Been thinking about diving into building my first AR-15 for a while. Finally started browsing some parts, and wow, there are a lot of options out there. I feel like I might be drowning in choices. Some deals look good if you know where to look. But honestly, I'm just trying to figure out what's worth it and what's not.
I want to keep it simple for my first build — probably sticking with 5.56 to make it easy to find ammo. But if anyone has suggestions for a better caliber for a newbie, I'm all ears.
Are there certain brands you guys would steer me clear of? I've heard stories about people getting stuck with cheap parts and regretting it later. I've also read that there are hidden costs, like tools you might need or parts that stick out more than you expect. What rookie mistakes did you make that I should avoid?
Part of me wonders if I should just buy a pre-built one instead. But where's the fun in that? I want to learn and be part of building it, you know?
Thanks in advance for any tips or stories. Anything would really help.
I want to keep it simple for my first build — probably sticking with 5.56 to make it easy to find ammo. But if anyone has suggestions for a better caliber for a newbie, I'm all ears.
Are there certain brands you guys would steer me clear of? I've heard stories about people getting stuck with cheap parts and regretting it later. I've also read that there are hidden costs, like tools you might need or parts that stick out more than you expect. What rookie mistakes did you make that I should avoid?
Part of me wonders if I should just buy a pre-built one instead. But where's the fun in that? I want to learn and be part of building it, you know?
Thanks in advance for any tips or stories. Anything would really help.