[Squirrel_Slayer]

Got mine together with no vice. Pay close attention and you may want to have a drink to steady your hands. All of the springs and detents are small and can fly across the room. You don't need a vise though. The hardest part I found was sliding in the front take down pin while compressing the spring and detent at the same time. It can be done pretty easily though.

[CD82]

ok i noticed people used mobil 1 oil i read some where someone used it for o rings? then some kinda gun lube for other parts?

what are some decent lowers? decently priced if i decided to go with dpms upper

[mach1337]

Originally Posted by CD82

ok i noticed people used mobil 1 oil i read some where someone used it for o rings? then some kinda gun lube for other parts?

what are some decent lowers? decently priced if i decided to go with dpms upper

go to your local gun shop they should have a whole slue of them. especially since your in texas and not kommiefornia like me and a few others. all of the bigger names are a safe bet. i went with one thats locally made. the price was right. i went down the road and the gun store had a sale. got 2 for 90 each. parts kit was 60. dont plan on doin alot of competitive shootin just a shtf and an fun gun something really reliable and good accuracy out to 150yards or so. im really thinkin about do a dissipator build... just to give you a idea or 2.

[CD82]

here loacly there are no one that sells stripped lowers. id have to drive about 120 miles an then that store may not have any.

[dog2000tj]

Originally Posted by CD82

ok i noticed people used mobil 1 oil i read some where someone used it for o rings? then some kinda gun lube for other parts?

what are some decent lowers? decently priced if i decided to go with dpms upper

DPMS 223/5.56 Lower receiver : Semi-auto at GunBroker.com

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=187201963

Not the cheapest one out there, but it won't break the bank either. Buy it, have it shipped to the FFL in your area.

Or have the FFL in your area order one direct - pick whichever manufacturer you want

[CD82]

if i decided to build one i want to build one with a detacahable cary handle. that way i whould have some sort of sight untill i could get me a some optics or a reddot

[dog2000tj]

you can always add iron sights to a flat top upper,

Midwest Industries Flip Up Rear Sight AR-15 Flattop Aluminum Black - MidwayUSA

Midwest Industries Flip-Up Front Sight Handguard Height AR-15 Aluminum Black - MidwayUSA
or
Midwest Industries Flip-Up Front Sight Gas Block Height AR-15 Aluminum Black - MidwayUSA

[CD82]

yeah i know this is what im looking into buying when they get restocked

Stag Arms Model 1 5.56 16" 30RD $760.00 SHIPS FREE i liekthe looks of that rifle and its handle is detachable

[Gatekeeper]

In case you didn't see it in the Budget builds thread

[CD82]

gatekeeper that store is localy and ive called them the smith an wesson versions are all gone. they are sold out of them and the least expensive ars they have are 900$ is what the guy told me on the phone. i know of that store an have checked there thanks