New AR

Dave67 · Dec 17, 2012

The wife has agreed to let Santa bring me a new weapon. I have chosen an AR style rifle. I am just not sure which one to get. I have looked at the Bushmaster M4 Moe, Precision Firearms Entry, Colt LE6920, S&M MP15(not the sport). All are round the $1100 range, Santa's helpers would like something a little less expensive. I have looked at the S&M MP 15 sport, didn't really like it. I was also thinking of a Stag model 3. Can anyone give their opinions on any of these weapons? Or if there is some that I missed. I don't want to build my own, and would like to get from a shop, not the net.
Thanks

rouchna · Dec 17, 2012

I would have said build your own as you will gain much knowledge and appreciation doing it this way. However since that is not an option for you, out of the ones you mentioned...my vote goes to the Stag Arms.

chevellenut71 · Dec 17, 2012

you might want to hurry.

glock9mm · Dec 17, 2012

PSA is a great entry level AR and can probably be had for $700-$800 unless the price has drastically increased since i purchased mine six months ago.

boardboy330 · Dec 17, 2012

Just my suggestion...buy parts as assemble yourself. You will get a pre made and throw half the extras away.

Also - check out the Carbon 15. Bushmaster flat top with red dot for around $700.

Dave67 · Dec 17, 2012

I am hurrying. I hope to have one order/ bought this weekend. I have a local shop that has a Model 2 in stock, checking it out tomorrow. Got to get it before the gun Nazi go crazy.
At least my M14 EBR can be a good back up.

msalvas · Dec 17, 2012

How about Windham weaponry? The same person who built the Bushmaster brand started Windham weaponry. Apparently they are built really well and I've seen them on gun broker for like $800.

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drewhall · Dec 17, 2012

boardboy330 said:
Just my suggestion...buy parts as assemble yourself. You will get a pre made and throw half the extras away.

This is the truth. I would buy a complete upper and build a lower. I have changed just about everything but the trigger on my RRA lower. Only reason I haven't changed that is it came with their 2 stage in it and it is better than me at this point. I got a complete upper from PSA, ordered it with the MOE hardguard installed and put a BUIS on it and have had rock solid reliability so far. I love my B.A.D. lever.

johny357 · Dec 17, 2012

Spikes tactical complete rifles run around $800. A lot of bang for your buck. Will probably be backordered with all the craziness going on.

KimuraFTW · Dec 17, 2012

I second the Stag Arms suggestion since building one is out of the question...

-Z/28- · Dec 17, 2012

I agree with the build it comments. With your budget you could build a basic carbine and still have some $$$ for an optic. I got mine functional for under $800, using name brand parts. Since then I've spent a good bit more on accessories, but that's another story

For other brands, Spikes, CMMG, and Windham are all good to go.

KimuraFTW · Dec 17, 2012

-Z/28- said:
I agree with the build it comments. With your budget you could build a basic carbine and still have some $$$ for an optic. I got mine functional for under $800, using name brand parts. Since then I've spent a good bit more on accessories, but that's another story

For other brands, Spikes, CMMG, and Windham are all good to go.

I'm building one now and the cost just keeps going up...

Darkemp · Dec 17, 2012

Dave67 said:
I am hurrying. I hope to have one order/ bought this weekend. I have a local shop that has a Model 2 in stock, checking it out tomorrow. Got to get it before the gun Nazi go crazy.
At least my M14 EBR can be a good back up.

It's not likely in stock anymore. Gun shops are going crazy.

quad · Dec 17, 2012

From the ones you listed, I'd pick the colt, for sure. I suggest you buy a complete as your first, so you get to know the workings, how its put together, etc. After you know it inside and out, it'll be simple to build the next one...

Oh yeah, there will be a next one

Also, of the brands you listed, if you don't settle on colt, I'd pick up a stag. They have great customer service and a lifetime warranty. :thumbsup:

straightsilver3 · Dec 17, 2012

With the political climate the way it is Fighting to Band AR'S and the likes Get a Colt BCM or DD accept no others

Dave67 · Dec 17, 2012

The Stag is listed as 5.56. Will it also shoot .223? With my luck I get the AR and thd 5.56 ammo will be banned.
I am very sorry the loss of life, but I am tired of the weapon being blamed.

-Z/28- · Dec 17, 2012

Dave67 said:
The Stag is listed as 5.56. Will it also shoot .223? With my luck I get the AR and thd 5.56 ammo will be banned.
I am very sorry the loss of life, but I am tired of the weapon being blamed.

5.56 chambers can fire .223.

.223 chambers should not fire 5.56 though.

You want a 5.56 ideally.

Dave67 · Dec 18, 2012

Thanks everyone. I am going shopping tonight. I will try snd beat the ban that looks to becoming again.

Darkemp · Dec 18, 2012

Dave67 said:
The Stag is listed as 5.56. Will it also shoot .223? With my luck I get the AR and thd 5.56 ammo will be banned.
I am very sorry the loss of life, but I am tired of the weapon being blamed.

Stag makes some great AR's. Only half of one of mine is Stag (upper) but it's rock solid. Their parent company has been supplying the AR-15/ M16 industry both for the government and civilians since Vietnam.

bkuether · Dec 18, 2012

KimuraFTW said:
I second the Stag Arms suggestion since building one is out of the question...

I second this.

I would hurry though. Its gonna get to be slim pickings very shortly.

Got notice of a bunch of colt HBARs, gone in half a day......

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