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Considering my first AR build and I am a little 'green' when it comes to 'modern' ARs.
My experience ended with my own Colt AR 15 A1 Sporter and some of the first A2s when I was in the Army.
While Inexperienced with ARs in general I am very capable (mechanically) of a build/assembly and nearly anything that comes with it so no issues there.
I would like some 'basic' information such as a good lower Idea, uppers as well and some basic hints.
So as to keep this simple I'll lay out what I 'Think' I want to do and configuration.
I want the lower to be a 'dedicated' 9mm lower to use Glock mags probably for availability, economy and function. Also I will go with conventional 'loose' lower internals as opposed to these 'drop in' assemblies I am looking at.
Probably stick with 16" barrel but 18 would be preferred - and an HB if one is available in 9mm.
I want a provision to mount a sight on the front of the barrel - preferably something with a dovetail to mount a 'conventional' type sight - which will probably be a Lyman globe.
A simple upper assembly with a rail. I was originally thinking an original carry handle style but a rail is the most practical and I have a receiver sight in mind that I really like and they mount on a rail.
Function to be a basic gas operation.
Ok - so some basic STARTUP info would be appreciated. Good lower options, upper ideas, front sight mounts etc.
Simplicity is the goal - not economy.
My experience ended with my own Colt AR 15 A1 Sporter and some of the first A2s when I was in the Army.
While Inexperienced with ARs in general I am very capable (mechanically) of a build/assembly and nearly anything that comes with it so no issues there.
I would like some 'basic' information such as a good lower Idea, uppers as well and some basic hints.
So as to keep this simple I'll lay out what I 'Think' I want to do and configuration.
I want the lower to be a 'dedicated' 9mm lower to use Glock mags probably for availability, economy and function. Also I will go with conventional 'loose' lower internals as opposed to these 'drop in' assemblies I am looking at.
Probably stick with 16" barrel but 18 would be preferred - and an HB if one is available in 9mm.
I want a provision to mount a sight on the front of the barrel - preferably something with a dovetail to mount a 'conventional' type sight - which will probably be a Lyman globe.
A simple upper assembly with a rail. I was originally thinking an original carry handle style but a rail is the most practical and I have a receiver sight in mind that I really like and they mount on a rail.
Function to be a basic gas operation.
Ok - so some basic STARTUP info would be appreciated. Good lower options, upper ideas, front sight mounts etc.
Simplicity is the goal - not economy.