Knocking on the AR15 door

PSA Products AR-15
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New to the AR platform and was hoping to get some help. None of the complete rifles I want to purchase will ship to my state, so I’m tasked with a build.

I have a neighbor who has built a few and is willing to help, but he asked me to do some research and learn what parts I would need on my own. Would I have everything I need to build an AR if I buy a stripped lower, bolt carrier group, and this KIT.

Outside of tools, I would appreciate any feedback on what else I would need or don’t need. Thank you :folded_hands:

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Look for one with a better grip and stock, those are the first things that get upgraded and you end up paying twice for them and nobody wants the waffle stock or A2 grip.

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That kit also comes with a BCG, so no need to buy a second.

Before you purchase…ask yourself “what is this for?”

Plinking? A 16" will be fin.
Varmit hunting? Same.
Home defense and plinking? I would go shorter a build a pistol.

What optic do you want? A little magnification like a 1-4 or 1-6 is a huge help. With shorter i might would go red dot or a 1-4.

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Any chance you’d be willing to link me to a grip which you would consider superior?

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I’m literally a blank canvas right now. It would start out as a range toy just to get familiar and more comfortable handling the AR15. I planned on learning with iron sights.

I don’t think I have a choice but to go 16" living in CA.

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Better furniture
https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-16-5-56-nato-1-7-mid-length-nitride-13-5-lightweight-m-lok-moe-ept-rifle-kit-516446780.html

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This includes the EPT
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Non lightweight version $20 cheaper
https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-16-5-56-nato-1-7-mid-length-stainless-steel-13-5-mlok-moe-ept-rifle-kit-with-mbus-sight-set-5165447686.html

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Even better one with a better trigger.
https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-16-carbine-length-m4-5-56-nato-1-8-phosphate-13-5-lightweight-m-lok-moe-ept-rifle-kit-w-mbus-sight-set.html

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He’s in Kalifornia, he has two options.

Build a featureless rifle and use detachable magazines. Or build a rifle with all the common features, and be saddled with a fixed magazine.

OP needs to do some research before he buys anything.

This is not legal advice, I’m not an attorney. :joy:

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I got to try out a few before deciding on owning my own which led me to this build path. The thought of a fixed mag just didn’t sit well with me from the start so I have decided to go with a featureless build with a fin on the grip.

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Thank you for all the links. It seems I may need to move away from the kits and order by piece to get the 15" inch rail.

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Thanks for all the replies. Some great info which got me to go back to the drawing board. I failed to mention that I do live in California and plan to build a featureless rifle. I don’t have a purpose for it outside of it being a range toy to get more familiar with the AR15 platform. I cannot find a fin-grip that I like on PSA so I would have to source that elsewhere. Once again, I would appreciate any feedback on the items I have in my shopping cart. Outside of tools, do I have everything I would need to build a complete AR15? Still open to any suggestions. Thanks!

Stripped Lower

Lower Build Kit

Upper without BCG

BCG

Charging Handle

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https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-ept-moe-lower-build-kit-7780997.html

Get this lower kit with the polished trigger

Edited because I have no brain at 3am

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Is the short buffer gonna be a problem?

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Is the mag catch on a PA10 the same as an AR15? I have a couple LR308s, one takes a std AR15 mag catch, the other is proprietary to the lower. I wasn’t sure what PSA lowers use.

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Hang on

I’m giving out crap advice this morning :expressionless_face:

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If you are going to individually buy part by part then places like Primary Arms, Brownells, MidwayUSA, etc. Are where you will find california compliant stuff.

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No. PSA’s is proprietary.

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Selling of Kits is illegal in California. Constructive possession of a complete lower. The poster has to buy a California compliant grip, a fire control group, and the parts to make the magazine non-removable. Illegal aliens and shoplifters are protected species in California.

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Didn’t think about constructive possession. If the AFT is using it I imagine CA is too.

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