What's a good buy in AR-15 today?

[jmills]

https://visiondefensellc.com/

 

[aspiringsnd]

Geez... Why is it so hard to get someone's honest opinion around here.

 

[Fordtough25]

Right now is the time to buy these, no matter the brand. If you plan on using the rifle for anything serious(home defense, search and destroy, hunting) buy a good one and be done with it! If you're going to shoot tin cans a couple times a year then buy the deal of the month and ammo. Just don't be upset when the cheap rifles have issues often!

 

[Brad69]

https://www.rkguns.com/colt-le6920-...951024302074271275944581019821024108689214057

This is a good deal!

 

[Hop]

https://www.rkguns.com/colt-le6920-...951024302074271275944581019821024108689214057

This is a good deal!

I saw one for $699 yesterday @ Outlaws & In-laws in Gas city.

 

[Vigilant]

https://www.rkguns.com/colt-le6920-...951024302074271275944581019821024108689214057

This is a good deal!

Unfortunarely, that price is $300 more than most want to spend. Quality doesn't matter, cheap, instant gratification is the name of the game! You read it here, internet experts agree!

 

[tbhausen]

I'm glad we at a point where what I'm building can be considered overpriced

Is the handguard you referred to designed to fit over a milspec barrel nut? I don't want to change that... Links would be great... thanks!

Never ask after purchasing.

The Aero OEM rifles are good if you do not have the money for a 6920. Notice, you have the money for a 6920.....

Its a decent budget rifle. I'd buy one of those over a smith. Specs are better. Comes with a full auto profile bcg, ballistic advantage barrel, etc...

The trick is to not put more money into it than you have to. I wouldn't put a $200+ rail on it. Put an ALG or other excellent, but cheap, rail on it. Get someone's take off buttstock off of eBay. Keep the budget rifle a budget rifle. And if you have the money for a 6920, get that instead.

Or hell, if you want to wrench a bit, the Sionics kit at westernsport is an absolutely stupid deal. For about $800 total, you have an absolute top tier rifle.

Larue is also doing stupid cheap deals right now.....you can buy their "ultimate ar" kit and end up with a larue ar for $750 out the door.

So short answer.....you're putting too much money into the Aero. If you have $700-850, there are better options. If you have $500 and can't save a couple hundred more, the Aero is a good option.

 

[sig1473]

Is the handguard you referred to designed to fit over a milspec barrel nut? I don't want to change that... Links would be great... thanks!

These fit over a Mil-Spec barrel nut and are superior to Apex IMHO. Monty is a good guy and they are located right here in IN.
https://www.centurionarms.com/category-s/1818.htm

 

[seedubs1]

Nope. The better systems use proprietary barrel nuts. Swap the barrel nut. It's easy to do.

If you must use the factory nut, check out the centurion listed in the post above, Samson evolution handguards, and Troy handguards. Those all work relatively well.

I'm glad we at a point where what I'm building can be considered overpriced

Is the handguard you referred to designed to fit over a milspec barrel nut? I don't want to change that... Links would be great... thanks!

 

[tbhausen]

I had already ordered the Apex and received it today. I have not installed it yet, but I can’t imagine how it could be any better made. This thing is exquisite. I have no idea how I can buy it for $203 shipped and anyone can make any money along the way.

 

[level0]

I had already ordered the Apex and received it today. I have not installed it yet, but I can’t imagine how it could be any better made. This thing is exquisite. I have no idea how I can buy it for $203 shipped and anyone can make any money along the way.

Wow that is pretty!

 

[seedubs1]

Looks nice. Post some pics and thoughts once you install it and run the gun. I've heard good things about how nice those tubes feel in hand.

I had already ordered the Apex and received it today. I have not installed it yet, but I can’t imagine how it could be any better made. This thing is exquisite. I have no idea how I can buy it for $203 shipped and anyone can make any money along the way.

 

[Vigilant]

Looks nice. Post some pics and thoughts once you install it and run the gun. I've heard good things about how nice those tubes feel in hand.

Wow, if not for phrasing...

 

[seedubs1]

Wow, if not for phrasing...

 

[tbhausen]

I just installed the Apex 2300 handguard and all I can say is “wow!”. Very seldom do I come across a product where I honestly couldn’t suggest something to improve it, but this is just perfection—the way it mounts, the way everything fits, the finish—everything is 100% awesome. Pure badass. This is going to be one NICE AR.

 

[Hop]

Those look real nice. Link for reference: http://www.apexhandguard.com/shop/

 

[caulfieldian]

I've got a 15" gator grip handguard by apex and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one. The big knurls are really grippy and feel great in the hand. That being said, I also have...uh, gotta count in my head, 4 centurion forends as well.

 

[seedubs1]

I love Centurion. Made right here in IN.....and their owner and CS are absolutely top notch.

I've got a 15" gator grip handguard by apex and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one. The big knurls are really grippy and feel great in the hand. That being said, I also have...uh, gotta count in my head, 4 centurion forends as well.

 

[Bfish]

I love Centurion. Made right here in IN.....and their owner and CS are absolutely top notch.

Agreed! I've been fortunate enough to shoot some complete centurion rifles and they are amazing! The mk12 they have is an absolute dream! I would love to own some of their stuff!