This is absurd. Stop being a jerk, please.
what - please reread the thread before you post. We were having a civilized disagreement when moto descended into personal insults. I've already said I am not going to reply to any further attacks by him.
to the OP. I'd be very pissed.
If you're looking for a duty style of gun, go to the famous m4carbine.net "Chart" and see what you like. But keep in mind that we all have different needs.
My SHTF gun is a plain jane Colt. It does well on "The Chart"
But for a fun gun, I could care less if the pins holding on the FSB are tapered or straight, if its finished under the fsb, or if the stock castle nut is properly staked. I'd rather have something thats more accurate for the money when I'm shooting a fun gun. but thats just me.
You might want to also consider giving Rainier arms a call and talking to them about your wants. I'm not sure of your needs.
Finally, keep this in mind. Building a lower takes very little skill and essentially no special tools. I have advised a couple of friends to build a lower, but then buy a completed upper with a properly headspaced Bolt carrier group.
It lets you get your feet wet on understanding how an AR works without all of the involvement of building an upper.
its kind of a middle step between building one completely from parts and buying a complete gun.
Another great place to consider buying a gun or an upper is from Global Tactical Supply. a.k.a. "Denny's Guns".
He's got decent prices on his custom built uppers. Occasionally he runs specials on uppers and they can be a steal. Like Rainier arms, he carries all the best stuff, BCM, LaRue, Troy, Vltor and can build you whatever you want.
Hope this helps.
Don