Jkm's AR15 Build

"jkm7680" (jkm7680)
04/01/2018 at 21:57 • Filed to: Gunlopnik

I’ve pretty much decided to build my own AR15 platform gun instead of buying one straight up. I’m aiming for keeping it under $500 and avoiding polymer components entirely.

The only problem is that I have my entire damn build lined out, but the upper and lower receivers are both out of stock everywhere. Thanks Obama!

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https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/716008488/Firearms/Rifles/American+Tactical+Imports/ATI+AR15+Omni+Hybrid+Complete+Lower+Receiver

DISCUSSION (50)

JeepJeremy > jkm7680
04/01/2018 at 22:06

My uncle built one to the exact specs of Will Smith’s gun in I Am Legend and it is an awesome rifle!!!

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > jkm7680
04/01/2018 at 22:07

Get it in gray so it’ll match your Jetta.

jkm7680 > JeepJeremy
04/01/2018 at 22:07

That’s awesome! Love how flexible the platform is.

jkm7680 > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
04/01/2018 at 22:08

or stupid like ur face

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > jkm7680
04/01/2018 at 22:08

whoarder is tellurium > jkm7680
04/01/2018 at 22:12

One of us

Primaryarms ftw too.

jkm7680 > whoarder is tellurium
04/01/2018 at 22:14

Oooh, wow and they have things in stock as well!

DipodomysDeserti > JeepJeremy
04/01/2018 at 22:14

How much did the select fire lower run him?

whoarder is tellurium > jkm7680
04/01/2018 at 22:15

Also, their own line of optics ain’t too shabby for the price.

jkm7680 > whoarder is tellurium
04/01/2018 at 22:17

I was honestly gonna go with a pretty cheap reflex sight for starters and build up from there. I dislike iron sights.

DipodomysDeserti > jkm7680
04/01/2018 at 22:17

There’s plenty of quality AR uppers in stock, but they’ll run more than your whole build budget. A $500 AR is like the ‘90s Kia of gun platforms: a piece of shit.

jkm7680 > DipodomysDeserti
04/01/2018 at 22:19

I mean, I’ve shot $500 AR’s and $1,600 ARs. There’s nothing wrong with a cheap AR.

Textured Soy Protein > jkm7680
04/01/2018 at 22:22

Kinja'd!!!

jimz > jkm7680
04/01/2018 at 22:23

I bought a Del-Ton a few weeks ago. just a couple of accessories and I’m happy with it.

Clown Shoe Pilot > jkm7680
04/01/2018 at 22:23

I’ve got a couple of the Burris FastFire III sights on my mp5 and mp5k. They’re not bad

jkm7680 > jimz
04/01/2018 at 22:23

How much did that run you?

jkm7680 > Textured Soy Protein
04/01/2018 at 22:24

Kinja'd!!!

jkm7680 > Clown Shoe Pilot
04/01/2018 at 22:25

I was honestly gonna go with one of these because I’m curious and then go with something a little more upmarket if the need arises.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HCU3NTU/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01HCU3NTU&pd_rd_wg=B0SjC&pd_rd_r=NC0H7YM2X9NV096TCMYP&pd_rd_w=M6ivf

whoarder is tellurium > jkm7680
04/01/2018 at 22:30

If you want a cheap/good red dot, go with primary arms or the bushnell trs-25. Get a 1/3 co-witness mount too.

If you’re going for an upper with an A2 front sight base, you look into something like a magpul rear flip up iron sight to compliment it. It’s wise to at least have irons for backup purposes. Batteries can die prematurely too.

DipodomysDeserti > jkm7680
04/01/2018 at 22:31

There’s usually a whole lot wrong with cheap ARs, that’s why they’re cheap. Quality costs money, and when you’re dealing with firearms, quality goes a long way. For example, a 1:9 twist is a real shitty twist for the .223/5.56 round out of a 16" barrel. Those uppers are cheap because they’re using barrels that no one wants.

Cheap ARs are great props for Instagram photos, but they’re piss poor firearms.

jimz > jkm7680
04/01/2018 at 22:31

5 and change.

Kinja'd!!!

jkm7680 > whoarder is tellurium
04/01/2018 at 22:31

Around how much will either of those run me? I’ve got a simple preliminary build list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nFRIY_TbaGbyaa-aMa9Rug4TtfcqkXCsv-MfrpZStio/edit?usp=sharing

It’s really basic though, I’ve been researching a good amount of the day.

jkm7680 > jimz
04/01/2018 at 22:34

Not bad at all! Looks like a great gun. How does it shoot?

jkm7680 > DipodomysDeserti
04/01/2018 at 22:35

I’ve had good luck with them in the past at least.

whoarder is tellurium > jkm7680
04/01/2018 at 22:40

TRS-25 is $89.

http://www.primaryarms.com/bushnell-trophy-trs25-1x25mm-red-dot-sight-3-moa-bs731303

A cheapo riser is about $10

http://www.primaryarms.com/leapers-utg-high-profile-3-slot-compact-picatinny-style-riser-mount-ar-15-flattop-matte-mnt-rs10s3

The magpul rear flip varies but looks like PA has it for $41.99

jkm7680 > whoarder is tellurium
04/01/2018 at 22:41

Appreciate the links, I’ll look into those for sure. I do prefer reflex sights over anything else though. Unless I’m like shooting a SCAR or something.

Alfalfa > jkm7680
04/01/2018 at 22:43

Why you no like composites?

jkm7680 > Alfalfa
04/01/2018 at 22:44

I just don’t know how I feel about an AR15 with a composite lower/and or upper receiver. Like fine for handguns, but I just don’t know how I feel about them in things other than handguns.

Alfalfa > jkm7680
04/01/2018 at 22:48

Firearm composites aren’t really much more of a risk than metals. Some manufacturers make some damn cheap guns out of metal that will also explode. Do some research and I think you’ll find that a composite lower will be plenty safe as well as within budget. I have complete faith in composites from a reputable company.

jkm7680 > Alfalfa
04/01/2018 at 22:49

Very true, I’ll look into it but avoid any especially new or low rated components.

Maxima Speed > jkm7680
04/01/2018 at 23:18

So you want to build a whole gun for less than the price of the Eotech on mine :P #NotSoHumbleBrag

jkm7680 > Maxima Speed
04/01/2018 at 23:20

Pretty much, haha. Ballin on a budget. I’m getting a nice Glock to keep my .22s, 12 gauge and AR company though. So that’ll balance it out a little bit more.

Maxima Speed > Textured Soy Protein
04/01/2018 at 23:20

Im confused, why is he wearing a giant block of cheese?

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > jkm7680
04/01/2018 at 23:23

So does everyone on Oppo own a Jalopy, play vidya games, owns 20 watches and guns?

jkm7680 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
04/01/2018 at 23:25

I have like three watches, don’t own a Jalopy and ain’t got no time for vidya games.

Maxima Speed > jkm7680
04/01/2018 at 23:25

Nice, I have a slight preference for the XD (I own one) over the Glock due to the backstrap safety. I definitely like how the Glock and XD both don’t have a manual safety lever you have to release to fire.

jkm7680 > Maxima Speed
04/01/2018 at 23:28

It threw me off at first, haha. Kinda a fan of it though. Only thing is that I don’t like Glock sights though.

Maxima Speed > jkm7680
04/01/2018 at 23:33

Why not? I haven’t fired one in ages so I don’t remember the setup up. I will say I wish the XD-S that I have had a night sight option. All I get is a little red low light “Fiber Optic” looking thing on the front.

Sovande > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
04/02/2018 at 06:45

No.

Spanfeller is a twat > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
04/02/2018 at 09:07

I guess you stumbled upon the four Oppo factions

Textured Soy Protein > Maxima Speed
04/02/2018 at 09:42

Green Bay is in Wisconsin, the land of cheese. America’s Dairyland, according to its license plates. Green Bay Packers fans and players often wear cheesehead hats for fun and amusement, however in this case, BJ Raji is not amused.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
04/02/2018 at 10:40

I own a Jalopy, play video games (why not?) but don’t have a gun because Canada. No watches either.

(I do have my PAL which is the Canadian gun license, but that was for work long ago)

Autophile412 - what's the world got in store? > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
04/02/2018 at 10:47

I have 4 watches, I do own a jalopy, the only vidya games I play are with my son every now and then. The 2nd amendment of our constitution grants me the right to own many guns of all calibers and sizes. :)

Autophile412 - what's the world got in store? > jkm7680
04/02/2018 at 10:49

I built an AR a long time ago and shot it a lot. Sold it for a profit and got lazy so I bought a Sig Sauer M400. I love it. I could have built one comparable for a couple hundred less $$ but like I said, I got lazy and decided my time was worth more. Good luck with your build.

Azrek > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
04/02/2018 at 10:57

Close enough! We also like good food and Car shows

B/Xmrrmvr > jkm7680
04/02/2018 at 11:59

Thanks Obama!

But Donald “Take the Guns First, Due Process Later” Trump is the current president though.

jkm7680 > B/Xmrrmvr
04/02/2018 at 12:07

(It was a joke)

I don’t like Obama or Trump.

jkm7680 > Autophile412 - what's the world got in store?
04/02/2018 at 12:08

My friend has one of those, shot it this weekend. Really good, solid and well shooting gun.

Thanks!

JeepJeremy > DipodomysDeserti
04/02/2018 at 13:08

I’m not sure. I will have to ask him

CaptDale - is secretly British > jkm7680
04/02/2018 at 19:46

I built one quite recently, wasn’t to bad