entry level ar15

[crazycajun]

i'm looking to buy my first ar and as wondering what would be a good choice for an entry level platform that can be upgraded later like i said its my first one and don't really know much about them looking for help on which brands to look at looking to spend $1000 or less
thanks

 

[Bosco]

I'd pick up a PSA and spend the extra money on magazines and ammo

 

[chad]

I'd pick up a PSA and spend the extra money on magazines and ammo

I agree with this.

 

[Vanilla Gorilla]

You can get a Colt now for under a grand.

 

[SpeedRacer]

http://palmettostatearmory.com/inde...-hammer-forged-m4a1-patrol-rifle-package.html

Nice complete package with an Aimpoint on top. Hard to beat.

 

[Booseman]

Not sure where you are at, but get in touch with Jason (PelicanFirearms) on here. He has the best connections at PSA. Or you can go the route that VG suggested, can't go wrong with Colt.

 

[Bosco]

You can get a Colt now for under a grand.

Yea and? What's the point other than bragging rights/collector value?

 

[Vanilla Gorilla]

Yea and? What's the point other than bragging rights/collector value?

You get a true mil spec gun, built by people who know how to do it properly. And you get a gun that's a proven commodity.

 

[SpeedRacer]

Yea and? What's the point other than bragging rights/collector value?

Colt still makes some of the best AR15s, and AFAIK they are still the only company that builds TRULY mil-spec rifles.

 

[103M 95G]

You can get a Colt now for under a grand.

yep, colt 6920's

 

[AFFS]

We carry brand new entry level AR-15's starting around $800 all the time.
We understand that most shooters want an entry level AR that they can customize themselves


We currently have Core 15 M4 in .223/5.56 NATO - $835.00

and a Stag Arms Model 3 AR-15 in .223/5.56 NATO with Diamondhead Versa-Rail handguard -- $845.00

 

[Armnhammer]

I'd pick up a PSA and spend the extra money on magazines and ammo

+1

 

[tas745]

I have a s&w m&p15 bought it for about 800 I shoot the hell out of it and have had no problems

 

[Vanilla Gorilla]

http://dsgarms.com/ProductInfo/CO6920.aspx

 

[Nomad.2nd]

Not sure where you are at, but get in touch with Jason (PelicanFirearms) on here. He has the best connections at PSA. Or you can go the route that VG suggested, can't go wrong with Colt.

Yes you can...

You can buy one of the ones they made with the wrong sized pins..

 

[Vanilla Gorilla]

Current production guns dont have the issue.

 

[JCcypress]

I had a Colt with the larger pin hole for while. Really wasn't that big of a deal. The pin is like 10 bucks, which is basically free in the gun world.

Entry AR on a budget- I'd suggest saving a little cash on the rifle and spend it on training, as well as ammo & mags (as mentioned). If you really dig it, you can make gradual upgrades along the way.

 

[Bosco]

You get a true mil spec gun, built by people who know how to do it properly. And you get a gun that's a proven commodity.

I don't think the guy is going to be trudging through the mud fighting off terrorists. He's looking for something entry level (hence the title) to put holes in paper at the range. Different strokes for different folks.

 

[SpeedRacer]

I don't think the guy is going to be trudging through the mud fighting off terrorists. He's looking for something entry level (hence the title) to put holes in paper at the range. Different strokes for different folks.

He never said he just wanted to put holes in paper at the range.

And some people prefer to spend a little extra money and buy a much more capable rifle. Just because you're not in combat doesn't mean a quality weapon is not a good investment. For example, a lot of people are beginning to see the value in training to use their firearms. We have a lot of folks at classes that are disappointed in their budget ARs after they break under moderate use.

Buy once, cry once. Buying guns that only work for range use is stupid.

ETA: PSA is a good gun for the money though, and sort of an anomoly. Still, if the TOTAL budget is $1000, I'd grab a PSA. If the budget for the rifle alone is $1000 and there's extra money for optics, mags, ammo etc than I'd go a different route.

 

[chad]

Don't you guys have a PSA loaner that has held up pretty well? I was under the impression they were Milspec and great for the price point.


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