08-15-2014, 08:10 PM
Macht Wrote:I'm looking to build my first AR. I've done a fair amount of research and tried to put together a complete build list. If I've missed something or I'm just making a dumb pick on a component I'd like to know before I start buying things. Any and all feedback would be appreciated.
Upper:
Precision Firearms Neptune II-B upper
SilencerCo Saker Trifecta muzzle break
Lower:
AXTS AX556 w/45 deg safety
Geissele DMR trigger
Larue A-PEG grip
Magpul UBR stock
JP silent captured buffer setup
Precision Firearms LPK
This is always a tough question. Buy the parts you want and that fit your budget/wants (needs are distant third! Ha.) then I would say you are good to go! With so many vendors for parts for the AR platform it is difficult to choose, however, everyone has their favorite parts and some may even argue to a point that, "this is better than that." The modularity of the platform lets you customize afterwards as you run the gun for whatever purpose you built it for. This may be the single most important choice as performance may dictate parts more suited to the intended purpose. The same can be said for optics choices as well. Put your money in your barrel if you want to make tiny holes from far away or if you are a "volume shooter" get something more durable. I, personally, find it hard to build one rifle that will do it all without some compromises. There are just so many choices. Satisfy yourself before anyone else and I think you will be most satisfied. Good luck with the build
