Next rifle dilemma

[Fitz87]

I am having trouble deciding on my next rifle purchase. Currently I own a 7.62x39 Saiga, Rem 870, and an old No. 4 Enfield. for my next rifle I plan on either building my first ar-15 OLL in 5.56, OR getting a GSG-5, which is .22. Im having a hell of a time deciding though.

AR-15 pro's:
My first true American rifle.
Very accurate.
Satisfaction of building it myself.
Endlessly customizable.

AR-15 Con's:
Ammunition isnt cheap.
Will require a BB, since I dont like the looks of the MMG or U-15.
Will be a bit more expensive than the GSG-5.

GSG-5 pro's:
Shoot all day for less than $20 bucks.
Can use detachable magazines.
Fun Tacticool Plinker.
Very customizable.
will be cheaper then the AR-15.

GSG-5 Con's:
Much of its customization is from Airsoft parts.
Not even close to being as accurate as the AR-15
Still a very new gun.
Pretty expensive for a .22


Also I have no real interest for a 10/22, I dont really care for how it looks.
As you can see I am really torn between these two rifles, any input from you all would be very welcome.

[gn3hz3ku1*]

save yourself some money.. dros both at the same time! or at least the gsg and an ar receiver

[What Just Happened?]

AR-15 and a .22 conversion kit. I'm picking up a lower on Tuesday and that's what I'm thinking of doing with it.

[Ech0Sierra]

Spike's .22 upper along with your AR.

[Fitz87]

An AR-15 in .22 might be out of the question, simply because I have heard horrible things about their reliability and for a Spike's upper I would be waiting 3-4 months just to have it shipped.

[aplinker]

An AR-15 in .22 might be out of the question, simply because I have heard horrible things about their reliability and for a Spike's upper I would be waiting 3-4 months just to have it shipped.

Where did you hear that? It's not been my experience.

The Ciener kits run well.

I think the AR + 22lr kit is the way to go. Personally, I'm not a fan of the GSG-5.

[HeHateMe]

I'd get the spike's upper. I've run over 3,000 rnds through mine and I've only had issues with dud rounds from bulk ammo.

[RedDawn]

+1 on the Ciener kits.
They shoot really well, I can go on and on but you'll just have to get one to experience its capabilities.