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Which Upper and Lower AR15 to get?

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CWFAsian1129
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Hey guys, I'm planning to buy an AR-15.

From what I've heard from people, I can save alot of money if I buy upper and lower separetly.

If I do that, which upper or lower should I get?

I'd like to get decent AR but not too low or high quality.

If you can recommend me which lower or upper to get with prices on them, I would really appreciate it.

Thank you guys

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GoodOyster
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Lower:
Plum Crazy Complete Lower for $120:
http://slickguns.com/product/plum-crazy-polymer-complete-ar-15-lowers-11995

Uppers:
Surplus Ammo & Arms AR-15 M4 Daniel Defense 1:7 Chrome Lined Upper with MOE Handguard - $459.99
http://slickguns.com/product/surplus-ammo-arms-ar-15-m4-daniel-defense-17-chrome-lined-upper-moe-handguard-47999

Upper Receiver w/5.56 cal, FT, 20" Std Barrel, Parkerized - $413.99 after coupon
http://slickguns.com/product/upper-receiver-w556-cal-ft-20-std-barrel-parkerized-41399-after-coupon

Upper Receiver w/.223 cal, FT, 16" Bull Barrel, Parkerized - $449.99 after coupon
http://slickguns.com/product/upper-receiver-w223-cal-ft-16-bull-barrel-parkerized-44999-after-coupon

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After putting together my own, I would build the lower and spend the $ on the upper. It is hard to beat the price of the Plum Crazy lower but if you want a milled/forged lower instead of polymer, you can build them for just a little more $.

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CWFAsian1129
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Hey guys thank you for your suggestions.

But Im looking for a bull barrel 16" M4 style upper with detachable carry handle.

And I remember when I was in Basic training in the Army, the m16s and m4s that we used were metal kind feeling lower receiver.

When I went to the gun store, some AR-15s they had were equipped with plastic feeling lower. And I didnt like them at all.

could you give me some suggestions on those receivers? how much more expansive compare to plastic ones?

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swampbird
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I've built two from parts. The metal lower you are asking about are forged aluminum.
I tried to stay with everything that was "mil" spec and M4 feed ramps.
Both were built on Spikes stripped lowers.
The first one I bought a complete upper from Palmetto State.
The second upper I built from parts and assembled the upper myself.

The first ar my 17 yr old assembled the lower with some help from me. It was a project gun for us guys. The second one was built because I couldn't get any trigger time because the kid wouldn't give it up!

If you have average mechanical skills, then you shouldn't have any problem doing a build.

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