Been thinking about building my first AR-15 and finally started diving into part options. It feels like there are a ton of deals out there if you dig around a bit, but honestly, I'm a bit lost on what to get. I plan to go with the standard 5.56 for now, but I'm open to any suggestions if you all think another caliber might be a better choice.
As for parts, are there any brands you've had bad experiences with? I want to avoid those sketchy options. And what about hidden costs? I keep worrying I'll miss some little thing and end up spending way more than I planned. Should I just bite the bullet and buy a pre-built one instead?
Really would appreciate hearing any advice or even stories about mistakes you've made along the way. I know there's a lot to learn and I'm eager to not screw this up too badly.
As for parts, are there any brands you've had bad experiences with? I want to avoid those sketchy options. And what about hidden costs? I keep worrying I'll miss some little thing and end up spending way more than I planned. Should I just bite the bullet and buy a pre-built one instead?
Really would appreciate hearing any advice or even stories about mistakes you've made along the way. I know there's a lot to learn and I'm eager to not screw this up too badly.
