Well I just completed my first ever AR build, which just happens to be a retro A1 build. I didn't plan on building a retro, but I wanted to build an AR as cheaply as I could. I found a M16A1 barreled upper on the EE for really cheap so off I went into retro land! I gotta say though< I am really glad I did, as I truly love its configuration-
I finished her up for a grand total of.... $421 as you see it I am actually kinda proud of how cheaply I could get it done in the exact style I wanted-- It took a while, scoping out deals - but this proves it can be done with patience
I have into it--
M16 A1 barreled upper- $175
Essential Arms lower- $89
LPK (used) $30
Colt Bolt $20
Carrier $35
Buttstock/Pgrip $20
Buffer/tube $10
Handguards $10
CH $17
A1 FH $5
Bipod/pouch $10
Sling- Free (had it already)
Scope- Free (traded for)
I finished her up for a grand total of.... $421 as you see it I am actually kinda proud of how cheaply I could get it done in the exact style I wanted-- It took a while, scoping out deals - but this proves it can be done with patience
I have into it--
M16 A1 barreled upper- $175
Essential Arms lower- $89
LPK (used) $30
Colt Bolt $20
Carrier $35
Buttstock/Pgrip $20
Buffer/tube $10
Handguards $10
CH $17
A1 FH $5
Bipod/pouch $10
Sling- Free (had it already)
Scope- Free (traded for)