I have two choices for my first AR-15. Thoughts appreciated

**heavygunner8** · 09-19-17, 20:53

I can get this Ruger AR-556 MPR for a pretty good deal at $559.99 here: https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperst....cfm/ID/199005

Or I can get the Colt LE6920-OEM2 (no furniture and no A2 front sight version of the 6920). I already have a Magpul CTR Stock, a K2+ Grip, so I just need to get a handguard which I've chosen to be midwest industries SS gen3 12.6inch handguard. Then I will also get a magpul MBUS sight set.

The total for the Colt LE6920 combo came out to be about $950 (see math below) compared to the Ruger Ar556 MPR rifle at $560. Looking at the MPR's specs, it doesn't look bad at all, so I'm wondering whats everybody's opinion on this? I'm fairly new to ARs, but I want a quality first rifle.

$645 for no furniture 6920 + shipping
$180 for the handguard
$55 for the handguard installation from an AR15 armorer
75$ for the Magpul MBUS sight set.

So total for the 6920 would come out to be about ~$950

**tylerw02** · 09-19-17, 21:00

Google Colt Trooper. Not much more and has furniture.

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**heavygunner8** · 09-19-17, 21:02

Originally Posted by tylerw02

Google Colt Trooper. Not much more and has furniture.

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I did, and the cheapest I can find for that is slightly below $700.

**tylerw02** · 09-19-17, 21:06

Yes. Much cheaper than the 6920 OEM by the time you outfit it.

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**MattC** · 09-19-17, 21:07

Buy once, cry once. Get the Colt

**tylerw02** · 09-19-17, 21:07

Skip the Ruger. Get the Trooper.

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**heavygunner8** · 09-19-17, 21:09

I thought you were comparing that to the ruger. I want the handguard that I selected if I go with the colt, and I already have a furniture set for it.

**Aaron_B** · 09-19-17, 21:22

Buying the trooper is getting the Centurion rail, grip, and stock for $50 compared to buying the OEM 6920.

You could always just sell the Centurion rail if you wanted and come out ahead of the game if you really wanted to use the Midwest rail.