Looking to do a build up. I have a Stag Arms stripped lower. Ordering the buttstock and the LRK today (I'm assuming no prob using a Bushmaster LRK in a Stag Arms lower???).

Now looking to educate myself a bit more on my upper. I want a 5.56, flat top. I'm leaning towards a complete upper to save hassle, but if I can save some money and (more importantly) get the parts in the next 6-7 years, I'd learn to build my own upper.

Any info or any leads you guys may come across would be greatly appreciated.

*I have been browsing often on AR15.com, but won't be able to register for a few weeks (currently only using a hotmail email account, which they won't accept).
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I have no idea what youre talking about Adam, but heres a bump to get you to the top of page 1 :-)
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:-)

Thanks!
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The lower parts kits are interchangeable. I would just buy a complete upper.

Also, for AR15.com, I believe if you register for a e-mail at mail.com, you can then register on ARFCOM. Then once you are signed up, you can change it to your hotmail account :-)
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also check with BATF
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Thanks for the tip....now, to just find a complete upper that will be shipped within this lifetime.
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see, my bump worked, youre welcome! :-):-)

I still have no idea what the hell you guys are talking about... whats with the codes and chit??

I really feel dumb when Perry knows whats going on and I dont! :-)
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Adam, do you want a 1:7 or 1:9 twist barrel?
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Nice! Thanks!
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Unfortunately, the mail.com thing didn't work on ar15
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Perry, not sure what I'd check with the BATF? I've got a good idea of the legalities of the project, if thats what you meant. I'm more concerned with the nuts and bolts of the project and finding any available parts.
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Leaning towards a 1:9, most likely chrome.

(unless I'm convinced otherwise. I'm new to ARs)
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just screwing with you :-) good luck and fun with this :-)
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I usually go with a 1:7 twist. It helps stabilized the heavier grain bullets that you use for self-defense (Hornady TAP) 1:9 is good as well.
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Adam, use my e-mail address: elderboy02 at ar15 dot com to register. Once I get the password, I will e-mail it to you and you can change your account. :-)

The mods on AR15 said you can use a friend's email to do this.
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I'm screwing with myself enough here! :-)


These ARs sure have a lot more parts than my single shot NEF :-)
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One thing I'd suggest just to get one before the eventaul ban is get a 5.7 uppers. They work with any mil-spec lower receiver, I looked around everywhere for almost a month trying to find a .223 upper, and no go. My local gun store had one and I've seen them for sale on the internet, the only downside is the magazines are expensive as hell.
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Thanks for the email. I have it copied if you want to take it down for privacy's sake.

This gun will not likely ever see self-defense duty, except for a SHTF situation. Due to the proximity of other houses, I stay with a 12 ga for general defense work.


EDIT: All signed up...thanks again!
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Once you get registered, check out the Equipment Exchange. There are always guys selling uppers on there.
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I've been lookin, but haven't been able to respond to any posts.
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Funny that I see this thread. I just decided to join the AR world yesterday and picked up a DPMS stripped lower. I didn't realize how hard uppers were to find until I started looking.

I'm not in a hurry to put an AR together (I have enough other guns), but am worried about future bans. Since I bought the lower during a "non-ban" period, will I be able to build the gun however I want down the road? (obviously w/o an auto sear)
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My understanding is that it depends. If its a rebirth of the Clinton ban, you'll still be able to use your pre-ban lower.

If it goes above and beyond that...then who knows. Pocket lint might even become illegal.
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