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im going with build cause it could take you a year to build it but you can put everything you want into it and you customize it to your wants and needs. but when you buy it you get a general formula gun that everyone gets and everybody is different. take the 308 pistol and the 308 rifle I built. they both have less recoil than a 5.56 and I built them that way. I know all the parts on them too. when you buy rifles, you are getting a formula that was built for someone else so you make changes to make it more customed to you.
I have been considering building an AR10 in 6.5 creedmoor. I'm thinking Aero Precision M5E1 receiver set (all ambi controls, naturally) and handguard; Magpul PRS stock, K2-XL grip, & mlok bipod; JP silent capture spring, KE Arms Rekluse trigger, Sharps Rifle Company BCG with DLC coating, and a 22" Criterion nitride stainless barrel. Optic is tricky, maybe a Vortex 3-18×44 FFP.
I never had a gun and never fired an AR15. Eventually I done my research purchased the parts and tools and built my first of many AR15’s using 80% lowers. Blasted and painted every one of them from Duracoat to Cerakote. Now I have many AR15’s in various calibers, colors and would never consider buying one off the shelf. Building AR10’s are even more fun when you find out AR10, LR308, SR25, DPMS High, low etc Now I have a few AR10’s in various calibers Find it very therapeutic
I would say to build not only can you buy once and put all the parts you want into right away but more importantly you will know that firearm inside and out
For a first lower, I would recommend aero precisions m4e1 lower lineup, they use threaded pins instead of roll pins which is great for putting together your first one
I've checked the "bought" box a few times, and I will probably skip assembling (buying complete upper and lower) for now. My next rifle will be "built" for sure even if I can buy one cheaper…just for the experience.
Buy a budget to shoot and build it up as you go. That’s what I did with my dpms, but it was my grandfathers, so it was free. Any way there’s really nothing left from the factory. The only thing dpms is the upper and lower.
I'm a fan of my Daniel Defense Riii. When it comes to locking the bolt back, I prefer the ping pong style. But, dropping the bolt, I prefer the lever style.
Rather build my AR-15 and AR-10 rifles. I call it my "therapy". Its great feeling when they go PEW and you still have all your fingers afterwards. Great Video! Thanks
I'm team I don't care as long as you end up with a functioning gun at the end. Building is more satisfying when it finally came together and you gain some knowledge as to how you can fix certain things, but buying gets you to the end product faster. In the end it's a personal decision, but there's a lot more passion and work involved in one of the options. Would you build a motorcycle, buy it and tune it or just run a stock model? It's not a perfect analogy, but it gives you an idea of the amount of time you're willing to invest…
In my collection I have only 1 bought upper. The other are all built. I also lived at the time in a communist state and it was hard to buy a complete AR.
the reflections off of Jason's glasses, make it look like he has googly eyes 😂 (observation) Jason has a completely different energy working with Ryan, as opposed to working with Kaya 😂 ive always got the vibes that Jason isnt too fond of Kaya
@5:10 THANK YOU!!!!!! i have been saying this for YEARS!!!!! and all the butthurt jabronis in the comments ALWAYS wanna argue (when i say this). well there you have it, you LAMES….slapping an already assembled onto the lower that u assembled, DOES NOT make it build!!!! 🤷🏾♂️
I rattle canned mine. It’s amazing how easy it is to make it look good. And if wear is a worry, Matt clear. Just make sure you tape up all the important stuff very well. Prep is the key.
I'm in the build camp. I can select things like the chrome Microbest BCG and RifleSpeed gas block among other things. Also learning alot about AR-15s as I go. Buying blem and on sale helps.
That build looks close to mine, I went with the Ripcord rail, I bought the OG first gen rail works great and use as a baseball bat when you run out of ammo. LMT mars l lower Criterion Core 12.5” barrel. Running a A5 buffer system. Out of all my AR’s I’ve never bought a mid/High tier rifle. Did the same thing when building a LMT MARS H 20” 6.5CM DMR build. Bought the parts I wanted then built it up ( will say I couldn’t find one built anywhere when I built mine lol, was cheaper in the long run anyways) to put in perspective on build vs buy and swapping out the parts you don’t want for what you do. I won a LMT Defender H W/16” CL 308 with basic furniture, I put almost another 1800. not including the optic In parts to get it like I wanted it. New barrel, trigger ARCA rails, furniture and basic small parts. That’s why I will always build vs buy.
i say mixed is best do a stripped lower as u cant go wrong with just milspec parts then get a nice complete upper or semi complete as i bought all my LMT upper parts seperately since the sales just wasnt for a complete upper
I've built out 2 stripped lowers. Pretty easy to do, only had one spring go flying. Looked everywhere. Then leaned down to look across the floor and put my elbow right on it. 😂. I put BCM uppers on both. Not gonna push my luck by builing an upper, plus I don't wanna blow my face off. Lol
Buy complete, assemble upper/lower, or build… buy the tools! You will need them at some point. This includes headspace gauges along with the tools they mentioned. Great video men. You work well together.
My first AR pattern rifle I built with very little pre knowledge going in. But YouTube was a different beast back in the day. Everything you needed to know was available. I love tinkering and had most of what was needed because I already had most tools available from my car stuff. It was a 458Socom from Bear Creak. I know super budget brand, but got barrel, bolt and bigmouth upper. lower from Anderson… Had no idea it was going to be so simple. It felt like allot until I started the build. Despite everything it worked the first time out the box. I, as of today have better tools and parts for all my builds. But you never forget your first build.. even though its not super difficult to build, the available support for what you want to do is harder to come across these days…
Build your lowers and buy your uppers. Build great lowers and you can swap them accordingly. You know how to fix every part and you can trust the builder put the time into the process to get it right.
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Rattlecan vid yes!!
I built a few, but then I decided I wanted a complete PWS MK111 Mod 2M. Either way is fine really.
This channel was mid when Clint was hosting. Now it just blows!!!!!!
The safety spring/carpet comment hit hard!
im going with build cause it could take you a year to build it but you can put everything you want into it and you customize it to your wants and needs. but when you buy it you get a general formula gun that everyone gets and everybody is different. take the 308 pistol and the 308 rifle I built. they both have less recoil than a 5.56 and I built them that way. I know all the parts on them too. when you buy rifles, you are getting a formula that was built for someone else so you make changes to make it more customed to you.
I have been considering building an AR10 in 6.5 creedmoor. I'm thinking Aero Precision M5E1 receiver set (all ambi controls, naturally) and handguard; Magpul PRS stock, K2-XL grip, & mlok bipod; JP silent capture spring, KE Arms Rekluse trigger, Sharps Rifle Company BCG with DLC coating, and a 22" Criterion nitride stainless barrel. Optic is tricky, maybe a Vortex 3-18×44 FFP.
Basically, looking at a knockoff M110.
Why right and left side controls?
I did a Build vs Buy video last year with my own opinions on it. Only has 91 views though. 😆
Both.
Buy, learn.
Build, learn.
I never had a gun and never fired an AR15. Eventually I done my research purchased the parts and tools and built my first of many AR15’s using 80% lowers. Blasted and painted every one of them from Duracoat to Cerakote. Now I have many AR15’s in various calibers, colors and would never consider buying one off the shelf. Building AR10’s are even more fun when you find out AR10, LR308, SR25, DPMS High, low etc
Now I have a few AR10’s in various calibers
Find it very therapeutic
Unless you have a mill and lathe, you are buying your AR15
Let’s see a rattle can tutorial 😅
What do y’all think about a CMMG Resolute MK4 5.56?? I have one and want yall too tell me what’s a better bolt for it and is it worth upgrading.
Bcm upper 700-800 Sabre lower 300 BAM!
I would say to build not only can you buy once and put all the parts you want into right away but more importantly you will know that firearm inside and out
For a first lower, I would recommend aero precisions m4e1 lower lineup, they use threaded pins instead of roll pins which is great for putting together your first one
I've checked the "bought" box a few times, and I will probably skip assembling (buying complete upper and lower) for now. My next rifle will be "built" for sure even if I can buy one cheaper…just for the experience.
U guys should build an cali compliant ar15 under $1000 bc i need ideas lol
Absolutely love to see you rattlecsn an AR
Yes,rattle can videos please.
Love your videos.❤
Buy a budget to shoot and build it up as you go. That’s what I did with my dpms, but it was my grandfathers, so it was free. Any way there’s really nothing left from the factory. The only thing dpms is the upper and lower.
I'm a fan of my Daniel Defense Riii. When it comes to locking the bolt back, I prefer the ping pong style. But, dropping the bolt, I prefer the lever style.
Where’s Clint
Buying is cool… but nothing beats the flex of telling someone ‘yeah, I built it.’ That’s the moment you see their respect meter hit MAX.
POF lowers has entered the chat
Rather build my AR-15 and AR-10 rifles. I call it my "therapy". Its great feeling when they go PEW and you still have all your fingers afterwards. Great Video! Thanks
Building is way more satisfying. And fun to do. Plus you get exactly what you want and its often much cheaper. Especially with blem parts
BCM is the way to go
I'm team I don't care as long as you end up with a functioning gun at the end. Building is more satisfying when it finally came together and you gain some knowledge as to how you can fix certain things, but buying gets you to the end product faster. In the end it's a personal decision, but there's a lot more passion and work involved in one of the options. Would you build a motorcycle, buy it and tune it or just run a stock model? It's not a perfect analogy, but it gives you an idea of the amount of time you're willing to invest…
In my collection I have only 1 bought upper. The other are all built. I also lived at the time in a communist state and it was hard to buy a complete AR.
5:40 who is gonna argue that DD ambi lower is better than Griffin's ambi lower? Nobody..
the reflections off of Jason's glasses, make it look like he has googly eyes 😂 (observation) Jason has a completely different energy working with Ryan, as opposed to working with Kaya 😂 ive always got the vibes that Jason isnt too fond of Kaya
@5:10 THANK YOU!!!!!! i have been saying this for YEARS!!!!! and all the butthurt jabronis in the comments ALWAYS wanna argue (when i say this). well there you have it, you LAMES….slapping an already assembled onto the lower that u assembled, DOES NOT make it build!!!! 🤷🏾♂️
What is Jason shooting at 4:10?
I rattle canned mine. It’s amazing how easy it is to make it look good. And if wear is a worry, Matt clear. Just make sure you tape up all the important stuff very well. Prep is the key.
Assembly vs buying! 😂lol
I'm in the build camp. I can select things like the chrome Microbest BCG and RifleSpeed gas block among other things. Also learning alot about AR-15s as I go. Buying blem and on sale helps.
On another note on Build vs Buy. Look I have an extra detention spring, TIME TO BUILD ANOTHER ONE…. LOL True story
That build looks close to mine, I went with the Ripcord rail, I bought the OG first gen rail works great and use as a baseball bat when you run out of ammo. LMT mars l lower Criterion Core 12.5” barrel. Running a A5 buffer system. Out of all my AR’s I’ve never bought a mid/High tier rifle. Did the same thing when building a LMT MARS H 20” 6.5CM DMR build. Bought the parts I wanted then built it up ( will say I couldn’t find one built anywhere when I built mine lol, was cheaper in the long run anyways) to put in perspective on build vs buy and swapping out the parts you don’t want for what you do. I won a LMT Defender H W/16” CL 308 with basic furniture, I put almost another 1800. not including the optic In parts to get it like I wanted it. New barrel, trigger ARCA rails, furniture and basic small parts. That’s why I will always build vs buy.
Algorithm defeated
i say mixed is best do a stripped lower as u cant go wrong with just milspec parts then get a nice complete upper or semi complete as i bought all my LMT upper parts seperately since the sales just wasnt for a complete upper
Rattle can it up
13:07 YOU CAN'T STOP ME, AND NEITHER CAN THE CARPET!!!
I built my first AR. I had a local gunsmith headspace it. That's the only thing I didn't do myself.
I've built out 2 stripped lowers. Pretty easy to do, only had one spring go flying. Looked everywhere. Then leaned down to look across the floor and put my elbow right on it. 😂.
I put BCM uppers on both.
Not gonna push my luck by builing an upper, plus I don't wanna blow my face off. Lol
Buy complete, assemble upper/lower, or build… buy the tools! You will need them at some point. This includes headspace gauges along with the tools they mentioned. Great video men. You work well together.
My first AR pattern rifle I built with very little pre knowledge going in. But YouTube was a different beast back in the day. Everything you needed to know was available. I love tinkering and had most of what was needed because I already had most tools available from my car stuff. It was a 458Socom from Bear Creak. I know super budget brand, but got barrel, bolt and bigmouth upper. lower from Anderson… Had no idea it was going to be so simple. It felt like allot until I started the build. Despite everything it worked the first time out the box. I, as of today have better tools and parts for all my builds. But you never forget your first build.. even though its not super difficult to build, the available support for what you want to do is harder to come across these days…
Rattle can videos, please?
That dramatic music for the lost safety spring was perfect 👌🏾 😂
Build your lowers and buy your uppers. Build great lowers and you can swap them accordingly. You know how to fix every part and you can trust the builder put the time into the process to get it right.