Wel, my familiarity is with M1icon Garands, not AR-15's. I have a swap offer made to me for a complete lower for an old john boat that I've not used in 2 years.
My shooting involvement has been a few NRA HP matches and a 'bit' of informal shooting over the years, as well as a bit for the Navy, yearly qualification w/ the typ. rifles of the '80's and early '90s

My question is, can I build a decent complete upper 'half' or whatever its called w/ these rifles, for $350.... or less?
My wish list would be a 20" barrel, with 1 in 7 or 8 twist, flat top with removable carry handle (legal for Service Rifle now I have read), and..... if affordable, a free floating handguard. The latter is something I could add later on.
I can handle tools, have some basic hand tools, a vice or two... and a Dremel too! Any pointers, advice, opinions are appreciated.

If this is too 'generic', too often heard here or should be in another place/folder, let me know.

Sincerely,
Tommy

P.S. I've posted this also on AR15.com. The replies there have not been encouraging.
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