Hi, Ahoyza here, i'm a relative newbie here.
Im a mauser man but am considering my first AR.
I enjoy putting things together, so ...

What is more affordable: building an AR or buying one?
Seems like prices are back down: $400 generic $800 American name brand $1600 good ones.
I want a regular one with interchangeable parts, not an oddball AR wanabee thingy.


Any comments appreciated. Happy Thanksgiving!
PS, What is a McSwirly?