I am no expert, but I was told buying a Colt is like (back in the day) buying a Sony. You are paying extra for the name.
I ended up getting a S&W M&P 15 because of the name (good feedback here) and lower cost, warranty and was able to get it at msrp price. No markup. I hate paying retail but in this market I was able to live with it. Paid $1069. That same rifle was probably $899 or so pre-panic but live and learn.
A similar Sig was $2000 at a local store.
If you are stuck on that particular model (FDE) be prepared to wait or pay up for it. If you are more flexible, you have some wiggle room.
Where are you located?
I ended up getting a S&W M&P 15 because of the name (good feedback here) and lower cost, warranty and was able to get it at msrp price. No markup. I hate paying retail but in this market I was able to live with it. Paid $1069. That same rifle was probably $899 or so pre-panic but live and learn.
A similar Sig was $2000 at a local store.
If you are stuck on that particular model (FDE) be prepared to wait or pay up for it. If you are more flexible, you have some wiggle room.
Where are you located?
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