Ar pistol kits

[obijohn]

Looking to build first ar pistol. Recommendations for kit sources?

 

[Grimmis]

AIM Surplus had good products at great prices if your looking to order online. I just built an AR pistol off of an 80% power for $380 buying almost all my parts from them.

 

[jd4320t]

How long of barrel?

I often see these kits and tbe good prices then realize parts I don't want.

 

[obijohn]

How long of barrel?

I often see these kits and tbe good prices then realize parts I don't want.

bbl length, 10" or so. Still want enough barrel for adequate dwell time for cycling and my can is rated to 10" barrel.

 

[bigo334]

You can get a 10.5 upper from PSA decently cheap usually right around $300

 

[iChokePeople]

...and my can is rated to 10" barrel.

Wish I had a dollar for every time a squid tried that pickup line on me.

 

[Double T]

I bought a barrel from PSA for my 300blk pistol for $79. It's pretty accurate.

 

[THE BIG SITT]

Any reason you want a build kit? Why not a complete upper and then get the rest of the stuff you want? For budget builds, PSA is the way to go:

PSA 11.5" 5.56 NATO 1:7 9"M-Lok Stainless Freedom Upper - Without BCG or CH - 7790523

For something more premium, the sky is the limit. What is your budget?

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Any reason you want a build kit? Why not a complete upper and then get the rest of the stuff you want? For budget builds, PSA is the way to go:

PSA 11.5" 5.56 NATO 1:7 9"M-Lok Stainless Freedom Upper - Without BCG or CH - 7790523

For something more premium, the sky is the limit. What is your budget?

Going to piggyback on this thread.

Is there anything else to consider when making an AR Pistol? The one you linked, for example... Can a suppressor fit on it? Does the 1:7 twist mean anything with regards to future suppressing?

Is the only other thing required an AR lower? Or are there specifically "AR Pistol" lowers? Will all lowers work?

Thanks, I'm in the same boat as OP

 

[THE BIG SITT]

Going to piggyback on this thread.

Is there anything else to consider when making an AR Pistol? The one you linked, for example... Can a suppressor fit on it? Does the 1:7 twist mean anything with regards to future suppressing?

Is the only other thing required an AR lower? Or are there specifically "AR Pistol" lowers? Will all lowers work?

Thanks, I'm in the same boat as OP

From what I understand, twist rate isn't really a big deal when talking suppressed vs unsuppressed. So the recommendation is the same for all 5.56 ARs: 1:9 is fine for most target rounds, 1:7 if you plan on shooting a heavier round, 1:8 is pretty good at everything.



As for the suppressor with that specific upper, it should be fine assuming you have the correct threads or mounts, but I have no idea.

As for the lower question, all lowers will technically work, but there is one major consideration. Once a lower is registered as a rifle, it can no longer be converted to a pistol. So you can't take your M&P 15 Sport and convert it to a pistol. A stripped receiver should be transferred as "other" so it can be either a pistol or a rifle. Just remember you can't make a pistol into a rifle and you'll be fine.

 

[THE BIG SITT]

Although I've never used them, I've heard good things about Mas Defense as well. They have better stock and more options than PSA.

Copy of - 5.56 / .223

 

[Double T]

Twist rate has to do with stabilizing bullets of a given weight, at a given velocity. Some are better than others for different weight bullets.

For a suppressor to mount, there are also a plethora of mounting options. Direct thread, tri-lug, flash hider/break mounts, etc...

 

[obijohn]

Wish I had a dollar for every time a squid tried that pickup line on me.

Fortunately, I am not a squid, nor do I exhibit squid like behavior. So the line should work, correct?

 

[obijohn]

Thank you all for the responses so far, good information.

 

[jd4320t]

I think this is one of the best 10.5 upper bargains out there right now. It isn't the cheapest but I think it's worth it. I hope to get one soon.

PSA 10.5" CHF 5.56 NATO 1:7 A2 Profile - Without BCG or Charging Handle - 2012