sjgusmc21 850 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 OK men, have been out of the gun making hobby for a few years. Just gave my AR to my brother, so now looking to make a new one. Any sites you can suggest for low priced parts would be greatly appreciated. I know, I am not saying 'crap' parts, just reasonably priced parts. I have found a few, but some of the sites I used 5+ years ago are either OOB or I can't find them any longer. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JonWienke 131 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 midwayusa.com brownells.com cheaperthandirt.com amazon.com (not a great selection, but you can find some good deals--one vender is selling .300 Blackout barrels for ~$100 and they are decent) blackthorneproducts.com (they have a polymer upper receiver that's worth checking out if you want to make a lightweight carbine or pistol build) eparmory.com (polymer 80% lowers good for lightweight/pistol builds, as well as aluminum 80% lowers) I've used others, but that's the main ones I can think of offhand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
XD45 7,124 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Aim surplus. Kak Primary Arms 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
su16a 84 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 In addition to the above I used Joe Bob’s and palmettostatearmory in the recent past, both seems to be solid vendors and ship pretty quick, that is, if they have the parts in stock which could be another issue… 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sjgusmc21 850 Posted February 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Thanks guys. Looking to build another A2ish with a 300 BO swap out upper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Heartbreaker 1,085 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Aero Precision upper and lower. Low-cost and great quality. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sjgusmc21 850 Posted February 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Wow, like the combo at Aero Precision. Thanks for the suggestions. I wish I could find that damn surplus store I bought my stuff from years ago, but can't. The prices were great and quality was superb. Great thing about being older....I have learned to take my time and not get into a hurry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigChongus 765 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 (edited) Aero Precision, Anderson or Palmetto State Armory (who uses Aero's upper and lower receivers) Edited February 5, 2016 by W8lifter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vance665 225 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 I have been extremely happy with my FN barreled PSA. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShadowFire 220 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 I'll probably be parroting places others have stated but here you go. Aero, KAK, Palmetto, Anderson (My Anderson trigger almost feels like a two stage but it's not.), black rifle arms (I recommend them if you just have to have a gas piston AR upper.), LaRue (for somethings, depends on what you want.), AIM surplus, Bravo Company (bought my upper for a nice price.), Radical Firearms (Bought a 7.5 inch upper for a pistol build, the video reviews are good, price is good, Customer Service is good.), Midway, Brownells, etc. The list goes on but the deals are out there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
getitat 609 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 Hello Cheaper Than Dirt has been on my blacklist for many years. Those price-gouging asswipes can get on dese' nuts. Wish they weren't in Texas...... -Guido in TX Quote Link to post Share on other sites
XD45 7,124 Posted February 5, 2016 Report Share Posted February 5, 2016 (edited) Also MAS Defense. Got a couple of nice uppers from them for good prices. And DS Arms Edited February 6, 2016 by Darth Saigus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerry52 893 Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Daytona tactical Best quality cheapest prices I have found. Just wish the 9mm kits would come back Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) I have been really pleased with my Palmetto State stuff. Built a complete rifle from them when they had a blemish sale on the FN-barreled mid length uppers. Could never find the blemishes on either the upper or lower. The rifle has run 100% from day one on steel cased ammo, even runs on it dry with no issues, but obviously I don't prefer to do that. I will probably be building an A4 clone from them next year, hopefully by then nitride 4150 20" A4 uppers will be available. Edited February 6, 2016 by mancat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LuPiN8oR 333 Posted February 6, 2016 Report Share Posted February 6, 2016 Radical firearms out of Texas makes the most cost effective to highest quality ratio uppers ive seen on the market. I have one 556 pistol upper and one x39 pistol upper, both run like raped apes. Accurate as well. Nice melonited barrels. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sjgusmc21 850 Posted February 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Men, thank you very much for your help. First parts ordered....BCG and pistol grip. Yeah, I know, but i have more time then money! Thanks again for all of your help! Many, many new bookmarks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB of CJ 1,263 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Thank you everybody and a great thread. I have built over 200 AR15 rifles but that was over 20 years ago and I have also gotten completely out of date on the new stuff. Never dreamed all this new cool stuff would even be available. Now seriously considering re entering the fun and madness of the AR15 platform. Considering a true Left Hand HB 20" semi precision Rifle with the A2 rifle butt stock. Humm. Hee hee hee. Yikes also!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigChongus 765 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 I'll probably be parroting places others have stated but here you go. Aero, KAK, Palmetto, Anderson (My Anderson trigger almost feels like a two stage but it's not.), black rifle arms (I recommend them if you just have to have a gas piston AR upper.), LaRue (for somethings, depends on what you want.), AIM surplus, Bravo Company (bought my upper for a nice price.), Radical Firearms (Bought a 7.5 inch upper for a pistol build, the video reviews are good, price is good, Customer Service is good.), Midway, Brownells, etc. The list goes on but the deals are out there. Much to my chagrin, my Anderson trigger makes my DD trigger feel like shit. It has your typical heavy milspec pull but it's smooth as butter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james lambert 3,059 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 pretty much all milspec type triggers are lowest bidder parts. you can spring and polish for an acceptable clean pull. but they never perform like a high end component Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB of CJ 1,263 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 I suspect but can not prove that nearly all the OEM type fire control group parts for AR15s today began life as rejected USGI parts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james lambert 3,059 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 I suspect but can not prove that nearly all the OEM type fire control group parts for AR15s today began life as rejected USGI parts. And you would be absolutely wrong. You claim to have been an armorer so I would expect you would know military fire control components are very different from civilian AR15 parts. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JonWienke 131 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 jsesurplus.com is also a good resource. A few months ago I picked up some "gunsmith special" carbine barrels for $5 each. 2 of them had broken index pins, and 2 had gas ports mis-drilled. The broken index pins were easily replaced, and I fabricated a slightly-longer-than-standard gas tube for one of the barrels with mis-drilled gas port. The other barrel will probably have to be cut down and repurposed as a pistol barrel. But even it it's a total loss, 3 decent barrels for $20 and some tinkering is unbeatable deal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB of CJ 1,263 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) And unforgiven should know that most of the OEM fire control group parts begin life as rejected M16 parts ... then are legally modified to AR15 specs. This would include the hammer, disconnecter, the non modified disconnecter spring and probably the hammer (Edit: TRIGGER) as well. I have no dog in this fight, but please understand that you can not win this one. Respectfully. Edited by HB because he is an old coot and used the wrong word. Edited February 8, 2016 by HB of CJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JonWienke 131 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Citation, please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB of CJ 1,263 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Citation for what? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james lambert 3,059 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 And unforgiven should know that most of the OEM fire control group parts begin life as rejected M16 parts ... then are legally modified to AR15 specs. This would include the Hammer, disconnecter, the non modified disconnecter spring and probably the hammer as well. I have no dog in this fight, but please understand that you can not win this one. Respectfully. Respectfully no parts are modified, they are completely different parts, by the way disconector springs are identical in both auto and semi. As a MANUFACTURER of AR15 s I purchase these parts by the thousands from various industry partners who specialize in these parts. Dealing directly with the industry that makes both versions of fire control parts, I know exactly what I am talking about. Anyone who thinks different can call colt or DPMS or Rock River or Bushmaster or Remington any other MANUFACTURER of your choice. And you will get the same answer. Any person who is actually familiar with auto and semi components would realize what you are claiming is ridiculous You could grind the tail off of an auto disconnector , and in the same amount of time you could edm five correct parts You could butcher an auto hammer so it would not function as an auto part, but it wouldnt be a semi part. You could silver solder a block into an auto trigger to prevent the disco from working, but its still a completely different part. You can NOT make an auto selector into a semi safety!!!! totally different part!! AND the presence of ANY AUTO PART IN A SEMIAUTO modified or NOT is go to PRISON TIME!!!!! the one and ONLY exception is the bolt carrier IF you doubt me ...call BATF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB of CJ 1,263 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 What are you talking about? Again I have no dog in this fight. Also for what you have just said indicates a lack of understanding about word definitions and the old sad story about Colt made SPI AR15 parts and todays AR15 parts. Also I am curious why you appear to be so sensitive about all of this? Also I would respectfully suggest but not demand that you talk to your parts providers. Respectfully. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james lambert 3,059 Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 I apologize I have a low tolerance for claims That are patently false, and react with facts. And I dont have a clue what your inference to colt or sp1 parts is supposed to mean. do your self a favor call BATF tech branch before you do, or get someone else to do something really stupid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB of CJ 1,263 Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 I also apologize. We have a failure to communicate which I regret. Sorry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm6490 2,768 Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 I would just like to say that the 5.56 is a worthless piece of shit for mall ninjas and target shooters. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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