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cakes · 10-25-2009, 09:49 AM

I have built several AR-15s.

I like Spikes Tactical lowers. I have found them to have better finishing than others at the same price point.

I like DPMS for Lower Parts Kits. They have the most consistent parts and nicest triggers of the kits I've used. I've found that the 'cheapo' kits always have a part or two that pushes to either end of the 'spec' tolerances, making assembly a pain.

As for uppers, I suggest buying a complete upper. There is little/no cost savings building your own upper unless you already have the tools. You don't need special tools for assembling the lower (except a .25 inch dowel with a small hole drilled in it).

Check out Model 1 Sales for complete kits. I have a couple of very nice rifles built from their kits on Spike's Tactical lowers. My experiences with some of the other kit sellers have not been quite as good(del-ton, blackthorne).

Good luck with whichever you choose.

10-25-2009, 09:49 AM	#6
cakes V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Maine Posts: 230	Re: AR 15 BUILD I have built several AR-15s. I like Spikes Tactical lowers. I have found them to have better finishing than others at the same price point. I like DPMS for Lower Parts Kits. They have the most consistent parts and nicest triggers of the kits I've used. I've found that the 'cheapo' kits always have a part or two that pushes to either end of the 'spec' tolerances, making assembly a pain. As for uppers, I suggest buying a complete upper. There is little/no cost savings building your own upper unless you already have the tools. You don't need special tools for assembling the lower (except a .25 inch dowel with a small hole drilled in it). Check out Model 1 Sales for complete kits. I have a couple of very nice rifles built from their kits on Spike's Tactical lowers. My experiences with some of the other kit sellers have not been quite as good(del-ton, blackthorne). Good luck with whichever you choose.