jimbo555
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This might have been discussed already. What is the best value in a ar15? Never owned one, think I should.
I was looking at the Psa 20 inch classic a2 model. Any good?
Can I ask - why the A2?
Nothing wrong with it, but - IN GENERAL - most folks who buy a fixed A2 find themselves wanting to change stocks, and most folks who buy a fixed carry handle find themselves wanting to change to a flattop to use a scope or red dot. I LOVE A2 clones, but they're a pretty specific niche rifle, most often I find folks don't really fit that niche after the new wears off.
An A3/4 with a flattop receiver would at least be more versatile, and you can always put a detachable carry handle on top if you don't like flip sights.
That said, the PSA will be fine for a ~1-2MOA beat around, durable, no frills fighting rifle.
[M]ounting a scope on an A2 sucks.
What is the best value in a ar15?
By simply asking the question that you asked and not asking people to explain their rationale, all you are going to get are people's opinion as to what they regard to be the best value. I would suggest that you re-pose the question asking people to explain their reasoning.
In my case, I have been very satisfied with the S&W M&P-15 Sport II that I bought to use to teach my son how to shoot center-fire. I was looking for a low-cost, gas impingement, AR-style rifle from a reputable manufacturer and the S&W seemed to fit the bill.