AR 15 builds?

[Redneck 7]

I’m looking into building my first “AR 15” and the amount of companies with their fingers in the pie is a little over whelming. Can anyone help me out with what companies to stay away from? I don’t want a cheap AR, just one for plinking and varmint hunting. I’m more curious about the internal kits for upper and lowers, and where to buy around Edmonton area.

Don’t get all excited, the receiver I have is non restricted.

[fordtruckin]

Well if you already have an upper and lower I won’t recommend aero precision or Anderson manufacturing. Hardware such as rails I like Midwest Industries. But-stock grip and fore grip hands down Daniel defense. If your going for a build can’t go wrong with a Geissele trigger. CMMG makes decent parts kits for lowers. I’d stay away from anything bushmaster or dpms. I think s&w makes parts kits for lowers and uppers that are ok. Barrel Aero precision makes good ones, as do any of the major manufacturers. PSA is a good place to loo for components as they always have deals if they will ship cross border. The bolt I would just make sure is mil spec and staked. Other than that you can get the chromed ones or blues whatever floats your boat. If I was going to build one right now hands down I’d find as much aero precision components or PSA and build off that with a DD stock and grip. 18” 1:7 rifle length mid weight barrel. OR a 16” .300 BLK I could run with my Omega!!

[Redneck 7]

Originally Posted by fordtruckin

Well if you already have an upper and lower I won’t recommend aero precision or Anderson manufacturing. Hardware such as rails I like Midwest Industries. But-stock grip and fore grip hands down Daniel defense. If your going for a build can’t go wrong with a Geissele trigger. CMMG makes decent parts kits for lowers. I’d stay away from anything bushmaster or dpms. I think s&w makes parts kits for lowers and uppers that are ok. Barrel Aero precision makes good ones, as do any of the major manufacturers. PSA is a good place to loo for components as they always have deals if they will ship cross border. The bolt I would just make sure is mil spec and staked. Other than that you can get the chromed ones or blues whatever floats your boat. If I was going to build one right now hands down I’d find as much aero precision components or PSA and build off that with a DD stock and grip. 18” 1:7 rifle length mid weight barrel. OR a 16” .300 BLK I could run with my Omega!!

Thanks for that info! Sorry I don’t know how I missed your reply, what’s your opinion on Magpul stocks and rails? They seem to be really coming out with some very nice stuff.

[fordtruckin]

Originally Posted by Redneck 7

Thanks for that info! Sorry I don’t know how I missed your reply, what’s your opinion on Magpul stocks and rails? They seem to be really coming out with some very nice stuff.

I like the magpul stocks and pistol grips. Their rails leave a bit much to be desired imo... not really a rail just drop in hand guard replacements. Their mags are top notch and pretty mainstream for ARs. I like this back up iron sights as well. For the money it’s good quality and standard on quite a few factory rifles. Personally I like free float rails for ARs and my favorites are from Midwest Industries or Troy.

[Dick284]

You won’t be varmint hunting with it that’s a for sure.
And if the election goes wrong you won’t be building one either.

[Fur]

Originally Posted by Dick284

You won’t be varmint hunting with it that’s a for sure.
And if the election goes wrong you won’t be building one either.

Receiver he said is NR. Even gun owners fail to realize that you can have a NR AR.

I suggest Red Deer Shooting Center. They did a build for me and it is amazing. Look at their website under carbine parts and you will find everything. For a NR you need 18.6 barrel and best hand guard would be about 15.

[Dick284]

Originally Posted by Fur

Receiver he said is NR. Even gun owners fail to realize that you can have a NR AR.

I suggest Red Deer Shooting Center. They did a build for me and it is amazing. Look at their website under carbine parts and you will find everything. For a NR you need 18.6 barrel and best hand guard would be about 15.

I missed seeing that, my bad.

[Redneck 7]

Originally Posted by Dick284

I missed seeing that, my bad.

No problem, Dick. Excited to have this rifle finished, maybe for late coyote season.

[Fur]

Originally Posted by Dick284

I missed seeing that, my bad.

No probs. Our gun laws make no sense. I only discovered the NR AR receivers a few months ago.

[Redneck 7]

Originally Posted by Fur

No probs. Our gun laws make no sense. I only discovered the NR AR receivers a few months ago.

Yeah I hear ya there, they really are. I still plan on buying a BCL 102. But it’s nice having the Maccabee SLR on the market finally. A lot of talk of it for a while. I was about to buy a Kodiak from wolverine in red deer but I like the interchangeable parts and freedom you have with a AR receiver. So many options

[CNP]

Originally Posted by Fur

No probs. Our gun laws make no sense. I only discovered the NR AR receivers a few months ago.

I'm behind the times as well...………..didn't know there was such as thing. For anybody else needing an education:

https://www.albertatacticalrifle.com...r-receiver-set

[Dick284]

Originally Posted by Fur

No probs. Our gun laws make no sense. I only discovered the NR AR receivers a few months ago.

I’m pretty versed in the gun laws, I just didn’t see the NR part as I scrolled too fast and missed it. My bad for missing the last sentence.

I also must say it really isn’t an AR15 if it’s NR, it’s more accurately an AR15 like clone. But I get it, despite my error in seeing the last sentence in the op.

Carry on.

Let’s see some pics and range results when all’s said and done.

Good luck.

[Redneck 7]

Originally Posted by Fur

Receiver he said is NR. Even gun owners fail to realize that you can have a NR AR.

I suggest Red Deer Shooting Center. They did a build for me and it is amazing. Look at their website under carbine parts and you will find everything. For a NR you need 18.6 barrel and best hand guard would be about 15.

Thanks Fur! I’ll look into RDSC, I don’t mind using Phoenix just need to watch the prices. Plus haven’t been home to stop in and see their stock, working a shutdown right now.

I have a hand guard and barrel sourced, may just order the barrel online from an online Canadian company. Maybe I’ll call RDSC and pick their brain for the internals etc. If anyone has other input please share.

[Fur]

Originally Posted by Redneck 7

Thanks Fur! I’ll look into RDSC, I don’t mind using Phoenix just need to watch the prices. Plus haven’t been home to stop in and see their stock, working a shutdown right now.

I have a hand guard and barrel sourced, may just order the barrel online from an online Canadian company. Maybe I’ll call RDSC and pick their brain for the internals etc. If anyone has other input please share.

Derek and Nick are super helpful. When I looked they had the best selection of parts. Lots of choice. Drop me a pm if interested and I can send you a copy of the parts for the build I got done there.

[Redneck 7]

Originally Posted by Fur

Derek and Nick are super helpful. When I looked they had the best selection of parts. Lots of choice. Drop me a pm if interested and I can send you a copy of the parts for the build I got done there.

Appreciate it man

[elkhunter11]

Originally Posted by Fur

Receiver he said is NR. Even gun owners fail to realize that you can have a NR AR.

I suggest Red Deer Shooting Center. They did a build for me and it is amazing. Look at their website under carbine parts and you will find everything. For a NR you need 18.6 barrel and best hand guard would be about 15.

If the receiver is NR, then is it really an AR-15, as the OP posted?