Looking to buy my first AR. Suggestions?...

[tdrcomm]

Hey folks. I'm looking to purchase my first AR before the first of the year (for obvious reasons). I don't want to build my own just yet and I have a max budget of $1200. Looking for suggestions from the group. Thanks!

[Whiterabbit]

whatever feels good in your hands at the store, and sights the way you like when you shoulder it.

The rest is going to either be the same, or can be adjusted cheaply.

Everything else, like name brand, rail here or there, adjusting or not adjusting stock, feature or featureless, it's all up to you.

But I suggest you do not sacrifice fit and feel. Especially if you have (for example) a percieved need for a lower rail on the handguard or whatever you think is a real requirement.

A rifle that feels good, gets shot.

[Wordupmybrotha]

S&W M&P 15 Sport is a great value at ~$600 for used or ~$700 new. Rest of your budget can go to ammo, which will also be restricted.

[geoint]

S&W M&P 15 Sport is a great value at ~$600 for used or ~$700 new. Rest of your budget can go to ammo, which will also be restricted.

Silly caligunner you got those prices mixed up, it's $600 new, $700 used.


OP is $1200 max budget for everything or just for the rifle, with more money for ammo and accessories. If it's max budget, ya a S&W M&P 15 sport is about all you can afford. Not a bad rifle but you could get something a lot more fancy and quality for not much more money.

Right now you could get a BCM upper with bcg and charging handle for like $620. Buy a complete lower (any brand just make sure it's not polymer or hybrid) for $200. Not bad. Since you're only paying sales tax on the lower if you go the BCM route, the difference in price between the Two is also reduced somewhat. Still some money left over for ammo, couple mags, a rear sight and a sling.

[WartHog]

Windham Weaponry MPC or SRC - add optics/sights of your choice and spend anything left on Mags/Ammo.

[tdrcomm]

The $1200 is just for the rifle. If the shooting addiction is anywhere close to my handguns then I'm prepared for the additional "ammo and accessories" sticker shock. LOL

[Wordupmybrotha]

Silly caligunner you got those prices mixed up, it's $600 new, $700 used.

But 700 is what the seller paid. Who cares that people can get it cheaper at the store.

[myk]

With 2017 coming around in a matter of months your first AR is likely your last. Buy the best you can afford: LMT, Daniel Defense, Colt...buy once, cry once...

[tdrcomm]

With 2017 coming around in a matter of months your first AR is likely your last. Buy the best you can afford: LMT, Daniel Defense, Colt...buy once, cry once...

I hear ya. I had been putting it off but now's the time if there was one.

[johnthomas]

I bought a MP15 sport 2. I pick it up tomorrow at big 5. We did a ppt there, 35 bucks.

[The Tiger]

I suggest you buy 2

[j15w]

For a plinker I couldn't justify paying upwards of $600 more for a rifle. Just look for a chrome lined barrel.

[tdrcomm]

... Not a bad rifle but you could get something a lot more fancy and quality for not much more money.

Very true but I think I'll save that for when I get outta Cali.

[mikeovers]

Buy a S&W complete lower then one of their gas piston uppers

http://www.impactguns.com/smith-wesson-mp15-psx-upper-assembly-556-nato-16-inch-barrel-022188144260.aspx?mode=review

Great value just have to wait on the back order but in terms of getting the best return value if you want to sell down the road it's well worth it an well below your budget. Don't get in a hurry remember when it comes to buying firearms (Good, Fast, and Cheap) you can only choose two and can't have all three.

[teh rick]

I started with a $1000-1200 budget and found not much difference in any of the $700-1200 stuff (IMO!!) and ended up with a Daniel defense for way over budget. Good luck! I liked the colt options for around $1000 and if I could do it over I would probably just buy a BCM upper for $700-900 and a lower in the $2-300 range and call it a day.


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