My build.....AR build anyways.

It's supposedly the cheaper route to go. I didn't do it for the money but right now I have about 200 wrapped up in the lower and lower parts kit which includes the trigger.

I have been told that too. It will be interesting to see what you come in at, just a basic functioning rifle, not including any accessories.

You still have a ways to go, and you are already almost a third in cost to what I spent on a OOTB ready to shoot rifle.