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12-15-2012, 12:34 PM
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Starter AR15
Looking to get an AR15 in the next month. What is a good starter AR under 1k? I want a dust cover and forward assist so the M&P Sport is out. Any recommendations?
I'd like to keep it around $800 before accessories and optics.
Thanks
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12-15-2012, 02:15 PM
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Well you know we love PSA in this price range! Hard to beat really, take a look at all the recent builds. $800 will get you much more than a starter.
Of course you'll have to be patient, they're swamped and for good reason.
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12-15-2012, 02:17 PM
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12-15-2012, 02:18 PM
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The first one that comes to mind is the AR from Palmetto State Armory. To me it's a really good deal and I hear a lot of good feedback about PSA Ar15s. With the scope it's a little over 1000 and without the scope it's in the ball park of 800 I think.
Last edited by JeeperSC; 12-15-2012 at 02:21 PM.
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12-15-2012, 02:54 PM
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Well I decided against it and am going to be doing not one but two builds. Just went to the LGS and bought two S&W M&P 15 stripped lowers. $315 after tax for both. A little high but it would have cost me just as much to order online and pay the transfer fee. One is going to be self-defense/plinking carbine. The other is going to be a target rifle. Now I just need to figure out what all I need to complete both lowers. I am thinking of just buying complete uppers for both.
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12-15-2012, 07:35 PM
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That'll work.
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12-16-2012, 08:41 AM
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I recommend a BCM upper. They are extremely well made, and only cost about $430 shipped from Midwest Industries.
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12-16-2012, 04:10 PM
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I recommend you shop for your builds at Bravo Company Manufacturing (BCM), Palmetto State Armory (PSA), JoeBobOutfitters, and AIM Surplus. They're probably the 4 companies you're going to see mentioned on these boards more than any others with regard to builds. All of these sites offer excellent quality:value deals in my opinion. I frequent each on a regular basis, even when just window shopping with an empty wallet.
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12-16-2012, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by sweeper22
I recommend you shop for your builds at Bravo Company Manufacturing (BCM), Palmetto State Armory (PSA), JoeBobOutfitters, and AIM Surplus. They're probably the 4 companies you're going to see mentioned on these boards more than any others with regard to builds. All of these sites offer excellent quality:value deals in my opinion. I frequent each on a regular basis, even when just window shopping with an empty wallet.
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I checked Midwest Industries for uppers and at the bottom of each product page, it's says in-store pickup only. I'm confused?
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Last edited by Squawk; 12-16-2012 at 05:27 PM.
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