help me build a M16A1 inspired AR15

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   I nabbed a LBR lower reciever online for $175 (eesh) and I decided I want to build a M16A1 clone. Thing is, this is my first AR15 and I really don't know what I am doing. I decided I want to go with an A1 upper and triangle handguards, while trying to keep everything authentic.  My first thought is to go with a parts kit:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/used-us-military-colt-m16a1-parts-kit.aspx?a=1143546

But I will need to modify some of the FA parts that come with it so I don't mess with Johnny Law. I hear it ain't fun. At the same time, I am looking at $600 and I still need an upper.  I also need to have it shipped to someone in PA so they can get the free magazine from me. 

I'm wondering if its worth it to build it piece by piece. I can buy a Colt upper for $200, furniture for $80, BCG for $150-250, buffer and assembly for $30,  LPK for $50, then stupid things like handguard caps and gas tube. I can also buy this one piece at a time so I don't deplete my bank account quickly.
THEN I STILL NEED A BARREL!

thoughts?

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SSOK Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group The Savior of Christmas Joined: 01 September 2005 Location: PRNJ Status: Offline Points: 5919	Post Options Post Reply Quote SSOK Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: help me build a M16A1 inspired AR15 Posted: 22 February 2013 at 10:10pm
	I nabbed a LBR lower reciever online for $175 (eesh) and I decided I want to build a M16A1 clone. Thing is, this is my first AR15 and I really don't know what I am doing. I decided I want to go with an A1 upper and triangle handguards, while trying to keep everything authentic. My first thought is to go with a parts kit: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/used-us-military-colt-m16a1-parts-kit.aspx?a=1143546 But I will need to modify some of the FA parts that come with it so I don't mess with Johnny Law. I hear it ain't fun. At the same time, I am looking at $600 and I still need an upper. I also need to have it shipped to someone in PA so they can get the free magazine from me. I'm wondering if its worth it to build it piece by piece. I can buy a Colt upper for $200, furniture for $80, BCG for $150-250, buffer and assembly for $30, LPK for $50, then stupid things like handguard caps and gas tube. I can also buy this one piece at a time so I don't deplete my bank account quickly. THEN I STILL NEED A BARREL! thoughts?


Ceesman762 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Time for a C-Section! Joined: 15 November 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5029	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ceesman762 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 February 2013 at 7:47am
	I have a prong/trident flash suppressor, triangle hand guard, original pistol grip, pencil barrel and the barrel hardware. **oh, clear your inbox ya noob. Edited by Ceesman762 - 23 February 2013 at 7:50am
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SSOK Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group The Savior of Christmas Joined: 01 September 2005 Location: PRNJ Status: Offline Points: 5919	Post Options Post Reply Quote SSOK Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 February 2013 at 2:11pm
	My inbox is 52% full. I'll clear some space anyway. If you tried to PM me and it gave you that stupid message saying it's full, that's weird.


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	Still getting it, PM me.
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SSOK Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group The Savior of Christmas Joined: 01 September 2005 Location: PRNJ Status: Offline Points: 5919	Post Options Post Reply Quote SSOK Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 February 2013 at 2:57pm
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Ceesman762 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Time for a C-Section! Joined: 15 November 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5029	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ceesman762 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 February 2013 at 3:00pm
	check your email
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SSOK Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group The Savior of Christmas Joined: 01 September 2005 Location: PRNJ Status: Offline Points: 5919	Post Options Post Reply Quote SSOK Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 April 2013 at 1:51am
	Little update. I now have a complete AR sans BCG. I have everything I need mostly, and only need to so some work. All parts are USGI except the lower and LPK so far. One problem though. A1s were anodized a nice gray while my lower was anodized black. It irritated me to no end having a gray upper. So I decided to color match the upper with engine paint, because I didn't want to deal with hazmat shipping on real gun paint. The results: Apparently my galaxy doesn't like the forum. I'll update tomorrow Edited by SSOK - 17 April 2013 at 1:56am


Ceesman762 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Time for a C-Section! Joined: 15 November 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5029	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ceesman762 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 April 2013 at 10:42am
	Looks good. Post more picts when you have the hardware I gave you mounted.
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SSOK Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group The Savior of Christmas Joined: 01 September 2005 Location: PRNJ Status: Offline Points: 5919	Post Options Post Reply Quote SSOK Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 April 2013 at 11:31am
	I hate the lower! I need to repaint it again. I would like to re-anno it but I dont want to wait six months.


Ceesman762 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Time for a C-Section! Joined: 15 November 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5029	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ceesman762 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 April 2013 at 11:40am
	What about having it parkerized?
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SSOK Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group The Savior of Christmas Joined: 01 September 2005 Location: PRNJ Status: Offline Points: 5919	Post Options Post Reply Quote SSOK Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 April 2013 at 12:23pm
	I don't believe you can parkerize aluminum. I think you're stuck with anno or paint. Otherwise I'd do it at home.


Ceesman762 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Time for a C-Section! Joined: 15 November 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5029	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ceesman762 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 April 2013 at 1:13pm
	Krylon camouflage!
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evillepaintball Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Not sexy - only dangerous to self Joined: 08 March 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4996	Post Options Post Reply Quote evillepaintball Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 April 2013 at 2:35pm
	Rhino line it


SSOK Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group The Savior of Christmas Joined: 01 September 2005 Location: PRNJ Status: Offline Points: 5919	Post Options Post Reply Quote SSOK Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 April 2013 at 11:27pm
	So... I stripped the silver paint on the lower with some gas and brushes. Clean, prep, and paint again with dark gray primer and then coat with matte clear. ITS THE SAME EXACT COLOR AS THE STOCK ANNODIZING I PAINTED OVER! It's time for me to buy a can of Brownells Alumahyde for $26..


Ceesman762 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Time for a C-Section! Joined: 15 November 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 5029	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ceesman762 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 April 2013 at 8:45am
	Well, you will have had a learning experience after building this!
	Innocence proves nothing FUAC!!!!!