AR15 Build

I was randomly browsing through reddit one day and came across a DIY build for an AR15. The guy had built a really nice AR15 from the ground up. I've always owned guns, but honestly never had much desire to buy an AR15. To me, they always seemed overhyped and I just assumed people were just buying them to spite Obama. Little did I know, however, they are beautifully engineered and their modularity, reliability, and reasonable price make them one of the best rifles on the market. I still have no desire to buy a stock AR, but the idea of creating my own from parts is really appealing. I'll use this page to document the build over the next few months as I slowly start acquiring parts and putting it together.

Research

In this section, I'll document some builds that I like and start putting together my wish list for parts.

Builds

Whiskey Fire (reddit)

• Reddit Build

Aero Precision 5.56 Rifle = 519.05
UTG Mid Profile Riser = 8.77
Bushnell TRS-25 RDS = 68.19
Strike Industries Dust Cover = 15.95
MFT BMS Minimalist Mils Spec Buttstock = 44.75
Magpul MBUS = 69.95
Fortis Rev II 14” M-Lok Rail = 228.39
Lancer L5 30 Rd Mag = 16.99
Paracord = 4.99
BCM Gunfighter Mod 2 = 29.95 (not installed yet)

Qaest (reddit)

Upper: Palmetto
Lower: Palmetto
Charging handle: BCM gunfighter mod 3
BCG: Palmetto Premium 9310
Barrel: 16" 1:7 twist Palmetto Premium carbine gas (made by FN)
Flash hider: YHM phantom
Rail: YHM SLK 12 keymod
Sights: Magpul BUIS
Optic: Vortex Strikefire gen 1
Optic mount: Aero Precision 30mm
Scope covers: Butler Creek
Stock: Magpul CTR
Grip: Magpul MOE+
Magazine: Magpul 20rd gen 2
Trigger: Geissele SSA-E

Construction Guides

• Really nice step-by-step guide that explains construction and testing of an AR

Suppliers

Core Parts

• Beautiful, but very expensive 80% Lowers. They also sell a reasonably priced, reusable jig that is supposed to work with any milspec lower
• Inexpensive and popular 80% lowers

Furniture

• Attractive Pistol Grips