I want to build an AR-15. I'm obviously going to start

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pic related is the end goal

>>31493136
NoDak spud. They sell retro lowers. Or Gunbroker for a Colt SP1 one. Be warned retro builds are hip so be prepared to be gouged every step of the way.

Go buy an Anderson for $40 and be done with it.
As long as the holes are in the right place there is nothing else that really matters for the lower.

>>31493136
>1. Does brand choice matter for such a simple part?
functionally doesnt matter unless you pick something stupid like polymer
aesthetically there are a lot of differences between brands
>2. What brands should I avoid at any cost?
anything polymer
>3. How much should I expect to pay?
50-300 though you can get most around 100

>>31493164
>NoDak spud. They sell retro lowers.

The only retro part is going to be the triangle handguard; Upper and stock will both be M16A2-style and all other parts can be whatever.

>>31493198
Then yeah brand doesn't matter for a lower. Like these two
>>31493165
>>31493190

>>31493136

Aero has rifles and parts with the classic look you want: http://aeroprecisionusa.com/ap/aero-m16a4-special-edition/

>>31493190
>>31493205

Thanks, that about does it - I almost picked up a lower at the LGS the other day when I suddenly realized I didn't know what I was doing.

>>31493151
good luck finding an A1 parts kit

>>31493198
>building an A1 upper on an A2 lower
thats some retarded shit, dont do that

Buy an Armalite complete lower, should cost about $300. Go to their website.

>>31493151
That is a noble endeavor, but it's gonna cost you a pretty penny. This is the only joint on the planet selling them right now, so far as I can tell, and they want $700 plus a month's delay time.

http://whatacountry.com/colt-m16a1-parts-kit.aspx

And no, just about any lower should work fine. Buy two while they're cheap. You may or may not get another chance. Ever.

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one more question - can all other parts (sans lower) be shipped to my home? Do magazines need to go to an FFL?

>>31493244
>building an A1 upper on an A2 lower

I'm not doing that. I'm building an A2 with a triangle handguard. It's gonna be all black, with some transparent polymer 20-round mags so the brass shows through and an olive green sling.

>>31493294
Lol not even in cuck states.
Don't give them any ideas, broham.

>>31493294
As far as I know, everything but the lower can go to your door provided you stay within whatever capacity laws whatever shithole noguns state you live in has (not even NJ prohibits mail-ordering mags).

>>31493322
thats even more retarded what the fuck

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>>31493136
OP, any lower from Spikes, BCM, Stag, Ranier, RRA etc is pretty much the same. I can't be arsed to find the list right now, but all the lowers are made by a few select companies, and then roll-marked with a company logo. As another anon mentioned, as long as the holes are in spec, most any LPK will fit.

As for BCG's, get anything from LMT, Daniel Defense, BCM, Spikes, etc. Go for mil-spec, HPI/MPI tested with staked gas keys.

Get a barrel that isn't shit; some guys here shill for Ballistic Advantage, as they guarantee sub 1 MOA with match ammunition.

And I think A1 builds are for fags.

>>31493294
everything thats not the receiver can be shipped to your house including mags. that said there may be state or local laws preventing this. like washington banned parts kits, maryland only allows hbars etc

>>31493360
>thats even more retarded what the fuck

if you donate $100 or more to my kickstarter you get to have your opinion considered

>>31493400
youll have to live with the shame of the abomination you created not me

>>31493400
kek

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itt: retards

>>31493507
How will you get upvotes for your epic posts with no trip? D:

>>31493532
idk ;_;

>>31493507
whats wrong with your gun? theres no reason for a bolt to ever be in that position long enough to take a picture.

>>31493611
no buffer spring

>>31493412

>Stop liking what I don't like: The Post.

So what if he wants triangle handguards on an A2 build? Christ you're as bad as the AK purists.

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>>31493507
Fuck off back to your containment thread PB

>>31493136

1. Not really its all about how much you wanna pay for a roll mark. (aside from buying a retro style lower, in which case Nodakspud is about it)

2. Id shy away from polymer if youre only going to buy 1 lower.

3. Anywhere from $50-150+ depending on what you want.

>>31493322
>vomits internally

>>31493399
Washington state banned parts kit? ? I was just about to buy a lower.

Not OP but I just got this for $250:

http://palmettostatearmory.com/review/product/list/id/18919/category/4459/?p=2

How did I do? I'm having it sent directly to ADCO for AWB modifications so I'm slightly worried there will be something wrong with it that I can't return after ADCO is finished.

>>31493412
A2 with an A1 handguard was good enough for Matasereanu. I mean, not good enough to not die, but.

>tfw I sbr'd my Anderson lower.
Feelsgoodman

>>31495796
you did fine, your worries are unfounded. what are u having done to it?

>>31496880

bayonet lug ears shaved off, thread protector pinned and welded.

I'm only slightly worried that some bullshit will be there like a canted front sight, and at that point I can't return it. I guess that slight risk is the price I pay for not shipping it to myself first and then shipping to adco.

>>31495796
yeahhh no way in hell PSA would take it back after you get it worked on by someone else. if anything it'd now be adco's job to unfuck it.

>>31496911
Ive bought several PSA uppers and have never had any issues. it will be fine and you will be happy