Anyone regret passing up an "entry level" rifle pre-shortage?

[ssilver88]

I regret passing on a Bushmaster ORC in .308

It was only $1350 before tax and DROS

It had just come into the shop and I was the first to have it in my hands.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

An entry level AR platform is not adequate for my high speed tactical needs, i.e.

Desert bump firing
Bowling pin blasto
Playing dress-up with Magpul everything
Facebook photo shoots where I show my war face in my gun gallery

You won't catch me in BRM-istan or Burro Canyistan with anything but premium, boutique brand AR builds. Stuff like the M&P Sport is a bit too pedestrian for myself and others of the elite class of shooters.

[ScottsBad]

No regrets about passing up cheap ARs. Crap is crap, no matter how much you pay for it.

The guys who paid $5000 for an AR during the panic are the ones who should have some regret.

Prices and availability are improving as we speak, but ammo is still crazy high.

[perpetual otter]

An entry level AR platform is not adequate for my high speed tactical needs, i.e.

Desert bump firing
Bowling pin blasto
Playing dress-up with Magpul everything
Facebook photo shoots where I show my war face in my gun gallery

You won't catch me in BRM-istan or Burro Canyistan with anything but premium, boutique brand AR builds. Stuff like the M&P Sport is a bit too pedestrian for myself and others of the elite class of shooters.

I like your style.

[Zartan]

My M&P Sport was $645...in 2011

[NorCalXJ]

I regret not picking up ak parts kit when they were cheap.

[RickRyder]

I almost bought an M&P Sport for $699 before the panic but decided to hold off. I bought a numbers matching Factory 26 SKS in really good condition the day before Sandy Hook happened, for $279...I decided during the panic to build my AR...I built on a billet aluminum stripped lower receiver with a CMMG LPK, 2 Magpul 10-30 magazines, Hogue grip, Tapco T6 Mil Spec buffer tube assembly, Magpul CTR butt stock, Bushmaster XM15 A3 upper assembly, UTG drop in aluminum quad rail and a G.P.S. grip pod for right around $1,550...That's not a terrible price considering I did this all during the height of the panic...

[762.DEFENSE]

The only regret I have was not picking up a Saiga 12 gauge when I had the opportunity. I was waiting till after Christmas (when my bonus kicked in) to go and pick one up, and then....well Sandy Hook took place, and those dreams went right out the window.

[762.DEFENSE]

An entry level AR platform is not adequate for my high speed tactical needs, i.e.

Desert bump firing
Bowling pin blasto
Playing dress-up with Magpul everything
Facebook photo shoots where I show my war face in my gun gallery

You won't catch me in BRM-istan or Burro Canyistan with anything but premium, boutique brand AR builds. Stuff like the M&P Sport is a bit too pedestrian for myself and others of the elite class of shooters.

LOLOLOLOL!

[JDW67]

Hindsight is a b!tch...I wish I sold my Apple stock last Sept when it was in the mid $700...

[North Bay Guy]

Yes I regret passing up all those cheap cheap M&P Sporter. I regret passing up that $800 Arsenal 5.45 the most.

[ShadowX]

You can still get M&P15 from Turners for $899 when they are in stock. They had them for that price in Fred Hall Show and I still see them at that price at times without a scope. Its not that much from the pre-panic prices. If are forced to buy the scope, just sell the scope and you will still end up with approximately the same price afterwards.

[nrvnqsrxk]

No, because I know that ultimately you get what you pay for. Still piecing together my rifle but it will be a beauty when I'm finished.

Sent from my HTC Sensation

[Bobby Ricigliano]

I think I posted this info before (sorry), but ..

I had a chance to buy a M&P Sport pre-panic for about $580 (I passed)
I was finally able to get one post-panic for $709
During the 10 day wait I watched them go from $709 - $799 and they were still selling out.

The funny thing is that it turned out to be a GREAT rifle. I ran it hard and dirty with no malfunctions during a desert shoot with powdery sand blowing around.

I would post some pics of the above shoot, but the tactics and marksmanship are simply too much awesomeness for most people to be able to comprehend..

[mdib870]

i regret not picking up an m&p sport when they were 599....theyre too high priced they stiff you for what it is...but im happy with my bravo upper an lrb arms lower