View Poll Results: What to do with a spare AR (M&P15T)?

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  • Keep and pack away

    109 73.15%
  • Sell upper to help finance SBR

    21 14.09%
  • Sell carbine for ammo and class

    9 6.04%
  • Sell carbine for suppressor & fee

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Thread: Spare AR?

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    Spare AR?

    So, here's the scenario:

    I have a used, but well maintained S&W M&P 15T. Older model, but with a 1:7" barrel, and extended ramps. I also have a Colt 6920 for work. Since 1 is for work and the other is kind of a range toy/safe queen, I'm wondering if I should just get rid of it.

    My conundrum is that I'd like to condense my guns. I figure that it might make more sense to have 1 fewer gun to maintain and shoot.
    I'd like to sell my M&P (or just the upper) to finance an SBR (just for HD), or for ammo/class/suppressor for my work rifle and handguns. I also thought about just keeping it, and packing it away for a rainy day, or spare parts.
    I could buy something else, but it makes little practical sense since I'm restricted to Glock and Colt in my professional and CCW lives.
    What say you?
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    I agree with the thinking that once you settle on your primary serious firearms, it's a good idea to have two. AR carbines and Glock 19's for instance.
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    If you really want the SBR then that is your personal decision. Otherwise you sound good to go as is.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chameleox View Post
    ... I'm wondering if I should just get rid of it.

    My conundrum is that I'd like to condense my guns. I figure that it might make more sense to have 1 fewer gun to maintain and shoot.

    Meant to add that this is a very unusual point of view. I respect it, but still...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Safetyhit View Post
    Meant to add that this is a very unusual point of view. I respect it, but still...
    This is mostly so I can focus on getting better with one gun, one that I'd be more likely to have when it hits the fan. I see the wisdom in keeping the Smith, either for just the sake of keeping it, but also for parts, since only Colts will ride out on patrol, per the bosses.
    I already have my shooting time full with my handguns, patrol carbine, intermediate sniper rifle, and my Remy 700.
    The advice above is worth exactly what you paid for it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chameleox View Post
    .....I'm wondering if I should just get rid of it.

    My conundrum is that I'd like to condense my guns. I figure that it might make more sense to have 1 fewer gun to maintain and shoot.
    Hmmm, most here are enthusiasts and the idea of having more guns to shoot and maintain is a good thing.

    Bottom line however, it is up to you.

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    That's why I'm thinking about SBR'ing it. It will be something somewhat different to shoot, yet practical.
    The advice above is worth exactly what you paid for it.

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    If you run an AR for "work", it means your life depends on it to at least some extent. That being the case, your life depends just as much on your ability to use it.

    Sell the second carbine and take a class - it may just save your life, and that trumps cool toys any day.

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    Keep it and use it for training.

    I have one rifle for duty and another set up very similar for training. I always bring two rifles to a training class in the event one goes down. That was I don't hold up the class or miss drills while trying to get my weapon back up.
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    http://www.tacticalyellowvisor.net/8301/11801.html

    while that article is old, and neither of those guns is set up the same way anymore, I still think the concept is sound. Having two rifles that are mechanically identical but functionally dissimilar is a good thing IMHO. The grip, stock, controls, rail, are all identical, the lights and reticule are virtually identical where it matters, but one is setup for close-range or indoor shooting and the other is setup for longer-range or outdoor shooting. Both would go with me to training and competition events and one would be the spare to the other. virtually seamless transition when I changed from one to the other.

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