We go over some of the things to consider when you build your own AR-15, including barrel lengths, upper and lower recievers, and a whole lot more. Watch for the answers to all the custom build questikons you could ever have.
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I know this video is pretty dated but go with BCM over Spikes. Spikes quality has gone to crap. Their customer service is a joke. They tell you what you want to hear but vert condicending. I have several Spikes AR's and always loved their products until this last year or so. They push products out before they are ready now and have given up quality over quantity. Stay away from their BCG. It is a ToolCraft BCG with their logo. I paid half of what I paid for the NiB BCG from Spikes for a Failzero which I was not impressed with either but the Failzero is a much better BCG than Spike's at half the price.
Thank you so much for this! Makes it a lot less intimidating to build one, which I'll probably do now!
What is the advantage to a billet lower? Forged will always be stronger. Unless I buy a skeletonized lower, weight is not an issue. Anderson makes their own lower. Odin seems to not be a manufacturer per-se but Ruger, Novske, Spikes, Savage, Seekins, etc, don't actually "MAKE" anything! They have all bought through Odin. When I traced Odin part numbers I got a wild assortment of oddball metal foundries & forges, or a slew of low bid machine shops for the Billet shit. I could give a rat's ass about what is engraved molded or stamped on my lower receiver. Is it mil spec, and will it work. Yes to both, and we are off to the races.
Also no 11% complete firearm tax if you build it yourself
Its cheaper to
Building is the way to go,, my final part is in the mail.
Every gun I have ever bought the first thing I do is take the whole thing apart and then back together. Know your gun. I love seeing who different guns work.
The only thing that I don’t like about the ar is that it needs to be broke down and cleaned daily…
But my ak and sks just keep on going for thousands of rounds. Just clean them when I feel like it. Lol
The ar throws a fit, needs to be pampered daily.
This helped a lot, thank you.
I use most of the brands you discuss but Pdms makes half these guys stuff so you come across as a snob when you say you need a raptor charging handle (I have one but there are much cheaper equals)and also something like “the people who come into our store do, anyway” when referring to using a top tier more expensive part or parts kit. Imagine you don’t care as you look like you are an ass but I’m wrong quite often so figured id point it out if you ever decide to try to come off as a more down to earth nice guy, try not to act like //bro voice//‘using noveski or DD is the only way to go unless you are a moron.’ Also your tee shirt is too small but that’s a whole ‘
nother subject entirely…-
awesome presentation.. I learned a lot. Thanks.
No headspacing talk?
Nice job.
Good vid keep it up and if u still do vids let them flow
Great video! Thanks for doing it!
What would you have built for your wife or girlfriend? Hopefully she’s petite like me and (mostly) left eye, right hand dominant (although I will shoot with the right eye too at times). I’m looking for a middle to upper mid budget. I want something I can count on. Not pink but other feminine touches ok (but not necessary).
Thank you ! Great video and simple
Great video. I will start making my list after I pick a color.
Is it true that you can permanently attach a muzzle brake on a 14.5 inch barrel to make it legal?
One big thing about building your own is you can spread the cost out, coming up with the 600 or so to buy a complete one can be challenging but 60 this week, 100 or so in a couple more weeks and before you know it you have a rifle and one built to your preferences
Great information. If your store was in NC I would support you.
Very informative
best video on ar build yet. all the others talks on how to put it together not so much on the buying parts process.
Another great video! So glad I subscribed to this channel
I don't know much about guns or probably nothing at all so don't judge me 😂 but does every rifle is basically an AR15?
Really good stuff.
Question? If you had a 14 ' barrel and put on a flash suppressor that's 2' long does that constitute a 16 ' barrel? If the fs is spot welded on, like a Draco barrel flash suppressor ?
Probably the best summary video on build-your-own that I have seen. Well done!
I really wish I had a store like this near me. Id even take a nice little drive to get there. Helping people out with a build is the coolest thing, keep it up guys!
How much did it cost
what is the total cost with the pieces you showed?
thank you for going through every part (or kit) needed and NOT showing us every little pin and where it goes! I've never built an AR (or any firearm!) and this was a great resource for beginning my research/education on AR builds. I know what key components I need to start shopping without watching an hour long step by step!
the matching shit thing is so damned pathetic its a rifle for fucks sake oh noes my colors is wrong… if u r this person please do not buy a gun…
how do i build those awesome guns you call biceps
I'm building my first one. I've got the body parts, barrel, and charger. The main piece I'm having trouble deciding is if I was gas piston or direct impingment. I've read a bit of the two and both have their benefits and faults. One is also much cheaper than the other. Any readers have an opinion? Gas chamber is more expensive, but I've read it's more reliable, but all I've read are opinions in articles.