As my theoretical build stands as of this moment, here is the complete list of items that I will be buying to complete this AR-15. This list is fluid, and as I find better and cheaper parts, I will update the list and the total. As a side note, none of the following links are affiliate links (as of now), and if things change in the future, I will be sure to let you know.
- Aero Precision Stripped Upper w/o Forward Assist - $89.30
- Aero Precision Gen II Stripped Lower ~ $125.00
- Criterion 16" Hybrid Barrel w/ Headspaced Bolt - $374.99
- VG6 Epsilon Muzzle Brake - $68.65
- Odin Works Gen II Extended Magazine Release - $17.86
- Odin Works O2 Lite Rail - 15.5" M-LOK - $174.49
- MAGPUL M-LOK AFG - $22.76
- Mission First Tactical Battlelink Minimalist Stock - $45.08
- Strike Industries Enhanced Ultimate Dust Cover - $11.60
- Patriot Ordnance Factory Anti-Tilt MilSpec Buffer Tube - $41.16
- Superlative Arms Adjustable Piston System - $248.55
- Phase 5 Tactical Extended Bolt Release - $48.07
- Bravo Company Gunfighter Charging Handle - Small - $47.57
- Bravo Company Gunfighter Trigger Guard Mod 0 - $6.65
- Bravo Company Gunfighter Grip Mod 0 - $24.82
- CMMG Gunbuilder's Lower Parts Kit - $45.40
- DPMS CAM Pin - $3.90
- DPMS Firing Pin Retaining Pin - $1.56
- DPMS Firing Pin - $6.91
- DPMS Castle Nut - $2.86
- D.S. Arms Carbine Buffer - $9.42
- Vortex Spitfire Prism Scope - $249.99
- TAPCO Gen II AR Stock Wrench - $9.45
- MAGPUL BEV Block - $44.48
- Reduced Power Carbine Buffer Spring - $14.99
To the best of my knowledge, all of these parts will come together to make a complete AR-15 with absolutely minimal overlap. Most of what does overlap is due to the lower parts kit and the upgrades to things like the bolt release. It is because of this that I can build a complete rifle without the upgrade parts, and determine if I still want to buy the upgrade later. I also happen to own a 3D printer, which I will attempt to use to make my own parts like an angled front grip. If the parts are a success, I will consider them "free" and deduct the price of the original item.
At the time of this post, all of the above comes out to $1998.51 before tax and shipping, which includes a few specialty tools to build the AR and an optic. You may have noticed that some of the prices do not match up completely with my total. This is due to the fact that I have already purchased a few of these items on sale this past Black Friday, as well as the exact lower that I want being the limited edition Texas model that is hard to come by. As I purchase these parts, I'll go about explaining the thought process behind each individual piece as it relates to the build.
Up next, the parts I have.
'Till next time.
-AA
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