For quick detach swivels on your slings, Magpul’s ASAP Sling Plate will give you a serious tactical edge, providing 180 degree sling movement and is easily installed by removing the factory receiver.

CLOSING THOUGHTS

So there you have it. That’s pretty much everything you’ll need to know in order to do a fast and smooth DIY AR-15 build. Remember to keep key factors like barrel and BCG in mind when budgeting for your own AR build.

If you’ve read this far, I trust you’ve got a bedrock understanding of how to do a DIY build of your very own homemade AR-15. I hope this post has been informative and helpful. If you’d like to learn more about the AR-15, you can read about its history and evolution right here.

If you think I left anything out, please let me know. I relish feedback from my fellow gun lovers and aim to give you the most comprehensive info on these subjects. Thanks for reading and happy hunting.

This article by Will Ellis originally appeared at Gun News Daily in 2019. It was originally published in July 2019 and is being republished due to reader's interest. 

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