Started my AR-15, Finally!

[RonPaulSupporter]

So I finally got around to getting a lower and the parts to start my AR-15, I'll post pics of the final build once I can get the money for the upper I want. This is my first AR and my first time building so it was a fun learning process. My biggest complaint is that nobody in the world makes an allen wrench long enough to attach the pistol grip! I had to go out a buy a set just to attach it, but aside from that it went pretty smoothly.
So far, it's:
RRA Stripped Lower
CMMG Parts Kit
M4 Style Collapsible Stock (soon to be installed)

[RonPaulSupporter]

By the way, I'm considering this upper
Del-Ton, Inc. AR-15 16" Pre-Ban M4 A2 Barrel Assembly
Anything wrong with it? I know it doesn't have a chrome-lined barrel, but is that a big issue? Just want to hear some thoughts. Thanks!

[Don]

Go chrome or go home.

[JcJ]

Originally Posted by RonPaulSupporter

My biggest complaint is that nobody in the world makes an allen wrench long enough to attach the pistol grip! I had to go out a buy a set just to attach it,

You gotta think out of the box man,, you can use the long end of an allen key, put a box wrench on the short side for leverage.. or use an allen socket with an extension.. Snap-off does make a long one but it sure wouldn't pay off for a single build.. Doesn't matter now.. ya gott'r done..

I'm in the planning stages of my first build, complicated by the Bushy I already own.. Too many choices of calibers and other junk,, still not sure what to do besides order a few more lowers..

[bigcraig]

I suggest this upper to start with, BRAVO CO MFG 16 INCH GOVT PROFILE M4 UPPER .

The only upper better would be a BCM middie upper or an LMT.

My $.02


eta: Pitch the allen head bolt, the correct pistol grip screw use a flat head screw driver. (This is just me personal preference.)

[Scutter01]

I'm leaning heavily towards a dedicated .22LR upper for mine.

[JcJ]

Originally Posted by Scutter01

I'm leaning heavily towards a dedicated .22LR upper for mine.

Keep us posted on what you end up doing Scutter, I'm leaning the same way but I am in the middle of acquiring a Ciener (Army issued) and "need" about 5 other uppers between my two lowers..

[RonPaulSupporter]

Originally Posted by bigcraig

I suggest this upper to start with, BRAVO CO MFG 16 INCH GOVT PROFILE M4 UPPER .

The only upper better would be a BCM middie upper or an LMT.

My $.02


eta: Pitch the allen head bolt, the correct pistol grip screw use a flat head screw driver. (This is just me personal preference.)

I actually considered that same upper, but I was leaning towards an A2. I suppose I could just get the detachable carry handle, though. I may look into that.

[bigcraig]

You will be better off in the long run with a flat-top, it leaves your options open down the road in case you decide to run an RDS or other type of optic.

[VUPDblue]

Gotta echo what Bigcraig said about the flattop. They are THE way to go IMHO for the versatility factor, especially for a first, or even second, AR build. Once you have a couple dozen in the safe, you may want to have an authentic A1 or A2, but before that I think everyone would be better off with a flattop.