Otherwise I work every Sunday. I could do the 24th, but would have to leave by 5PM to make it to work.


So... those are my best dates. First choice is the 17th, 24th is doable.


If we want to do it in Feb, I need to put in off requests today, or I have to wait till that schedule comes out and see what I have. That won't happen until sometime in mid-Jan is my guess.



Anyone got other dates/suggestions? And of course, we can always do this again a few months later.