I posted a thread awhile back about an AR or AK, and I'm considering an AR. Unfortunately, I decided after Black Friday. I'm new to this world, and not a gunsmith. Suggestions for a good all around rifle that will be reliable and accurate to 200 yards? Only use is going to be range/civil unrest. I'm willing to do a little assembly, but again - not a gunsmith, just fairly handy with a wrench. Also, suggestions for good sources to buy. Thanks.
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Look at Palmetto State Armory for complete uppers. I suggest their premium/ CHF line (it will be in the description)
Lowers are easy to build with only a few cheap tools. Buy a cheap lower locally or online and buy a lower build kit to complete it ( look at spikes, cmmg, palmetto state, aero precision). Or you can even buy a complete lower at palmetto state and have it shipped to a gun shop to pick up.
Ar15.Com is your friend.
Just stay away from the start up companies that have no reviews. All the brands I listed plus colt, FN, noveske, BCM, are all good brands that have been around for a while.
Lowers are easy to build with only a few cheap tools. Buy a cheap lower locally or online and buy a lower build kit to complete it ( look at spikes, cmmg, palmetto state, aero precision). Or you can even buy a complete lower at palmetto state and have it shipped to a gun shop to pick up.
Ar15.Com is your friend.
Just stay away from the start up companies that have no reviews. All the brands I listed plus colt, FN, noveske, BCM, are all good brands that have been around for a while.
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FrankT
6.8 SPCII Hog Slayer
Unfortunately, I'm no longer in Pensacola. If I was, I'd just stalk the for sale threads for a good deal. If I get a complete upper, what does it take to finish the rifle? How much chance is there of screwing the lower up? If I get an upper/bcg separately, what does it take to put them together? Any features/parts to steer clear of? Any "must haves" for an AR?
shootnstarz
Master
There are a few tricky parts in the lower but very doable. The bolt catch roll pin and the take down pin retaining plunger springs (how about that part description) are about the worse parts to assemble. Everything else is erector set simple. You tube and AR-15.com are indispensable if you've never built one.
Hint: When installing the aforementioned take down pin retaining plunger and spring it's a good idea to do it inside a clear plastic bag. Otherwise if it's gets away it will bounce around the room like Han Solo's blaster shot in the garbage masher.
Rick
Hint: When installing the aforementioned take down pin retaining plunger and spring it's a good idea to do it inside a clear plastic bag. Otherwise if it's gets away it will bounce around the room like Han Solo's blaster shot in the garbage masher.
Rick
Might want to do a bit of research on Radical. They were known to melonite barrels with the extensions in place causing the extension to untorque itself upon installation. Also had some other issues involving not test firing their guns and other QC issues. They might have sorted it all out but I've seen a lot of poor reviews of Radical over the last year. Just my 2 cents best of luck to you
https://www.ar15.com/archive/topic.html?b=3&f=122&t=664025
Here is the first thread over at arfcom.
Also: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_2/42...____Is_Radical_Firearms__com_G2G_.html&page=2
Just have to do some research. A lot of people of happy with them but their customer service and barrel issues would turn me off. If you guys own them and are happy with them then obviously you can give more insight than I can.
Here is the first thread over at arfcom.
Also: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_2/42...____Is_Radical_Firearms__com_G2G_.html&page=2
Just have to do some research. A lot of people of happy with them but their customer service and barrel issues would turn me off. If you guys own them and are happy with them then obviously you can give more insight than I can.
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TackleberryMCS
Master
I will give a negative review of my own. Last year, I bought a Radical Firearms barrel just to save some money. Well, the barrel's accuracy was horrible. It would not hold a group worth squat. I ordered a much more expensive barrel to replace it. When I went to remove the Radical barrel, it broke loose from the barrel extension. I have never had that happen with a barrel before. Sure, their barrels are cheap, but for good reason. Some guys have been satisfied with Radical's barrels, but many have not because of the extension issues.
TackleberryMCS
Master
You are most fortunate indeed. It seems like the shorter barrels have better luck for some strange reason. Most of the other guys that have had good luck with Radical's upper have had short barreled uppers. Who knows, they may have fixed their problems by now, and then again, they may not have. Who knows? To me, it is not worth the chance to find out. There are better options available.
