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ALERT You will never in your life see an AR build this inexpensive
- Thread starter Dennis Olson
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Dennis, I thought of the old style as meh. I was so wrong
Video of an operator comparing old school with modern AR…I got schooled
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View: https://youtu.be/Wtzf-aPY0GQ?si=F5KCpizdbPSRyXWY
Video of an operator comparing old school with modern AR…I got schooled
RT24:49
One can always change the “pieces” out later. First, have the gun.
20Gauge
TB Fanatic
LOL Back in the day that is what I paid for my 1st. Never thought I would see that again.
naegling62
Veteran Member
I bought my Colt AR-15 SP1 back in '81 for $400.
I remember back when the AWB was passed. ARs were going for roughly $450. I was within about $75 of being able to afford one. The day after the ban was passed, ARs were $800. The next day they were $1200. The next day they were all gone.
That’s how fast it can happen.
That’s how fast it can happen.
okie-carbine
Veteran Member
I have a stripped lower sitting on the shelf just begging to be finished. Funding is just a real pita these days.
AlfaMan
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Yep, mine was $389.00.....I bought it at a mall store and remember carrying it out and people looking at me kind of weird.
2ndAmendican
Veteran Member
I've bought several "blem" parts from PSA, and damn if I can find any blemishes when I receive them. PSA is an excellent company to do business with.
Taco Salad
Contributing Member
That's 2018 prices there! I bought two Blem uppers and lowers from them back in '18 at that same price. I actually could see a tool mark in one of the uppers so I sold that AR at enough of a profit to cover what I had paid in transfer fees and kept the other.
That's a common thing we in the gun biz do to sell stuff without permanently devaluing it, call it a blem, sell it cheap then the customer gets a great deal for a perfect part and stays happy.
Vulture45-70
Veteran Member
Never let them that close to use one 300-800 yard is close enough
Griz3752
Retired, practising Curmudgeon
Instead of one of your other ones?
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1eagle
Veteran Member
As functional as the M4 forgery carbines are I get all nostalgic over an old school M16A1 pattern rifle.
SP-1 was all pita civilianized ... no good memories there. Did sell it for a grand, though.
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Gun Review: Colt AR-15 SP1 rifle in 5.56×45mm NATO :: Guns.com
It’s amazing that the most popular rifle in the world — a gun that is used as an example of the cutting edge of technology — is more than a half century old
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I built this last week, 20" flat top. It is a companion to my A2 carry handle version of the same. I used all of my A1 uppers for carbine builds.
I made the upper (billet), handguard and built it on a TB2K 80% anodized lower that I made. Since I used the above parts from my shop and bought the rest wholesale from a buddy who is a big dealer, I have around $200 total in it
naegling62
Veteran Member
Feelin' good, hit a coke can at 200yards today with my AR-15 with iron sights.
It depends on what mechanically superior means to who. Regarding accuracy, there is no comparison, the AR can be amazing. If you abuse your rifle, let it get full of crud and don't clean it all the while shooting crap ammo, the AK is your choice.
I have a couple of AK's in my safe, and several dozen AR's. I like them all and my AR's are all 100% reliable as are my AK's. If SHTF I will go to my AR15's first, because I like to hit what I am aiming at.
Grumphau
Veteran Member
Hey that's pretty good!
end game
Veteran Member
Remember it well. Actually Colt green labels hit almost 3K right after the crap went into effect. What really makes me sick is when the thing sunsetted. I was 5 minutes late calling on the Rogak imported 50:64 that went for $2150.
Sign up for del-ton's specials on their site. Recent deal was a 20 lightweight barrel complete a2 upper with BCG and CH 1/9 twist for $239 free shipping no sales t ax.
Reasonable Rascal
Veteran Member
No cheap Chinese models flooding the market and driving down prices. Norinco did us all favors in that regard back in the day.
RR
Reasonable Rascal
Veteran Member
naegling62
Veteran Member
I'm 61, have glaucoma and wear glasses. I kept missing the can by less than 1/2 or less. I switched to my left eye and got it.
Looks like I'm gonna have to learn to shoot left handed. I basically had to give up on my AK's because of my eyesight. That Colt AR-15 SP1 is the most accurate rifle I've ever had.
Jeff B.
Don’t let the Piss Ants get you down…
This. You can plan to, want to, hope to, etc., but if you don't HAVE when TSHTF, you're in deep kimchi.
A couple of years ago now (time flies) there was another good deal @ PSA on a couple of nice .223 Wylde 1:7 18" Uppers with BCG which I grabbed. Just looking now, those are $369.99, which is a nice chunk off what I paid. Oh well, I've got those in the office and have the parts to build them, so I'm happy. Right now, my most frequent AR style rifle that I shoot is my CMMG upper .22 M4. Runs good. Only issue is with the occasional mag that goes wonky. I have a couple I need to look closely at...
naegling62
Veteran Member
While it was new and we didn't run it for accuracy, one of the guys brought a Radical Arms AR-15. I was amazed at the quality of fit and finish. I have no idea how it will hold up.
BigFootsCousin
Molon Labe!
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can. I've got the coin and my Birthday is coming up next week or so, I just don't know if it'll FIT in my gun safe. 
Yes no, yes no, yes no, yes no,..........
{{{Arghh!}}}
BFC
Yes no, yes no, yes no, yes no,..........
{{{Arghh!}}}
BFC
Dobbin
Faithful Steed
Owner just talked to me.
He says he's been watching where I have been going online (he can do this - part of our "agreement") and he says he might pull a trigger on the AR15 PSA deals above.
Through PSA he's found an FFA "outlet" in the next town who will be "destination" for shipping. He says the guy is a single man shop, he's a retired disabled vet, and he meets all the requirement of the authorities. AND - Owner says he gets $25 for doing the paperwork, and keeping the form after the background check.
He uses the FBI for background - but has assured Owner that the FBI processes this only as a "check" - and no permanent records are kept - and in fact can't be kept by law.
Well, that's what he says.
He also has told Owner to get the "Heavyweight" barrel or the SoCom barrel. The lighter barrels don't stay straight and your grouping increases from 2" to over 4" once the lighter barrels "warp."
If someone wants to give me (well, him because he reads here) any thoughts on this?
My only comment might be - save money for ammunition.
Dobbin
He says he's been watching where I have been going online (he can do this - part of our "agreement") and he says he might pull a trigger on the AR15 PSA deals above.
Through PSA he's found an FFA "outlet" in the next town who will be "destination" for shipping. He says the guy is a single man shop, he's a retired disabled vet, and he meets all the requirement of the authorities. AND - Owner says he gets $25 for doing the paperwork, and keeping the form after the background check.
He uses the FBI for background - but has assured Owner that the FBI processes this only as a "check" - and no permanent records are kept - and in fact can't be kept by law.
Well, that's what he says.
He also has told Owner to get the "Heavyweight" barrel or the SoCom barrel. The lighter barrels don't stay straight and your grouping increases from 2" to over 4" once the lighter barrels "warp."
If someone wants to give me (well, him because he reads here) any thoughts on this?
My only comment might be - save money for ammunition.
Dobbin
Dobbin
Faithful Steed
Yunno. I think I give Owner a lot to do in his day. It must be a task for him to "monitor" a full time Internet history.
Dobbin
Doc1
Has No Life - Lives on TB
I only have one experience with PSA, but it was completely satisfactory. Many years ago, I bought one of the TB2K AR lowers and then stashed it in a corner and more or less forgot about it. Fast forward a couple of more years and I decided that I really needed to build a rifle with that lower.
PSA had one of their great sales on uppers and I bought one, as well as a parts kit. I had never built an AR previously and while I wasn't intimidated by the prospect of doing so, I'm all too familiar with Mr. Murphy and his awful law! In the event, the build went off flawlessly and I was extremely pleased with the quality of the upper and the parts kit.
I follow a number of gun boards and don't recall ever hearing of anyone having problems with PSA's products or customer service.
If anyone is considering building an AR, I recommend using PSA.
Best
Doc
PSA had one of their great sales on uppers and I bought one, as well as a parts kit. I had never built an AR previously and while I wasn't intimidated by the prospect of doing so, I'm all too familiar with Mr. Murphy and his awful law! In the event, the build went off flawlessly and I was extremely pleased with the quality of the upper and the parts kit.
I follow a number of gun boards and don't recall ever hearing of anyone having problems with PSA's products or customer service.
If anyone is considering building an AR, I recommend using PSA.
Best
Doc
PSA has a lot of my money (back when I had money). I’ve never had a thing to complain about.