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    Double post - please delete.
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    You should be able to snag a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport well within your price range. Factory rifle with an excellent warranty. MSRP is right around $700 - should be able to find it for less - I see a few on Gunbroker right now for $619 shipped (I'm not affiliated with the seller). Here's a review.


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    For what it's worth, buy the best component pieces you can afford for now, put them together and shoot it as much as you can afford. Further on down the road when your finances allow, either trade it for a higher grade weapon, or upgrade components on the one you started with. Good luck with your choices both in weapons and in life. WB
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    I'd take a factory rifle over a parts build any day of the week. With a limited budget, a warranty matters. If something is wrong with the M&P 15 Sport, S&W will likely send you a mailing label to ship it back for repair - their customer service is outstanding. If something is wrong with a kit rifle that you built on the cheap, you could find yourself owning a money pit as you sink more funds into an effort to fix it. And a factory rifle will be easier to sell when you are ready to upgrade down the line.

    My two cents.

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    The S&W shortcomings are few and known. I agree that it would be the most probable selection and with a few tweeks would be worthwhile.

    Quote Originally Posted by JSGlock34 View Post
    I'd take a factory rifle over a parts build any day of the week. With a limited budget, a warranty matters. If something is wrong with the M&P 15 Sport, S&W will likely send you a mailing label to ship it back for repair - their customer service is outstanding. If something is wrong with a kit rifle that you built on the cheap, you could find yourself owning a money pit as you sink more funds into an effort to fix it. And a factory rifle will be easier to sell when you are ready to upgrade down the line.

    My two cents.



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    If you can swing another couple hundred, you can buy something a lot better. Another option is to troll the equipment exchanges here and on TOS for used parts. I was able to put together a gently used BCM upper/LMT lower rifle for around $590. Honestly, it's my favorite rifle and my much more expensive guns sit in the safe.

    If you're looking for the absolute cheapest new build, I'll second the Palmetto State Armory recommendation. No personal experience with one, but the specs look decent for the money. 1/7 twist chrome lined barrel, MPI/HPT bolt, and mil spec receiver extension for $480. Throw in a lower for $80, and you are at $560 before shipping for the complete rifle. Definitely specs out better than some DPMS crap. Also, I have ordered stuff from PSA and always been happy with their customer service.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    There is no need for you to have an AR right now. It's all about a want. Search for a quality off-the-shelf AR that will meet NJ's silly ass laws.
    THIS. Oh - and transfer to a college in a REAL state, if you can.
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    Sell the DPMS LPK to break even, get the PSA build kit. Add rear sight, shoot, enjoy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    The S&W shortcomings are few and known...
    Would S&W be your choice for an 'off the shelfer'? I'm talking big commercial names like S&W, RRA, DPMS, CMT, etc?

    Few and known? Summary of them?

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    No. I would be choosing a Colt, DD, LMT or Noveske. All of those are "off the shelf".

    I was referring to an OTS in his price area since he doesn't want to wait.

    If you USE the ORANGE search button, and type in S&W M&P15 there will be plenty of information to choose from.

    Quote Originally Posted by hunt_ak View Post
    Would S&W be your choice for an 'off the shelfer'? I'm talking big commercial names like S&W, RRA, DPMS, CMT, etc?

    Few and known? Summary of them?



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