Help buying first AR in MD

Cbrem · May 24, 2017

MrGrey said:
hey guys,

I'm looking to get my very own first AR, and I need help deciding on what to get. So far, i like the Ruger AR-556, Colt 6721, Smith & Wesson MP 15-22. However, since MD has a very strict law on rifle, my options are very limited.

Is there a list of all MD compliant rifles available for purchase, the markets value, and what vendor is good to purchase?

What is it you like about the ones you listed? I bought my first one after going to a gun show and seeing a bunch, and talking to the vendors.

fred333 · May 24, 2017

Ditto the Colt recommendations, but either of the cited options will do ya. Also, if you're purchasing from an FFL (established/licensed firearm dealer), they'll be able to guide you through the maze of gun laws and should only sell what's [Maryland] legal anyway.
Happy hunting (figuratively speaking)!!

mac1_131 · May 24, 2017

Mini14tac said:
Don't over look the Windham Weaponry HBC (HBAR) that is legal in MD.

^^^^
This

outrider58 · May 24, 2017

MrGrey said:
hey guys,

I'm looking to get my very own first AR, and I need help deciding on what to get. So far, i like the Ruger AR-556, Colt 6721, Smith & Wesson MP 15-22. However, since MD has a very strict law on rifle, my options are very limited.

Is there a list of all MD compliant rifles available for purchase, the markets value, and what vendor is good to purchase?

The S&W MP 15-22 isn't really an AR. It's a .22 cal. look-alike. I think you mean an M&P 15. Any-hoo, like I said before, any AR sold in Md is Md legal. Don't know your local, but if you're in north-central Md, look in the IP section here at JLowe guns. All Md legal guns at a decent price.

ARMatt · May 24, 2017

Biggfoot44 said:
I'll take a stab at mind reading the OP , reading backwards from his initial choices implying a price range and current market conditions subject to ongoing change :

Windham HBC - $599-ish. Decent rifle, good value.

Colt 6721 - $799-ish Decent rifle, the yardstick everything else is judged by . The word "Colt" on the side is worth minimum of $200 in resale value

LWRC DI - Currently sale priced just over $1000 - Top shelf premium rifle, currently on blowout savings for a screaming deal.

Built to your spec - Several IP's , most notably Engage Armament and Blue Fins, build rifles under their own name, and cam make one to your desired specs/ price point . Talk to them with your general desires and budget, and they will give you multiple options.

Where is this 1k LWRC rifle at?!

JJakes · May 24, 2017

ARMatt said:
Where is this 1k LWRC rifle at?!

http://www.jlowesguns.com/LWRC-DI-DIRECT-IMPINGEMENT-556-NATO-16-30RD-BLACK_p_334.html

Hit and Run · May 24, 2017

Stag for price point and decent quality as well. Also support sales here by configuring for MD which is trypically HBAR and a 10rd Magpul

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themoose06 · May 24, 2017

Don't forget, depending on OP's age that you must be 21 to buy a stripped lower correct? So if OP is 18-20 he can't really build a rifle from scratch without buying a rifle and stripping it down.

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cb1980 · May 24, 2017

JJakes said:
http://www.jlowesguns.com/LWRC-DI-DIRECT-IMPINGEMENT-556-NATO-16-30RD-BLACK_p_334.html

darn good price for an awesome rifle, I got my around a year ago while prices were still somewhat inflated (paid almost $1300 OTD). I have over 3k trouble free rounds through mine shooting mostly AE .223 or 5.56 ammo. I have also tested a few others, some 62, 69, 75 and 85 grain ammo and it has all run flawlessly.

1time · May 25, 2017

If you can get the LWRC for $1000 that is the ticket. It is perfect out of the box and is a shooter. I have AR's from Colt, BCM, Noveske, DD, and a few I built from scratch. The LWRC goes to work with me every night. With the fluted barrel it does not feel like an HBAR.

ARMatt · May 25, 2017

I'm gonna hop on that LWRC if you guys don't lol

Magnumite · May 25, 2017

[Nike swoosh]. Just do it

boss281 · May 25, 2017

Mini14tac said:
Don't over look the Windham Weaponry HBC (HBAR) that is legal in MD. My choice would either be this or the Colt 6721!

I have the Windham Weaponry HBAR as well as acquiring their SRC prior to October 2013. Both are equally nice rifles. I picked up the HBAR as a home defense rifle as I was tired of my heavier Remington 870 12 gauge, but did a few 100 yard sessions with it. Good engineering...

MDRifles · May 25, 2017

You AR guys are the worst I've been watching this thread I looked at the windham and Ruger for my pockets. Then y'all convinced me to get the colt. Now between my coworker and y'all the lwrc seems like a winner even tho it's not in my preplaned budget. So 1600 don't sound too bad does it? Lwrc and a Ruger for my brother lol..but that's how much a Bren cost..Did the OP decide yet what he's getting? I'm just getting into ARs. And knowing eventually I want to build my own(don't have time or patience for proper research right now). I don't want to get a couple and stuck doing trades and selling. I "think" I would only have 2 ARs. One for me to learn what I like then build the other. There's a whole other world of guns I'm also throwing money into lol

Mini14tac · May 25, 2017

Smokin deal from JLowe!!!! Must be trying to give these things away. $499 :thumbsup:

http://www.jlowesguns.com/WINDHAM-WEAPONRY-R16A4T-223556-HBAR_p_148.html

Ports · May 25, 2017

I always advocate for HKs so you can do the HK MR556. Great piston AR platform. It's expensive but built like a tank.

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DJones2987 · May 25, 2017

Mini14tac said:
Smokin deal from JLowe!!!! Must be trying to give these things away. $499

http://www.jlowesguns.com/WINDHAM-WEAPONRY-R16A4T-223556-HBAR_p_148.html

I don't need another but holy hell, that price is incredible.

ARMatt · May 25, 2017

Ports said:
I always advocate for HKs so you can do the HK MR556. Great piston AR platform. It's expensive but built like a tank.

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Also as heavy as one

DaemonAssassin · May 25, 2017

MDRifles said:
You AR guys are the worst I've been watching this thread I looked at the windham and Ruger for my pockets. Then y'all convinced me to get the colt. Now between my coworker and y'all the lwrc seems like a winner even tho it's not in my preplaned budget. So 1600 don't sound too bad does it? Lwrc and a Ruger for my brother lol..but that's how much a Bren cost..Did the OP decide yet what he's getting? I'm just getting into ARs. And knowing eventually I want to build my own(don't have time or patience for proper research right now). I don't want to get a couple and stuck doing trades and selling. I "think" I would only have 2 ARs. One for me to learn what I like then build the other. There's a whole other world of guns I'm also throwing money into lol

Not much research needed. Get a good lower, like one from Engage Armament. Then start getting parts. Make sure you have an idea of what you want it to look like and what you want it to be capable of, before you buy parts. It really isn't that hard, once you start narrowing down the choices or have a master plan to follow.

Every AR I have built for personal use has started out with a basic picture in my head of what I want it to look like, but I keep it flexible. From there I wanted decent accuracy, so I picked up good parts. In the end, I assembled the rifle I wanted, so it looked the way I wanted it to, with the parts I wanted. I also saw sub-MOA for accuracy too! So the simple truth is that I got everything I wanted, with no compromises.

Biggfoot44 · May 25, 2017

Asking us which AR to get is like asking which beer to get.

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