[M&P Shooter]

I want a AR 15 in .223 but don't want to spend a fortune. So how much do I need to spend to get a decent SHTF AR and what brands should I stay away from?

 

[BBJones]

there is a while sub-forum dedcated to AR's

http://glocktalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=93

 

[FLglockdude]

Absolute best deal going right now.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/2557.php

 

[ProtectedByGlock]

Stag Arms, Affordable and have a lifetime warranty

 

[mixflip]

How much is a fortune? Whats your budget? Have you learned what your personal "deal breakers" are yet?

I'd say $700 will get you a decent AR15. If you dont have at least $700...i'd just sit and save and do alot of AR15 homework. Here on the Ar15 subforum, M4carbine, and AR15.com. Oh yeah and youtube has alot of good helpful videos now. Youtube is kind of like the new forums.

I have to admit that Palmetto deal is freakin amazing for those who care about features more than roll marks.

 

[WarEagle32]

That is a great deal on that M4 from Palmetto. I have an Aimpoint PRO and I think it is the best red dot on the market for the money. If you aren't looking to drop a grand on one right away I think double star makes a nice AR for the money. Stag, and some of the DPMS's models such as the Oracle and the Sportical (Check the barrels on those to make sure they are chrome lined)are good guns for the money. Stay away from the lower priced guns like the Bushmaster carbon 15 as well as any other AR that doesn't have a chrome lined Barrel. The bottom has fallen out of the AR market as much as I think it is going to, since the panic awhile back and this is definately the time to buy one!

 

[american lockpicker]

I like my Armalite.

 

[JRS]

Absolute best deal going right now.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/2557.php

Most people would agree.

 

[AK_Stick]

Id say any of the mid tier guns and up would be a decent rifle.


Bushmaster, Stag, S&W, Palmetto, etc would all make a quality rifle, that wouldn't cost you an arm and a leg.

If you want a little nicer rifle, BCM, ADCO, Noveske, LMT, Colt, LWRC, etc all make guns of a little higher quality, but they also cost a little, to significantly more.

 

[efman]

I'm thinking I can build a del-ton kit for around 600 dollars. thats my plan for my first
AR.

 

[sourdough44]

Should be plenty of slightly used AR's around for sale too.

 

[glock2740]

I want a AR 15 in .223 but don't want to spend a fortune. So how much do I need to spend to get a decent SHTF AR and what brands should I stay away from?

Go with your username's brand. The M&P15 is a great gun at a good value.

 

[Boot Stomper]

Stag Arms, Affordable and have a lifetime warranty

I agree with the Stag Arms ARs. I have been eyeing Stag's Model 8 for a while. Most affordable piston driven AR rifle on the market that I'm aware of. From all I have read they high quality rifles. A great bag for the buck.

 

[WoodenPlank]

I'm thinking I can build a del-ton kit for around 600 dollars. thats my plan for my first
AR.

Or you can build a Palmetto kit for around the same price, and get a MUCH better quality rifle.

This thread really belongs in the Black Rifle Forum.

 

[gbhamm2]

My roommate just got a S and W MP 15 sport for $650, great entry level AR and has everything you would actually need unless you are a balls out mall ninja.

 

[snwbrdr435]

What about spikes?

 

[Chowser]

I bought a S&W MP15T about 4 years ago, it was around $950 (maybe that was LE price?) It's served me well.

S&W came out with the sporter model which can be found for around $650ish.

I am currently going to build my next rifle and will be starting with parts from Palmetto State Armorer. I'm getting everything from them except the stripped lower. I'm looking at around $650ish as well for building my own.

 

[sideseal]

Very happy with my spikes midlength.

 

[Spiffums]

Wal-Mart has Bushmasters for around $850.

 

[jrs93accord]

For a good low-budget, good quality build, I would go with Del-Ton or Palmetto State Armory. You could even build a DS Arms M4 for around $700-$750.

DSA ZM4