Looking for an AR15 that’s budget friendly yet will allow you to easily upgrade in the future?
It’s hard to go wrong with PSA’s ready to build kits.
First – don’t let the above video thumbnail fool you. This was pre-2020 when yes, ARs were easily had for under $400. But things are leveling off again and this same build is running $529. #letsgobrandon, right?
Building your own AR15 isn’t as hard as you might think. So don’t be intimidated. Of course you could just go with a complete rifle, that’s how I started. You might need a few tools for proper assembly, but in the end, you end up knowing your rifle and how it works – so if anything goes wrong in the future, it’s an easy diagnosis. Not to mention the set of achievement you’ll have from “building it yourself”
Build kits like PSA’s aren’t too complicated, especially when the upper comes fully assembled. What you will need besides the “kit” is a stripped lower. This is the regulated serialized “firearm” part that ships directly to your FFL. The upper and other parts ship straight to your door.
As for caliber, of course the list is nearly endless. However I always recommend going with the standard 5.56mm/.223 (or in this case .223 Wylde that does both with a little more accuracy). This way at least ammo is easy to come by. In fact, you could even use a .22LR conversion kit to swap our with your BCG (bolt carrier group) so you can have cheap and quiet range time.
