i'm hosting a series of build parties. for probably 80% this will be their first AR, and for many their first gun. the basic structure is this:
1. initial meeting to discuss safety and do a show and tell so they can put hands on a variety of ARs so they at least get some sense of what strikes their fancy
2. wait a month so they can acquire parts, everybody gets their own
3. bulk order lowers for everyone through a local ffl,
4. second meeting, another safety lecture, ffl transfers to individuals, individuals all swap lowers around, then we do builds, cater bbq etc
5. third meeting at range, another safety briefing then zeroing and 3-4 hr carbine class
in prep, i'm sending out a 'parts list' where people can start accumulating parts ahead of time. I've got a couple complete parts kits on the list e.g. from Palmetto for basic m4 style. But I'd like your help coming up with a list of parts for more custom options.
so... given the "what parts did you get and why" sticky, if you were a new shooter or at least new to the AR15, what bill of materials / parts list would you choose for the following categories? (please include links to where the part can be purchased so i can pass along)
Basic home defense style
SPR/DMR style
varmint/bench style
3gun competition style
lightweight
pistol / pre-SBR style
others?
1. initial meeting to discuss safety and do a show and tell so they can put hands on a variety of ARs so they at least get some sense of what strikes their fancy
2. wait a month so they can acquire parts, everybody gets their own
3. bulk order lowers for everyone through a local ffl,
4. second meeting, another safety lecture, ffl transfers to individuals, individuals all swap lowers around, then we do builds, cater bbq etc
5. third meeting at range, another safety briefing then zeroing and 3-4 hr carbine class
in prep, i'm sending out a 'parts list' where people can start accumulating parts ahead of time. I've got a couple complete parts kits on the list e.g. from Palmetto for basic m4 style. But I'd like your help coming up with a list of parts for more custom options.
so... given the "what parts did you get and why" sticky, if you were a new shooter or at least new to the AR15, what bill of materials / parts list would you choose for the following categories? (please include links to where the part can be purchased so i can pass along)
Basic home defense style
SPR/DMR style
varmint/bench style
3gun competition style
lightweight
pistol / pre-SBR style
others?