Hey all, I was born and raised there in Texas but somehow after service ended up just across border in Louisiana lol. Married to beautiful wife of 34 years and our nest is finally empty. Wow is it nice lol. I found the site because I am interested in fulfilling one of my dreams of owning an AR. Well started off as M16, yea i got out a long time ago lol... But things have changed allot and from the looks of things for the better. Like quick acquisition sites etc. I found a whole slew of entry level guns on grabagun.c m but problem is I know nothing about any of these new platforms but heck start at 374 and go up... i figure most hard core guys will say most of these cheaper ones are crap, and I figure as much but would like to get out as cheap as i can, would allow for more toys, sites, ammo etc. they do have ruger and SW in 474 range that both look like decent weapons but I am hoping some of you really nice, all Texans are nice, knowledgeable fellows will run over there and look em over for me and tell me what you think of the choices and which I might buy. I thank you ahead of time and I know my introduction probably not the place for all this or really maybe it is lol.... please let me know as soon as possible..... many thanks from a misplaced Texan....... don