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First AR Question
I'm interested in getting my first AR and have my heart on the M&P 15T. The kicker is I don't want to pay $2,400 for a gun that has a MSRP of $1,159. The other pickle I'm in is that I told the wife I would use all my Cabela's gift cards and points on the gun which would add up to roughly $500. I basically gave myself the calendar year to get my AR so I can wait a while, but I'm nervous I won't be able to get one until some sort of ban hits MN.
If nothing else, can someone please shed some light on what is to be expected with the crazy pricing and demand? Will pricing come down with minor changes or bans on certain features or do I have to panic and go get one ASAP? I know nobody can predict future but what are you hearing and what do you think?
Appreciate any and all replies!
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I think complete carbines are too much right now, and mags and ammo will be hard to find and expensive too.
I am not sure about the coming ban though.
If you want one, and you search you may be able to find a decent carbine for an alright price. Sorry that is all I can say, I am in the same situation except for my second AR.
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I can't see into the future, but my hope is that by years end the market will normalize. I would wait...but I also have AR's. If I didn't own any, I might jump on one now.
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It's a 'you pays your money and you takes your chance' kinda thing. It may be that the worst of the ban simply won't happen, or it may be that dear old B. Hussein may strongarm up some votes. Right now I'm pretty optimistic, but a lot depends on gunnies contacting their senators.
Decide how badly you want the rifle, and take some comfort in the S&Ws having a good rep and great customer service.
Moon
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I would wait, because the prices right now are just obnoxious.
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Whenever we have a mass shooting/terrorist incident/hostage crisis, I wish I had a dollar for everyone who is a day late and a dollar short. Hard to say what will happen, some sort of legislation is probably coming. If I didn't have an AR, I would be actively shopping around. I would also educate myself as to what to look for, so I knew what I was getting. Good luck.
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I wouldn't pay an outrageous price for an AR. I would wait until the panic subsides.
Just my 2c.
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First AR Question
You're basically in a win, win situation. This dry spell will give you plenty of time to save your money, and read the wealth of information on this site. Then you'll have everything you need to buy a great rifle that will serve you well for years to come.
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Complete rifles are pretty hard to come by right now and even the lesser brands are commanding a premium at this point.
Do you have a rifle lined up for 2400? I would be very hesitant to pay double msrp, but I have what I need right now and I understand your situation is different
A family member of mine recently picked up a couple LMT CQB MRP's one gas, one piston, and only paid 400 over retail on one of them and 300 on the other, some people would say that was stupid, others would say it was a steal its all relative.
If your willing to put in the work and watch the "where can I get it thread" you can find yourself a stripped lower as they go on sale for probably around $250 and you can grab an upper from a reputable dealer (BCM DD etc) the same way, then you just need a few other things that are available with a little patience and computer savvy (Lower parts kit, Bolt Carrier Group etc) bcg will take some patience right now..
I just went this route myself to finish up a lower I had been sitting on foolishly for the last year. It wasn't cheap but if you buy quality parts you will get a quality weapon.
Just my .02 its worth what you paid for it.
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Parts are worth more than guns now. I would invest in barrels, mags , BCGs, stripped receivers etc. The knowledge of putting it all together will come later on, just focus on getting the parts. They can be had for decent prices, but you have to constantly search.