AR 15

[DaveS]

Folks I'm in the market for my first AR 15. Any sujestions or ideas? I need advice here.

 

Dave

[BigK]

Got a budget in mind? $500 Delton vs $650 S&W M&P Sport vs $2200 LWRC vs nice build for around $850?

edit: I've even heard tale of an $800 Colt on here lately. Edited October 19, 2014 by BigK

[Oh Shoot]

Maybe be the first on TGO to score the new Ruger AR556. Under 6 bills street price.

 

 

http://ruger.com/products/ar556/images/main.jpg

 

- OS

[rugerla1]

Maybe be the first on TGO to score the new Ruger AR556. Under 6 bills street price.

 

 

http://ruger.com/products/ar556/images/main.jpg

 

- OS

Exactly what I was gonna recommend! Glad you're getting one Dave 

[Oh Shoot]

Exactly what I was gonna recommend! Glad you're getting one Dave 

 

Out of stock there, but Bud's online had last price of $562. Wow.

 

- OS

[rugerla1]

Out of stock there, but Bud's online had last price of $562. Wow.

 

- OS

DANG! Dave, That's "build" price for an assembled one. And like OS said, you could be the first TGO'er to have one  :rock:

[Luke E.]

Out of stock there, but Bud's online had last price of $562. Wow.

 

- OS

 

 That's a good deal for pretty much any functioning AR but a great deal for one coming from a reputable company! Dave it will be tough to beat this for a first AR. Put a decent free float handguard on it and you're good to go brother!

[Luke E.]

 It's not easy to build one that cheap unless you wait until each part pops up on sale.

[DaveS]

Thanks for the info guys. $1,000 is my top dollar. That Ruger AR-556 looks mighty fine! I'll have to look for one.

 

Dave

[jcluff]

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/15588/category/4282/ lower for $200

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/psa-20-ss-chf-223-wylde-rifle-gas-ssk-15-without-bcg-or-charging-handle.html. Free float keymod upper w/ 410 CHF Wylde chamber barrel. - $530

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/18329/s/palmetto-state-armory-5-56-full-auto-nickel-boron-bcg-with-charging-handle-1/ - charging handle and NiB bolt - $120


http://www.amazon.com/Magpul-MBUS-Sight-Color-Included/dp/B00861F6V8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1413693315&sr=8-5&keywords=magpul+flip+up+sights. Flip up sites $72
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http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/1239/ $7 magazines.

Under $1000. Probably best AR you could get for under

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[DaveS]

All good sujestions. Gives me something to study on! There are so many choices it's mind bogling!

 

Dave

[DaveS]

I'm reading about things called "Gas Impingement" and "Direct Impingement". I'm trying to find an explanation of these.

 

Dave

[DaveS]

Ok got it. "Gas Piston" or "Direct Impingement". This is getting a tad complicated with so much candy to choose from!

 

Dave

[TMF]

Ok got it. "Gas Piston" or "Direct Impingement". This is getting a tad complicated with so much candy to choose from!

Dave

Both will work; one just costs more. I'd go with that Ruger. My goodness what a good deal. That would have been an awesome deal 20 years ago. This grace period of dirt poor AR prices couldn't possibly last for long.


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[runco]

I am a pony guy, but at the end of the day its a Ford vs. Chevy type opinion/choice, just be careful there are some Yugos out there, and there are some Lamborghinis too,  then there is always the homegrown stuff.    Here are some deals that I know of at the moment, on ponys of course:

 

Colt 6920 M4, $899

http://www.impactguns.com/colt-m4-carbine-6920-ar15-16in-6920.aspx

 

Colt 6920 M4, $939

http://www.tombstonetactical.com/catalog/colt/clt-carbine-a3-m4-16.1-223-20r/

 

Colt AR15A4, $824 (my fav)

https://www.discountgunsonline.com/guns/tactical-rifles/colt-ar15a4-ar15a4-sa-223-rem-5-56-nato-20-30-1-black-a2-stock-black-finish-ar15a4/

 

Colt AR-15 A4 Tactical Carbine 5.56x45 NATO with Lightweight Barrel, $819

http://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/113257/ar6720/colt-ar-15a4-lightweight-le-carbine-5.56

 

IO Inc. Sporter0015 AR-15A1 Original Colt, $775

http://grabagun.com/io-inc-sporter0015-ar-15a1-original-colt.html

 

Colt CSR, $699 (not made by Colt though)

http://www.cdnnsports.com/colt-csr-1516-5-56-16-mid-wt-bbl-free-float-1-30.html#.VEOumxar_Zc

 

Gander had a deal on Police buy back Colt H-Bars, they still do have them but the deal was $799 in August, now for the same gun $1199, here is the link

http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Colt-Sporter-Match-HBAR-Centerfire-Rifle&i=UF103763469&uf=true&track.cgi?GME0810A+

Original TGO post, http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/80929-gander-mountain-deal-used-colt-ar15-used-a2-sporter-hbar/?hl=gander

[Johnny Rotten]

I am a pony guy, but at the end of the day its a Ford vs. Chevy type opinion/choice, just be careful there are some Yugos out there, and there are some Lamborghinis too,  then there is always the homegrown stuff.    Here are some deals that I know of at the moment, on ponys of course:
 
Colt 6920 M4, $899
http://www.impactguns.com/colt-m4-carbine-6920-ar15-16in-6920.aspx
 
Colt 6920 M4, $939
http://www.tombstonetactical.com/catalog/colt/clt-carbine-a3-m4-16.1-223-20r/
 
Colt AR15A4, $824 (my fav)
https://www.discountgunsonline.com/guns/tactical-rifles/colt-ar15a4-ar15a4-sa-223-rem-5-56-nato-20-30-1-black-a2-stock-black-finish-ar15a4/
 
Colt AR-15 A4 Tactical Carbine 5.56x45 NATO with Lightweight Barrel, $819
http://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/113257/ar6720/colt-ar-15a4-lightweight-le-carbine-5.56
 
IO Inc. Sporter0015 AR-15A1 Original Colt, $775
http://grabagun.com/io-inc-sporter0015-ar-15a1-original-colt.html
 
Colt CSR, $699 (not made by Colt though)
http://www.cdnnsports.com/colt-csr-1516-5-56-16-mid-wt-bbl-free-float-1-30.html#.VEOumxar_Zc
 
Gander had a deal on Police buy back Colt H-Bars, they still do have them but the deal was $799 in August, now for the same gun $1199, here is the link
http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Colt-Sporter-Match-HBAR-Centerfire-Rifle&i=UF103763469&uf=true&track.cgi?GME0810A+
Original TGO post, http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/80929-gander-mountain-deal-used-colt-ar15-used-a2-sporter-hbar/?hl=gander

Let me add to the War Horse list, they can be found cheaper elsewhere.

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/7157/Colt+LE6940+Law+Enforcement+30%2B1+223REM5.56NATO+16.1
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/77912/Colt+LE6940P+Law+Enforcement+30%2B1+223REM5.56NATO+16.1"
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/79773/Colt+LE901-16S+Law+Enforcement+20%2B1+308WIN7.62NATO+16.1"

[nightrunner]

I just picked up a used S&W M&P15 at a LGS for 550, deals are out there.

[Ted S.]

 That's a good deal for pretty much any functioning AR but a great deal for one coming from a reputable company! Dave it will be tough to beat this for a first AR. Put a decent free float handguard on it and you're good to go brother!

 

Or something like this. Free floats may be great, but they are pricey and require a bit of knowlege about working on ARs (which isn't really hard once you learn the platform). But for your first AR, I'd recommend KISS until you go to the range a few times, then start looking into free floats, adjustable gas blocks, FCG modifications or upgrades, etc., etc.

 

This platform can get expensive fast Dave, so I strongly recommend trying a few ARs out before you buy to see what you like. Nonetheless, for a basic starter that's already built, that Ruger OS posted looks as good as any and at a great price.

Edited October 22, 2014 by Ted S.

[Oh Shoot]

....

This platform can get expensive fast Dave, so I strongly recommend trying a few ARs out before you buy to see what you like. Nonetheless, for a basic starter that's already built, that Ruger OS posted looks as good as any and at a great price.

 

If ya didn't notice yet, he already had jumped on that suggestion:

 

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/82681-my-first-ar/

 

- OS

[Ted S.]

Crap man, didn't even catch that one.

[DaveS]

So y'all know, the LGS I got it from (I've done a lot of business there) "Out the Door" with my LE discount, TICS, Tax and a box of ammo was $625  I don't feel I could have done better. Thanks for all the info, and to OS for sending me that direction!

 

Dave

[whitewolf001]

Blemmed Adams Arms piston gun WITH Samson rail....$729.00

THAT, is a steal.

 

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/36_1100/products_id/411554633/Adams+Arms+Base+Piston+Mid+Length+w+Samson+TE+Rail+556NATO+16%22+BLK+6-POS+Blem