AR pistol vs AR Rifle

[DocSkunk]

I have a boggle im hoping ya'all can help me with. Should i build a AR pistol or a AR rifle. I have built a rifle 16in barrel once before. This time if i go rifle i would like to try my hand at a 20in barrel and go for accuracy. On the other hand i think a AR pistol might be rather fun, get the arm brace and all. As it stands the pistol will be a extra $30 tacked on to the final cost of the parts i found. I alrady picked up a Anderson lower and a DPMS LPK. I still have a left over stock from my last AR rifle build to save some cash, if i go the rifle route.

 

[stephen87]

Do what I did, build both.

 

[dubsac]

IMO the only reason to have a AR pistol is if you are planning on SBRing it. They are not that enjoyable to shoot. Though, now that the Sig brace has been released it probably would not be as bad to shoot.

 

[DocSkunk]

thanks for the input so far.

 

[Jeremy1066]

Build a pistol if you want a short barrel, a rifle if you want a l4.5" or longer barrel. You can SBR the pistol if you would like to pay the tax stamp eventually, but keep in mind that a pistol/SBR with a shorter barrel reduces the "effective range" of the 5.56 very dramatically (retaining velocities over 2700 fps).

On a side note, always be sure to include bacon as a choice when posting a poll.

 

[Jeremy1066]

If I were to start a new build right now, it would be a 300Blk pistol (while waiting for the stamp to SBR it) FWIW

 

[Cannon762]

I just finished building a 7.5" pistol and I find it suits my needs very well. I wanted something that was easily transportable and would be used for home/office/vehicle defense all <100 yards. I never really shoot past 200 yards ever so my 16" AR wasn't getting fully utilized, and the weight/length savings is pretty awesome. It's pretty loud but putting a Noveske KX3 (or similar, I know ICE Arms makes a similar muzzle device for a fraction of the cost) it tones it down quite a bit. The Sig Brace is a requirement though, however they're on eBay right now for $108 shipped new, which is a nice price drop compared to other places. I really hope the ATF leaves those alone...

 

[M67]

Do what I did, build both.

Yup


But if you're dead set on only doing 1 at the moment, go the pistol route. It's fun to have an AR that small.

KAK enhanced tube and Sig PSB is a must though

 

[wsenefeld]

But if you're dead set on only doing 1 at the moment, go the pistol route. It's fun to have an AR that small.

KAK enhanced tube and Sig PSB is a must though

^^This with the KAK tube. I was going this route but my SBR stamp came 5 months earlier than expected.

 

[DocSkunk]

Thanks for the advice sofar. ya i forgot bacon. Next poll i swear. soon as the polls times up in 29 days ill order. gives me abit time to save. uppers arent cheap. the ones im looking at are pre shipping Pistol:$432.99 Rifle: $419.97

 

[DocSkunk]

I am looking at damage industries for my pistol buffer tube. Made in Indiana. anyone have any advice on places to look for pistol complete uppers that are decent but under say $500? Same with AR uppers.

 

[redpitbull44]

.300 blk
9.5" PISTOL
BRACE
MINI CAN
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[DocSkunk]

i suppose i should mention its a AR15 5.56 lower i bought. lol not 300blk or 308

 

[stephen87]

Just a heads up, the 300 Blackout can be used in a multi call (AR15) lower.

 

[jjtroy912]

I love and shoot my pistol more than my 16". I run mine without a brace, I didn't think it helped much and it made my little concealable pistol bigger. I am building another in 300BLK because it'll have a shorter barrel and still have plenty of range. I think 300BLK really meets the purpose of having a small ar. Place the buffer tube in between your collar bone and ball of your shoulder, nose to the charging handle, and place the rear sights at t2 or t3***, rock and roll

 

[DocSkunk]

thanks for the info stephen87 i didnt know that. im just going to stick to the 5.56 platform. least i know i can buy a 300 upper later.

 

[stephen87]

The great thing about the AR platform is the versatility. From what I understand, you can get a 5.56, .223, 6.5 Grendel, .300BLK, and so many more rounds, and shoot them from the same lower.

 

[Huntinfool]

If you build it as a pistol first, you can switch back and forth. One built as a rifle first you cant

 

[Garander]

Im just finishing up my 300blk AR pistol 10.5in barrel with arm brace. Great thing is you can use it for deer hunting too!