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Building a Custom 10.5 AR15 Pistol, How much did it cost?

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Going over our latest 10.5 inch AR15 pistol build. We talk about exact prices and where I sourced the part. Hopefully this gives you an idea od what a medium duty, median quality build will cost you start to finish.

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  14. TacticalAdv – You spent $1,200 on an AR pistol?? Buhahahaha!!! I can build the same Pistol for about a 3rd of that price, and as a mater of fact, I HAVE!! Hahahaha!!!

  24. What makes this not an SBR? I've been wanting to do an AR / SBR but don't want the expense of lawyers and nfa gun trusts and stamps yada yada yada. I need an AR pistol education.

  30. I love the first video enough to save it, but quite frankly you're pissed me off by the frustration I have with trying to find part 2 to this this apparently is part 3, so please in the future label the video so it's easy to find this stuff! Thank you. Now I'm off to watch something else so I can relax!

  32. I have a question I’m currently working on my first build, it’s not an expensive build I’m starting with a stock DB15 AR15 16” barrel I want to change the barrel to a 10.5” can I just purchase any 10.5” barrel as long as it matches my gas system?

  33. seems like you listed the grip twice; once for $25.50 @ 03:00 (sourced out locally) and again for $39.95 @ 04:00. Not complaining, just saying that may have been counted twice in your total.
    Other than the looks of it, I am curious about the muzzle device. Do you have any 'footage' of you shooting this weapons system yet?

  37. Here's my attempt of a BOM list and sources based on this video:

    Lower – Anderson Manufacturing Stripped – $39 – http://www.primaryarms.com/anderson-manufacturing-ar-15-stripped-lower-receiver-closed-ear-ar-15-a3-lwfor-um-closed
    Upper – Palmetto State Armory – $189 – http://palmettostatearmory.com/ar-15-05/barreled-upper-assemblies.html
    Rail: 12" Dragon's Breath Key Mod – LJ's AR Parts – $89 – http://ljsarparts.com/Hand-Guards-Quad-Rails_c_18.html
    Bolt Carrier Group – Nickel – $83.99 – http://www.surplusammo.com/products/saa-ar-15-m16-complete-nickel-boron-m16-style-bolt-carrier-group-bcg-223-5-56.html
    Charging Handle – BCM Gunfighter – $47.60 – https://www.opticsplanet.com/vltor-bcmgfh3-gunfighter-charging-handle-5-56mm-mod-3-long-aluminum-black.html
    grip – Ergo – $25.50 – https://www.ergogrips.net/shop/original-ergo-grip-suregrip-right-handed-black/
    mag release – ODIN Works – $22 – http://www.primaryarms.com/odin-works-xmr-2-extended-mag-release-cerakote-fde-acc-xmr-2-fde
    Safety Selector – Seekins Precision Ambi – $30 – http://www.primaryarms.com/seekins-precision-ambi-safety-selector-black-sp0011580002
    Pistol Stabilizer – Shockwave Blade – $35 – http://www.primaryarms.com/shockwave-blade-pistol-stabilizer-black-kak-shkwv-blk
    Pistol Buffer Kit – Aero Precision – $40 – https://aeroprecisionusa.com/ar15-enhanced-pistol-buffer-kit.html
    Bolt Catch – Magpul Bad Lever – $28 – https://www.midwayusa.com/product/100337177/magpul-bad-lever-extended-bolt-catch-ar-15-aluminum-matte
    Trigger – Rock River Arms Two Stage Match Trigger – $100 – https://www.rockriverarms.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=294
    Lower Receiver Parts Kit – CMMG, No Grip or Fire Control- $30 – http://www.primaryarms.com/cmmg-lower-receiver-parts-kit-for-ar-15-no-grip-fire-control-group-55ca601
    Optics – Vortex StrikeFire with Mount- $159 – https://www.opticsplanet.com/vortex-vortex-strikefire-ii-red-dot-4-moa.html
    Sights – Magpul Iron Sites – $80 – https://shop.opticsplanet.com/magpul-mbus-front-flip-up-back-up-sight-gen-2.html?_iv_code=55-G3-MAG247-MPIMAG247BLK-KIT1
    Foregrip – Strike Industries Cobra Grip – $20 – https://www.strikeindustries.com/shop/products/rifle-accessories/ar/cobra-tactical-fore-grip-991.html
    Muzzle Break/Redirect – Creative Tactical Works – $75 – https://www.facebook.com/creativetacticalworks/
    Dictation – Me – $Free

  39. Thanks for sharing. I also built my own 10.5 pistol like you. I also used an Anderson lower and PSA pre-built upper. In the end my out of picket was closer to $2000. What raised the overall cost of mine was choosing the FN Cold Hammer Forged CHF barrel ($326), Aim Point Comp M2 ($305), Knights Armament Rail Interested System KAC RIS ($270). And like you said the nickels and dimes can add up quickly. I too went with full ambi contrails. Guiseley G2S Trigger ($130) and Sure Fire FH556 212A ($100) and Sure Fire Warden ($150) Muzzle combo. I never start a build with the intention to spend allot but it usually turns out that way. Part of my build philosophy or at least for this bus was MK18 MOD 0 clone or inspired looks. It's not an exact clone replica but its close enough for me. Thanks for sharing thus helps give other people out there getting ready to build one and idea a ball park to expect or shoot for.

    Picture of my MK18 MOD 0 inspired pistol build

    https://pinterest.com/pin/352406739583570449/?source_app=android

  43. Got a 300aac kit for 370 just the upper & I pretty much changed everything. Ended up paying a lot more than I needed to 😂😂 ph well. Lesson learned never buy a kit. Build from scratch

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