First AR build

[3 men & a boat]

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-10-5-carbine-length-5-56-nato-1-7-nitride-9-lightweight-m-lok-moe-ept-shockwave-pistol-kit.html

I’ve been wanting to build myself an AR pistol lately and thinking of purchasing a kit so I know I’ll get all the parts I need. Does this one seem like a good setup? The local store has Anderson lowers in stock and they seem to be well regarded, so I’ll be using them. Might pick up two and do one as a rifle. Just bored lately and wanting for something to do.
Thanks

ETA- this would be my first time building an AR if that’s relevant

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[FrommerStop]

The lower kits are sold on line. For the upper, I would buy one fully assembled and get the stripped lower locally. I purchased a lower from Miles at tradewinds. Call him prior to coming over to make sure he has one in stock.

 

[850guns]

$540! I was buying like crazy before the apocalypse, prices so low I couldn't resist. Mainly gunbroker. I'm glad I did. Personally I would shop around. If something is on back order, get on the list to be notified when they get more in stock. But I am also guilty of paying more for something if I really want it. I haven't bought anything from PSA, but I know a lot of people do. And I don't recall hearing anything bad about them. Check out KM Tactical. Their prices have remained fairly stable during the rush on everything gun related. +1 on burying a complete upper if you are a newbie. And assembling a lower is easy. Just make sure you work area is clean. Those tiny springs sometimes have a mind of their own

 

[FrommerStop]

$540! I was buying like crazy before the apocalypse, prices so low I couldn't resist. Mainly gunbroker. I'm glad I did. Personally I would shop around. If something is on back order, get on the list to be notified when they get more in stock. But I am also guilty of paying more for something if I really want it. I haven't bought anything from PSA, but I know a lot of people do. And I don't recall hearing anything bad about them. Check out KM Tactical. Their prices have remained fairly stable during the rush on everything gun related. +1 on burying a complete upper if you are a newbie. And assembling a lower is easy. Just make sure you work area is clean. Those tiny springs sometimes have a mind of their own

Eventually I want graduate to build in upper and doing an 80% receiver. I finished buying my uppers just before the crush.
I need to see what odds las vegas is giving trump for re-election. If they favor Biden I will have to buy like there is no tomorrow.

 

[850guns]

Eventually I want graduate to build in upper and doing an 80% receiver. I finished buying my uppers just before the crush.
I need to see what odds las vegas is giving trump for re-election. If they favor Biden I will have to buy like there is no tomorrow.

An 80% lower and 3 barrels is part of the reason I joined the forum.

 

[stage20]

I may not be accurate but close. Those kits were around 349 before all this mess started. You could get them as cheap as 279 without a brace.

 

[stage20]

10.5″ 5.56/.223 Black Friday AR-15 Pistol Build Kit

Shooting steel case ammunition through our products voids ALL warranties!!!

www.durkintactical.com

Can't believe these are still in stock. They were 299 before the idiots went to the streets.
It was just 389 yesterday. Friend just bought one.

 

[3 men & a boat]

I figured it was the wrong time as far as price, but building one is just something I have wanted to do, and I figure if the election goes wrong then I might not get a chance at all. So I’ll have to overpay this go around.


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[SAWMAN]

That brings up a good subject.
As the election gets near,if the fake poles are still showing the sniffer,groper Biden,even still has a "snoball's chance in hell",the prices and availability of guns,gun parts(ESPECIALLY AR),ammo,reloading components,etc,will go through the roof. The price of the "what's leftover" hicap mags will skyrocket. P-Mags will be $30.+ Glock mags will be $50-$80.
You younger guys had better stock up while you can.
I will take a look at this post exactly one year from now,and if need be . . admit that I was wrong or tell the members,"quit yer effin crying". --- SAWMAN

 

[3 men & a boat]

I bought 2 stripped lowers, and an Anderson parts kit. Backed out of the posted kit, I ordered a pistol lower parts kit.
Is their anything special I need to address concerning the serial numbers about making it a pistol vs a rifle? I installed the lower parts kit in one but neither have had a buffer, upper, etc installed yet. One hasn’t even been opened from the package.


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[FrommerStop]

That brings up a good subject.
As the election gets near,if the fake poles are still showing the sniffer,groper Biden,even still has a "snoball's chance in hell",the prices and availability of guns,gun parts(ESPECIALLY AR),ammo,reloading components,etc,will go through the roof. The price of the "what's leftover" hicap mags will skyrocket. P-Mags will be $30.+ Glock mags will be $50-$80.
You younger guys had better stock up while you can.
I will take a look at this post exactly one year from now,and if need be . . admit that I was wrong or tell the members,"quit yer effin crying". --- SAWMAN

I would see what the odds are in Las Vegas and make your decision accordingly. I assume the worst and try to be prepared for it while praying for the best and I used end up with something in between.