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What is the benefit of buying a gun verses building one?

posted by PhunkyPlatypus on guns

I've been kicking around the idea of getting something a little cheaper on ammo than my old Mosin. And preferably something that doesn't fuck my shoulder and arm up after 50 rounds.

I'm currently caught between a cheap ass 9mm high point rifle, or building my own based around a modified AR-15 lower receiver.

I've gotten to fire the high point before and wasn't quite satisfied with the quality, the foregrip in particular seemed really cheap.

The cost difference seems to be about three times what I would pay for the high point. I know that rifle won't be the most durable in the long run. But is it really worth it to put the cash forth for a full on build?

Note: I only shoot for fun, so while I don't mind putting forth the cash for a high quality rifle, it's not quite a necessity. I would just like some input from more experienced individuals before making a decision.

I've been kicking around the idea of getting something a little cheaper on ammo than my old Mosin. And preferably something that doesn't fuck my shoulder and arm up after 50 rounds. I'm currently caught between a [cheap ass 9mm high point rifle](https://www.cheaperthandirt.net/product/hi-point-carbine-semi-automatic-rifle-9mm-luger-165-barrel-10-rounds-polymer-stock-black-finish-with-forward-grip-995tsfg-752334099945.do?sortby=ourPicksAscend&refType=&from=fn&ecList=7&ecCategory=119860), or building my own based around a [modified AR-15 lower receiver.](https://www.cheaperthandirt.net/product/nordic-components-ncpcc-9mm-luger-ar-15-stripped-lower-receiver-uses-s-and-w-m-and-p-magazines-billet-aluminum-black-816696022284.do?sortby=ourPicksAscend&page=2&refType=&from=fn&ecList=7&ecCategory=119860) I've gotten to fire the high point before and wasn't quite satisfied with the quality, the foregrip in particular seemed really cheap. The cost difference seems to be about three times what I would pay for the high point. I know that rifle won't be the most durable in the long run. But is it really worth it to put the cash forth for a full on build? Note: I only shoot for fun, so while I don't mind putting forth the cash for a high quality rifle, it's not quite a necessity. I would just like some input from more experienced individuals before making a decision.

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[–] PhunkyPlatypus [OP] 1 points (+1|-0)

I actually almost messaged you instead of posting this, simply considering your post history here and background.

Personally I too enjoy the older "historic" style rifles. I love my old beat up Mosin, and have looked into the SKS as a replacement. (Although I'll feel a little odd building a soviet arsenal)

The AR builds seem very common, because they're so price effective, and there's so much versatility to them.

I'm new to the whole shooting thing and still pretty nonchalant on what I want.

But I'll take your advice a poke around that old site to gather some more info.

[–] Owlchemy 1 points (+1|-0)

Here's a link to Gunbroker you may want to look through for ideas if nothing else. You should be able to search without registering, but can only buy online if you have a local gun shop do it for you, a license is required for transactions (firearms anyway, other stuff no big deal). Of course it doesn't cost anything (or at least didn't when I signed up years ago), to make an account there. On the firearms, most anyone with a license will do it for you though for a small fee. But anyway, you may be able to get some ideas searching through there, too.