How To Customize And Build Your Own AR-15
If you are into collecting or shooting handguns
and rifles, you're probably familiar with one of
the most popular rifles around the AR-15. One of
the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences you
can have as someone who appreciates firearms is
to build your own AR-15. Some of you might be thinking
that you've never fieldstripped a weapon in your
life. That's where kits and manuals come into play.
Keep in mind that there are certain state and
federal laws to consider when you're building
and modifying weapons. If you are unsure, check
with the state and local government and go online
to the ATF website www.atf.gov. There are certain
local laws that must be adhered to when assembling
your weapon such as barrel length, stock design
and bayonetted mount and flash suppression. You
can get most of that information online at your
state government website.
One of the beautiful things about the AR-15 is
its adaptability. You can fully customize this
rifle from one end to the other; creating a hybrid
weapon of sorts. Just remember certain key areas
to configure when ordering parts: the barrel diameter
of the front sight block, the size of the pivot
pin as well as the trigger pin.
The majority of parts for the AR-15 are standard
and interchangeable; even the accessories are
made to mix and match. Keep in mind that the varieties
of lower and upper receivers make for a dynamic
system. You can order the lower receiver completely
assembled along with the butt stock. You can build
your rifle to your level of complexity. For example,
purchase the completed lower assembly while building
the upper receiver from a variety of parts. If
this is your first time assembling a weapon, this
might be a great way to get started without feeling
overwhelmed by all the pieces.
One word of caution; never attempt to disassemble
or reassemble an AR-15 if you are not absolutely
sure that it is unloaded and empty. Check the
chamber, the firing mechanism and the magazine.
Verify that there is no ammunition anywhere within
the rifle. This is most appropriate when testing
the rifle.
You may think that this is too much work to build
your own AR-15; why not just purchase the complete
weapon. The federal government makes it extremely
attractive for the individual person to go shooting.
You can go ahead and pay the inflated price plus
the federal excise tax on top of that, or you
could spend about three hours learning about the
weapon from the inside out and save yourself a
lot of money. When you display your weapon proudly,
you can tell everyone with complete confidence,
that you assembled it yourself.
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