Builds/Lower Receivers
AR builds with American Defense lower receivers
These are the parts builders picked most often in builds with American Defense lower receivers finished on GunPartPicker. At today's lowest prices the median parts list comes to $2,287, and most land between $608 and $4,821. The most common caliber is 5.56 NATO.
Median parts total
$2,287
Typical range
$608 to $4,821
Top caliber
5.56 NATO
Most chosen parts in builds with American Defense lower receivers
- Upper Receiver12%Bravo Company Mfg Upper Receiver Assembly
- Barrel9%Ballistic Advantage AR-15 Mid-Length Fluted 16in Barrel SPR
- Handguard6%Midwest Industries Suppressor Series M-LOK AR-15 Handguard
- Bolt Carrier Group12%Bravo Company M16 Bolt Carrier Group Black
- Trigger21%Geissele Automatics AR-15 SSA-E X Lightning Bow Trigger
- Charging Handle10%Radian Raptor Charging Handle & Talon Safety Selector Combo
- Muzzle Device7%Fortis Control 300 Black Muzzle Brake 5/8x24
- Gas Block21%Strike Industries Collar Adjustable Gas Block
- Stock15%Magpul AR-15 MOE Stock Collapsible Mil-Spec Black
- Buffer15%CMMG AR-15 Carbine Buffer Assembly
- Pistol Grip11%Magpul MOE K2 Grip Polymer Gray
- Optic19%EOTECH 3x30.5mm X 21.6mm Holographic Hybrid Green Dot Sight
| Slot | Most chosen | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Receiver | Bravo Company Mfg Upper Receiver Assemblybuilds | 12% |
| Barrel | Ballistic Advantage AR-15 Mid-Length Fluted 16in Barrel SPRbuilds | 9% |
| Handguard | Midwest Industries Suppressor Series M-LOK AR-15 Handguardbuilds | 6% |
| Bolt Carrier Group | Bravo Company M16 Bolt Carrier Group Blackbuilds | 12% |
| Trigger | Geissele Automatics AR-15 SSA-E X Lightning Bow Triggerbuilds | 21% |
| Charging Handle | Radian Raptor Charging Handle & Talon Safety Selector Combobuilds | 10% |
| Muzzle Device | Fortis Control 300 Black Muzzle Brake 5/8x24builds | 7% |
| Gas Block | Strike Industries Collar Adjustable Gas Blockbuilds | 21% |
| Stock | Magpul AR-15 MOE Stock Collapsible Mil-Spec Blackbuilds | 15% |
| Buffer | CMMG AR-15 Carbine Buffer Assemblybuilds | 15% |
| Pistol Grip | Magpul MOE K2 Grip Polymer Graybuilds | 11% |
| Optic | EOTECH 3x30.5mm X 21.6mm Holographic Hybrid Green Dot Sightbuilds | 19% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a build with American Defense lower receivers cost?
The median parts list is $2,287, with most between $608 and $4,821, using each part's lowest in stock price today. Open any part for store by store prices.
What parts go with American Defense lower receivers?
Bravo Company Mfg Upper Receiver Assembly is the most chosen upper receiver (12% of builds with one); Ballistic Advantage AR-15 Mid-Length Fluted 16in Barrel SPR is the most chosen barrel (9% of builds with one); Midwest Industries Suppressor Series M-LOK AR-15 Handguard is the most chosen handguard (6% of builds with one); Bravo Company M16 Bolt Carrier Group Black is the most chosen bolt carrier group (12% of builds with one).
What calibers do builds with American Defense lower receivers use?
Most run 5.56 NATO (65%), .223 Wylde (15%), 300 Blackout (4%), .308 Win (2%).
Shares come from builds finished on GunPartPicker. The price range totals a sample of recent builds at each part's lowest in stock price today; open a part for prices at every store. Want your own? Start an AR-15, AR-10 or AR-9 build.