I've lost my mind (AR-15 build)

**mrm1775** · Posted On: 3/17/2009 2:03am

Its not that hard. Trust me. Just make sure the upper receiver you buy is already barreled. My understanding is that attaching and headspacing the barrel is just not something you want to mess around with unless you are a professional.

Everything else just clips together. Mass production is a beautiful thing.

**Anna Kovacs** · Posted On: 3/19/2009 4:51am

Lets get together, you can play with mine and get a better idea of what kind of configuration and accessories you might ultimately like to work towards.

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PS: now is a good time to buy magazines. If anything gets banned you can bet magazines will be first

***WhiteShark*** · Posted On: 3/19/2009 9:01am

Originally Posted by AnnaTrocity

Lets get together, you can play with mine and get a better idea of what kind of configuration and accessories you might ultimately like to work towards.

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PS: now is a good time to buy magazines. If anything gets banned you can bet magazines will be first

Yeah I figured lowers would be banned then 30round mags. I already got the lower so I was looking at a 10 pack of 30 round PMAGs yesterday. Trying to get my Brother-in-law to split it with me.

**Tom .C** · Posted On: 3/19/2009 10:43am

Went to a gun show last weekend and the prices on everything have really gotten bad. Ammo, mags, and AR15 parts (any parts) were up about %40 to %70 from a year ago. You could go to Academy and do better. Online stuff is still pretty reasonable though. It seems like fear/greed has taken over the local dealers at this time. (a brick of .22s for $38....)

**Phrost** · Posted On: 3/19/2009 11:06am

This might help:

30 round AR-15 Mags for $11.

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Also, if you want to build your own lowers, completely off the books:

YouTube - GUN CONFISCATIONS AND HOW TO SECURE SOME WEAPONS

Ignore the :tinfoil:

**vigilus** · Posted On: 3/19/2009 11:47am

"Everyone is worried about martial law and guns being confiscated"
lol
Ya that's gonna happen in the US right after hockey is banned in Canada.

**mrm1775** · Posted On: 3/20/2009 1:08am

Brownell's has awesome prices on PMAGs right now:
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/sto...MER%20MAGAZINEThey are backordered, but Brownell's usually replenishes their stock pretty quick. I ordered four. At that price I figure its worth the wait.

**IMightBeWrong** · Posted On: 3/20/2009 4:13pm

Originally Posted by WhiteShark

Yeah I figured lowers would be banned then 30round mags. I already got the lower so I was looking at a 10 pack of 30 round PMAGs yesterday. Trying to get my Brother-in-law to split it with me.

Yes, the government specifically wants your lower receiver. Be afraid, be very afraid!

I've been wanting to build an AR-10 for a while. Sold my AR-15 a couple months ago. Decided I wanted to stick with .308 only. Got my eye on an HK417 as well, and am totally willing to go with an already assembled rifle if I can find a civilian model. We're talking about an AR style rifle that's as durable and reliable as an AK here...

**mad_malk** · Posted On: 3/20/2009 4:20pm

Originally Posted by zaohu

Yes, the government specifically wants your lower receiver. Be afraid, be very afraid!

I've been wanting to build an AR-10 for a while. Sold my AR-15 a couple months ago. Decided I wanted to stick with .308 only. Got my eye on an HK417 as well, and am totally willing to go with an already assembled rifle if I can find a civilian model. We're talking about an AR style rifle that's as durable and reliable as an AK here...

are u looking for an H&K 41? i ask because i happen to be selling one on gunbroker.