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    New AR

    The wife was out shopping today and called from one of our local sporting goods stores. She said she found one of those "black guns" I've been looking for. This store usually carries RR & Bushmasters so that's what I assumed it was. She tells the clerk I'm on my way, and when I get there I find it's a S&W. I paid $1099 and to be truthful, I'm not sure if that's high or not, but I though what the heck, everyone else is back ordered for weeks or even months and I didn't want to wait any longer.

    Oh btw this is my first AR, so I have ALOT to learn......

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    That is a M&P15A and it is a good choice for a first AR.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Latham44 View Post
    The wife was out shopping today and called from one of our local sporting goods stores. She said she found one of those "black guns" I've been looking for. This store usually carries RR & Bushmasters so that's what I assumed it was. She tells the clerk I'm on my way, and when I get there I find it's a S&W. I paid $1099 and to be truthful, I'm not sure if that's high or not, but I though what the heck, everyone else is back ordered for weeks or even months and I didn't want to wait any longer.

    Oh btw this is my first AR, so I have ALOT to learn......

    Normally, I would say that is WAY high (generally sell the 15A for under $900), but in the climate that is a fair price to pay I think.

    Enjoy your AR!


    C4

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    Sweet gun, sweeter wife. Welcome to the forum.


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    Nice rifle choice, I'm thinking of doing a S&W lower with a LMT upper....ATC

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    I got my 15A here in Central FL for considerably less back in September, but that dealer is now selling at $1099 - seems to be the going rate if you are lucky enough to find one.

    ATC, I have an experience that may or may not be of interest to you. I got an LMT upper a couple weeks ago, and since I don't yet have a designated lower for it I tried to mate it with the lower from my 15A. The front pin goes in fine, but the back pin will not go all the way thru with any finger pressure I can deliver. I tapped it almost all the way in with the back end of a plastic screwdriver handle, but stopped short of driving it home for fear that I would not get it out without difficulty and / or damage. So I'm hoping to get an LMT lower from Grant when they come in, crossing my fingers that it will fit better than the S&W.

    I'm new enough at this that I'm not sure if this a common problem easily solved, but I figure the best thing to do is wait until I can get an LMT lower and go from there.

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    You have a most excellent wife looking out for you. Congratulations on your new purchase and welcome to M4C.
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    Greetings and Welcome to M4C!

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    Congrats on getting your rifle.

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