Suggest a relatively inexpensive AR for a truck gun? ETA: PROBLEM SOLVED!

[BL1]

https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperst...ms/of3/5.56-MM

A bunch of police trade-ins here. Something that may likely be used in a situation should be reliable but not expensive. It’s kind of pointless to spend $2000 on something only to have it taken as evidence for who knows how long.

[JediGuy]

Depends on the area of the country, proximity to state lines, your financial commitment, etc etc

For the purpose suggested, a handgun seems most practical.
If it’s going to stay in the vehicle, you must be close to or in the vehicle when you need it. Try moving around a 10.3 or 11.3” carbine in a confined space while seated. I have one and have tried it.

If you don’t really mean self-defense and instead mean “end of the world” or “running into the bank to save my wife from robbers” or “I’m as cool as that SAS guy,” then I’d probably go with the cheapest pistol lower I could find that still works 100% (PSA) and drop a used BCM upper on it. Or, a Colt 6720 if for some reason I’ll need to shoot a dude a football field away.

[B Cart]

The Colt 6920 or Colt Trooper model is a great inexpensive option that can often be found for around $800. If you want to go cheaper than that, and short, you can get complete 10.5" AR pistol from PSA for around $500-550 shipped. https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-...165449599.html . I've put around 1,200 rounds through one of the PSA 10.5" AR pistols never had an issue.

I understand wanting to go cheap on the truck gun. Not because it will 'get banged up', but more because your chances of having a gun stolen from a car break in/smash and grab are much higher. I keep my truck in my garage at night, locked and it has a car alarm, so I don't worry as much at night, but when I'm out and about or at work it could be easy for someone to smash a window and grab a few things.

Anyway, get a used or new Colt if you can afford it. If not, buy a PSA, inspect it, and shoot a bunch of rounds though it to make sure it's good to go, and you should be fine.

[Uni-Vibe]

What does your truck look like?

I need an inexpensive rifle.

Molon labe!!!!

[RHINOWSO]

Molon labe!!!!

$heeeeit, you wont be there to stop me, I'll get it when you be sleeping in yo crib or at your ladies house doin the nasty.

Truck guns / Car guns ====> FREE GUNZ!!!!

[AKDoug]

I have no "truck" guns or "car" guns. I have guns that I carry for self defense. They go in the house each night and they become my "house" guns.. There is no collector value to 99% of AR's out there, so I have no undying need to keep them nice.

[3 AE]

Looked up "Truck Gun" in the dictionary. It said, "Follow these links. This is all you need." Take your pick.

https://store.ratworxusa.com/product...289023247-2545

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/.../5.56NATO+16.1

https://www.cheaperthandirt.com/prod...98289023247.do

https://www.impactguns.com/semi-auto...9023247-ar6720

[vicious_cb]

1. Get the main rifle you use now
2. Put a LAW folder on it
3. ????
4. Trunk gun

[Iraqgunz]

Is this the same kind of truck gun "rifle" that has been discussed in countless other threads? A cheap rifle that is always left in there waiting to be stolen when your vehicle is broken into?

Also, if the said purpose of AR is a "truck gun" as in SHTF and you need a rifle, why would you want to risk it with the cheapest AR you can get?

[vicious_cb]

Is this the same kind of truck gun "rifle" that has been discussed in countless other threads? A cheap rifle that is always left in there waiting to be stolen when your vehicle is broken into?

Also, if the said purpose of AR is a "truck gun" as in SHTF and you need a rifle, why would you want to risk it with the cheapest AR you can get?

How people think a trunk gun is going to be used:


How its actually going to be used: