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

    3 2.01%
  • Other (please post)

    7 4.70%
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Thread: Spare AR?

  1. #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by CoryCop25 View Post
    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.
    Sound advice.
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    This is all sound advice.
    I'm thinking of converting it to an SBR that would still be similar to my work gun (Colt with original handguards per policy), but still effective for home use or as a spare/primary for classes and training. Class might be a moot point anyway. Wisconsin is a bit of a dead zone for firearms training.
    I should point out that for patrol and SWAT needs I also have an issued Colt 6921 that I could use as a short term replacement if need be.
    Rob S, thanks for the link. Great article, and great info on your site, as always.
    Keep' em coming, people1 This is why I like this site. I consider myself partially educated, but I always learn something good here.
    Corycop- wouldn't you know it; I was born in Easton. Moved away, and now you guys seem to have a lot of great classes coming your way.
    Last edited by Chameleox; 02-25-10 at 12:18.
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    how can it cost you anything to simply own a weapon? if you seriously have no use for it, douse it in preservative, bag it up, and store it for the apocalypse.

    i voted "other," because i think you should shoot the shit out of it.. it's just a wasted gun otherwise. if you want to SBR, why not SBR the gun you have? you can file the form 1, oil the gun and stick it in the back of the safe... then someday, after you've forgotten all about it, you'll get a packet from the ATF with a tax stamp and approved form. it'll be like christmas.. then just send the barrel to ADCO and playa playon.

    or, as chicago mentioned, configure the weapon as similarly to your duty weapon as possible, and just use it as a backup.

    you should always have at least two ARs... if for no other reason, as a loaner for guys who dont have them or in the event somebody's goes down during training. if i didn't have ARs to loan friends, i'd train alone about 90% of the time.
    Last edited by bkb0000; 02-25-10 at 12:54.

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    I maintain two carbines. I use a BCM as primary and I keep my Colt 6920 as backup in the safe. Occassionally I will shoot the Colt but the BCM is my go-to.

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    IF you sell it/part it out, you HAVE to get another rifle of somesort. Isnt that the rule, you can sell a gun only to finance another one

    I like the idea of a backup rifle, especially if you go to training courses.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Surf View Post
    Hmmm, most here are enthusiasts and the idea of having more guns to shoot and maintain is a good thing.
    For the most part I agree with you, but I think there is a small percentage of enthusiasts that are being more practical in what they keep in their collections. If one is required to leave their home during an 'emergency' few are going to be comfortable leaving weapons behind (safe or no safe)....and not everyone has a toy hauler to load up. Those of us with small SUVs can only carry so much, this is why it makes sense to some of us to keep what's needed and lose what's not.

    Like the OP, I too have pared down my numbers to focus on what is actually 'needed' if 'it' hits the fan. Having 2 complete ARs (or other primary rifle of choice) is a minimum and should be basically the same, add in a couple of your favorite handguns (1911s) and that should be a good to-go package. Focus the rest of your 'gun money' on ammo.

    Of course it may be a good idea to have a few 'barter' weapons, and extra ammo, since the dollar will be worthless.
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    Well, shut my mouth!

    I was at the range today, when I let out a comment. After uttering it, I suddenly realized that I'm in a similar situation, and have the opportunity to not do what I did wrong 4 years ago.
    The phrase?
    "Man, I shouldn't have sold my Glock 17"
    Looking back, I wish I hadn't gotten rid of that gun. Or my G23. Maybe someday I'll learn.
    I can't make the same mistake; I'll keep the M&P. Maybe I'll get another barrel (SBR), but I'm keeping it. Its a good gun.

    Thanks to all!
    The advice above is worth exactly what you paid for it.

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    Good choice, IMO.

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    Dude,

    Keep it! I voted "Other." I say keep it and then buy Mk18 upper.
    Remember the 'ol saying, "One is none, two is one." Once you get the Mk18,
    then you'll always have a spare upper for parts, etc., or shooting shitty ammo out of.

    I was in the same boat, but getting a 16" Recce upper instead of a SBR/Mk18 type upper. For me living behind enemy lines makes it impossible to have an SBR or suppressor.

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    Jeez, I have four and feel that I need more. Can you really ever have too many AR rifles? I would put it in your safe and save up to buy another rifle/carbine....lol.

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