AR suggestions

[alurker]

looking to buy an AR any suggestions on what to look for in a good AR? I'm looking for something basic nothing over the top

 

[infidel]

What are you wanting to use it for?
Price range?

 

[esrice]

looking to buy an AR any suggestions on what to look for in a good AR? I'm looking for something basic nothing over the top

START here: So you want to buy an AR-15, huh? - Police Forums & Law Enforcement Forums @ Officer.com

 

[alurker]

thanks for the link i'll check it out... Looking for under $1000... i know i'm not going to get the top of the line but want something that i can have some fun with... and put a .22lr conversion in it so i can get more trigger time with it

 

[esrice]

If its of any help, here is my own personal journey into Black Rifle Disease: https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/long_guns/28436-about_to_pimp_my_ar_too.html

 

[alurker]

i have been looking at a stag arms, any experiences with those? I have also been told its cheaper to buy the upper and lower and put it together myself?

 

[jblomenberg16]

i have been looking at a stag arms, any experiences with those? I have also been told its cheaper to buy the upper and lower and put it together myself?

Stag isn't bad. You can save a bit of money if you build a lower yourself, although now that prices have come back down a bit, you may not see quite as much savings as you used to.

My first forray into the realm of EBR's was a Complete Del-Ton Kit. They send you everything you need to build a rifle except the lower, which is the FFL item. The kit has a complete upper, that is test fired, and then the lower parts you need to complete it.

Del-Ton, Inc. AR-15 Rifle Kits Right now they have kits in the $465 range. Add a lower from your local FFL for anywhere from $100-$200 and you can have a complete AR in only a few minutes. I was able to build my first for a little over $700 once I added a few magazines.


I would recommend reading the link Esrice posted...as it will help you decide what exactly you want, as well as help you decide what level of quality you want. The Del-Ton kits are good, but there are some higher end kits you can buy out there that have added quality control and higher end components.

 

[VUPDblue]

Sounds like you'd benefit from attending the INGO AR15 open house...check the events forum for details...

 

[Fargo]

If you look around, you can get a complete LMT gun for right around a grand. Elmores had uppers for 600 and complete lowers for 400 last time I was in there. Add any iron rear sight and a mag and you have a solid complete gun.

Best,

Joe

 

[nate77]

Depending on where you're from, Midwest Gun Exchange in Mishawaka has Stags on sale for a bit over $700 until January 15th.

i have been looking at a stag arms, any experiences with those? I have also been told its cheaper to buy the upper and lower and put it together myself?

 

[IDCC]

Like Fargo said you can find LMT uppers and lowers cheap right now.
Right now you can order a complete LMT upper without the rear sight for $607 from Global Tactical. That sale ends soon. You can also find LMT lowers online from $300 to $330 plus transfer fee. No 11% FET for a complete firearm.

 

[danglearms]

bushmaster is my favorite. my buddy likes his s&w. stag & dpms are also good. it all depends on your price range

 

[pinshooter45]

My AR

Got My AR about 4 years ago did all kinds of research, went to every shop in Indy, because I was willing to buy used. But ended with a new Bushmaster, it cost me about $850, just love it will shoot better than I'm capable of! Just rember these AR are like erector sets. There are almost no limits to the upgrades you can get!

 

[motoman]

i would only get a colt, lmt, noveske, bravo. maybee a cmmg or s&w m&p and that would be it. anything else doesnt have the quality of parts imho.

 

[rushca01]

If you want basic and simple and don't plan on swapping parts out for say different stock, free float quad rail etc...you are really hard pressed to be a factory Colt LE6920. It gives you everything you need and they can be had for 1099 if you look. Just my 2 cents.

 

[alurker]

Thanks for everyone's input, i found a great deal from someone on the form who was selling one... I got it for less than i wanted to spend and got more gun than I thought i was going to get!

Double Star Lower, DPMS LPK and six position Stock. 16 inch chrome Molly, 1:9 twist barrel w/ compensated flash hider. Flip up front sight gas block w/ bayonet lug, free float quad rail hand guard with ladder rail covers. flip up front/rear sight & Barska holographic sight. It also has a folding forward hand grip (w/ battery storage) and a 80 lumen light mounted on the rails, pressure switch on grip.

Here is a pic... I'll get some more pics up later!