I wouldn't avoid any, people talk smack on lower receiver manufacturer's but they're practically all from the same forge.
Parts are different, they are all very unique but they're so simple it's hard to fuck up. So, once you start parts shopping just pay attention to all the reviews you will find for the part you are looking at from each manufacturer and just let those steer you.
Brownells.com has been helpful to me for many years they're practically an Amazon for gun people, but you can find parts and reviews elsewhere too!
First build depending on what you think you may like for a trigger , if you're okay with a run of the mill or middle of the road trigger just use whatever comes in a parts kit but DO buy a lower parts kit. They have "enhanced" lpk's too they MAY be worth it depending on your choice.
You can get basic armorers hammer tool on Amazon or your local gun supply retailer, you need that castle nut wrench too and a pin punch kit can help you avoid some of the more frustrating parts of putting a lower together.
Finally, this part no one tells you, shit is spring loaded to a T. There are some parts that may shoot out the first time you try this and pound you in the head. That "oops kit" I mentioned is available because... springs, detents (you're not going to love those), minor small parts can and do easily get lost often and for everyone.
Other than that it is all so much fun and can be very addicting so well best of luck!
I wouldn't avoid any, people talk smack on lower receiver manufacturer's but they're practically all from the same forge.
Parts are different, they are all very unique but they're so simple it's hard to fuck up. So, once you start parts shopping just pay attention to all the reviews you will find for the part you are looking at from each manufacturer and just let those steer you.
Brownells.com has been helpful to me for many years they're practically an Amazon for gun people, but you can find parts and reviews elsewhere too!
First build depending on what you think you may like for a trigger , if you're okay with a run of the mill or middle of the road trigger just use whatever comes in a parts kit but DO buy a lower parts kit. They have "enhanced" lpk's too they MAY be worth it depending on your choice.
You can get basic armorers hammer tool on Amazon or your local gun supply retailer, you need that castle nut wrench too and a pin punch kit can help you avoid some of the more frustrating parts of putting a lower together.
Finally, this part no one tells you, shit is spring loaded to a T. There are some parts that may shoot out the first time you try this and pound you in the head. That "oops kit" I mentioned is available because... springs, detents (you're not going to love those), minor small parts can and do easily get lost often and for everyone.
Other than that it is all so much fun and can be very addicting so well best of luck!
I bought a roll pin punch kit just to have that's dedicated to my guns plus it's coated finish and shape that reduce chance of marring the finish.