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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[–] Owlchemy 1 points (+1|-0)

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