Sub ~$500 AR?

Anyone else like to shop around and see how cheap you can build an AR for?

Palmetto State has some deals on right now...

• $269 for blem'd carbine upper
• $89 for BCG w/ charging handle
• $79 for 'classic' build kit
• $59 for stripped lower

Which my math has at $496...

Of course, factor in shipping and FFL transfer, and you're over $500. You'll probably want a rear sight like the MBUS, which will add another $50. A cheap-o UTG would be half that.

If you go polymer...

• $109 New Frontier w/ LPK and buffer tube/stock
• $89 for PSA BCG and CH
• $269 for PSA upper

$467...would probably get you the rifle w/ shipping and a $25 FFL for under $500.

Not that you should cheap out on a homestead defense rifle, but there are some pretty good deals to be had these days.