SolubleSpork
Plinker
Hey guys, looking to by my first AR. It will probably be my last AR I purchase for a while so I want it to last me. I'm not looking to dish out for Daniel Defense or similar price range quality (I'm just a poor college kid), but I don't want to go on the cheap side. I'd rather save up a bit more and pay for the nicer rifle that I will enjoy more. Here's what I'm looking for.
16 inch
Direct Impingement
A3 style (flat top)
5.56 chamber
Mid-length gas system
1-7 twist preferred
I plan on mainly using this rifle for range time fun, but would also have it for HD, no hunting and I'm not expecting to go to war any time soon. Hopefully going to get a suppressor for it someday and eventually want to get a 300 BLK upper for it as well. I wanted to someday have a red dot or ACOG for it, but I want to have a Magpul rear MBUS (maybe MBUS pro) in the mean time. Front as well if it doesn't have an F marked FSB. I think I want to go with MOE hand guards and a CTR stock. I don't want a ambi safety but want a dust cover and forward assist. Wasn't sure if I should buy a model as close as I can to it, like a DPMS MOE Warrior and then swap out the things I wanted to change and sell off the other parts, or if I should get a no frills nice AR and add on from there. Also, the DPMS is one that came up a lot, I have heard a lot of negative things about them, and although I'm sure they are great for many peoples needs, I would rather get something that I know has a better track record. Let me know what you guys come up with as far as options, and I'm happy to answer other questions about what I'm looking for or anything that might help.
16 inch
Direct Impingement
A3 style (flat top)
5.56 chamber
Mid-length gas system
1-7 twist preferred
I plan on mainly using this rifle for range time fun, but would also have it for HD, no hunting and I'm not expecting to go to war any time soon. Hopefully going to get a suppressor for it someday and eventually want to get a 300 BLK upper for it as well. I wanted to someday have a red dot or ACOG for it, but I want to have a Magpul rear MBUS (maybe MBUS pro) in the mean time. Front as well if it doesn't have an F marked FSB. I think I want to go with MOE hand guards and a CTR stock. I don't want a ambi safety but want a dust cover and forward assist. Wasn't sure if I should buy a model as close as I can to it, like a DPMS MOE Warrior and then swap out the things I wanted to change and sell off the other parts, or if I should get a no frills nice AR and add on from there. Also, the DPMS is one that came up a lot, I have heard a lot of negative things about them, and although I'm sure they are great for many peoples needs, I would rather get something that I know has a better track record. Let me know what you guys come up with as far as options, and I'm happy to answer other questions about what I'm looking for or anything that might help.