SicSemperTyrannis
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- Joined
- Jun 19, 2008
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Hello ya'll! I'm new here to THR. Thanks in advance for taking time to help a newbie to the community. It looks like it is going to be a cold November, and I'm looking to insulate myself from it.
I have my eyes (and wallet) set on building an AR-15. Many of you seem knowledgeable about where to find the best deals on all things firearms. Where can I go to get the cheapest stripped AR-15 lower receiver? I am looking for one that is forged and hard anodize MIL-A-8625E, Type III. Other than those two requirements I am not picky, the receiver is supposed to be a great place to save money.
The cheapest I have found is a Superior Arms via AIM Surplus for $79.99. With shipping and local FFL transfer I am looking at almost $100, a great total cost of ownership (TCO). The only hitch is that it is currently out of stock, and I'll find out in a phone call tomorrow if they're anticipating more any time soon.
The next best price I have found is from Anvil Arms. $100 plus shipping and local FFL transfer fee. The upside with ordering from them is they offer free laser engraving can you say "Sic Semper Tyrannis" and "ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ"? I actually can't say the second one. How is it pronounced?
The complete (less lower) kit I am looking at will run me between $450 and $700 depending on bells and whistles. $800 TCO would be the upper limit of my budget, so I am sure you can appreciate the importance of shaving cost wherever I can and starting with the receiver.
Classic Arm Inc. based out of a North Carolina has a limited stock of AR-15 A2s built with surplus Colt parts by Century Arms on their receivers. The best part is the $600 price tag; that includes two 20rd. Thermold mags. I know this isn't an AR-15centric site, but do any of you happen to have experience with this rifle? I have heard some terrible things about Century, namely drunken monkey assembly of crappy surplus parts, and don't want to get burned.
Once again, thank you for any info you can supply me with in reference to finding a cheap, forged AR-15 receiver.
I have my eyes (and wallet) set on building an AR-15. Many of you seem knowledgeable about where to find the best deals on all things firearms. Where can I go to get the cheapest stripped AR-15 lower receiver? I am looking for one that is forged and hard anodize MIL-A-8625E, Type III. Other than those two requirements I am not picky, the receiver is supposed to be a great place to save money.
The cheapest I have found is a Superior Arms via AIM Surplus for $79.99. With shipping and local FFL transfer I am looking at almost $100, a great total cost of ownership (TCO). The only hitch is that it is currently out of stock, and I'll find out in a phone call tomorrow if they're anticipating more any time soon.
The next best price I have found is from Anvil Arms. $100 plus shipping and local FFL transfer fee. The upside with ordering from them is they offer free laser engraving can you say "Sic Semper Tyrannis" and "ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ"? I actually can't say the second one. How is it pronounced?
The complete (less lower) kit I am looking at will run me between $450 and $700 depending on bells and whistles. $800 TCO would be the upper limit of my budget, so I am sure you can appreciate the importance of shaving cost wherever I can and starting with the receiver.
Classic Arm Inc. based out of a North Carolina has a limited stock of AR-15 A2s built with surplus Colt parts by Century Arms on their receivers. The best part is the $600 price tag; that includes two 20rd. Thermold mags. I know this isn't an AR-15centric site, but do any of you happen to have experience with this rifle? I have heard some terrible things about Century, namely drunken monkey assembly of crappy surplus parts, and don't want to get burned.
Once again, thank you for any info you can supply me with in reference to finding a cheap, forged AR-15 receiver.