First ar-15

[bluedog46]

Hello I am going to be purchasing my first ar-15. I dont wnat to spend more than I have to. It is for shtf situations or a zombie epidemic. I was wondering what a good model for the money is. If possible ( i know its going to be hard) I would like to spend less than $600 but up to $700

I have thought about the smith & wesson sport
DPMS has an ar15 for under $600 and I understand you can often find palmetto state amrory ar15 rifles for $600 and change.

I had also thought about the ak platform that shoots a .223 but I am not sure about that and dont know much about it.

 

[mopar92]

Hmmm nothing in your price range I know of. But stripped lower 100 cheap LPK 60 good stock 40 BCM upper in classifieds 375(?) BCG and CH 160. 7 and change.

 

[-Z/28-]

You can order a kit and a stripped lower from PSA and be in that range. S&W M&P15 sport is a good option too. It's easy to get carried away if you build one. I started with a $650 budget; I'm at $900+ now and while I have a functional rifle, I'm still not done.

 

[gmhowell]

When I price things out, the uppers keep blowing my imagined budget.

 

[BradMacc82]

Honestly, my best suggestion - save another $200 up, if you can get your budget up to $800 - $900, you'll have so many more options with known and proven components from established and highly regarded makers to pick and choose from.

If you can't or don't want to wait, the S&W M&P15 is a good solid choice to get you up and running, and if your lucky, you may be able to find a few at prices within your range, maybe just a touch higher...

 

[04RWon]

I know someone selling one for 650

 

[stu929]

I have a stripped lower for 100. I think we can do a transfer at MSP

LMK

 

[Boom Boom]

If you're saying you want a brand-new complete rifle for no more than $700, then, yes, S&W M&P15 Sport all the way. It's perfect for first-timers on a limited budget.

 

[Nubz]

It is for shtf situations or a zombie epidemic.

grow up before you buy a firearm

 

[Biggfoot44]

Or a used Mini 14 and lots of ammo.

 

[JnstemIII]

grow up before you buy a firearm

Thats why i bought mine. Do i need to sell it until i grow up?

 

[Kman]

For less than $700, i would stick with S&W sport or look at entry level Doublestar.

 

[peace]

grow up before you buy a firearm

 

[aquaman]

use the search button. For chirst sake this forum gets one of these thread per day.

 

[annihilation-time]

grow up before you buy a firearm

I'm sure the zombie part was a joke.

 

[annihilation-time]

If you're saying you want a brand-new complete rifle for no more than $700, then, yes, S&W M&P15 Sport all the way. It's perfect for first-timers on a limited budget.

This is good advice.

 

[CWood]

I agree on the S&W M&P15 Sport.

 

[kohburn]

for the price range you would be well served by a complete composite lower from joeboboutfitters

 

[Ganegrei]

If you are buying for SHTF or zombies, consider an AK instead. More reliable and tougher then an AR. The 7.62x39 ammo is also cheaper and packs more wallop then .223.

 

[Stein79]

I'm sure the zombie part was a joke.

Zombies are no joke, I watch TWD...

+1 on saving up more for a higher quality weapon