Posted on 11/07/2020 3:59:24 PM PST by jagusafr
Okay, given the recent and continuing troubles, the Colonel’s wife finally agrees that arming up is good prep. Suggestions for a dependable, serviceable AR-type weapon?
We really like the two we picked up from https://dtwsarms.com/
If this is your first AR15, I would get a basic 5.56 carbine, because they are the cheapest, you can change out parts/enhance as money becomes available, every problem has been documented (so if you have a problem it is easy to troubleshoot) and if you decide that you don't want it you can easily sell it or keep it in the closet.
One of the fun things about AR15s is it is the leggo of rifles, you can swap out pieces parts and major assemblies with little trouble. Since it was designed many moons ago, the design is off patent, so almost all of the manfacturs are making milspec AR15s. Additionall, most parts are cut on a CNC machine, thus interchangeable between manufacturers (but some manufacturers have better quality control than others).
For Ammo, go to Ammoseek.com. Ammoseek is a web browser for ammo and reloading supplies.
Lastly, If you want to get into serious target shooting, it is best to spend the money and get a rifle that has been hand tuned (bolt and chamber mated, gas tube centered, etc... ). Your generic AR15 can easily group 4 MOA with any type of ammo, but to get in target country you need at least 1 MOA with target ammo.
My suggestion would be try to find one so you can do a face to face,private sale. Obvious reasons.
Great price considering the time and circumstances:
The beauty of the AR platform is it is as versatile, accurate and easy to use and maintain as anything that you can want. I bought my first one in “celebration” of the 50th birthday of Barack Hussein Obama and have added more to my personal “collection”. The possibilities are endless with Gene Stoner’s baby.
ANY - good luck finding one.....
You would need a lower receiver, a parts kit, and you would have to build it yourself, butnI believe that is as great a price as you will get in this environment.
Make sure it can fire .223 and 5.56.
Friend could only obtain an AR via kit building............
Being a MD resident my options are limited due to the Communist government.
I stumbled across this in WV a few weeks ago. Not being a 5.56 fan I bought it anyhow as it was available.
So far I like it. Pretty standard as far as AR-15s go. $700 was a bargain as far as I was concerned. Best part was the store was selling 5.56 ammo for $.50 a round. Good luck finding that online.
https://glfallc.com/glfa-ar15-rifle-223-wylde-16-1-8
Get one while you still can!
Long ago I started out with a Colt LE6920. Mine came with the plastic fore grips. I’ve modified it over the years, but not too drastically. Good gun. Try to find one used.
“Don’t bet your life on steel cased ammo”
Amen. Jammed my s&w sport twice. NOPE
If the Colonel has access to the PX or an Exchange some still have AR platforms. Ours has some, but has no ammo.
Check the link often. They sell out and restock every day or every few days. Get a Blue Force Vivkers sling and an Aimpoint PRO sight and you're good to go.
“Suggestions for a dependable, serviceable AR-type weapon?”
Not difficult to find an appropriate battle rifle. According to an abundance of FReepers here, they own at least 10-20 battle rifles and 1 million rounds of ammo for each rifle.
Now, we know that individual troops carry only five or six battle rifles into combat, along with at least 500,000 rounds, on their mule trains. That means they leave somewhere between 15 to 20 battle rifles at home as spares, along with 500,000 rounds of ammo.
I would simply run an ad here on FR asking if anyone would be willing to sell a spare battle rifle. Your choices should be many and unlimited.
All reports on the pre Remington Bushmaster platform are A+.
First rate.
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