So I finally convinced my wife the zombies are coming and I need a new rifle! Not really but I have saved up enough to possibly purchase an AR-15. I currently have an Ak-47 which I'm very fond of and would like to add the AR-15 to my collection. I have been looking online and in my local shops for any good deals and was wondering if any one here has any suggestions? My current limit is just under $800.
BUYING NEW AR-15 St. Louis Mo
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Thunderstick
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There is a store in Columbia (http://www.blackriflellc.com/) that has some good deals. They usually show up at the KC area gun shows with a large selection of rifles under $800. You might check for a gun show in your area.
mc223
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If local opportunity fails, check with these guys.
http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?display=home
http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?display=home
I am going to Top Gun in Arnold tomorrow to check out their prices and I have been to Mid America Arms but they were out of my price range. I've seen a couple Olympic Arms for under $700 on the internet that are in the running. I also want to check around any of the pawnshops near Affton or St. Louis area maybe I can find a good deal.
Ditch-Tiger
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It's a little over your budget but Spikes Tactical has standard M4's for $799.99 and middy's for $809.99
christcorp
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At Christmas, I bought a S&W M&P15OR for $649 on sale. That still leaves you $150 for a decent set of iron sights or a decent scope. Retail price is around $1069; Sportsman's Warehouse was selling for $949. Had a 3 day christmas sale, $200 of; for $749, and S&W had a military/police appreciation $100 rebate: Final price was $649. In my opinion, you can't build the same or better quality for that price. Point is: Don't be in a rush. There is always a sale going on some place on something. The rifles will be there. You'll find a good price.
bhk
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The Black Rifle in Columbia sells CMMG ARs for prices will within your price range. The CMMG rifles are made locally and have a good reputation. The Cabela's store in Hazelwood also usually has ARs in your price range.
The January 10th Shotgun News details building an ultra-affordable AR.
Summary:
PCF C-15 complete lower receiver $119,
Weapon Systems International 16" M-4 style upper receiver $299,
CMT bolt carrier assembly $120,
DPMS charging handle $19.95,
Magpul MBUS folding rear sight $57.95.
Total $615.90.
Magpul mags, ammo, and a bag to haul it all to the range would fill out your budget nicely.
See you at Henges or Busch range here in the STL area.
Summary:
PCF C-15 complete lower receiver $119,
Weapon Systems International 16" M-4 style upper receiver $299,
CMT bolt carrier assembly $120,
DPMS charging handle $19.95,
Magpul MBUS folding rear sight $57.95.
Total $615.90.
Magpul mags, ammo, and a bag to haul it all to the range would fill out your budget nicely.
See you at Henges or Busch range here in the STL area.
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General Lee
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Black Rifle in Columbia is where I got my CMMG Bargain bin AR for $599. Unbeatable deal IMO. I would imagine they have a larger stock of bargain bin rifles at gun shows.
So I got a DPMS Oracle in 5.56 from Cabels for..... I seen the same rifle in 7.62x39 that I was interested in but the guy behind the counter said they sold 4 when they first came out and all 4 came back because the owners were having a lot of problems with them cycling steel case ammo and that is why I would get one (I have a lot of wolf/brown bear 762). Can anyone confirm this for me. If it isn't an issue I may trade mine in for the other caliber!
schnarrgj
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Be sure to look at CCMG like mentioned above. My son, I and my brother all have one of the bargain. There is a gunshow at machinist hall this coming weekend. CMMG is normally there.
Machinist Hall? I moved here to St Louis with my wife a year ago so she could go to Wash U and I am still getting a feel for the area so I'm not sure where that is. Also I went ahead and bought a DPMS Oracle from Cabelas so now I will be looking to upgrade with new gear! Has anyone had any luck with the Eotech knock offs? I seen some at a gun show in my home town last month and they were enticing but you never know with knock offs and 80 bucks is more than I'm willing to spend on a potential paper weight!
January 21, 22 & 23, 2011
Machinist's Hall
12365 St. Charles Rock Road
Bridgeton, Missouri
Public > Fri: 4pm-8pm, Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 9am-3pm
Admission > $7 • Children under 12 are free with parent
Dealers Set-Up > Fri: 9am-4pm, Sat: 8am-9am
Tell your wife you got this info from a WashU alum!
Machinist's Hall
12365 St. Charles Rock Road
Bridgeton, Missouri
Public > Fri: 4pm-8pm, Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 9am-3pm
Admission > $7 • Children under 12 are free with parent
Dealers Set-Up > Fri: 9am-4pm, Sat: 8am-9am
Tell your wife you got this info from a WashU alum!
txhoghunter
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I got a Doublestar Star 15 for about $700 for Christmas. Ordered off of budsgunshop.com and everything went very well. (VERY fast shipping)
I am very pleased with the gun, and it is much more accurate than I thought it would be. (Punching quarters at 85 yds consistently using a four-wheeler seat as a rest)
I am very pleased with the gun, and it is much more accurate than I thought it would be. (Punching quarters at 85 yds consistently using a four-wheeler seat as a rest)
Coal Dragger
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Save up some more $$$ and buy a Colt 6920. I have a CMMG, I regret buying it. The quality just isn't there sad to say.
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