Cheapest way to build an AR-15

[Volunteers10]

In loo of the upcoming elections, I'm planning on building/buying an AR-15. I've heard some good stuff about DPMS lowers and STAG uppers, but I've never shot either rifles and would like some input.

Also, I did the math, and I seem to be getting roughly the same prices on:
A. Buying a complete DPMS Panther 16" AR-15
B. Buying a complete STAG upper / complete DPMS lower
C. Buying a complete STAG upper / stripped DPMS lower / a DPMS lower parts kit / 6 pos. stock

What is the cheapest way to go about buying a 16" entry level AR-15? Where is the cheapest place to buy from. Thanks in advance!:wavey:

[Esox357]

Stag Lower 250ish?
Stag Upper 485ish?
$735.00.
mooneysfirearms.com
www.ar15sales.com

[shotgunred]

nuy a striped lower localy and then buy a kit.
lower 100-150
kit 465
total 565 to 605 plus shipping.

here is one .
http://www.del-ton.com/Rifle_Kit_p/rkt103.htm

[vafish]

Absolute cheapest (and I'm not recommending this I have no personal experience with Blackthorne and have heard of spotty quality):

Superior Arms Lower $79 (nothing wrong with SA lowers, I have 2 of them)

http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Superior_Arms_S-15_AR15_.223_Receiver.html

Blackthorne Kit $389

http://akpartskits.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_16&products_id=283

Add about $15 shipping for each the lower and the kit and $25 for a dealer transfer fee on the lower and you can build an AR15 for about $523.

You'd probably be better off going with a kit from Model 1 Sales, Del-Ton or Fire for Effect. That will raise the price about $100.

For my first build I went with a CMMG lower and an FFE kit for a total cost of $635

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n75/vafish/DSCN00891.jpg

[Seattle206]

There are MANY negative reviews on all blackthorne products, most people will tell you to stare clear from them. But if you want a good cheap build do not hesitant to look at Del-ton. Most members here have had very good service and quality from them. also i would try to look at j&d dist. products.

I went with their mid-length rifle kit which cost $465(not including chrome-lining) and a doublestar lower, $99 shipped from budsgunshop. plus $22 shipping for the kit and another $20 for transfer fee. so all in all about $630, not including the magazines, rear sight, sling, etc. ran 400rds of russian silver bear through it, no jams and more accurate than i thought with commie stuff.

mine:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3231/2784479357_28ec7a0db3.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/2785332938_f560f87cb3.jpg

so smooth, even my lil' cousin loves shooting it.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/2827220658_be051fb039.jpg

[Yellowfin]

This has me excited! I'm going to order one of those kits as soon as I sell my next policy.

[sigpro-fessor]

Cheap = crap in the world of AR15s. The same people who thumb their nose at Hi-Point, Lorcin, Jimenez and others, are the same people who run out and buy the cheapest AR they can find. Same theory here people, you get what you pay for.

[Spydermonkey]

I got a CMMG FFE 16" chromoly HBAR kit for $500 shipped and used a Stag lower that I got locally for $100.