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03-01-08, 14:00
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Newbie and lovin it
Hi everyone after twenty long years (I'm only 26) I am only 4 days away from having my very own AR15!!! I have a S&W M&P 15T on the way. It only cost me $1250 out the door. I need all the help and advise I can get!!
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03-01-08, 14:09
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I need all the help and advise I can get!!
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Learn how to field strip your weapon. I'm stunned at the amount of people who own AR15s that don't take them apart, or that ones that do who are afraid to pull out the bolt or extractor.
Without knowing what your intended use is, or where your current skill level is at, its hard to say anything else.
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03-01-08, 14:24
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Originally Posted by zgilbert
Hi everyone after twenty long years (I'm only 26) I am only 4 days away from having my very own AR15!!! I have a S&W M&P 15T on the way. It only cost me $1250 out the door. I need all the help and advise I can get!!
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Welcome!
Feel free to ask any questions and enjoy your new black rifle!
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03-01-08, 14:43
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Originally Posted by Stickman
Learn how to field strip your weapon. I'm stunned at the amount of people who own AR15s that don't take them apart, or that ones that do who are afraid to pull out the bolt or extractor.
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Just got my first AR (well, actually just the upper so far), and was thinking it would be a pain to field strip.....coming from the AK world, where stripping one down is cake. But I was surprised at how easy it is.
To the OP, check out this video, it's what I watched to field strip mine the day I got it. It's simple and to the point, great for new guys (like me).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btewvXGw8F0
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03-01-08, 19:36
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Congrats. Don't forget to send in for your $100 rebate from S&W. 
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03-02-08, 05:17
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Congrats. Now get a bunch of ammo and go out and shoot that thing.
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03-02-08, 10:04
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Now you’re doomed.
Once the AR bug has bitten you, there is no turning back!...lol
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03-02-08, 10:12
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Congrats on your M&P-15. Nice choice. Feed it well, tuck it in at night and enjoy your foray into the AR-15 world.
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03-02-08, 11:52
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OUCH, $1250.00
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Originally Posted by zgilbert
Hi everyone after twenty long years (I'm only 26) I am only 4 days away from having my very own AR15!!! I have a S&W M&P 15T on the way. It only cost me $1250 out the door. I need all the help and advise I can get!!
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Buds Gun Shop.com has S&W M&P 15 or,s for $789.00 delivered. that would have been a lot of extra $$ for goodies.
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03-02-08, 12:19
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Originally Posted by rockm4
Buds Gun Shop.com has S&W M&P 15 or,s for $789.00 delivered. that would have been a lot of extra $$ for goodies.
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He's buying the "T" model which does cost quite a bit more.
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03-02-08, 12:23
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Originally Posted by rockm4
Buds Gun Shop.com has S&W M&P 15 or,s for $789.00 delivered. that would have been a lot of extra $$ for goodies.
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Congrats and welcome. If I'm not mistaken, he got an M&P15T (Tactical) which is a good value VS the plain Jane one that you're probably describing. It comes with all the normal upgrades we normally pay way more for like a quality FF Rail and folding sights. IMHO, it save him lots of cash on after market add ons and money well spent. 
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03-02-08, 22:23
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I want to thank everyone and i am glad to be apart of the AR community.
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03-04-08, 01:50
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Just to let everyone know my AR is home!!!!!!!!!!!!
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03-04-08, 07:55
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That's a fair price for the T model.
AR's aren't really complicated. Finnicky in some ways yes, but there are plenty of other rifles (and even pistols) with more complex innards.
So don't be afraid to take it down and figure out the different components. You can't really hurt anything so long as you don't force or bang on stuff.
Also don't be afraid to ask here things like: What's the little spring doohickie behind the lever thingie?
Congrats, have fun, and stay safe.
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