[Qiviut]

Shot one for the first time a few months ago - loved it. If I could afford one, I’d own one.

[dp0622]

Used Glock, M4 and SCAR in vegas. The M4 was great.

Still not sure what a SCAR is.

[servantboy777]

>>If I could afford one, I’d own one.<<

Someday, you won't be able to get one. Course, if ya can't afford an AR, go out and purchase a good long barrel shotgun. 12ga. 3 1/2” ultra mag., much cheaper and can handle shells from 2 3/4”, 3” and 3 1/2” inch.

#2 goose shot to 00 buck.

Bottom line AR...roughly $900, 12ga. shotgun...around $400.

[Drew68]

If I could afford one, I’d own one.

You should find a way. They aren't terribly expensive. A decent base model can be had for little over $500. It's all the "tacticool" accessories that come later that takes a bite to the wallet.

[Geronimo]

I saw the whole kit except for rear sight online at Palmetto State Armory for $419.99 yesterday, with free shipping too.

http://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-16-mid-length-5-56-nato-1-8-stainless-steel-freedom-rifle-kit.html?trk_msg=OLBLJ0RF0FQKTEHGLI2R4SLBOG&trk_contact=3QHL2MU5D7RTHTHKIMRECNMLOS&utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=http%3a%2f%2fpalmettostatearmory.com%2fpsa-16-mid-length-5-56-nato-1-8-stainless-steel-freedom-rifle-kit.html&utm_campaign=Daily+Deals+Email&utm_content=12%3a00+Email

If you’ve never built one I highly recommend it as not just a more affordable option to owning an AR but to getting a much better understanding of the various components and their function in the rifle.

It’s a terrific hobby and no more complicated than putting a model airplane together but as others have mentioned it’s the add-ons which can max out your credit cards. Red dot sights, key mod and mlok rails, vertical grips, angled grips, it gets addictive!..

[Blood of Tyrants]

You can get a lower receiver for as little as $60 (call your local dealers and ask) and a kit for as little as $400 from CDNN sports.

https://www.cdnnsports.com/ar15-carbine-rifle-kit-556-with-midlength-quadrail-24031.html?___SID=U

[Aut Pax Aut Bellum]

Build one. You can put together a decent AR-15 for about 450-500, depending upon how you spec it.
Best thing is, you can do it over time, spreading out the cost.