[JonPreston]

Can you give me a couple of examples of a medium quality 5.56 rifle? The easier to operate the better. Thanks.

[glock rocks]

Rock River

[Big Red Badger]

Plenty out there ,
buy soon if you live in
California.

[sarge83]

The Ruger 556, S&W MP Sporter are good choices with good warranties, also armalite ar and Palmetto state armory hardware is good stuff.

[Rome2000]

I'm going with this one for the car trunk in the city, the 7.62 x 39 (AK Platform) is not great for urban situations.

"The IWI Tavor has been in service with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) since 2001. Now IWI US is offering the Tavor SAR, a semi-auto version, to American citizens. It employs a long-stroke piston operating system and uses standard AR magazines. SARs are available with 16.5- or 18-inch barrels, and shooters can choose a model with a flattop or a Mepro 21 reflex sight. (iwi.us; 717-695-2081)"

Specifications: IWI Tavor SAR

Caliber: 5.56mm NATO

Barrel: 16.5 or 18 inches

OA Length: 26.13 inches

Weight: 7.9 pounds (empty)

Stock: Synthetic

Sights: Flip-up front and rear

Action: Black or Flat Dark Earth

Finish: Missing copy

Capacity: 30+1

MSRP: $1,999