Best AR-15 for beginners?

[smurfette]

Turners has the M&P sport on sale again this week, if you decide you have no need for the forward assist or dust cover.
Another option is to watch the private sales here on calguns. My FTF experience with CG members has been great. Plus your not going to pay CA sales tax.

oh I found it. $669

http://slickguns.com/product/smith-wesson-mp-15-sport-556nato-16-barrel-10-rnds-60499

this one is $618.99.. same thing right?

[smurfette]

Just to toss it out there, guys don't flame me too bad, but you can buy a 22 such as a ruger 10/22 for much less than the m&p 22 and while it may not be as tacticool, it is still fun to shoot and cheap. In my opinion, if you are going to spend money on an AR, it should be a .223/5.56. You will not have a problem with the recoil, just make sure you check out the weight of the gun before you buy it.

I saw that.. it's only $200 something at Big 5 lol
the lighter the better? S&W sport weight 6.45 lbs..

Yes!



Yes you can go from 5.56/.223 to .22 and back to 5.56/.223 and cycle between the setups as often as you like.

Yes it is very easy to change back and forth.



I guess video always helps.

Thanks!

[IPSICK]

Thanks!

You're welcome. I also added a video of a guy showing how quickly you can change between the setups. The video also shows recoil differences as he is shooting both 5.56 and .22. Amazingly he shoots both calibers through one rifle in a span of about 35 seconds.

[trespassingproductions]

My advice would be to first stop asking questions here. Then do a google search and read everything about the AR 15 platform. It is all easily accessible and very easy to read. Then if you have any questions after post them here.

[IPSICK]

My advice would be to first stop asking questions here. Then do a google search and read everything about the AR 15 platform. It is all easily accessible and very easy to read. Then if you have any questions after post them here.

For a potential CA AR owner, I think this forum is the best place to start. Maybe not as technical or numerous in information as other websites, but good for the beginner. One thing that might be more helpful through Google is finding video to show how easy all this AR stuff really is.

[pyro3k2]

call me weird but I think a full sized A2 or A3 rifle length AR-15 are the best to learn on.

[IPSICK]

call me weird but I think a full sized A2 or A3 rifle length AR-15 are the best to learn on.

I'd agree, but at some point you have to consider the dimensions and physical strength of the shooter.

[Arnelcheeze]

By the way, in my opinion, there's no AR for beginners. Other than caliber, they all essentially feature the same ergonomics. Pick a rollmark and have at it. At the end of the day, a beginners AR is whatever AR you can afford.

totally agree.

[Mr. Meeseeks]

If I were a beginner I'd just walk into a store and buy either a S&W M&P15 Sport or a Colt M4 depending on my budget and as much ammo I can afford the day I pick it up. Then I'd either sign up for a class or go shoot with experienced AR shooters.

OP, if you're a beginner with a rifle all together, but are set on eventually getting a AR, I suggest maybe getting some trigger time with a .22lr with peep sights. My top 3 choices for that would be a S&W 15-22, Ruger 10/22 or Marlin 795(or 60) with Tech Sights installed.

[smurfette]

You're welcome. I also added a video of a guy showing how quickly you can change between the setups. The video also shows recoil differences as he is shooting both 5.56 and .22. Amazingly he shoots both calibers through one rifle in a span of about 35 seconds.

Thanks! this video helps lol

My advice would be to first stop asking questions here. Then do a google search and read everything about the AR 15 platform. It is all easily accessible and very easy to read. Then if you have any questions after post them here.

I'm asking questions here cuz the info others post here is like a summary, requires less time to read.. and it's easy to read.. when I google something, it directs me to forums as well. so might as well asking here... I'm just looking for simple ideas, not digging into how to build one or how one mechanically works..

For a potential CA AR owner, I think this forum is the best place to start. Maybe not as technical or numerous in information as other websites, but good for the beginner. One thing that might be more helpful through Google is finding video to show how easy all this AR stuff really is.

Thank you!

[smurfette]

If I were a beginner I'd just walk into a store and buy either a S&W M&P15 Sport or a Colt M4 depending on my budget and as much ammo I can afford the day I pick it up. Then I'd either sign up for a class or go shoot with experienced AR shooters.

OP, if you're a beginner with a rifle all together, but are set on eventually getting a AR, I suggest maybe getting some trigger time with a .22lr with peep sights. My top 3 choices for that would be a S&W 15-22, Ruger 10/22 or Marlin 795(or 60) with Tech Sights installed.

Thanks! my friend is an experienced shooter and he will teach me. I just need the right gun to start.. He suggested me to get the S&W MP 15-22 or the S&W sport plus a conversion kit. similar to what most of you are suggesting.. and it's what I'm going get..

Thank you all for your suggestions and info!

[IPSICK]

Thanks! this video helps lol



I'm asking questions here cuz the info others post here is like a summary, requires less time to read.. and it's easy to read.. when I google something, it directs me to forums as well. so might as well asking here... I'm just looking for simple ideas, not digging into how to build one or how one mechanically works..



Thank you!

Just in case you become mechanically curious...

[high_revs]

which turner? can't find the thread.. post the link here please, thanks!

i don't think we have a turner's anymore in bay area. last one i remember was east bay but was not there when i visited.

[smurfette]

Just in case you become mechanically curious...

LOL video always helps haha thanks!

i don't think we have a turner's anymore in bay area. last one i remember was east bay but was not there when i visited.

I will shop around first.. if I can't get it from a local store, I will get it online hehe

[p2rider426]

LOL video always helps haha thanks!



I will shop around first.. if I can't get it from a local store, I will get it online hehe

Check Tracy Rifle and Pistol. Best gun shop I've been to, and it's the second closest to me! Great guys and very good prices as far as local gun stores go. You have to remember there are a lot of fees when buying online like shipping and transfer that you don't pay when purchasing locally. So if the online prices are about 50-60 cheaper then what they are asking in store it's usually not worth it. Especially since gun stores will cut you deals on extra ammo, mags, gear, and accessories if you buy from them.