Anyone here into firearms?

travisjb

real beginner here... my first weapon

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Joepro

Just got an mp45!

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BlackZeda

I have been checking out the M&Ps myself recently. My next gun is probably going to be a M&P40. Smith & Wesson is growing on me.

I just ordered my five (the limit) PMAGs from Magpul via the Colorado resident special purchase program. $12.95 each with $5 flat shipping. Not bad.

Red__Zed

you know the limit is 15, right? 5 each of the 3 types available.

BlackZeda

Yeah, but I didn't want to have a whole bunch of mismatched PMAGs...I am kinda weird like that

Red__Zed

I'm the same way, just got 5 as well

Joepro

hehe...

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Joepro

Shot the M&P today, the trigger is better than I was expecting but a think some polishing and filing on the trigger bar will be in order. Also shot an AR-15 for the first time today, I want one, BAD.

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ImportConvert

Put a few hundred rounds through it. My M&P 9 Shield really slicked up in time.

MacCool

I wouldn't do that unless you know exactly what you're doing. If you want a better trigger for an M&P, consider a tried and true solution...a DCAEK from Apex Tactical. I have at least a few thousand rounds through my M&P 9L since putting one in a couple of years ago and it's excellent.

https://apextactical.com/store/produ...php?pid35.html

Joepro

Anyone here have thoughts on Windham(old bushy) vs new bushy vs SW Mp15's ? These are the brands the lgs are getting in. Shot a bushy today, its a new bushy, seems fine, but Im a Ar-15 noob.

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UNKNOWN_370

The 3 are all decent entry level Ar rifles. But they all have varied-featured low end models and when looking at brands like that. The name brand will help you a lot less than the features tyou will be looking for. All of the rifles will need some type of modification for improved reliability... That said Here's what I'd be looking for more than brand at a low price.

I'm going to show you a rifle. I'm not promoting or demoting the brand itself. I encourage you make your own brand choice. As opinions are like Azzholes... But I want you to look at the list of features on this rifle, more than brand itself. Those are the features you should be looking for in your first M4 rifle.

Complete CORE15 Rifles :: CORE15

Joepro

Thanks for the info! I was looing at the local classifieds, there is actually one of these for sale locally, again being an ar noob I did not know the name core. he was 1300 for it, has some extras. Guess im hust hesitant in buying a used one p2p, buying a new one I would at lease have some warranty coverage if need be, I know failures are not likely but I am useually over cautious.



here a link

LIKE NEW Core 15 AR15 Scout M4 w/ Magpul Mags & Xtras

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UNKNOWN_370

Core 15 is a new company with a NO Bullshyt warranty. They build what i consider in materials and workmanship, the best rifles out there right now for the money. BUT, operationally, I can't vouch for them due to being new. You need to do some research. I just know one thing. Their rifles are packed with every feature necessary to get started with a Reliable AR.

Stag with a plus package would be my first choice in the $900-$1200 price range but they have a 2 year backorder. Going about $300-$500 more than a Stag, there's Daniel Defense would be my first choice if I were spending in the $1500 range. This would be my rule if shopping Direct Impingement rifles.

Just want to stress thats my opinion and is based on my own research. I still encourage you to research and make the best decision that suits your needs. There are plenty of rifles that are awesome quality beyond my recommendations. I just gave my opinion as a GENERAL GUIDELINE

MacCool

Windham = Bushmaster. Suitable as a range plinker, not a serious-use firearm. The M&P is more highly regarded.

The features on a particular rifle are not what you pay for. You're paying for the quality and reliability of the firearm and the quality control which goes into the total package, which is at least in part determined by the quality and reliability of the parts that go into it. Taking a bargain basement rifle and slapping a bunch of bargain basement doo-dads on it does not make a quality rifle.

You can get a Colt 6920 for not very much more money (in a normal market). If you're looking for durability and reliability, that would be the way to go.