Hey MD. Unless you are good at working with metal I wouldn't suggest it. Lowers are starting to show up again around here at normal prices. I picked up a DPMS lower last weekend for $129 which is what I will be using to build my AR. Also, AR's are starting to show up on the shelves again for normal prices. Last weekend DPMS AR's were starting at $699 at one of the local stores. The weekend before they had Stag's for $899 and this weekeend they are putting out M&P and Bushmaster AR's. Hope this helps.