looking for a cheap ar

[Hjarnett]

Other than the big box stores anyone know of any sales on ar's right now less than $500 just looking for a entry level

 

[scoutsniper]

Other than the big box stores anyone know of any sales on ar's right now less than $500 just looking for a entry level

Not brand new for that price. Might have luck in the classfields once you hit 50 posts.

 

[mikefraz]

Under $600 you'll find some but for under $500 you'll be looking at a lightly used private sale from the classifieds.

 

[terrehautian]

There is a gun shop where I live where you can get one for about $600 with tax (brand new and the brand is Anderson), but once you figure in gas to get down here, it will be probably as close as other brand new ones.

 

[Simon6101]

Look at the Ruger Ar556 619 new

 

[youngda9]

$499 currently (550 with shipping and FFL transfer) for a quality PSA rifle. 5 hours left, you might be able to snag it at a really low price.

PSA 16" SS Mid-length 1/7 Freedom Carbine-NEW : Semi Auto Rifles at GunBroker.com

 

[bcannon]

Look at Slickguns.com under rifles 223/556cal and there is quite a few cheaply priced ones - there is also a ad for 10 under $500 - might be worth checking

 

[dsol]

I am pretty sure I have seen an entry level AR under $500 at Rural King. I think there is a thread someone started about it and it was a decent enough weapon for the price.

 

[Brandon]

There is a new shop on US 40 west of Greenfield closer to Well's nursery. They were talking to me about it when I was there, it was $450. Errr they said they were getting some more in but did not have them in person for me to look at, that day.

 

[Ithaca45]

The Vision AR's look good for not a lot of money. And, there're made in Indiana!

 

[Spear Dane]

Radical Firearms has 2 models priced at $560. I own their 7.62 AR and 50 Beowulf clone. Been a great company to deal with, solid service.

RF 16" 5.56 M4 1:7 Complete Rifle with 12" FGS Round Rail

 

[TaunTaun]

Vision defense in Middlebury has ar15 build kits for starting at 500.

 

[Trigger Time]

I just want to say, You get what you pay for. Don't buy a cheap AR then complain when it turns out to be a total pos. Also the ruger5.56 is a pos in my opinion. Bad machining and poor design. Also I'd stay away from psa unless it's their premium line. On their lowers people are buying them like they are going out of style. The market is flooded with them so they will not be worth anything resale wise.

 

[Hjarnett]

Thanks guys I'm wanting a cheap one to upgrade and play with over time in the past I had a bushmaster carbon 15 that I really didn't care for and a diamondback db15 that was hands down one of the best I have shot but had a brain fart and sold it I'm going to call around tomorrow to see what I can find

 

[mikebol]

One thing to keep in mind is that a cheap off the shelf AR may not be fully milspec which could limit you in the long run and cost more overall. If you are planning on upgrading parts over time, a build kit may in the end wind up costing you less money because the parts are fully interchangeable and resalable to others building an AR.

Just as an example, this off the shelf AR fits your price point but is it the best deal for $500? Is it truly milspec?
American Tactical Imports Omni Hybrid AR-15 Semi Auto .223/5.56 Rifle ATIGOMNIHA556 : RK Guns

The advantage of buying a complete gun package from a manufacturer over a built kit is that it comes with a manufacturer's sticker, reputation and warranty. I know a number of people with M&P AR-15 sports who have no intention of upgrading. They add a rail kit and optics and they're happy. Trigger Time mentioned the Ruger AR-556 (which I own one) and it's been a great gun for me so far. Do I intend to upgrade it beyond rails and optics? No. As a package though, it's just fine and if I ever resell it, I'd sell it as a complete gun.

That being said, it really depends on what you intend to do with the gun over time. If you're planning to upgrade the upper, lower, furniture over time - building one may be the best route for you. If you're looking for your first AR and then later on down the road building your own AR, an off the shelf gun may be a better choice to get familiar with the AR platform.

 

[Bill of Rights]

Another option might be to build your own. Midway, for example, has a fully assembled upper below $300 and a lower and an LPK for $59 each. That puts you at 420, plus shipping.

Just a thought.

Blessings,
Bill

 

[Hjarnett]

Thanks guys I just picked up a m&p sport 2 at a local shop

 

[88E30M50]

Thanks guys I just picked up a m&p sport 2 at a local shop

Congrats. I have an M&P 15OR and it's been a great rifle.

In case anyone is still looking for a cheap way into ARs, PSA has a complete rifle kit, less receiver for $349.99 as a daily deal here: PTAC 16" M4 5.56 NATO Slick Side 1:7 Nitride Rifle Kit - 7780411

Add one of their blem lowers for $49.99 and you come in two pennies under $400 for a complete rifle.

 

[clfergus]

I am pretty sure I have seen an entry level AR under $500 at Rural King. I think there is a thread someone started about it and it was a decent enough weapon for the price.

My father in-laws buddy has two of these from Rural King. He loves them.

 

[Opie]

I have had ZERO problems out of 4 PSA rifles I have owned. Everyone of them ran and shot like my Colts.

I would be comfortable with either the Freedom and Premium uppers. The Freedom can be built for right at $500 if you buy the parts on sale.