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In looking at picking up an AR one thing is clear the market is flooded with low - $, middle - $$$ as well high end AR's - $$$$$+. While options are great it however really makes picking just "one" a difficult task. As such looking for a general purpose AR - that would be good enough for 3 gun yet practical for plinking around. As well as the wife's only question at the LGS was "how much" looking for advice on what you would consider a good hopefully great out of the box AR for under a $1000.
The budget is without glass, grips, slings and all the other geardo stuff.
**Update wife took me to Shoot Point Blank and bought me a Springfield Saint Edge on Father's Day - man I love her and she's a keeper and the wife isn't too bad either.
The budget is without glass, grips, slings and all the other geardo stuff.
**Update wife took me to Shoot Point Blank and bought me a Springfield Saint Edge on Father's Day - man I love her and she's a keeper and the wife isn't too bad either.
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Wives are funny like that. I'm tracking this conversation as I am in the same market right now.
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LTC Jason Mackay
SPC David S. - doesn't sound funny at all. I've been in the market for an M1A (civilian version of the M14) for a long time. Just can't bite the $1500 buy in, and $1 every time I pull the trigger.
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SPC David S.
Yes wife would gut me if I dropped $1000 on one of these - really great that I don't have any brothers as my sister isn't a collector they all came my way. One of the M1's needs some minor repairs to the buttstock but other than that they are in really great shape considering their age. I'm looking into getting a collector's federal firearms license (FFL) for these as I have questions/concerns about the AK. As well I might loan them to Cantigny - a fairly nice Big Red 1 museum that's in the area - as I'm not going to shoot them was thinking others should be able to enjoy them as well.
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Depends on whether you are buying new or used. You'll get more bang for your buck buying used. If you want to spend $1K for a new AR, you won't go wrong with a Colt, but you can get a perfectly fine new AR for hundreds of $ less. Palmetto State Armory makes a good rifle for less: https://palmettostatearmory.com/ar-15/pa-15-rifles.html
For used, try to find a LWRC DI (Direct Impingement) AR for $1K or less. LMT, Daniel Defense, BCM, Larue, Noveske, Wilson Combat, KAC, are also some of the many manufacturers of higher end, higher priced AR's that you might be able to find a deal on.
For used, try to find a LWRC DI (Direct Impingement) AR for $1K or less. LMT, Daniel Defense, BCM, Larue, Noveske, Wilson Combat, KAC, are also some of the many manufacturers of higher end, higher priced AR's that you might be able to find a deal on.
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SPC David S.
I do like most if not all mentioned. I'd would buy used if I could check it out however transfers I have a hard time with as parts can be switched out with God knows what as well round through a gun can be a factor as well.
As well I have checked Palmetto - everything I like - TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK.
As well I have checked Palmetto - everything I like - TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK.
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I bought a delton it sport in 5.56 it costs me$450 great shooting rifle love it
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SPC Gary Welch
SPC David S. it's a flattop but I'm kind of old school I like the sights on the carry handle. I thought I would show it to ya if your budget is a grand I would suggest either buying one like this or you can buy a lower PSA has a nice ar lower for $219 and then you could buy possibly two uppers in different calibers with your budget
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SPC Gary Welch
SPC David S. I just looked and you can get an ar-15 lower for $129 and a couple of uppers in different calibers for a a total of around $900 all in
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