This thread came into existence from a previous thread (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=170996). I was debating on if I should buy an AR on credit b/c i didn't have the cash on hand. Someone suggested I build/assemble my own for about half the price, so I thought, why not. I picked up a stipped lower at a local gun show and ordered a lower parts kit (which i finally got this week). I haven't decided on the upper yet (5.56 or 5.45) but i thought I'd get going posting some pics and tips.
First, I used these to sites exclusively when putting together my lower:
http://www.ar15.com/content/guides/assembly/lower/
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=226782
Second, you really don't need any special tools. I used a cheap screwdriver set, a hammer and some locking pliers and maybe some needle nose pliers. You'll also need some electricians tape and masking tape to protect your receiver from scratching during assembly. Here's what I used:
Here's the parts kit list and my layout of parts.
And here's my stipped lower ready to go
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