Friedmoose
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A couple weeks back we went to the range for my little brothers birthday. He hadnt ever shot a real gun before and was pretty stoked. We had a blast and long story short I got him a 22 for Christmas. Now I want to get a gun for me. I was looking at 2 different rifles, a KelTec SU-16c and a Ruger AR556. After thinking it over I came to the decision that I should build an AR that way Im not dumping a ton of money at once.
My questions are:
1. What caliber?
To my knowledge there is a 556, 308, and a 9mm version on the AR. Which should i build? I want something that has some kick, but wont throw my lil brothers shoulder out (16yr, 6', 100lb, borderline frail). We have shot a 22, 7mm, 12 gauge, and a 9mm pistol. The 7mm was a bit much for him.
2. What are some good brands to look for? To stay away from?
I know Im gonna have to let go of one of my legs, but I dont want to give up both of them. I dont need a competition grade rifle or be able to run it over with my car, but I dont want a piece of crap either. Im not trying to build a 1k gun, I would say around 700 would be my cut off (atleast to get it shooting, not the bells amd whistles).
3. What level of building would be cheaper?
Should i get a complete upper and lower and slap them together? Or should I get a shell and the-CENSORED- get the guts for it.
4. What all do I need?
I want to have a 20" barrel for the 556 or 308, or a short one for the 9mm. How short should I go for a 9mm? What length gas system should I get for either? What else do I need to know that would be caliber/length specific?
This gun will just be used to plink around at the range and to drop anybody who decides to break in (atleast until i get a pistol). Thanks in advance, I appreciate any and all advice.
My questions are:
1. What caliber?
To my knowledge there is a 556, 308, and a 9mm version on the AR. Which should i build? I want something that has some kick, but wont throw my lil brothers shoulder out (16yr, 6', 100lb, borderline frail). We have shot a 22, 7mm, 12 gauge, and a 9mm pistol. The 7mm was a bit much for him.
2. What are some good brands to look for? To stay away from?
I know Im gonna have to let go of one of my legs, but I dont want to give up both of them. I dont need a competition grade rifle or be able to run it over with my car, but I dont want a piece of crap either. Im not trying to build a 1k gun, I would say around 700 would be my cut off (atleast to get it shooting, not the bells amd whistles).
3. What level of building would be cheaper?
Should i get a complete upper and lower and slap them together? Or should I get a shell and the-CENSORED- get the guts for it.
4. What all do I need?
I want to have a 20" barrel for the 556 or 308, or a short one for the 9mm. How short should I go for a 9mm? What length gas system should I get for either? What else do I need to know that would be caliber/length specific?
This gun will just be used to plink around at the range and to drop anybody who decides to break in (atleast until i get a pistol). Thanks in advance, I appreciate any and all advice.