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    Needs vs wants.

    Need: Basic carbine from reputable manufacturer (DD, BCM, Colt, etc) with an FSB and a Magpul MBUS Rear, light, sling, magazines, ammo, and training.

    Could be a need/want: RDS optics

    Wants: anything else that adds comfort (BCM grip, Stocks), convenience (QD anything), alleged superior manufacture (Billet anything, BAD-ASS), tacti-cool factor (pressure switches), and poor ROI on price (triggers).

    NOTE: I'm not marginalizing any of the companies nor their products in the "Wants" section, because I do have some or plan to get some of them in the future. But, they're wants.

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    Most of my modding has come from realizing I want something different, after using what I had.

    It actually took a while for me to realize an ambi safety, and charging handle was something that would benefit me a lot, since I shoot left handed. I simply did not know they existed until I realized I had the "need" for them.

    It took a little bit to buy an optic.

    People on here influenced me to try a B5 BRAVO stock (just by their pictures and positive reviews of them), now I am hooked.

    Now I have realized a heavy 12"DD rail does not suit my needs any longer. So I want to replace it. Though, I am going to suck it up for a while, since it will cost 300 or more dollars to replace.

    AND AMMO


    Word of advice, sell old gear on the EE here.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tzintzuntzan View Post
    Since when did free float rails become equivalent to setting $300 on fire
    Since 12" of 360 degree real estate became available...95% of which never gets used for anything other than acting as a "handguard"

    NEEDed? No. TactiCOOL? Yes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tpevan View Post
    Since 12" of 360 degree real estate became available...95% of which never gets used for anything other than acting as a "handguard"

    NEEDed? No. TactiCOOL? Yes.
    Odd. I usually find myself thankful to have that on there. Not sure if I'll ever find a more adaptable surface than a quad rail, but to each their own I suppose.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SW-Shooter View Post
    When I buy a complete AR, or even build one from parts; I change the trigger, safety, stock, grip, rail system, buffer and spring, charging handle, BUIS or sight system, and maybe an optic (if I don't stick with iron sights). If you get an optic you have to get a good mount.

    They don't just call it Black Rifle Disease because it sounds cool, it literally gets into your system, almost like an alcoholic experiences the effects of their disease. I'm using that purely as an analogy though. After you count how much you've spent you're likely to hit the bottle.
    That is a complete waste of money. You might as well build it from the ground up and get exactly what you want, and it will be cheaper.

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    After building dozens of AR's and working on countless more over the years..........I find myself getting drawn back to the begining. We took a light, accurate, pointable rifle and turned it into a heavy , cumbersome bitch.


    You want a real carbine.......Bring back these with the real moderators:

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    You either think rails are worth the money or you don't. I'm going from a railed forearm to a smooth one. A centurion cmr to be exact. It will do everything I want it to do. Including the added length..... I need it for my longer ape arms. That's not even including the fact that it free floats the barrel.

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    Evolving Cost Of Owning An AR

    Quote Originally Posted by Zane1844 View Post
    Word of advice, sell old gear on the EE here.
    Very true, with careful purchases and reselling things that didn't work, you can minimize you cash losses.

    But at the same time, as people evolve in the firearms community, buying / using things that don't work for you adds to your knowledge base - often times installing / changing things gives you some technical knowledge of how the firearm works, etc. as well as figuring out what type of equipment works for you.

    I very rarely buy weapons at new prices, and because of that can often sell them, after using them, for little to no loss. Same for equipment (usually), I try to buy gently used stuff on the forums to try out, and do the same with stuff that doesn't work for me.

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    NEEDS: A solid, reliable rifle. Flat top upper receiver. Good furniture that fits the shooter. Proper sights. Reliable, predictable trigger. A configuration that suits the mission. Quality parts that fit right. Acceptable weight. Proper balance. In spec magazines. Reliable ammo. Acceptable accuracy. Sling

    WANTS: Muzzle device. Improved trigger. Lighter weight. Improved accuracy

    DESIRES: Color, brand name, specific barrel construction and material, exotic finishes, engravings, cosmetic touches, hand indexing

    WISHES: KAC

    Quote Originally Posted by TurretGunner View Post
    ...You want a real carbine.......Bring back these with the real moderators:
    Lighter and simpler is better, but the modern carbine has surpassed the old CAR with moderator
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    This is my first post here and I chose this thread because I've felt what the OP is talking about.

    I just picked up my very first AR and I went with the Colt LE6920 Socom. I knew enough to spend the money up front to start with a quality piece. Buying upgrades costs more money down the line. That said, I really have no idea what I'm talking about and I worry that I'll find myself "needing" to replace items or upgrade them to get a good, functional AR.

    I've added a simple two point sling and an Eotech XPS2-0 that I got NIB for cheap. I don't think I need anything else although I do hate the trigger. It's hard to walk into my local gun dealer and not feel like a kid in a candy store. I really hate the noob feeling, hence the reason I'm on this site...to learn. Thanks all.

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