Anyone here into firearms?

MacCool · 07-06-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Alright, so I pretty much need to budget at least $1,500 if I want one that I can really rely on. Thanks for all the advice, guys.

all of these companies are reliable
NOBODY argues about the quality of Colt, Noveske, LMT, Bravo Company, or Daniel Defense rifles. Spike's Tactical you'll get some disagreement among serious shooters about their quality
G&R Tactical specializes in helping you assemble a rifle you want..you're not limited to complete rifles. It works great to call Grant at G&R, tell him what you want, and he'll either get you the rifle, or assemble it from parts for you. He is very friendly and helpful.
.223/5.56 NATO is a standard cartridge that is pretty cheap and available. Little recoil. Best choice for shooting, but if you plan to hunt with it primarily, you might want a .308 version instead
I would avoid the gas piston guns, go with a standard Direct Impingement gas system. Tried and true, and standard on these rifles for over 40 years. Not much mystery there.
Get a 16 inch barrel
Get a midlength gas system...much less recoil impulse, no downside
Virtually every (quality) AR15 mfgr is backordered currently
Don't forget to consider an optic. 1-4x scope vs Red Dot Sight. You may opt to learn the gun with its irons sights before taking that $500 step.
Take a course. It will teach you how it works, how to maintain it, and how to shoot it effectively.