First Time AR Buyer

[Steeler]

PSA is out of stock a lot. They are a good bang for the buck, and they sell out a lot.

Also.....it's an election year and people are starting to freak out. Depending on what happens, there could be a lot of things out of stock.

Also, Judge Scalia just died. He may be replaced with a liberal justice that could swing the votes to the liberal side of things.....again, people are starting to freak out and buy ar stuff.

Political turmoil = lots of sold out ar15 stuff and high prices.

Yup, I'm going to end up waiting around till all these good deals dry up from the panickers. Lol
Sorry for the hijack.

 

[halfmileharry]

Skip the m&p sport. Get the aero precision stripped rifle and throw your own stock and grip on it. It's a hell of a lot nicer rifle.

That, or save up a few extra bucks and get a 6920, spikes, etc...

Pretty fair advice here.
You'll get what you pay for. You'll really enjoy shooting the AR and spend your money wisely. A couple hundred more will get you a rifle that will last a long time.

 

[dnurk]

Aero sells an almost complete rifle. All you have to do is install a stock and handguard. Doesn't get much easier than this. And it's actually a decent rifle. I'd take one of these over anything else in this price range (including s&w and Rugers offering) every day of the week and twice on Sunday. At least you get a BA barrel and mil spec BCG with the Aero OEM rifle.

http://www.brownells.com/rifle-part...gth-16-rifle-sku100-018-335-81838-174289.aspx

i had not seen that before. That's a heck of a deal on a quality barrel. Lower is just fine and it lets the user decide on a rail and sights that fit their needs. Good post!

 

[xoregonian]

Armalite Eagle-15 .223/5.56 AR-15 Rifle 15EA01 : RK Guns

Armalite Eagle for $499 + $9.99 shipping. No transfer fee if you ship to your local Rural King. For what you want to do, grab a detachable handle with the rear sight for $30 and a few mags and you're done. I just completed my first build. If you aren't ready to do that, no problem. Buy one, read up on maintaining it, and have fun. After the new wears off, you'll have a better idea of what you really want. You will already have a complete lower, so if you want a different upper, you can order that without going through an FFL.

My wife saw the pink furniture at a gun show a few years ago, so guess what I got to do.

I just got done with this one. I attached the upper to the lower I built, my DPMS AP4, and my wife's Olympic Arms lower, No problem.

 

[sweendogie]

My dad has a PSA and it has been great for him since he bought it back in 2010/2011. He got quite a bit for his money.

 

[BIGE7.62]

Do the classes cost anything to attend? It would be a drive for me but it would be worth it!

Dont pay $20 to learn how to assemble an AR . There is a ton of FREE information on how to do it. If that doesnt work for ya PM me . I have The need tools and I'll give you a hand for FREE

 

[youngda9]

Go to the PSA website and pick a rifle...or pick the upper you like best and a lower. Place your order...you won't be disappointed.

 

[seedubs1]

Their class is WELL worth $20.

Dont pay $20 to learn how to assemble an AR . There is a ton of FREE information on how to do it. If that doesnt work for ya PM me . I have The need tools and I'll give you a hand for FREE

 

[rmasters744]

There are lots of decent AR's out there that wont cost an arm and leg.

 

[NVG]

For a complete rifle, the Core 15 can be caught on sale @ Rural King for $550 or less. To build one cheaper and better quality, PSA and watch videos on assembly. PSA Have complete upper assy so you won't need special tools and the lowers are easily assembled with normal hand tools.

 

[seedubs1]

Have you ever assembled an upper? It's easier than a lower, and doesn't require special tools...

Well.....a vice block helps. But if that's your deterrent, well maybe building AR's isn't for you.

For a complete rifle, the Core 15 can be caught on sale @ Rural King for $550 or less. To build one cheaper and better quality, PSA and watch videos on assembly. PSA Have complete upper assy so you won't need special tools and the lowers are easily assembled with normal hand tools.

 

[NVG]

seedubs, I was speaking of barrel nut to upper being an issue with first time builders. Most first time builders probably don't own a upper vise block or a Wheelers combo tool. Along with gas block alignment, matching proper length gas tube, etc can deter someone from wanting to build their first AR from scratch. Yes, I have built several in my lifetime.

 

[smidrow]

Hard to pass up a CHICKEN DINNER

How about bushmaster

 

[seedubs1]

If a $15 vise block and $15 armorers wrench (which they should already have from building their lower with castle nut) is keeping them from it, you're right, they should just buy an upper. Buying the right length gas tube to match your barrel and making sure your gas block is on straight so your BCG doesn't hang up on the tube inside the receiver is something a toddler could do.

Seriously.....building an upper requires less tools and is easier than building a lower. People are just scared about it because it involves a barrel and bolt carrier group.

seedubs, I was speaking of barrel nut to upper being an issue with first time builders. Most first time builders probably don't own a upper vise block or a Wheelers combo tool. Along with gas block alignment, matching proper length gas tube, etc can deter someone from wanting to build their first AR from scratch. Yes, I have built several in my lifetime.

 

[IndyLongColt]

I picked up the Mossberg MMR under $500 on sale at BUDS as my first AR. I've put 7-800 flawless rounds down range so far and love the gun. It doesn't have a forward assist or a chrome lined barrel but does come with a free float quad rail and iron sights.
I have never seen one local however...just throwing that out there.

 

[Warriormonk]

I had PSA a few years back. It served me well until I decided to move on to bigger better things

 

[RickyG]

A local shop has an m&p 15 on sale for $569 right now. Pull the trigger on it or wait and see what's at the Indy 1500?

 

[Mgderf]

A local shop has an m&p 15 on sale for $569 right now. Pull the trigger on it or wait and see what's at the Indy 1500?

That's not a bad price at all for an M&P 15.
Probably be hard pressed to find a better deal on a factory built rifle.

 

[RickyG]

That's not a bad price at all for an M&P 15.
Probably be hard pressed to find a better deal on a factory built rifle.

Went and picked her up today. Can't wait to go shooting with it. My plan is to upgrade here and there over the next year and eventually end up with 2


If anyone is interested in picking one up, Wrigley Firearms on Lima rd. has them for $569 until Wednesday