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It depends what you want the Ar for. If it is just for fun, you can assemble one easily - there are plenty of places to buy kits/parts, and lowers legally. You can put together whatever configuration you want - nice info at AR15.com on that. I have a 16" CAR-15-style carbine assembled like that, and it prints well and is reliable and lots of fun.

If it is for Highpower competition, you are better off buying a properly set up rifle from Rock River, White Oak, Compass Lake, Bushmaster, Accuracy Speaks, or another reputable outfit. You get a decent trigger and a free-float tube under the handguard, so a tight sling (in seated and prone) does not affect your point of impact. And finer sight clicks - 1/2 or 1/4 minute. My Bushmaster DCM still shoots a lot (!!) better than I can hold.

Have fun!

Regards,
Andrew