Building my first AR - need opinions... (Oh boy!....)

[KahrHeart]

I have a PSA lower and a really cool handguard...a new ergo grip and a nice trigger guard.
I'm going to change the trigger to a 2-stage...
And now I need the upper.

View attachment 478500

I'll also be changing out the buttstock to one that I like better.

 

[EPS]

I want a fairly light weight barrel for easier carrying.
I'm a 5'1", 53 y/o woman.
I live in in the woods and want to carry it when hiking..so I'm trying to build it as light as possible.

In that case you might want to go with a short barrel like 10.5 inch and just put a pistol brace on it

 

[EPS]

Well if you go with a short barrel you have to use a pistol brace or get a tax stamp lol.
Here is my 10.5 barrel gun with a S.B. tactical stock .or pistol brace .witch makes it legal .but it can't be adjusted .but it is legal to shoot from your shoulder.

 

[KahrHeart]

All you need is a barrel and a upper .
Well you need BCG and stuff I don't know it might be cheaper to buy it all together or separately

It seems to be cheaper to buy it all together...as long as I can get everything that I want.

On the lower I bought, I'm changing out just about everything. I only paid $100 for it...brand new but no trail...
but I'm changing the trigger, the trigger guard and the grip.

When I buy the upper, the only thing I want to change is the handguard.

 

[KahrHeart]

In that case you might want to go with a short barrel like 10.5 inch and just put a pistol brace on it

I'm actually building it around the very expensive hand guard I bought from Offhand Gear....so it has to be a 16" barrel

 

[EPS]

I'm actually building it around the very expensive hand guard I bought from Offhand Gear....so it has to be a 16" barrel

Yep I guess that makes sense

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

I want a fairly light weight barrel for easier carrying.
I'm a 5'1", 53 y/o woman.
I live in in the woods and want to carry it when hiking..so I'm trying to build it as light as possible.

perfect!

 

[EPS]

If you are going to carry it in the woods for animal protection
Maybe go 300 BLACK Out. Or 6.8 caliber

 

[KahrHeart]

If you are going to carry it in the woods for animal protection
Maybe go 300 BLACK Out. Or 6.8 caliber

It's more for playing with I've been a pistol instructor for over 20 years and I always have at least one pistol on me...usually a .45
and/or a .357 snubby.

 

[EPS]

It's more for playing with I've been a pistol instructor for over 20 years and I always have at least one pistol on me...usually a .45
and/or a .357 snubby.

Okay

 

[American123]

Of the two you listed,

This one is the way to go:

PSA 16" Mid-Length 5.56 NATO 1:7 Phosphate 13.5" Lightweight M-Lok Upper - With BCG & CH - 5165448217

The handguard that is in that build is my favorite (lightlight Mlok with the QD point on either side raised up)

I have a similar upper with that same handguard but in a SS pencil barrel. Super light and super sweet, but I think a medium weight barrel is a good first AR because it will be less affected by heat while shooting over extended periods.

Besides... it's your first AR you are putting together, not your last. What you learn from running something you have put together will lead you to have thoughts and make decisions that will positively influence future AR's you will put together in the future.

Be careful looking at PSA online deals, you'll inevitably end up with a handful of AR's because "It was such a good deal"

 

[EPS]

Check SURPLUS AMMO .COM they have a huge web site so you have to serch Complete Ar uppers .they have all different makes

 

[KahrHeart]

Of the two you listed,

This one is the way to go:

PSA 16" Mid-Length 5.56 NATO 1:7 Phosphate 13.5" Lightweight M-Lok Upper - With BCG & CH - 5165448217

The handguard that is in that build is my favorite (lightlight Mlok with the QD point on either side raised up)

I have a similar upper with that same handguard but in a SS pencil barrel. Super light and super sweet, but I think a medium weight barrel is a good first AR because it will be less affected by heat while shooting over extended periods.

Besides... it's your first AR you are putting together, not your last. What you learn from running something you have put together will lead you to have thoughts and make decisions that will positively influence future AR's you will put together in the future.

Be careful looking at PSA online deals, you'll inevitably end up with a handful of AR's because "It was such a good deal"

Sounds like a GREAT plan! I'm finding that it's rather addictive!

 

[EPS]

But so far PSA IS THE CHEAPEST I HAVE FOUND

 

[EPS]

Of the two you listed,

This one is the way to go:

PSA 16" Mid-Length 5.56 NATO 1:7 Phosphate 13.5" Lightweight M-Lok Upper - With BCG & CH - 5165448217

The handguard that is in that build is my favorite (lightlight Mlok with the QD point on either side raised up)

I have a similar upper with that same handguard but in a SS pencil barrel. Super light and super sweet, but I think a medium weight barrel is a good first AR because it will be less affected by heat while shooting over extended periods.

Besides... it's your first AR you are putting together, not your last. What you learn from running something you have put together will lead you to have thoughts and make decisions that will positively influence future AR's you will put together in the future.

Be careful looking at PSA online deals, you'll inevitably end up with a handful of AR's because "It was such a good deal"

Lol tell me about it this is my safe and I'm building three more as we speak HEHEE I'm a ADDICT

 

[KahrHeart]

Well if you go with a short barrel you have to use a pistol brace or get a tax stamp lol.
Here is my 10.5 barrel gun with a S.B. tactical stock .or pistol brace .witch makes it legal .but it can't be adjusted .but it is legal to shoot from your shoulder.View attachment 478504 View attachment 478506

I like that stock a lot! I'm going to Cerakote this one a turquoise blue.

 

[EPS]

She said she doesn't care about the hand gaurd . she wants to use the one she has.
But if she gets one with a good gaurd on it she can always sale it pretty easy .if it's decent

 

[EPS]

I like that stock a lot! I'm going to Cerakote this one a turquoise blue.

That is a S.B tactical pistol brace it's not adjustable because it's on a 10.5 inch barrel so it's considered a pistol.
If I put a adjustable stock on it have to get the tax stamp for a SBR

 

[EPS]

It also has a folder on it lol LAW TACTICAL FOLDING STOCK

 

[KahrHeart]

It also has a folder on it lol LAW TACTICAL FOLDING STOCKView attachment 478525

I like it a lot. Very nice looking gun!