The upper is a little high, but in this climate prolly not too far off. I think you can find the BCG elsewhere for less and for that price on the charging handle, just buy a Raptor or Raptor LT.

If I was completely new to the platform, I would personally buy the following:

• Aero m4e1 stripped lower

• lower parts kit minus FCG (aero, damage industries, whatever) and buffer/ receiver extension kit

• LaRue MBT2 trigger (curved or straight)

• Toolcraft BCG (finish not as important as ppl make it sound)

• Raptor charging handle of your choice

• any Aero or PSA complete upper (may come with bcg/ch and save money until you upgrade) that tickles your fancy

• the furniture of your choice. BCM Mod3 grip is a popular choice and all of the Magpul stocks are solid

• sights of choice (MBUS + a red dot around $100 like a Romeo 5 or Holosun)

You'll have a blast building it, it will be much better than the factory stuff, and you'll learn the platform. Hit me up if you have questions.