Just bought my first AR... lower.

[gnumadic]

Welp. I wasn't planning on making a big purchase on AR parts yet, but Granite Ridge had a 25% off Ballistic Advantage barrels deal.

Pre-ordered the 18" .223 Wylde SPR Fluted SS Rifle Barrel for $187.50. The .750 gas block will make it easier to find an adjustable gas block, and I'm a fan of the SS fluted look. Plus, it is made of 416R SS compared to the 4150 of the other barrels in this price range. Only 28 oz with the fluting too!

http://graniteridgeoutfitters.com/Ballistic-Advantage-18-223-Wylde-SPR-Fluted-SS-Rifle-Barrel-BABL223021PL.htm

Nice! That is a pretty barrel in need of a handguard that'll show it off. Did I see earlier you had an SLR?

I'm about to order a buffer tube/stock kit so I'll have all my lower parts. I've been going back and forth on the barrel -- a Ballistic Advantage Hanson profile (.625 slim) or the Faxon Gunner -- both in 223 Wylde. It seems like Monmouth has the Ballistic Advantage barrels 25% off all the time, but I keep thinking the deal may end.

[SlvrDragon50]

Welp. I wasn't planning on making a big purchase on AR parts yet, but Granite Ridge had a 25% off Ballistic Advantage barrels deal.

Pre-ordered the 18" .223 Wylde SPR Fluted SS Rifle Barrel for $187.50. The .750 gas block will make it easier to find an adjustable gas block, and I'm a fan of the SS fluted look. Plus, it is made of 416R SS compared to the 4150 of the other barrels in this price range. Only 28 oz with the fluting too!

http://graniteridgeoutfitters.com/Ballistic-Advantage-18-223-Wylde-SPR-Fluted-SS-Rifle-Barrel-BABL223021PL.htm

Nice! That is a pretty barrel in need of a handguard that'll show it off. Did I see earlier you had an SLR?

I'm about to order a buffer tube/stock kit so I'll have all my lower parts. I've been going back and forth on the barrel -- a Ballistic Advantage Hanson profile (.625 slim) or the Faxon Gunner -- both in 223 Wylde. It seems like Monmouth has the Ballistic Advantage barrels 25% off all the time, but I keep thinking the deal may end.

I haven't bought a handguard yet. I'm leaning towards the Midwest Industries since it is lightweight and cheap, but only if I can get it for $150. If the price stays at $200, I might just get the SLR for a bit more.

Monmouth does have 25% off all the time, but their selection is tiny compared to Granite Ridge which is why I bought this one now. I think if you want to get a 16" barrel then you aren't as limited, but the 18" barrels are tough to find, especially a fluted 0.750" barrel. The Gunner is a bit lighter (5oz less) which is impressive, but the 0.625" gas block was so hard to find.

[gnumadic]

The BA Hanson barrels come with a pinned gas block. Is there a good reason to replace it?

[SlvrDragon50]

The BA Hanson barrels come with a pinned gas block. Is there a good reason to replace it?

Only if you decide to go low mass BCG which I'm planning to eventually do. Therefore, I'd rather get just a barrel.

[SlvrDragon50]

Decided to go with a separate BCG and upper receiver so I can just get the low mass BCG I really want instead of getting a basic nitride then a low mass later.

Got this Aero Precision Slick Side upper for $50 shipped!
http://www.graniteridgeoutfitters.com/Aero-Precision-Assembled-AR15-Upper-Receiver-No-Forward-Assist-APAR610401A.htm

[Earl Keese]

Decided to go with a separate BCG and upper receiver so I can just get the low mass BCG I really want instead of getting a basic nitride then a low mass later.

Got this Aero Precision Slick Side upper for $50 shipped!
http://www.graniteridgeoutfitters.com/Aero-Precision-Assembled-AR15-Upper-Receiver-No-Forward-Assist-APAR610401A.htm

How did you get it for $50? I was looking at them last week and just now, they're listed at $59.00

[SlvrDragon50]

Decided to go with a separate BCG and upper receiver so I can just get the low mass BCG I really want instead of getting a basic nitride then a low mass later.

Got this Aero Precision Slick Side upper for $50 shipped!
http://www.graniteridgeoutfitters.com/Aero-Precision-Assembled-AR15-Upper-Receiver-No-Forward-Assist-APAR610401A.htm

How did you get it for $50? I was looking at them last week and just now, they're listed at $59.00

I pricematched against Right to Bear: https://www.righttobear.com/dealoftheday.asp

I told them that I could get free shipping there since I wanted to order some stuff that makes the whole cart FS, and they agreed to sell the receiver at the same price. I also bought the 18" BA barrel from them so I assume they were more flexible as well.

[gnumadic]

Decided to go with a separate BCG and upper receiver so I can just get the low mass BCG I really want instead of getting a basic nitride then a low mass later.

Got this Aero Precision Slick Side upper for $50 shipped!
http://www.graniteridgeoutfitters.com/Aero-Precision-Assembled-AR15-Upper-Receiver-No-Forward-Assist-APAR610401A.htm

I don't blame you. Why waste money on upgrades. That's why I liked the Red Barn Armory build your own lower kit. At this point I have all my lower parts. Ordered a BCM buffet tube kit and stock from JBO. I also have a charging handle on the way from Primary Arms' latest sale -- a Strike Industries Arch Extended Latch. Just have a barrel, upper receiver, bolt, gas tube, and handguard to go.

Monmouth has an extra discount this weekend on the BA Hanson 0.625 tube (22oz weight) .223 Wylde barrel (25% off an initial 13% discount), so maybe I'll have everything but the rail by next week.

[SlvrDragon50]

Decided to go with a separate BCG and upper receiver so I can just get the low mass BCG I really want instead of getting a basic nitride then a low mass later.

Got this Aero Precision Slick Side upper for $50 shipped!
http://www.graniteridgeoutfitters.com/Aero-Precision-Assembled-AR15-Upper-Receiver-No-Forward-Assist-APAR610401A.htm

I don't blame you. Why waste money on upgrades. That's why I liked the Red Barn Armory build your own lower kit. At this point I have all my lower parts. Ordered a BCM buffet tube kit and stock from JBO. I also have a charging handle on the way from Primary Arms' latest sale -- a Strike Industries Arch Extended Latch. Just have a barrel, upper receiver, bolt, gas tube, and handguard to go.

Monmouth has an extra discount this weekend on the BA Hanson 0.625 tube (22oz weight) .223 Wylde barrel (25% off an initial 13% discount), so maybe I'll have everything but the rail by next week.

Check out righttobear.com They have some really great deals + free shipping if you buy certain items. They had the MFT Battle Stock + buffer tube kit for $70. Some cheap charging handles as well.

Primary Arms' has a great sale right now, but I really want to pick up the Midwest INdustries rail from them for $150, and they don't have free shipping deals

[gnumadic]

So many sales it's hard to keep track. I let some good ones go, too. But they'll come around again I bet. Went with the BCM Gunfighter stock and tube even though I initially had my sights set on the MFT. Was just 10% off JBO's normal price. Decided I wanted to still go light but wanted a fuller look. Almost got the SOPMOD with the wider comb.

[Earl Keese]

Decided to go with a separate BCG and upper receiver so I can just get the low mass BCG I really want instead of getting a basic nitride then a low mass later.

Got this Aero Precision Slick Side upper for $50 shipped!
http://www.graniteridgeoutfitters.com/Aero-Precision-Assembled-AR15-Upper-Receiver-No-Forward-Assist-APAR610401A.htm

How did you get it for $50? I was looking at them last week and just now, they're listed at $59.00

I pricematched against Right to Bear: https://www.righttobear.com/dealoftheday.asp

I told them that I could get free shipping there since I wanted to order some stuff that makes the whole cart FS, and they agreed to sell the receiver at the same price. I also bought the 18" BA barrel from them so I assume they were more flexible as well.

Gotcha, thanks.

[SlvrDragon50]

So many sales it's hard to keep track. I let some good ones go, too. But they'll come around again I bet. Went with the BCM Gunfighter stock and tube even though I initially had my sights set on the MFT. Was just 10% off JBO's normal price. Decided I wanted to still go light but wanted a fuller look. Almost got the SOPMOD with the wider comb.

I'm waiting for Primary Arms to bring back their Hiperfire deal. I regret missing the eBay 20% off deal otherwise Iw oulda bought the HIperfire trigger off of eBay for like 200 bucks! But as you said, the sales will come back around. Plus, I'm setting aside money for a P07 or P01 purchase too.

Have you bought sights yet?

[gnumadic]

I've not bought sights yet. May just end up with Magpul MBUS, adding a red dot later.

In spite of as many sales as there are, depending on the starting price, discounts, and shipping it feels like everything is the same. I'm pricing out a muzzle device -- VG6 Epsilon. Optics Planet has free shipping and a 5% promo -- $55.09. Monmouth has a $20 off promo and about $5 shipping -- $55.08.

[SlvrDragon50]

I've not bought sights yet. May just end up with Magpul MBUS, adding a red dot later.

In spite of as many sales as there are, depending on the starting price, discounts, and shipping it feels like everything is the same. I'm pricing out a muzzle device -- VG6 Epsilon. Optics Planet has free shipping and a 5% promo -- $55.09. Monmouth has a $20 off promo and about $5 shipping -- $55.08.

Granite Ridge has additional 15% off VG6 muzzle devices with free shipping on all orders, no minimum.
http://www.graniteridgeoutfitters.com/VG6-Precision-Muzzle-Devices-Additional-15-OFF_c66.htm

Their Epsilon is a bit more expensive, but they might have other options if you're interested in the Gamma or SS versions.

I agree though, most prices are quite similar across the board. It makes researching prices that much more time consuming hah. I didn't get the Strike Industries Charging Handle because after shipping it'd be the same as JBO.

I think I am done purchasing for now unless a sale on the Hiperfire ECLipse shows up. I need to just wait for the holiday sales from JBO or Red Barn Armory.



This is my build progress so far. Green is ordered. The yellow are LPK. SO far, I haven't saved any money on my purchases 

[Elcid]

One my AR project I did years ago.





















The assembled AR