Looking for a Budget AR Pistol?

[Hammer285]

I was looking to build AR Pistol to outfit with a SIG Brace (before they try to make them illegal), but didn't have much of a budget.

 

Did some research and was able to get everything put together for under $500, so I thought I'd share the info/links for anyone else who might be in the market:

 

• PSA 10.5" Barreled Upper without BCG or Charging Handle ($199 w/ free S/H):
  • http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/19391/s/psa-10-5-5-56-nato-1-7-nitride-upper-without-bcg-or-charging-handle/category/4220/
• PSA Stripped Lower ($98.99 w/ S/H):
  • http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/1995/category/4283/
• DS Arms Complete BCG ($79 w/ S/H): 
  • http://www.dsarms.com/p-12456-ar15zm4-m16-type-complete-bolt-carrier-group-assembly-gas-key-installed-carrier-chrome-plated-in.aspx 
• PSA Lower Parts Kit with Trigger Control Group ($53.49 w/ S/H):
  • http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/13051/category/389/
• Standard Charging Handle ($15)
  • http://www.dsarms.com/p-12691-ar15zm4-alloy-charging-handle-assembly-complete-with-standard-latch.aspx
• Transfer fee and background check ($35)

 

 

Total cost for the entire build: $480.48

 

[Hammer285]

Update - PSA just contacted me and said they are running a free shipping deal on all orders over $100 - so they are crediting me the $8.50 for the LPK. 

 

Brings the total build down to $471.98  :cheers:

[maroonandwhite]

You still need a buffer tube and all that jazz unless you already have it.

 

Edit: I guess maybe you were including that with the sig brace and not on this list. Either way sounds like a good deal.  :up:

Edited March 26, 2015 by maroonandwhite

[CommsNBombs]

PSA and DS Arms deals are awesome. Did my pistol/SBR build for around 520, I went with a CMMG LPK since I needed ree-ree instructions for my first build.

Anderson Mfg also had sweet deals, ships within a day to Mid TN near FTCKY.

Good info brother.

[Hammer285]

You still need a buffer tube and all that jazz unless you already have it.

 

Edit: I guess maybe you were including that with the sig brace and not on this list. Either way sounds like a good deal.  :up:

 

I probably should have added that. I have a Primary Arms pistol buffer kit that cost me about $40. So technically it was about $10 over $500 when all was said and done. Not too shabby.

 

(And of course the brace, which runs about $100. I didn't count that since it it's more of an accessory.)