First build Idea

[xernex]

Ok guys...well I've got my cetme, and my ak, not to mention the 303 and the mosin, but now I wanna build something.

I see a ton of AK builds being done, and I'm reading up on that, but since I already have an AK i want to do something different.

I'm thinking an AR build. from what I've read its really more of an AR putting together than a build, and that seems like a good idea for my first trial.

I'm looking for something also rather unexpensive and I've seen a huge varience on prices for uppers and lowers. I'm fairly ignorant when it comes to AR's, all i really know is I like shooting them.

I've seen quite a few 9mm builds for them also and that interests me. Any input from you guys would be great as I know the knowledge around here is amazing.

[nalioth]

See this thread for suggestions for your AR15 project.

http://www.militaryfirearm.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=1802

[xernex]

much appreciated.... I'm sure I wont sleep tonight now that I've got the bug to work on something. Only problem w/ looking this stuff up is I find more and more projects I want to do

[bataanboy]

Why not build an FAL? Same caliber as your CETME and as I understand it, nearly as easy as an AR build. I'm waiting for my receiver from DSA. Receivers are the only part you will have to wait for. DSA told me 4-6 weeks before delivery.

[xernex]

Thought about a FAL also, but Nato rounds are getting really expensive on me... and i've always wanted an AR to toy around w/... I'll start reading up on the fal though

[Player]

despite perro's hatred for the black rifle, i'd strongly reccomend it.
i shot the most things and i shot the best with my M4 clone.

also took it hunting the most and got the most with it while hunting. shot placement ranks #1 in my book. as long as you don't use .223 for elk or bear or rhino or godzilla i think it'd be fine

i don't shoot deer or anything really that big anyways, or i see them all the time and i don't want to shoot them with that caliber.

[xernex]

All I ever shoot is paper anyway so really .223 doesn't bother me... as long as hear a bang and see a hole in a target... I'm pretty happy...

[Rampager]

I'd do an AK first (easiest to me). If you want middle ground you could always build an AK in 5.45x39 vs the standard 7.62x39.:wink:

[xernex]

The whole thing keeping me from doing an ak is my lack of tooling, that and already having one ak... trying now to diversify my collection

[Rampager]

Only one AK? :eek: There is always Hungarian, Polish, Yugo, Romy... underfolders, fixed stocks, etc., then as I mentioned you can get into 5.45 even. Doesn't really take a lot of tools if you check into it. Doing just one AK build wouldn't be worth it, but once you invest in the tools you will keep building (believe me I know) it's a habit I just can't break now.
:drink:

[M1 Tanker]

1919, everybody needs at least 1.

2370

[xernex]

BAD M1.... I do not need ideas of beltfeds in my dreams...

Rampager...I agree 1 AK isn't enough, but 2 types of battle rifles isn't enough either...

Once I invest in enough tools (or convince dad that he needs them himself) I'll do a couple of ak's... cause i want an underfolder and a pistol at least.

I would absolutely love a 1919 build but until i get a much better job yea...

[Seattlefungus]

battanboy, I've been told that line from DSA now for 6 months. 1st it was 60 days, then it was April, then it was May, Now I was told Late June or Early July. I ordered a Type 1 with carry handle.... They make the best, IMHO, So I just have to wait.....