I've been thinking about building my first AR-15 for a while now, and I've finally started looking at parts. I gotta say, it feels kind of overwhelming. There are a ton of options out there, and some decent deals if you dig a bit. But honestly, figuring out what's worth it and what's not is proving to be a challenge.
I'm planning to keep it pretty basic to start—probably going with 5.56. Makes sense, right? Not sure if that's the best choice for a newbie, though. If anyone has suggestions, I'm all ears.
I really want to avoid getting stuck with parts that aren't reliable. Are there any brands that you guys steer clear of? And what about those sneaky hidden costs that often pop up? I've read about rookie mistakes, like not checking compatibility of parts and stuff like that. Should I just buy a pre-built one instead?
I'd really appreciate any advice you have. Even if it's just your own experiences from when you first built one. Thanks!
I'm planning to keep it pretty basic to start—probably going with 5.56. Makes sense, right? Not sure if that's the best choice for a newbie, though. If anyone has suggestions, I'm all ears.
I really want to avoid getting stuck with parts that aren't reliable. Are there any brands that you guys steer clear of? And what about those sneaky hidden costs that often pop up? I've read about rookie mistakes, like not checking compatibility of parts and stuff like that. Should I just buy a pre-built one instead?
I'd really appreciate any advice you have. Even if it's just your own experiences from when you first built one. Thanks!
