Branket

Welcome and enjoy your stay.

Wow...just wow

Welcome, I'm sure you'll have a good time here.

Welcome! One of my best friends lives in (sort of) northern Georgia.

I've already noticed the change. I originally wanted a basic M4 now the amount of of things I want to do differently are starting to pile up. I almost think it would have been safer to buy one already built to save me from my own customization, but wheres the fun in that. Of course my crazy desires are greatly limited by my bank account...

When I had all the little pieces spread out and staring me in the face I though it was going to be way more difficult that it was. Probably took about 30 minutes including reading the ar15.com guide several times to ensure correctness. It was like 0down said, now that it's done I'm disappointed at the simplicity, oh well I can always make it sound terribly difficult to non gun loving people.

I love penny arcade so the cartoon is automatically a hit for me, but I never thought the thread was honestly meant for debate. In my mind both guns serve different purposes and they both are capable of things that the other is not. Having said that I'm not a huge glock fan due mainly to ergonomics, so if I must vote, I vote 1911.

Alright, so I went with the hammer and screwdriver method and so far so good. Only ended up with two little nicks from the hammer by the bolt catch pin even though I taped it off, I don't really care though because this isn't going to be a safe queen or a show piece. So the lower is complete with the absence of a stock because I haven't chosen one I really like yet. Thanks for the input.

BTW I checked at AR15.com and they have 2 different guides, one says to get the myriad of tools and the other says a small brass punch and hammer thats where my confusion began.

I bought it at Coal Creek, they were actually very helpful and friendly which was odd but the last couple times I've been in there they've improved customer service. I didn't even go there with the intention of buying anything but here I am. As for cost $115.

I think a lot of anti gun sentiment is merely a case of people being afraid of what they don't understand. Then some one in a position of power or a person who garners a lot of media attention, like Jesse Jackson, takes their fear and spreads it to more people who have no understanding of firearms, more importantly they have no desire to learn. The lack of knowledge and unwillingness to learn lead to ignorant comments such as these, and of course the pro-gun rebuttal's are never publicized or if they are they are taken out of context. It's really a shame that people are so close minded.

So I decided that I want to build an AR. I'm not really sure of the configuration yet, but I bought a lower and parts kit today to get myself started. So here's my first question, what tools do I honestly need to assemble the parts kit? Some people say a screwdriver and a hammer will do yet others say you need all kinds of punches, pin holder's and what not that will end up costing more than the lower itself. So what do I really need? Thats it for now, but I'm sure I'll be bumping this thread with new questions as the process continues.

:rofl: I rarely laugh out loud when I read things on the internet but I got a hilarious picture in my head when I read this. Oh and I vote pump because its what I can afford, but I would prefer a semi auto...in actuality I have neither unless you count an old winchester pump that belonged to my grandpa, but its not really in the state at the moment.

Who may know a lot of the same people that you do, so watch what you say to them or the advice you ask them for.

Wow, that was quick. On a side note, I got a completely different message from the thread title...

I went to the DOS on center park and I had to get my prints taken elsewhere, maybe they have gotten the equipment in the last couple of months though.

I took my class from Phantom and I can say it was one of the best choices I have ever made. Totally worth the extra drive time to oak ridge.

I'd say 4-6 weeks is more typical from what I've seen here.

Don't go near lunch time, and don't go at all on Friday, also they're closed on Monday so don't go then.

I'm afraid I wont be able to afford both gas and ammo this month so tri-cities is out for me. That and I have to work that day.

I've been looking to build an AR count me in.

I had never shot a handgun in my life when I took the test and managed to shoot 460/480. With your groupings being as good as they are I have no doubt that you will pass.

+1000000

Welcome! This is a great place, although a bit crazy at times...

I've been eyeballing a slightly used stainless pro carry II in .45ACP for $600. Now I just need to come up with the money.