"Best" .223 based on requirements.

[Wesson Smith]

Question: If you had $1500-$1700 to spend on an M4, why in the world would you get a Keltec? Just sayin'.

 

[Click Click Boom]

Rob Arms XCR!!!

Or a TPD AXR, you said short....

 

[FMJMIKE]

Ruger Mini-14 and lots of ammo !!!

 

[RockyMtnTactical]

AR15 Carbine

 

[Rxxdoc]

He got a Sig 556 SWAT model. How many wives would buy that for their husband.

Probably the second best gift she could give him. LOL.

Then again, if you've been married long enough it would be the best gift.

 

[Runningman]

Colt 6721 can be had brand new in box for under $1600 still

An excellent choice! Handy, accurate and reliable.

 

[gga357]

I have to brag my wife bought me a Sig 556 Swat. And has an order for a brand new Win M70 super grade 30-06 for their first release. She's the best.

 

[Avenger29]

Daniel Defense AR-15. Available and comes with a great set of rails.

The AR-15 is a heck of a lot more reliable than many give it credit for.