My First complete AR Build

[CM1021]

Well I'm halfway done with my complete first build...I have never done everyhing from start to finish but I am enjoying this...I have everything I need except for my barrel which is still about 6 weeks out according to WOA. Here's a list of the parts I'm building it with. Some were bought new some were bought of the EE on AR15.com.

Palmetto state armory stripped lower

PSA MOE LPK

Magpul PRS stock

Rifle length buffer tube, spring, and buffer

Spike's tactical upper

White Oak Armament 18" SPR match barrel, 1-7" 223 wylde, Rifle length gas

MI Low pro gas block

MI SS15 Gen II rails

and optics are still on the fence about

Here's the lower build just waiting on the barrel.

[JGunner]

Looks good ... I just purchased my first stripped lower (spikes) so I will be taking the plunge soon myself. I'm still reading and learning about the assembly process and parts selection so I can make a more informed decision when I buy the rest of my parts / tools. I've never built an AR and I don't own one so this is going to be a great learning opportunity for me. (I'm on the fence about getting a stripped upper vs. complete upper, but I have some time to decide).

Congrats on your build so far!!! Its gonna be a good one!

[CM1021]

Thanks I've built two other lowers before but this is the first one where I will be installing my barrel and putting the upper together...the upper isn't hard to put together at all...with the ar platform the hardest freaking thing is the front takdown pin!! I cuss every time I have to put one in!! I found a tool that has made it a million times easier and when I got it it went it the first time!!

[frankmako]

nice looking job. they are not hard to build. i have done several over the years. i got one ready to build now when i find the time to start. what i do is find all the parts off other forums and gun sights. i got around $450 in this build with about 1/4 of another build waiting. i don't get in a rush, this rifle has been in the box for about four months now waiting for me to get off my butt.

[Guest Aces&8s]

Man, I really like that stock! Can't wait to see the finished product.

[RWF]

the barrel is worth the wait! i have the same one, did you see if Rainer has one in stock?

[CM1021]

I didn't see one at ranier...but I'm getting the headspaced bolt so i just ordered it from WOA