I'm starting a thread, hopefully interactive, about prices I should be expecting in this current "firearmageddon" time. I realize there are a whole bunch of variables, so with this exercise I hope to nail down some realistic pricing. As a few of you know, I have chosen the worst time in years to take up building an AR. I'm in absolutely no hurry except for pending legislation. These are prices that I have seen parts go for, or I bit on in the past several weeks on the web, granted they didnt last long. That said let's get this started.
Stripped lower receiver (forged)- (purchased) DTI mil-spec $138.24
Stripped upper (forged) A3 w/ M4 feed ramp- (purchased) Red X mil-spec $68
Bolt carrier group- (purchased) AR Stoner M16 mil-spec $154
ALL FROM RAINIER ARMS
Charging handle forged mil-spec- (purchased) WOA $19.95
Magpul CTR mil-spec- (purchased) $79.95
Mil-spec buffer tube kit- (purchased) RA $72
UPK- (purchased) RA $24
S & H- $7.95
LPK w/o trigger group- (purchased) PSA $71.19
FFL- $40 :x
Trigger- (purchased) ALG (QMS) $44.95
Total investment thus far-
LOOKING AT
16" CL 1/7 barrel assembled with FS post- $280?
MI flip up rear site- $120?
I'm getting there! Looking like the build is going to run me just over 1k.
Stripped lower receiver (forged)- (purchased) DTI mil-spec $138.24
Stripped upper (forged) A3 w/ M4 feed ramp- (purchased) Red X mil-spec $68
Bolt carrier group- (purchased) AR Stoner M16 mil-spec $154
ALL FROM RAINIER ARMS
Charging handle forged mil-spec- (purchased) WOA $19.95
Magpul CTR mil-spec- (purchased) $79.95
Mil-spec buffer tube kit- (purchased) RA $72
UPK- (purchased) RA $24
S & H- $7.95
LPK w/o trigger group- (purchased) PSA $71.19
FFL- $40 :x
Trigger- (purchased) ALG (QMS) $44.95
Total investment thus far-
LOOKING AT
16" CL 1/7 barrel assembled with FS post- $280?
MI flip up rear site- $120?
I'm getting there! Looking like the build is going to run me just over 1k.