Which AR should I look at?

[octalman]

Looks like this might be the right place to ask an AR question. Have considered an AR for several years, trouble finding the right one. Each one a review/friend/other recommends so far has not felt right for me. Maybe building one is the answer? Almost bought a Ruger 556, but not balanced. Too barrel heavy. Anybody build a well balanced, reliable, accurate, easy to maintain AR willing to offer recommendations? Thanks.

 

[esrice]

octalman I moved this post into its own thread. It seemed like a much better fit than taking another thread off-topic. You should receive better responses here.

 

[ThrottleJockey]

Look at all of them, pick the one that suits your needs.
Sorry, I couldn't resist.

 

[LPMan59]

colt 6920 is the standard M4 style carbine.

 

[lovemachine]

So you want to buy an AR-15, huh?

Lots of good info there.

 

[clonies]

So you want to buy an AR-15, huh?

Lots of good info there.

Seconded. If you're feeling adventurous, I advise you to build your own. I have built 3. Only have 1 now. But they're addicting. Palmetto State Armory is running some banging hot deals on AR-15's right now. Their specs are better than DPMS, Bushmaster, Rock River Arms, *any of the generic low-priced AR-15's*

 

[chewylax8]

Maybe building one is the answer?

If this is your first AR, I would suggest buying one rather than building, then build your second, and third, and fourth (it's a disease!). There are a lot of deals to be had out there, it's a buyers market. Figure out what you want to do with it, i.e. range toy, home defense, carbine course, etc. Once you have narrowed that down, you can better determine what you want/need.

Honestly, if I was looking into my first AR at this point, I would get the PSA carbine with Aimpoint PRO for $999.

 

[sgreen3]

Your going to get a different answer from almost everyone you talk to on this subject. Find one that fits you and your needs and buy that one. Handle as many as you can in person, and go from there. But I would suggest buying a complete rifle Vs. building one for your first rifle. To kind of give you an idea of whatthey are all about before you go investing money in tools an such. Good luck with you purchase.

 

[JohnP82]

Look at all of them, pick the one that suits your needs.
Sorry, I couldn't resist.

^^^this^^^

Sorry, I know it isn't much help, but it is the truth.

Decide what the main purpose of the weapon will be. Home defense, SHTF prep, hunting, competition, etc...

Then after looking at as many as you can go with what best fills your needs and what you like best.

You can get 100 replies and easily have 90 different suggestions. Best of luck with your search!

 

[Bersalover]

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Looks like this might be the right place to ask an AR question. Have considered an AR for several years, trouble finding the right one. Each one a review/friend/other recommends so far has not felt right for me. Maybe building one is the answer? Almost bought a Ruger 556, but not balanced. Too barrel heavy. Anybody build a well balanced, reliable, accurate, easy to maintain AR willing to offer recommendations? Thanks.

I am actually in the same boat, but want to gear more towards shtf and hoping to get into a product that will be more valuable in time. Dont even know if those two things go together in this scenario

 

[strahd71]

Honestly, if I was looking into my first AR at this point, I would get the PSA carbine with Aimpoint PRO for $999.

i think this is sound advice because it comes complete, excellent optic, and seems to be good quality all the way around. buy a sling and extra magazines and your set. i'm pretty sure this will be my first AR

what ever you decide good luck

jake

 

[WebSnyper]

I am actually in the same boat, but want to gear more towards shtf and hoping to get into a product that will be more valuable in time. Dont even know if those two things go together in this scenario

Look at it this way, if the SHTF, it will be very valuable ... otherwise just shoot the hell out of it and enjoy.

I'm not overly worried about investment value or collectors value.

 

[BowhuntnHoosier]

My son purchased a STAG ARMS....he loves it.