AR questions

[FeniQuest217]

Hey all - well all this insanity in the world lately is making me want to own something similar to the AR-15 category. Currently i just have my side by side 12g shotgun, my muzzy, and my 9mm. I'm planning to add another shotgun (thinking semi-auto 12g) which will be for hunting purposes but yeah I dont know jack shit about the AR-15 or any of those besides what i used to see in video games lol

How did you decide on your purchase? Which manufacturer and why? What caliber are you shooting? Anything to help , thanks all

[Michael Britt]

This company was started by guys that were formerly with Bushmaster.

https://www.windhamweaponry.com/firearms/rifles/223-556-caliber-rifle/

[Bad64chevelle]

19 minutes ago, Michael Britt said:

This company was started by guys that were formerly with Bushmaster.

https://www.windhamweaponry.com/firearms/rifles/223-556-caliber-rifle/

Windham closed up shop . 
 

The best thing I can offer up to do is find someone who’s comfortable building them, and walk through putting one together. It will give you appreciation for how it works , how to maintain, and you customize it to your own liking . 

Edited October 11, 2023 by Bad64chevelle

[Lunatic]

25 minutes ago, FeniQuest217 said:

Hey all - well all this insanity in the world lately is making me want to own something similar to the AR-15 category. Currently i just have my side by side 12g shotgun, my muzzy, and my 9mm. I'm planning to add another shotgun (thinking semi-auto 12g) which will be for hunting purposes but yeah I dont know jack shit about the AR-15 or any of those besides what i used to see in video games lol

How did you decide on your purchase? Which manufacturer and why? What caliber are you shooting? Anything to help , thanks all

If and when shit hits the fen an AR would be your friend. I would only suggest get it in effective and available caliber so you can buy enough ammo 

[gnttn]

AR’s are so ubiquitous, just bout any will do. There is absolutely no reason to spend any more than $700 or so on any decent AR.  Many could be found closer to the $500 area.  A typical cast lower is about $60, a complete 16” upper with a bolt carrier group is about $300 to $400, and a parts kit is running around $50 or so right now.  If I was buying my first AR just for home defense, i wouldn’t even get an optic, just an A2 carry handle and iron sights.  You’d be able to hit any man sized target reliably out to 100yds.  Spend the rest on ammo. At least 1,000rds.   And practice.  

[Swamprat]

Any good local store will have a Smith & Wesson mp sport. Either a model 10 or 15. Difference is cosmetic. Good entry level gun that will handle 98% of what you need. 

Don't let them sell you on match trigger, a fancy comp or brake. Blah blah. The trigger is fine on most guns. Unless you're shooting precision matches you don't need any upgrades. A stock gun. A bunch of mags, a good gun case. Case of ammo. 

The money you save , use on good hearing protection. 

[Jcol6268]

If you want something in the beginners range, grab a S&W, Spikes Tactical, Palmetto State Armorey. 
 

Something middle of the road, a Faxon, an Aero Precision

 

Something top tier- a Daniels Defense, Wilson Combat, Sons of Liberty. 
 

I recommend getting with someone and building one as well. When you build one, you know how it works, you can fix problems, and you have it built the way you like it. 

[Swamprat]

I'd buy a stock gun first. If you like the platform then you can build one to your specs. 

They are Legos for adults.  

[bowguide]

I have the M&P 15 and thats all you would ever need.... Its accurate and reliable, and it eats anything you feed it so if you want to go cheap the tula ammo has no effect on it.

If you want top tier Wilson Combat

[Sharpdogs]

Take a look at Radical Arms.  They are in the budget category but reviews are very good.  As of now you can get them for around $600 out the door.

[Bucksnbows]

I finally broke down when Trump was President and they were actually available and bought a S&W M&P in .223.  I purchased a bunch of legal mags and shipped my one that became illegal to my heavy equipment operator in Montana which doesn't have stupid anti 2A laws.  And every now and then when I find a sale, I purchase 500 rounds at a clip.   

[tcook8296]

I bought a Ruger .556, put a nice Eotech sight on it. 

Just bought a few parts to start building my own. Never built one so it will be a learning experience. 

Get the gun and stock pile ammo now. 

If something happens, there will be a run on ammo and it may be hard  to get. 

A few thousand rounds should do it 😆 

[vdep217]

3 minutes ago, tcook8296 said:

I bought a Ruger .556, put a nice Eotech sight on it. 

Just bought a few parts to start building my own. Never built one so it will be a learning experience. 

Get the gun and stock pile ammo now. 

If something happens, there will be a run on ammo and it may be hard  to get. 

A few thousand rounds should do it 😆 

Or the ability to produce your own.

[thefirstndsecond]

This is a very lengthy answer. It all depends on budget, use, etc.. The guy below has done many videos about types and levels and attachments.
I have been around guns for a long time. When It came time for me I realized I needed to take a class on the code of arms for an AR platform. Sling usage, reloading techniques, attachments. 

Very glad you asked before making a purchase. I have a colt 6720 with a pencil barrel (live in PA). My next will be LMT or DDM4.

It is the lego of the gun world and for those who have not been trained it takes some effort to learn techniques. I am still learning and taking classes. 

 

 

 

[hostak126]

Take a look at the Ruger 556 MPR. some of the attachments you can get are going MLOK vs Picatinny rail. Definitely get a good sight. I have an Eotech holosight I've thought about putting back on, but at the moment I have a Cabelas 1x6 LVPO.

I've toyed with the idea of getting a Zastava AK variant to add to the collection. 

Can't ever hurt to have a lever action at the ready.