AR-15 Custom Build vs. Off the Shelf

[RonM0710]

I want an AR-15 and want to know the pros and cons to having a Custom Build made vs. buying something I find online or in a store.

If you decide to sell a custom build later, does it being custom a plus or minus?

 

[SGB]

Franken AR's uselessly have a harder time at resale.

 

[XfNujNplhaib]

Colt 901. You're welcome.

 

[maine04619]

Well if you custom build it it will be what YOUR wanting so reselling it CAN be more difficult. If your going to resell it why buy custom?

 

[Warbirds]

I think it depends on what you consider custom. I have a Spikes upper that was customized by them per my request. I bought their stripped lower and their lower parts kit, their upgraded trigger and their buffer tube. I added a magpul stock and optics. I ended up with a fully warrantied rifle that was 100% what I wanted and saved several hundred dollars. I do not think I would have any problems if I ever wanted to sell it.

Now had I gone gunshow upper and misc bottom dollar parts I do not think I would be happy or be able to ever sell.

I like the fact that my rifle can't be described by a model number. It took a lot more effort than buying what came in the box, but it was worth it.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2

 

[e_v_h]

I wonder about this too. I want a AR, but I'm not made of money. I also live in a horrible gun state, MA, and worry I won't have access to all the real goodies because of our ridiculous stipulations on what constitutes a "compliant" "non-assault" weapon. I need to move....