I am considering building a few AR rifles for my self. I would like to get a thumper like a .458 Socom, a white .223 like the older arctic panther and more recently, an AR pistol that has been added to my want list. As far as a hobby, is it worth it to build your own AR rifle? I would like to have a better understanding of exactly how the work, etc.
Assuming it is still a fun hobby, do you all use an average lower parts kit? Are there parts you order separate and replace from the generic parts in the lower parts kit? What are your thoughts on where to buy parts, and what parts need upgraded etc?
Maybe get a cheap ar and shoot it a bit and figure what you want to change and build one or more the way you want them. I like to assemble mine myself and watch the sales to buy the parts when they are the cheapest. Kinda into the lightweight ones now and are gathering parts for another lightweight build.
