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Originally Posted by masraum
That's kind of what I was expecting. Yes, you get to build it exactly like you want it, but it's also going to be more expensive, and from the sounds of it, substantially more expensive.
I know at one time you could build a decent, budget computer how you wanted, cheaper than you could buy an inexpensive computer. I don't think that's been the case for a long time, at least, not on the low end.
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I have not built an 80% lower. I bought an AK "80 kit" which is really just a piece of sheet metal that needs to be folded into the right shape. I do have a metal brake bending tool. But I just haven't had the inclination to fold it. The "hard" part seems to be the rivets, since you need steel ones, not flimsy aluminum ones. I did see one build that used flat heat bolts and nuts.
I have assembled an AR-15 lower receiver from a finished receiver. Not too bad. Just make sure you are in a place to find the springs that fly away...
I like the AR platform, the inline barrel to stock setup. And the fact that you can change calibers (within reason) with just a change of the upper.