When it comes to firearms and shooting, having the best ar-15 accessories are paramount for comfort. After all, you want to be able to shoot your gun for an extended period of time and not feel too taxed afterwards. That being said, when it comes time to invest in an AR-15, you want one that is perfectly suited to you and to your firing style. So should you buy or build your AR-15?
RailScales makes the best AR rail accessories, including an AR rail cover to help improve the comfort of your shooting by making it less hot from firing and by making it easier to grip. We invest in only the best materials, the G-10, which is a fiberglass composite, and our rail grips are extremely thin, making them easy to grip. Below, we'll take a look at the pros and cons of building your own AR-15. Shop our tactical rails online today!
PROS OF BUILDING YOUR OWN AR
When you build your own AR-15, you can 100% customize it to you and your needs. From the right handguards to the right buttstock, you can add AR accessories to make it fit your shooting style and needs. Build kits come with all of the component parts, including the high-quality gas system and the reduced power trigger spring that the ARs are known for, but you can still make it your own. Most ARs you buy in stores are barebones, and you'll need to spend money on AR accessories, such as RailScales' rail covers, in order to make it comfortable for you.
Understand The Inner Workings of Your Gun
If you are someone who likes to know how things work, then building your own AR-15 is for you. You'll know the intricacies of how your gun works inside and out, so if something breaks, you'll most likely be able to save the cost of a professional gunsmith and fix it yourself. You'll also be better able to buy replacement parts and to customize your gun as well.
You Can Spread the Expense Out
An AR-15 rifle can get expensive. By building your gun yourself, you'll be able to invest in parts slowly rather than all at once. You can also wait for deals as well, such as Black Friday when parts for your AR and AR accessories are more likely to be cheaper.
You Could Find a New Hobby
Building guns is a great hobby to cultivate, especially in this time and place. You may discover by piecing together your AR and your favorite AR accessories, such as RailScales AR rail grips, that you love doing this and want to do more. You could even turn your hobby into a business at some point. You could start fixing your buddies' guns, and it could snowball from there. At the very least, you'll increase your gun knowledge tremendously.
CONS OF BUILDING YOUR OWN AR
AR Builds Can Take Time
You may be waiting on parts to come in to finish your AR build. This is time that you could be shooting rather than waiting. It also takes time to assemble your AR rather than just purchasing one at your local gun store that has been pre assembled for you and is ready to shoot. And if you are new to this, it will most definitely take time to learn as well.
Can Mess Your AR-15 Up
While assembling an AR is not rocket science, it can be done incorrectly, resulting in an inferior firearm than what you would have gotten at your local gun store. You can also end up buying the wrong parts, as some parts are specific to certain models. You could also be investing in the wrong parts for your needs, such as buying the wrong length gas tube and handguards for your AR's intended purpose. RailScales definitely recommends researching parts thoroughly before you start buying and partnering with a professional gunsmith for advice and for help when needed.
No Warranty
When you walk into a gun store and purchase an AR, it usually comes with a manufacturer's warranty so if a part fails, you're covered, and you just send it back to get it fixed. When you build your own AR, there is no warranty, so if something goes wrong, you have no recourse.
Can Cost You More
While you can save considerably when building your own AR-15, it can also quickly become a money pit if you're not careful about what you invest in. From purchasing AR accessories to buying premium, competition-grade components, costs can add up quickly. The best way to avoid this is to keep track of your expenses and budget ahead of time.
You'll Need the Necessary Tools
Putting together an AR is like assembling any other DIY project you undertake, and you'll need tools to do so. Some of the firearm tools you will need include an armorer's wrench, a set of roll pin punches, a level, a torque wrench, screwdrivers and other basic tools, a vise and receiver vise blocks, and more. Granted, you will most likely use these firearm tools in the future, especially if you develop your gun build hobby, but initially this can be a big investment you might not be ready to make.
Post-Covid Supply
The world as it was prior to 2020 was filled with uninterrupted supply lines for consumers and businesses alike. If you wanted something, it was usually in stock and ready to ship. When the world as a whole practically shut itself down in 2020 due to Covid-19, demand grew to untenable levels and the supply lines that businesses were using became affected by the shutdown or just imploded on themselves altogether. So this is a con in today's world as buying a rifle straight from a manufacturer is possibly a better option if the wait times are not bad compared to piecing out an AR-15 parts list from multiple manufacturers. Even if the best accessories to build an AR-15 are from different companies, the products you desire may now be subject to the high demand from like-minded buyers and the inability of the business to satiate those demands in a timely manner for today's lofty standards. AR-15 accessories and complete from the factory AR-15s are in such high demand that it might not be feasible to get what you want when you want it.
CHOOSE RAILSCALES FOR ALL YOUR AR ACCESSORIES TODAY
RailScales offers the best rail covers for your AR-15 and all of your other firearms as well. These super thin AR-15 rail accessories are made of the highest-quality materials, resist heat build up, and give you a better grip, making them more comfortable to shoot. They help fend off wear and tear and damage, and they come in a variety of cool colors to match or customize your firearm.
Founded in 2014 with the belief that we could make a better product using fiberglass composite materials, our rail covers are the best on the market. At affordable prices, you will see and feel the difference immediately. Easy to install, your new rail cover will be a great addition to your new AR build. Visit us online, and order today!