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    Question Quality AR-15 for $1000 or less?

    Wanting to purchase my first AR-15. What would you guys recommend for $1000 or less? Really don't want to go over a $1000. Gonna use for target plinking, home protection, SHTF. I dont know the best things to look for just wanting some ideas. I have a SKS now but never had a AR before. Thanks!

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    Last edited by polymorpheous; 02-11-12 at 20:27.
    Quote Originally Posted by scottryan View Post
    Anybody that owns or sells pistol versions of assault rifles is a bottom feeder, irregardless of the ban status of certain ammunition.

    They are illigetimate weapons that have no real purpose other than to attract retards to the gun community.

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    Read the stickied threads at the top of each subforum and use the orange search button at the top of the page.
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    Behold, the legendary chart:

    https://spreadsheets.google.com/spre...=2&output=html

    Details explained on the chart:
    https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?...=5&output=html

    If you want a straight answer, buy a rifle made by the TOP FIVE. Colt, Bravo Company Manufacturing, Daniel Defense, Lewis Machine & Tool, or Noveske. All other brands are either of shitty manufacture, shitty materials, or have unknown specifications because the manufacturer chooses to hide those specs from the customer. Usually when the specs are hidden, it is to keep the customer from knowing what poor quality is being used to manufacturer the product. The TOP FIVE brands are also time testing and proven rifles used by many of us.

    If you choose to go cheap, and save $100-$200 by buying something like a DPMS or Bushmaster, then the rifle that you buy will most likely function fine for low round counts before you start to experience problems. Most manufacturers calculate the average amount of ammunition fired by the average civilian customer, and they determine just how durable, and long lasting their rifles need to be for that customer. The average AR-15 civilian buyer will never exceed 5000rds through their rifle, and these companies bet on that. However, when you get guys like us who put at least 5000rds through their rifle in only one year, then we see just how much of a piece of dog shit these rifles are.
    Last edited by Microalign; 02-11-12 at 20:46.

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    If you can afford AR owership, and all that that entails, than you DON'T need a budget.

    I've utilized a LOT of checklists when buying/building AR's. "Budget," wasn't one of them.
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    My vote is for a Colt 6920.

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    Colt complete rifle is slightly more than 1K, or a BCM upper and blem lower or lower of your choice, might be slightly over 1k in the end but you can get exactly what you want and work it up over time.

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    Colt 6920 is the gold standard and can be had for about 950. It's the gold standard for a reason and the easy correct answer to your question.
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    Another thumbs up for the Colt 6920. When I wanted one, Grant at G & R was out of stock, so I bought mine from DSG.
    Colt SP6920, LE6920, 6720
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    I suggest reading some of the aforementioned threads. A Colt 6920 or if you would prefer lighter, a 6720. I started with a 6920 and shot it. Alot. The reading and shooting will save you a lot of money.

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