In the market for a low cost but decent AR

[JColumbus]

My wife wants one reallll bad (yesssss). This will be the first one we've owned. I do not want to spend more than 700 on one. I plan on getting a .22 bolt and mags for .22 shooting. Not interested in paying extra for the awesome customizations you all have done. NO handle tops please. I would prefer a 556/223 instead of just 223. Not really too concerned if it is mil spec for some or all aspects. Uhhhhh.........

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I guess I'll update as I think of stuff. Feel free to make fun of me for lacking knowledge for this particular rifle, but in the process, do educate. Thanks fellas!

 

[bertizzie89]

for under 700, Id say look at the M&P sport, got mine for 599 plus tax, and spent a little more for magpul goodies! 5.56/.223, mil spec buffer tube, magpul rear flip up sight, melonite(i think thats what its called) treated barrel standard. it does not have a dust cover or foward assist. but if your not planning on shooting reloads, or digging it under sand and dirt, I dont see a big need for it. heres a picture of mine, its on the bottom, with the magpul stuff, but standard it comes with the furniture thats on the ar on top. all in all ive got about 750 ish into it with the magpul stuff.

 

[bertizzie89]

oh and it has a 1/8 twist on the barrel!

 

[2slow]

Yeah the smith Wesson sport is a good buy for $600. That's exactly what I ws going to buy before I bought the red jacket one. Stay away from the cheap bushmaster one that is all polymer lower, it is junk.

 

[bertizzie89]

yea I was debating the two, but heard iffy stuff about the polymer bushmaster. this one seems solid, ive read great reviews on it. and even though its not chrome lined, it still has a pretty good life span on barrels.

 

[JColumbus]

Yeah the smith Wesson sport is a good buy for $600. That's exactly what I ws going to buy before I bought the red jacket one. Stay away from the cheap bushmaster one that is all polymer lower, it is junk.

Thanks for the heads up. What material is this one made out of?

oh and it has a 1/8 twist on the barrel!

They look great. Could I add a dust cover and forward assist later? What is a forward assist? Can you explain the 1/8 twist on the barrel?

Thanks guys.

 

[bertizzie89]

you cannot add a dust cover on the sport upper or a forward assist. the forward assist just helps the bcg go into full battery, sometimes when using dirty ammo, or reloaded ammo it wont chamber the round fully, and you push or hit the forward assist to make it go into full battery. the lower is aluminum like all there lowers on the m&p line. also the 1/8 twist if i recall correctly is mil-spec? meaning it can fire heavier grain bullets more accuratley if i remember correctly. atleast thats what i read somewhere, someone else can chime in on twist rates....

 

[JColumbus]

you cannot add a dust cover on the sport upper or a forward assist. the forward assist just helps the bcg go into full battery, sometimes when using dirty ammo, or reloaded ammo it wont chamber the round fully, and you push or hit the forward assist to make it go into full battery. the lower is aluminum like all there lowers on the m&p line. also the 1/8 twist if i recall correctly is mil-spec? meaning it can fire heavier grain bullets more accuratley if i remember correctly. atleast thats what i read somewhere, someone else can chime in on twist rates....

Ok, I understand. Thanks. What would be the second least cost AR that has a dust cover and forward assist? I plan on shooting cheap ammo. Thanks.

 

[Ericstac]

Grab a gun has a PSA for 688.00 which has what u want.

 

[JColumbus]

Grab a gun has a PSA for 688.00 which has what u want.

I looked and don't see it. Could you provide a link? Is this a good AR? Thanks.

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

try lookin at del-ton

 

[Fighta1337]

If you have the time, i highly suggest building one. Its its not that hard at all and its easy on the wallet. PM me if your interested and i can point you places for cheap parts. Hope you find a good one buddy

 

[Pilgrim]

for under 700, Id say look at the M&P sport, got mine for 599 plus tax, and spent a little more for magpul goodies! 5.56/.223, mil spec buffer tube, magpul rear flip up sight, melonite(i think thats what its called) treated barrel standard. it does not have a dust cover or foward assist. but if your not planning on shooting reloads, or digging it under sand and dirt, I dont see a big need for it. heres a picture of mine, its on the bottom, with the magpul stuff, but standard it comes with the furniture thats on the ar on top. all in all ive got about 750 ish into it with the magpul stuff.

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[Joshsquatch]

I am going to get one next year if stuff isn't too bad...

 

[Orbie]

+1 on PSA!

great buy for your money. Check their site because they run specials. Ammunition, Magazines, Rifle Parts, Bulk Ammo and Rifle Accessories - Palmetto State Armory

 

[LJH]

try lookin at del-ton

If you have the time, i highly suggest building one. Its its not that hard at all and its easy on the wallet. PM me if your interested and i can point you places for cheap parts. Hope you find a good one buddy

I just ran a Del-Ton ridiculosly hard. It performed well. http://www.texasguntalk.com/forums/rifles/39314-going-break-budget-ar.html
As to the time to build one, if you have never put one together before, it will take you about an hour. Its easy and cheap. The one I built had a total cost of under $600 including taxes and shipping.

 

[Ericstac]

I looked and don't see it. Could you provide a link? Is this a good AR? Thanks.

Grabagun.com PALMETTO STATE ARMORY M4 ORC 16" .556 MIL SPEC Online Gun Store

 

[TXARGUY]

PSA, Del-ton all +1

Also, check out the DPMS Oracle.

The fact is there are lots of inexpensive ways to get into an AR. I've taken lots of brands through torture tests the likes of which they've never seen before and outside of having to douse a few in oil to keep them running I only found one that completely failed. The Plum Crazy. I understand even thy have made some changes to address their initial quality issues. As a weekender or target shooter the above recomendations should suit you just fine.

 

[Shotgun Jeremy]

Ok-I'll be the noob....what's a PSA when it comes to AR15's? I have a feeling as soon as someone tells me, it'll be an "ohhhh-I know what that is!!" moment, but ok...cmon and tell me lol

 

[Ericstac]

Ok-I'll be the noob....what's a PSA when it comes to AR15's? I have a feeling as soon as someone tells me, it'll be an "ohhhh-I know what that is!!" moment, but ok...cmon and tell me lol

Palmetto State Armory.. they make components and rifles.