Hi guys,
I have one of the Tapco A2 kits on order and I'm starting to look for the lower receiver that I'll need to produce a complete rifle.
My last rifle was issued to me all in one piece by supply Staff Sergeant Degesauldo at Cam Ranh Bay in 1971. All I had to do was keep it clean and on target. I could really use a little help and educated advice on this one.
I'm going to a couple of local gun shows this weekend and looking through Shotgun News to try and get a feeling for what I'll have to pay and how complete the lowers are. For a pistol guy it's getting really confusing. I have seen everything from a stripped and unfinished receiver for $80 or so to "Genuine Colt lowers" for $300.
I know several of you have purchased the same kits and have done this before. I'd appreciate any thoughts on what the kind of lower I should be looking for to go with the kit. Where should I be looking for the lower to get a decent price but still reliable unit. I'm not looking for a match grade rifle, just a reliable shooter that is there if and when I need it.
Is there anything that I absolutely must have on the lower, or are the kits complete enough to use a totally stripped receiver? What kind of money am I looking at to complete the rifle.
Note: I know I have to pick up the semi-auto components to keep the feds off my patio so I'd appreciate any suggestions on the best place to look for them.
Thanks,
Don P.
I have one of the Tapco A2 kits on order and I'm starting to look for the lower receiver that I'll need to produce a complete rifle.
My last rifle was issued to me all in one piece by supply Staff Sergeant Degesauldo at Cam Ranh Bay in 1971. All I had to do was keep it clean and on target. I could really use a little help and educated advice on this one.
I'm going to a couple of local gun shows this weekend and looking through Shotgun News to try and get a feeling for what I'll have to pay and how complete the lowers are. For a pistol guy it's getting really confusing. I have seen everything from a stripped and unfinished receiver for $80 or so to "Genuine Colt lowers" for $300.
I know several of you have purchased the same kits and have done this before. I'd appreciate any thoughts on what the kind of lower I should be looking for to go with the kit. Where should I be looking for the lower to get a decent price but still reliable unit. I'm not looking for a match grade rifle, just a reliable shooter that is there if and when I need it.
Is there anything that I absolutely must have on the lower, or are the kits complete enough to use a totally stripped receiver? What kind of money am I looking at to complete the rifle.
Note: I know I have to pick up the semi-auto components to keep the feds off my patio so I'd appreciate any suggestions on the best place to look for them.
Thanks,
Don P.