Help looking for an AR

[mvician]

The best thing you can do is educate yourself by reading everything on as many AR15 forums as you can. Take your time. There are so many threads about "I bought X when if I had known I would have bought an Y or the Z".

Not just you, but many, get on a forum and ask "what's best" and end up more confused than when they started. Ask a question and you'll get 1000 different opinions.

 

[esrice]

For $799 this is what i would buy.

ST-15 M4 LE Carbine [STR5025-M4S] - $799.95 : Spikes Tactical

+1, but if the OP wants a mid-length, go with this:

ST-15 Mid-Length LE Carbine [STR5035-MLS] - $809.95 : Spikes Tactical

Then you take your extra $2-400 and buy a new grip, a new stock, some PMAGs, and ammo.

 

[Spinaltapls1]

I just purchased my first AR, it was the ruger 556. i did a lot of research and to me it seemed like the best buy. You don't hear a lot about it but so far i love the gun.

 

[ADT knights]

+1, but if the OP wants a mid-length, go with this:

ST-15 Mid-Length LE Carbine [STR5035-MLS] - $809.95 : Spikes Tactical

Then you take your extra $2-400 and buy a new grip, a new stock, some PMAGs, and ammo.

I really like everything about this gun except the rail.

 

[esrice]

I really like everything about this gun except the rail.

What rail?

 

[308jake]

Nobody has mentioned Stag yet....good quality, warranty and price. Accurate and fun too.

 

[aclark]

What rail?

Guessing he means the handguards.

If that is an issue, Spike's does offer the BAR quad rail system, as well as their new SAR (I think). I think they do carry some other companies rails as well. Best would be to call or email, should get a quick response.

 

[gcoop]

try looking at superior arms inc. from wapallo,iowa. i have an a2heavybr 20in. flattop.they are a small company that makes a fine rifle for a fair price. they are at the indy 1500 gun show or check out the web site.

 

[Mordred]

Go with LaRue. You can't go wrong. They are being used on the border patrols down in Texas (yeah i didnt know they had any either).

 

[jswift]

Im in the same boat. But was hoping to find something used. I cannot talk used on here because of my post count for now.