Remember those “compare and contrast” essay questions on mid-term and final exams in school? Caleb and Steve are talking AR-15s again, comparing the relative advantages of a factory rifle from a gun store, one built by a custom shop, and one you build yourself. A store-bought factory AR-15 is the easiest way to go. You know exactly what you’re getting, and you don’t have to hunt down individual parts and/or wait your turn in a custom shop’s backlog. The gun was probably function tested at the factory, and if it’s a basic model, it may be the least expensive option. A factory AR-15 also has higher resale value if it’s a well-known brand, say Colt, Daniel Defense, Geissele, etc. The custom shop AR-15 is built by an experienced pro gunsmith to your exact specifications. And you don’t have to invest in all the tools! If you go DIY and build it yourself, you get the hands-on experience and satisfaction of making your own rifle – and you’ll have all the tools, so you can do it again. If you can follow instructions and some online videos, the AR-15 is not a difficult gun to build!
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You should absolutely build one if you want it as soon as possible. It's not hard, and there's infinite online resources to help you. By building my own, I was able to leave with the FFL part the same day (lower receiver) and had a shooting AR that following night. No 10 day wait period, no special test to pass on semi-automatic rifles (Washington state). Also, these guys talk about investing in "all the tooling" to build — I bought a pre-assembled upper with barrel and handguard ready to go, and the ONLY tool I had to buy was an armorer's wrench. I also made use of a razorblade.
what is your opinion on local AR gun builders/manufacturers, as far as purchases go
I purchased a F1 firearms king FDR from sportsman's warehouse. Looking to build my next one when prices come down. Any pros and cons on the F1 firearms King FDR?
Thx William
Can't customize it as a complete gun? What does that mean? thats wrong,
Excellent video.
Do you sell any books about how to synchronize coffee drinking with a coworker? 😂
I built my first lower, then purchased a complete upper for it, shoots great. So, then I totally built my second one, both upper and lower, it shoots great too, but, that first shot not knowing was both exciting and nervous.
Mine came new from acme with a can of WD-40 for cleaning.😉
Are you allowed to have grenade launchers in America?
It's at least $200 cheaper to buy a complete upper and complete lower and push the pins in yourself. High end stuff always costs more but spec is spec, buy from a reputable supplier. Spend enough to make you happy.
All the tools? All you need is an armorers wrench, an action rod and a set of punches. You can get all of that for $150. And owning the tools now means you can repair your own firearm. Smartest thing I ever did was get set up. I regret buying my last factory rifle.
The best way to drink water is to synchronize it with someone else who is going to take a sip of water at the same table as you
👍 I don’t even have an AR but it’s good to know them
One Day!!
I truly believe that Calebs hair is bulletproof.
I've built all of mine on this platform. The first one was because I wanted to understand what each piece did and its reason for existing. With each successive build I have tried different parts and manufacturers to see what I like and don't. I revisit my older builds when I find something I like and add it to them as well, Magpul BAD lever, MOE grip, Mlok side panels, Odin Works extended mag release, etc. I also eliminate things that I find irritating or don't work for me, milspec trigger guard for example. I find having the controls set up the same helpful. Would I buy one from the store? Maybe, but I would just end up spending more money to set it up the way I want anyway.
Having been issued and deployed an M-16 and all its variants in military service I don’t consider the AR-15 worth customizing. Standard aperture rear sight and post front sight are good enough for the cartridge. I don’t consider the 5.56 or the .223 to have any value beyond 500-600 yds…and most people aren’t good enough to shoot that far. Now the AR-308 or the AR-10 may be a different story when it comes to customizing. Still…I consider both to be home defense weapons.
You don’t need headspace gauges if your barrel has the extension on it already🥴🥴 who’s buying barrels without extensions
What do you mean you can’t customize it? That makes no sense
Built 2 before the store ever had one. Found it was more useful and learned more from building one.
If you've played with Lego Technic as a kid, you can build an AR-15.
2:18 Close call!!