AR Kits guide

>>32565763
Generally stay away from polymer lowers that don't have the stock as part of it and PTAC isn't the highest quality in the business and should generally be avoided because better options aren't that much more expensive.

>>32565763
So long as the upper has M4 feed ramps, and the buffer tube is mil-spec, you'll pretty much be fine. If your only goal is that the rifle be functional, that's easy these days.

Pic related; palmetto state armory kit with everything except lower for $360.

>>32565805
>>32565763
This is good advice op, look for a decent barrel also. brands I use for cheap but efficant beater rifles are palmetto state armory, BCM, RRA, Runner Runner Guns. I like primary arms for ok deals also and cheap decent glass.

>>32565805
>>32565832

Thanks guys, bought the lower in the pic, which was supposed to be ok. how is something like this?

http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-16-midlength-5-56-nato-1-7-socom-melonite-moe-rifle-kit-7780444.html

Also, BCG's I see are full auto. Is that a big no-no, or does it not matter, as long as you dont install full-giggle sear?

>>32566879
>Also, BCG's I see are full auto. Is that a big no-no, or does it not matter, as long as you dont install full-giggle sear?
Not an issue. Some say the FAs are more durable and perform better.

>>32565805
Stay away from ALL polymer lowers with ONE exception: Tennessee Arms company.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUWJJHZpwzo

>>32566890
Awesome
>>32565832
Got link?

>>32565763
Why are all upper/lower parts kits such shit?
Every review I see about non gucci parts kits talks about multiple issues.
Is it that hard to make a milspec parts kit?
The BCM lower kit looks bretty nato, but it's fucking sold out everywhere.

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>>32566936
Acceptable parts, not a complete list

Upper receivers:
- Aero Precision
- Anderson
- Cerro Forge re-brands

Lower Receivers:
- Literally anything aluminum in milspec
- Aero precision, Anderson etc
- TN Arms is the only polymer lower acceptable

Barrels:
- Ballistic Advantage
- PSA (preferably CHF)
- Micro MOA
- most of the big brands

Furniture:
- Magpul
- Aero Precision
- Geissele
- Seekins
- Fortis
- B5 Systems
- ALG
- BCM
- Centurion Arms
- Midwest Industries
- [insert gucci brand here]

Lower parts:
- Anything milspec pretty much (PSA, aero, anderson, CMMG)
- Triggers: Subjective, read reviews

BCG (make sure its MPI tested):
- Big brands: PSA, BCM, etc etc
- Not so big brands: Alpha Shooting Sports
- Gucci: Cryptic Coatings

Charging handles:
- AXTS Raptor
- BCM Gunfighter
- Aero ambi
- Standard milspec

Irons:
- MBUS
- MBUS Pro

Optics:
- Aimpoint
- Vortex
- Trijicon
- Leupold
- Primary Arms
- EOTech (subject of heated debate)
- See pic related for some dots

>>32567236
Op here, this is perfect, thanks man!

Are we posting potential builds here for r8/h8?

>>32565763
anon gave me this, I give it to you
https://www.pewpewtactical.com/ar-15-buyers-guide-how-to-choose-your-first-ar-15/
I was you a year ago, and this guide was a great read. I wound up spending more than I expected, but I built a rifle that will last me forever. If you just want a beater rifle, psa seems breddy gud
good luck buddy