ar-15 build

Jack75 · 07-12-2008, 08:31 PM

So im going to start an ar-15 build but ive got loads of questions about them like where to buy parts from and what manufacturer.I already decided i want a 20 inch heavy contoured barrel with chrome lining,regular stock not telescoping and i want a gun thats not gunna break the bank.

Redbeernuts · 07-12-2008, 09:27 PM

Good quality, At a good price. I would go with Model1sales.com I have a few of their rifle kits completed and am very happy with them. Its not top of the line, but people I have built for and I have been pleased with them. You should be able to build the rifle for around 650$ including the lower depending on what configuration your going for. Another one you could try is Del-ton but I dont know much about them.

Pred · 07-12-2008, 11:10 PM

I've heard mixed reviews when dealing with Model 1, however I'm fairly certain I've never heard a bad review when dealing with Del-ton. Are you just wanting a gun to play around with?

Redbeernuts · 07-12-2008, 11:49 PM

You make a good point Pred. I might have just had good luck with the model1 kits. I have also seen some negative said about them. I built a Del-ton rifle, to the naked eye I can't tell the difference between the two but thats just by looks. The guy I built it for loves it. I have never fired one. For just playing around I would go with the model1 but thats just me.

Jack75 · 07-13-2008, 08:38 AM

yah i just want one fer screwin around with

Jack75 · 07-13-2008, 08:44 AM

does model 1 make thier own ars or do they just sell other brands?

Pred · 07-13-2008, 12:13 PM

Something else to think about, do you want a 1x7 twist barrel or a 1x9 twist barrel? 1x9 twist will work fine for the standard 55gr and 62gr stuff you'll find, however if you want to go with a heavier bullet the 1x7 twist would serve you well. Are you wanting a flat top upper, or a standard A2 upper?

Jack75 · 07-13-2008, 04:19 PM

it really doesnt matter about twist ill take whats standard and i deffinetly want standard carry handle because i have no intentions of scoping it id rather get good with iron sights then get a scope later down the road.

Redbeernuts · 07-13-2008, 05:00 PM

Model1 has a few other brands as far as parts but the uppers are all model1. You could always go with the A3 with Removeable flip sights. Then you would be set up for a scope when your ready and you wouldnt have that handle in the way.

Pred · 07-13-2008, 05:57 PM

Yeah you need to think about what you really want. A flat top gives you tons of options, but if you plan on just using iron sights and like the way a standard M16 looks, you'll probably want an A2 upper.

Jack75 · 07-13-2008, 08:49 PM

so hows the quality of the model 1 in comparison with dpms stag and the others.

Redbeernuts · 07-13-2008, 09:10 PM

As for looks, its no different. I don't think accuracy is much different either, but Im not sure. Durability I dont doubt is the same. Stag is a well known and good brand but you will pay a little more the good thing is All parts are interchangable. Lets put it this way, I have about 4k in all my AR15's and all mine are Model1, I don't compete, I have fun with mine They haven't let me down. But keep in mind It all depends on what your going to do with it

Jack75 · 07-13-2008, 09:27 PM

yea c im not looking for a competition gun just not a total junker and fairly acurate i think i might go with an rra lower and a complete dti upper hows that sound?

Redbeernuts · 07-13-2008, 11:07 PM

I think you will have good weapon. I think that is a good choice.

Jack75 · 07-14-2008, 09:03 AM

ill prolly keep upgrading it later down the road like getting a chrome bolt assembly.thanks for the help.

wunhunglo · 07-14-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack75

ill prolly keep upgrading it later down the road like getting a chrome bolt assembly.thanks for the help.

Excuse my ignorance, but how is a chrome bolt assembly considered an upgrade??
How will it enhance performance??

Just askin, ços mine is standard.

Jack75 · 07-14-2008, 12:49 PM

no problem i think its probably smoother and reduces corrosion on the bolt

Redbeernuts · 07-14-2008, 12:51 PM

A chrom bolt assembly is easier to clean. Thats always an upgrade

wunhunglo · 07-14-2008, 01:06 PM

I really wonder if it is worth the extra cost!

The chromed area would probably just need a wipe, just like the unchromed version and lets, face it, you are going to lube up the other parts of it anyway, so no hassles there. On the overall scale of things, I wouldn't call it an upgrade, but that is just my opinion, right or wrong. I think mine is right!

So in your way of thinking a chromed bore would also be considered an upgrade??

Jack75 · 07-14-2008, 01:48 PM

idk i always see them on nm ars but you do have a point I really dont need a chrome lined barrel eith cuse i prolly spend 2 hours on a gun after i shoot it

07-12-2008, 08:31 PM	#1
Jack75 Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New york Posts: 59	ar-15 build So im going to start an ar-15 build but ive got loads of questions about them like where to buy parts from and what manufacturer.I already decided i want a 20 inch heavy contoured barrel with chrome lining,regular stock not telescoping and i want a gun thats not gunna break the bank.

07-12-2008, 09:27 PM	#2
Redbeernuts Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 309	Good quality, At a good price. I would go with Model1sales.com I have a few of their rifle kits completed and am very happy with them. Its not top of the line, but people I have built for and I have been pleased with them. You should be able to build the rifle for around 650$ including the lower depending on what configuration your going for. Another one you could try is Del-ton but I dont know much about them. Last edited by Redbeernuts; 07-12-2008 at 09:33 PM. Reason: Forgot something

07-13-2008, 05:00 PM	#9
Redbeernuts Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 309	Model1 has a few other brands as far as parts but the uppers are all model1. You could always go with the A3 with Removeable flip sights. Then you would be set up for a scope when your ready and you wouldnt have that handle in the way. Last edited by Redbeernuts; 07-13-2008 at 05:01 PM. Reason: ?

07-12-2008, 11:10 PM	#3
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	I've heard mixed reviews when dealing with Model 1, however I'm fairly certain I've never heard a bad review when dealing with Del-ton. Are you just wanting a gun to play around with?

07-12-2008, 11:49 PM	#4
Redbeernuts Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 309	You make a good point Pred. I might have just had good luck with the model1 kits. I have also seen some negative said about them. I built a Del-ton rifle, to the naked eye I can't tell the difference between the two but thats just by looks. The guy I built it for loves it. I have never fired one. For just playing around I would go with the model1 but thats just me.

07-13-2008, 08:38 AM	#5
Jack75 Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New york Posts: 59	yah i just want one fer screwin around with

07-13-2008, 08:44 AM	#6
Jack75 Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New york Posts: 59	does model 1 make thier own ars or do they just sell other brands?

07-13-2008, 12:13 PM	#7
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	Something else to think about, do you want a 1x7 twist barrel or a 1x9 twist barrel? 1x9 twist will work fine for the standard 55gr and 62gr stuff you'll find, however if you want to go with a heavier bullet the 1x7 twist would serve you well. Are you wanting a flat top upper, or a standard A2 upper?

07-13-2008, 04:19 PM	#8
Jack75 Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New york Posts: 59	it really doesnt matter about twist ill take whats standard and i deffinetly want standard carry handle because i have no intentions of scoping it id rather get good with iron sights then get a scope later down the road.

07-13-2008, 05:57 PM	#10
Pred Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,873 Blog Entries: 3	Yeah you need to think about what you really want. A flat top gives you tons of options, but if you plan on just using iron sights and like the way a standard M16 looks, you'll probably want an A2 upper.

07-13-2008, 08:49 PM	#11
Jack75 Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New york Posts: 59	so hows the quality of the model 1 in comparison with dpms stag and the others.

07-13-2008, 09:10 PM	#12
Redbeernuts Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 309	As for looks, its no different. I don't think accuracy is much different either, but Im not sure. Durability I dont doubt is the same. Stag is a well known and good brand but you will pay a little more the good thing is All parts are interchangable. Lets put it this way, I have about 4k in all my AR15's and all mine are Model1, I don't compete, I have fun with mine They haven't let me down. But keep in mind It all depends on what your going to do with it

07-13-2008, 09:27 PM	#13
Jack75 Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New york Posts: 59	yea c im not looking for a competition gun just not a total junker and fairly acurate i think i might go with an rra lower and a complete dti upper hows that sound?

07-13-2008, 11:07 PM	#14
Redbeernuts Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 309	I think you will have good weapon. I think that is a good choice.

07-14-2008, 09:03 AM	#15
Jack75 Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New york Posts: 59	ill prolly keep upgrading it later down the road like getting a chrome bolt assembly.thanks for the help.

07-14-2008, 12:49 PM	#17
Jack75 Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New york Posts: 59	no problem i think its probably smoother and reduces corrosion on the bolt

07-14-2008, 12:51 PM	#18
Redbeernuts Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 309	A chrom bolt assembly is easier to clean. Thats always an upgrade

07-14-2008, 01:06 PM	#19
wunhunglo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: currently "Sunny West Africa" Posts: 1,659	I really wonder if it is worth the extra cost! The chromed area would probably just need a wipe, just like the unchromed version and lets, face it, you are going to lube up the other parts of it anyway, so no hassles there. On the overall scale of things, I wouldn't call it an upgrade, but that is just my opinion, right or wrong. I think mine is right! So in your way of thinking a chromed bore would also be considered an upgrade??

07-14-2008, 01:48 PM	#20
Jack75 Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New york Posts: 59	idk i always see them on nm ars but you do have a point I really dont need a chrome lined barrel eith cuse i prolly spend 2 hours on a gun after i shoot it