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On a budget look up DSA uppers. I think $375 for a complete upper. Spikes still has lowers for $89. DPMS lower parts kit is GTG for about $55. For a general purpose rifle the DPMS trigger will be just fine. You can also send the hammer and trigger to Bill Springfield for a tuning, $35 I think.

Chromelined barrels are nice but most civilians will never wear out a melonite or nitrite barrel, especially a college student. Ammo is expensive. 1/9 barrels tend to be cheaper than 1/7 barrels and you really don't need a 1/7 barrel.

Spend another $15 and buy an M16 MP tested BCG from Spikes ($135).

Shop the used or new parts classifieds on AR15.com and collect parts on the cheap.

Or just buy a complete CMMG bargain bin rifle.

Last edited by MotoSook; 04-16-2010 at 12:50 PM..
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