First AR

[Nate6512]

Just put in my order to PSA for a full upper. 16" midlength hammer-forged light-profile w/MOE handguards. I already have the lower build kit (PSA MOE as well). Now I just have to work out the stripped lower here locally and wait...

Getting excited... Stupid black-rifle-disease...

 

[pitbull1]

Good luck with the build! That disease is rampant

 

[nate77]

I bought my PSA stripped lower at Down by the Tracks in Galveston, they usually have them in stock.

 

[indygunguy]

You're hooked already!

 

[DaveyCrink]

good luck leaving it at that!

 

[sgreen3]

Congrats on the purchase, you will find that the only medication for that disease...is well... another rifle

 

[Nate6512]

I bought my PSA stripped lower at Down by the Tracks in Galveston, they usually have them in stock.

Thanks, I'll have to check with them. A bit of a drive, but not too bad.

You're hooked already!

I'm afraid so. I have a feeling this is only the beginning.

good luck leaving it at that!

Yeah, I've already been having thoughts about "the next one"... My wife just shook her head.

 

[223 Gunner]

Nate welcome to the forum, you're almost to 50, if that's the goal.

 

[ninjab]

Looking at almost the exact same thing for my first AR. Think I will just get the psa compete kit 16 mid light profile and find a stripped lower locally. Probably get it with moe handguard, but don't think I will do the rest of the moe furniture as it cost basically the same as just buying it seperate, so if I just wait and upgrade from the psa stuff down the road it will cost about the same and I'll have extra parts as well.

 

[ninjab]

also botach has a deal and magpul stuff, use slickmag for 20% off, picking up pmags and mbus from them, free ship as well.

 

[Nate6512]

Nate welcome to the fourm, you're almost to 50, if that's the goal.

Thanks. I've actually been around since 2009, but was mostly inactive and didn't post much even when I was reading.

Honestly, I'll be glad to be over 50, but that's not my ultimate goal. It seems like everyone thinks that all posts from an "under 50" person are only to get "over 50". I'm not saying I may not leverage the classifieds -- I probably will -- but there isn't anything right now that I need to buy/sell.

Overall, I'm just getting more active with firearms again (hence the AR) and I like this forum.

 

[Nate6512]

Looking at almost the exact same thing for my first AR. Think I will just get the psa compete kit 16 mid light profile and find a stripped lower locally. Probably get it with moe handguard, but don't think I will do the rest of the moe furniture as it cost basically the same as just buying it seperate, so if I just wait and upgrade from the psa stuff down the road it will cost about the same and I'll have extra parts as well.

That'll work -- definitely one nice thing about the AR -- lots of options and ways to go about things.

also botach has a deal and magpul stuff, use slickmag for 20% off, picking up pmags and mbus from them, free ship as well.

I'm definitely not the right guy to comment on this, but I believe I'd read of some not-so-great experiences dealing with botach. I've honestly never used them. From what I've seen, they seem to get mixed reviews. Some people are very happy with their experience and some are not so happy.

Good luck with your build.

 

[jb28]

Congrats on the purchase, you will find that the only medication for that disease...is well... another rifle

I thought the only cure was more cowbell....

 

[Electronrider]

I remember building my forst AR, knowing that I had all the guns I would ever need after that one. I am working on build number 5 now.

Enjoy the disease. get your wife into them as well, they are a great gun.

 

[Nate6512]

I thought the only cure was more cowbell....

Isn't that the cure for everything?

Enjoy the disease. get your wife into them as well, they are a great gun.

I'm really hoping my wife gets interested. She has claimed my S&W Model 10 snubbie as her own. Maybe I can talk her into something more...

 

[ninjab]

pulled the trigger on the PSA kit as well, hope it gets here sooner than later, going to be painfull waiting.

Worth it to pick up a stock wrench or any other tools? I have common tools (vice grip/wrenchs/allens/etc) and a brass hammer/punch set.

 

[Nate6512]

pulled the trigger on the PSA kit as well, hope it gets here sooner than later, going to be painfull waiting.

Worth it to pick up a stock wrench or any other tools? I have common tools (vice grip/wrenchs/allens/etc) and a brass hammer/punch set.

Honestly, this is my first. There are a number of good guides/videos out there. You'll want a stock wrench, but I don't think there is too much else you'll need based on what you just stated. Good luck.

I'm just going to do my best to not launch the detent springs into space.

 

[ninjab]

cool found some decent guides on ar15.com, also going to try not to launch my springs

 

[Acole]

I put my lower together using only a stock wrench, screwdriver, hex driver, and a pair of Robogrips. I used one of the guides on ar15.com. The guide mentioned that if you went the vicegrip route, you would want to wrap some electrical tape around it. Take this advice, or you WILL end up with scratches.

Also, you'll want a center punch and a hammer (or a spring-loaded center punch) to stake the castle nut.

 

[Nate6512]

Getting closer...

This came more quickly than I expected. Now I just need to get a hold of a lower.

Sorry about the cruddy pic. Just a quick one with my phone.