I have average mechanical abilities, a handful of tools, nothing special, and was able put together a lower from a kit. You can do it.
My first AR lower build
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Bassbob
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The first time I did it I just had this link open on my phone. It was especially handy for identifying the different springs and pins. They usually come in isolated bags for each part which helped too.
How to Build an AR-15 Lower Receiver [Ultimate Visual Guide]
Don't want to mess up? Learn how to build an AR-15 lower receiver with 80+ pictures, tricks I learned the hard way, and recommendations of the best parts.
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Bassbob
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I'm not claiming to be an expert, but let's face it, it isn't difficult. And I have done about 20 of them by now.Lots of us could help. Super easy.
Start with bob and go from there
Now when you get to building out the upper from scratch there are definitely better guys than me. @10mmLife has done about 6 thousand of them. That's who I'd be asking. I just offered to help if he needs/wants.
KillerFord1977
SAINT
You’re mad why?Lots of us could help. Super easy.
Start with bob and go from there
I was saying you can do it, but…
When it goes Europe, call me
Bassbob
Emissary
Who's mad ?You’re mad why?
I was saying you can do it, but…
When it goes Europe, call me
^^^^^^^^
Old man's talking to himself.
I read that one too. It helped.The first time I did it I just had this link open on my phone. It was especially handy for identifying the different springs and pins. They usually come in isolated bags for each part which helped too.
How to Build an AR-15 Lower Receiver [Ultimate Visual Guide]
Don't want to mess up? Learn how to build an AR-15 lower receiver with 80+ pictures, tricks I learned the hard way, and recommendations of the best parts.
TEXASforLIFE
SAINT
Certain springs can be used in several places. iirc, the pivot/takedown spring is the same as the ejector. The safety spring is only used in that place. Some extractor use springs and some use o-rings (viton). The only time you might need a specialty tool is r/i handguards with weld rings (split handguards). It can be done w/o ghe tool, but it IS a PITA! I keep several extra parts on hand, so if something isn't in stock, pm me. Trigger work is easy if you have 2 punches. Having a lower that uses screws instead of split pins/roll pins, it IS way better!
ddeuce22
Professional
Old Man got into the boozeWho's mad ?
^^^^^^^^
Old man's talking to himself.
KillerFord1977
SAINT
Bob had a angry face symbol on my response. So I asked if he was madOld Man got into the booze
Bassbob
Emissary
I had to use an angry face because they don't have a "Bite me" face.Bob had a angry face symbol on my response. So I asked if he was mad
