Ar-15 Building...

[cknight8]

does any of the vendors out there ever have any classes on AR building? i have zero AR experience, i just got my first one a few weeks ago and i love it. i'd like to build another one but havent a clue where to start...any classes out there?

[Westwindmike]

Here is a link to a how to on AR-15.com. Hope this helps.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=226782

[Guest gcrookston]

does any of the vendors out there ever have any classes on AR building? i have zero AR experience, i just got my first one a few weeks ago and i love it. i'd like to build another one but havent a clue where to start...any classes out there?

Call HeroGear down in Winchester. They have a new gunsmith that can arrange an appointment for you to come down and build your gun. They also have the parts necessary to complete it. Good folk down there. Tell them what you want to do and what you need and they will schedule you an appointment.

[TripleDigitRide]

I made the trip to Hero Gear just the other day. Joe really took a whole lot of time walking me through everything. It took a while, but I finally made a decision. I hope to have the upper within a few weeks.

I already had a general idea of what I wanted, but that hasn't made the process any easier. I've changed my mind about a million times. The fact that Joe and Hero Gear has such a nice inventory, I was able to actually put my hands on many options.

I'd suggest you make the trip as well.

[BimmerFreak]

Guys, we are actually talking about doing an AR building clinic.

The clinic would be free or at a very reduced cost, would take maybe 3 or 4 hours depending on the size, and would cover all aspects of building your lower or complete rifle.

I will update as this plan firms up

[Guest EasilyObsessed]

x3 for Hero Gear. Just went home from there this afternoon with two new lowers

[nightrunner]

Guys, we are actually talking about doing an AR building clinic.

The clinic would be free or at a very reduced cost, would take maybe 3 or 4 hours depending on the size, and would cover all aspects of building your lower or complete rifle.

I will update as this plan firms up

that sounds great, id definetely be interested in it.

have you thought about a reloading class;)

i was just down at hero gear today, had a question about tricking out my current AR and joe had no problem explaining my options and showing me what needs to be done to get the results i wanted.

you just cant ask for a better gun shop

[cknight8]

Guys, we are actually talking about doing an AR building clinic.

The clinic would be free or at a very reduced cost, would take maybe 3 or 4 hours depending on the size, and would cover all aspects of building your lower or complete rifle.

I will update as this plan firms up

Joe,

let me know when and what time and i'll be there! i've been looking for an excuse to get down to your shop anyways, i hear great things but never made the trip.

[Reservoir Dog]

Guys, we are actually talking about doing an AR building clinic.

The clinic would be free or at a very reduced cost, would take maybe 3 or 4 hours depending on the size, and would cover all aspects of building your lower or complete rifle.

I will update as this plan firms up

That sounds great. I am planning on doing the pistol build, and would love a good class on installing the LPK. Please keep us posted.

[TNRobocop]

does any of the vendors out there ever have any classes on AR building? i have zero AR experience, i just got my first one a few weeks ago and i love it. i'd like to build another one but havent a clue where to start...any classes out there?

I don't put on classes per se, but if someone in the Nashville area would like a small get together in Hermitage, I can do a basic build class. I custom build uppers and lowers for customers and have several years of experience.

I can also get into how uppers are put together along with installation of a free float installation.

One of the SBR uppers I built will be in a future edition of Guns and Weapons for Law Enforcement for a guy in E. Tennessee. I built an almost identical one for Dickson PD SWAT.

Feel free to holler at me with any questions. I am kinda restricted on time from 11 Aug until the end of the month due to military duty, but can set something up for interested parties. Make it a build type party/BBQ thing if that sounds good.

My wife is in GA for a year for her psych doctoral internship with the VA so I am usually sitting around staring at the Great Dane beast so I am up for a change of pace.

[TGO David]

All of these offers sound really good. I'll have a little bit of experience building my own here soon but would love to attend either / both / all of these to learn from the pros.

[Guest strelcevina]

i had zero AR experience to.

but with AR-15.com help. here it is 850$ Zombie gun:D

[bubbadavis]

I also used ar-15.com for guidance on my first AR build. Not too difficult as long as you take your time (and have some semblance of mechanical abilty). There's something a little special about shooting a gun you built.

[fizik]

I don't know about anyone else, but I think some parts of written instructions for a build are tough to follow. Seeing someone else do it, and having someone to ask questions and get answers in the flesh would be great. I'm still waiting for my first build, so I think a class would be something I'd jump all over.

[TripleDigitRide]

I don't put on classes per se, but if someone in the Nashville area would like a small get together in Hermitage, I can do a basic build class. I custom build uppers and lowers for customers and have several years of experience.

I can also get into how uppers are put together along with installation of a free float installation.

One of the SBR uppers I built will be in a future edition of Guns and Weapons for Law Enforcement for a guy in E. Tennessee. I built an almost identical one for Dickson PD SWAT.

Feel free to holler at me with any questions. I am kinda restricted on time from 11 Aug until the end of the month due to military duty, but can set something up for interested parties. Make it a build type party/BBQ thing if that sounds good.

My wife is in GA for a year for her psych doctoral internship with the VA so I am usually sitting around staring at the Great Dane beast so I am up for a change of pace.

Class act guy right here!

Thanks for the offer. Count me in.

[Guest KentuckyRifle]

These offers are very generous and I hope something comes of them. I would love to attend a class like this. I am planning to go to a 2 day AR building class in Bryson City, NC at the end of September that will cost $350, I would rather attend something in Mid-TN support some local guys.

[Guest mw.]

Class act guy right here!

Thanks for the offer. Count me in.

Ditto.