AR-15 BS Thread

Okay thanks for the info. I got more research to do

 

I just traded my ACR for cash and an M&P 15. Its a great platform. The GF said she wanted a good zombie gun and the ACR was a bit too heavy for her small frame. I would reccomend it if you cannot afford a top tier system like LWRC or Noveske.
You can always upgrade the BCG,barrel and compensator/flash hider and have an excellent setup as well.

 

On the M&P, be wary of the "OR" or "Optics Ready" model. The base gun should be on par with the other models (which is good or bad, depending on your point of view) but the gas block on the front can be problematic down the road depending on your use. If your intent, however, is to mount a conventional optic with no need or desire for a front sight, backup or otherwise, it may be a good value.

 

I have something with a similar look but a 11.5" barrel and can.

 

build your own. you can get a high quality, completely customized AR for less than $900. if you want to buy a complete upper and assemble your own lower, its SUPER EASY!
Example:
Spike's lower from Aim: $80
MOE lower build kit from Palmetto State: $140
BCM Middy Upper: $400
BCM BCG: $140
MI drop-in 2 piece Handguard Rail: $140
Total: $900
and that's a way better weapon than a $900 level RRA, M&P, Stag, etc.

 

still need a charging handle $20-$40
and a rear sight or optic $50-?

 

BAH on you :shakesfist:

yeah, oops. still the point remains the same

i went this route:
spike's lower: $75
PSA lower kit: $50
LMT complete upper (F/A bcg, CH, etc.): $565.25 (weaponoutfitters, arfcom code)
Ergo/Falcon Industries F93 stock: $120
spike's detachable carry handle (takeoff from new rifle): $65
Total: $875.25

 

mine

BCM upper - 400
bcm bolt carrier (already had chrome bolt) - 70
BCM CH - 45
magpul kit - 100 (stock, grip, hangaurds, buffer,buffer tube, spring)
sog lower - 100
DPMS lpk - 65
magpul buis 56

total = 836

I could have saved 20 bucks by getting just a standard charging handle but I opted for the nicer one. I also have an aimpoint but I dont include that in the price of the rifle

 

That looks great. I'd like to get a can too someday. For now I put my 552 back on it until I order a ADh-68 for my Aimpoint to try that out. I'm not liking the GG&G co-witness so it's being sold off.

 

Good info.

Maybe I should tell what I'd be using it for. It'd be mainly a plinker at the range but I would also like to use it for squirrel and rabbit hunting. And now a buddy of mine is talking about coyote hunting. I probably wouldn't being going a whole lot so maybe a top of the line gun wouldn't really be something I need.

Also, I would like to have to short range scope and something for long range. From what I understand, I can have both mounted and flip one to scope to the side to use the other?

Here is the one I was looking at and might go for unless more research changes my mind: (The one I was shown looked exactly like this minus the iron sights)

 

Getting it tomorrow. Wheres the cheapest website to buy sites/scopes/handguards/ etc? It doesn't come with any sights whatsoever. I'm wanting to get magpul front and rear flip sights

 

Bravocompany.com or Brownells

 

So, this then?

 

definately Aimsurplus.com (free shipping on almost everything)

 

That'd be the one. Got it today and also had G&G sights put on. Im gonna get my self a red dot when I pick it up in 10 days. About to be the longest 10 days of my life

 

Check dsgarms.com for the magpul stuff.

 

Alright, I finally got it the way I want (minus a Magpul BAD lever) AND got to sight it in this morning. Actually I just got it real close @ 50yrds but I still need to fine-tune @ 100yrds.
I really like the Aimpoint but I didn't really do any quick shooting with it this morning; it was all bench (bed of Taco) shooting. I also like my new ADh-68 mount very much. I was thinking of putting my Eotech back on this rifle but I'm not so sure that now I won't just keep this set up.

 

I live in California.

I have a Colt SP1 all original, built in 1971, pre-ban.

 

Very nice!

I bet that is worth some money!

 

Sorry about lack of updates. I've been shooting. The rifle on the bottom is my M&P 15, top is my buddies Stag. (Yes, I know 30rd clips are illegal in CA, they're his and he goes out of state a lot. Have one in mine for pic purposes only)



Magpul stock, grip, and foregrip. GG&G back up sights (which I have returned because they don't work on my gun) and some P.O.S IR scope. Just my little toy and coyote gun.