Been thinking about building my first AR-15 for a while now. Finally starting to look at parts, and honestly, it's a bit overwhelming. There are some good deals out there, but I can't tell what's worth it and what's just shiny marketing.
I'm aiming for a basic rifle build, probably going with 5.56. I've read mixed things about other calibers for first-time builds, so I'm not sure if I should stay the course or branch out. Anyone have thoughts on that?
Also, what parts or brands should I steer clear of? I've seen some horror stories, and I'd rather skip the headache. I keep hearing about hidden costs too, which freaks me out a little. What are those rookie mistakes I should watch for?
Part of me thinks maybe it's just easier to buy a ready-made rifle. Like, how do you decide if building is really worth it?
I appreciate any input! Even if it's just a funny story about what went wrong on your first build.
I'm aiming for a basic rifle build, probably going with 5.56. I've read mixed things about other calibers for first-time builds, so I'm not sure if I should stay the course or branch out. Anyone have thoughts on that?
Also, what parts or brands should I steer clear of? I've seen some horror stories, and I'd rather skip the headache. I keep hearing about hidden costs too, which freaks me out a little. What are those rookie mistakes I should watch for?
Part of me thinks maybe it's just easier to buy a ready-made rifle. Like, how do you decide if building is really worth it?
I appreciate any input! Even if it's just a funny story about what went wrong on your first build.
