How to Build an AR Without a Parts Kit
As of the writing of this article, we are starting to see a little relief of anything related to AR15 rifles. Everything from ammo to charging handles are starting to trickle in from backorders long ago however it always seem the part you need is out of stock to complete your AR lower. In this case my naked stripped Anderson Manufacturing Lower receiver had sat far too long in the Liberty Safe waiting for me to find all the right parts to get it into action. Instead of chasing parts. I decided to place an order for a lower parts kit with Barnes Precision and patiently wait. But then I had an idea; could I salvage enough equivalent parts from a hardware store to get a minimally featured AR lower up and running? What parts would I absolutely need, and what could be omitted?
Here is the article I pulled together that I thought might be interesting/entertaining for all. The complete article here - How to Build an AR Without a Parts Kit
As of the writing of this article, we are starting to see a little relief of anything related to AR15 rifles. Everything from ammo to charging handles are starting to trickle in from backorders long ago however it always seem the part you need is out of stock to complete your AR lower. In this case my naked stripped Anderson Manufacturing Lower receiver had sat far too long in the Liberty Safe waiting for me to find all the right parts to get it into action. Instead of chasing parts. I decided to place an order for a lower parts kit with Barnes Precision and patiently wait. But then I had an idea; could I salvage enough equivalent parts from a hardware store to get a minimally featured AR lower up and running? What parts would I absolutely need, and what could be omitted?
Here is the article I pulled together that I thought might be interesting/entertaining for all. The complete article here - How to Build an AR Without a Parts Kit
