Been thinking about building my first AR-15 for a while now. Finally started looking at parts and wow, there are some good deals if you dig around a bit. But honestly, it's a bit overwhelming trying to figure out what's actually worth it.
I'm aiming for a basic rifle build, probably sticking with 5.56 for now. I feel like that's a solid starting point, but I'm open to thoughts if there's a better option.
What I really want to hear about are the brands to avoid. Are there parts that just aren't worth the hassle? And what hidden costs should I watch for? I've read that first-timers often overlook things, so I want to be prepared.
I keep debating if it might just be smarter to buy one that's already built. It feels like there's a lot that can go wrong, and I don't want to mess up something big.
Would love to hear any advice or lessons learned the hard way. Thanks!
I'm aiming for a basic rifle build, probably sticking with 5.56 for now. I feel like that's a solid starting point, but I'm open to thoughts if there's a better option.
What I really want to hear about are the brands to avoid. Are there parts that just aren't worth the hassle? And what hidden costs should I watch for? I've read that first-timers often overlook things, so I want to be prepared.
I keep debating if it might just be smarter to buy one that's already built. It feels like there's a lot that can go wrong, and I don't want to mess up something big.
Would love to hear any advice or lessons learned the hard way. Thanks!