Budget $1,500-$1,700 what 16" AR should I purchase?

**Defaultmp3** · 08-02-17, 14:23

FN 15 Tactical II: https://fnamerica.com/products/rifle...5-tactical-ii/
DD M4V7: https://danieldefense.com/firearms/c...bine-v7tm.html
Colt CCU: http://www.colt.com/Catalog/Rifles/C...t-Unit-Carbine
Sionics Patrol Rifle Three XL: http://sionicsweaponsystems.com/stor...ol-ssk-15.html
Centurion Arms Recce Upper: https://www.centurionarms.com/product-p/recceupper.htm
Centurion Arms CM4 Upper: https://www.centurionarms.com/product-p/cm4upper.htm

Lowers aren't too hard to fill out. I personally assembled all my own lowers, and had Dave Laubert over at Defensive Creations (http://www.defensivecreations.com/) build out my DI uppers using parts that I selected.

**vpetrell** · 08-02-17, 15:23

Lwrc has some good options. Then leaves you monies for classes and training

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**Defaultmp3** · 08-02-17, 15:33

Originally Posted by vpetrell

Lwrc has some good options.

The LWRC IC DI guns are definitely going for very cheap right now (very easy to find for <1100 USD). On one hand, it's a turnkey solution it gives you a true ambi lower from a relatively reputable manufacturer. However, you're also locked into their proprietary Monoforge uppers, which means your handguard selection is extremely limited.

**GH41** · 08-02-17, 15:35

This is easy... Get a BCM SS barreled upper with the handguard you like from BCM and a BCM lower with the furniture and trigger you like from Grant. Nothing to it.

**Korgs130** · 08-02-17, 16:43

Originally Posted by dcf1981

Take a look at Sionics.

This ^^^^^. I'm a big fan of BCM, but Sionics is worth your serious consideration. I had some questions about their new MLOK rail and when I called Sionics they put we through to the guy who was on in the shop assembling the rifles. I ended up purchasing a complete Patrol 3-E upper (w/ MLOK Rail, Magpul MBUS Pros, BCG & CH) & LPK with enhanced trigger from Sionics last month. Added a Sionics stripped lower from Tombstone Tactical and the total for everything was $865 shipped.

**Mike Miller** · 08-02-17, 17:01

Why not just spend that money on the 1-4x you want for your current rifle?

**JRHorne** · 08-02-17, 17:49

Does your budget need to include optic? I'd echo Sionics or BCM. I have both and they are great. The LWRC DI can be had for under $1K, but so can a Sionics.

**Rogue556** · 08-02-17, 17:53

Originally Posted by GH41

This is easy... Get a BCM SS barreled upper with the handguard you like from BCM and a BCM lower with the furniture and trigger you like from Grant. Nothing to it.

^^^This is the answer.

This route also saves a little extra money on tax depending on your state and/or FFL.

Throw on the optic, light, sling of your choice and you're good to go.

**sig1473** · 08-02-17, 18:13

I just picked up a KAC SR-15 Mod1 a couple of weeks ago for ~$1600. If you look around, you could score yourself a KAC or maybe look at a LMT CQB. As others have also said, you can't go wrong with a DD, Colt, Sionics, BCM, etc.