Cheapest AR-15

[dsee11789]

I am looking for the cheapest AR I can get. I wanna pick one up at the next gun show. I'd like to stay under $1000 if possible.

What is the bottom of the barrel AR

ie. the WASR-10 is one of the cheapest AKs

Thanks

[DefensiveCarry.com]

[roadsiderob]

You should be able to get something pretty decent for $1000....definitely way above "bottom of the barrel". I, personally, prefer to build my own. Putting together an AR15 is rediculously easy. Buy a lower, parts kit, and stock and order a complete upper from CMMG or one of the other good vendors and you are good to go. AR-15.com is a good resource.

[Ram Rod]

Under a grand? I don't think you'd be happy at all with the "cheapest AR-15". Leave those for the panic buyers.

[dsee11789]

What about the Oly Arms GI-16. Whys it called a plinker?

[Ram Rod]

What about the Oly Arms GI-16. Whys it called a plinker?

Good question..Most others call theirs a rifle, or carbine. Your post will generate enough research for you to spend some time on here shortly. Don't 'jump the gun'.

[Tally XD]

Its called a "plinker" because it isnt built to specs designed for accurate defensive or offensive use. Its cheaply put together for those that just want to "plink" some rounds downrange at plates.


For $1000 you can have a much nicer rifle.

[SonofASniper]

Why don't you just buy Sammy's for $600?

WTS: DS AR15, Kel-tec SU16CA, and other .223 Accessories (KY)

Shipping and FFL transfer shouldn't cost you more than a $100.

Then you will have $300 left over for ammo.

And if you do it, then I will quit drooling over it and no longer be tempted to buy it.

[SubNine]

You can get a quality AR rifle for under 1000 dollars. I bought my Smith & Wesson M&P15 for 995 brand new. I believe STAG, Olympic, and DPMS all can be had for under a grand. Or you can build your own for under 800.

[AKsrule]

I am looking for the cheapest AR I can get. I wanna pick one up at the next gun show. I'd like to stay under $1000 if possible.
What is the bottom of the barrel AR
ie. the WASR-10 is one of the cheapest AKs Thanks

Buy yourself a Complete AR Lower made by Stag or DPMS.
This will cost about $300 from an FFL Dealer.



Then shop around online for a Complete Upper.
These can be bought directly (no FFL )

There are many choices for a cost of $400 and up.

[Mo]

Do a search for stripped lowers online. Someone somewhere always seems to have a sale for $90-$100. Go pay a local pawn shop $25 to do the transfer. Then go to Model 1 sales online and pick out a CAR rifle kit for $460. This gets you a complete carbine, flattop or A2, your choice, for right at $600.

[Stetson]

Olympic Arms can be had for $600. I never bought entry level stuff as in Ar's I like my Bushmaster.I am told when buying AR'S stick to abc as they will not let you down.

[bal_g23]

when I think bottom of the barrel AR, I think olympic arms
one can be had for $670 at atlantic GI Carbine,AR15 .223
personally id rather pay a little extra and get a stag arms or dpms
heres one for only 770

Stag Arms STAG-15 M3 556NATO 16" 30RD - Right Hand by Big Sky Guns LLC

[dsee11789]

I think I'd like to build my own.
I've never done this before though.

What would I need?
Parts and Tools

Upper
Lower
Trigger Group

what else am I missing.

I have zero experience with ARs

[Glock30SF]

I think I'd like to build my own.
I've never done this before though.

What would I need?
Parts and Tools

Upper
Lower
Trigger Group

what else am I missing.

I have zero experience with ARs

AR15.COM

Go here and you will learn a lot

[Tally XD]

I think I'd like to build my own.
I've never done this before though.

What would I need?
Parts and Tools

Upper
Lower
Trigger Group

what else am I missing.

I have zero experience with ARs

It will be a fun project to build your own, however, after doing my own the first time I will warn you of the cost involved the first time around and what you will need as a MINIMUM.

Parts needed:
- Lower receiver
- Upper receiver
- Lower parts kit (trigger, bolt catch, and pins kit)
- buttstock and receiver tube assembly
- Buffer system (buffer and spring)
- Ejection port cover
- forward assist assembly
- charging handle
- bolt carrier group assembly (carrier, bolt, firing pin)
- barrel assembly (barrel and barrel but)
- gas block & gas tube (tube length and gas block determined by barrel length and diameter)
- Forend grips or free float tube
- flash hider w/crush washer
- magazine
- Iron sights or optics


Tools needed to do a good clean correct job:

- Basic pliers and screwdrivers
- adjustable wrench (4" will do)
- needle nose pliers
- decent torque wrench up to 120ft lbs.(3/8" drive perferrable)
- roll pin starter punch set
- steel punch set (up to 1/4" diameter)
- small cold steel chisel set
- small ball peen hammer (steel)
- small brass or copper hammer
- complete set of standard allen wrenches up to 5/16"
- bench vise
- armorers wrench
- forend grip tool (delta ring tool)
- barrel nut wrench for AR-15
- buttstock spanner wrench
- free float forend spanner wrench
- action block set (to hold the upper and lower receivers in vise)
- blue locktite compound
- moly grease
- headspace field guage set
- wide masking tape (to protect receiver from scratches)