Persuader12
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- Jan 10, 2012
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Never owned any rifle except my Ruger 10/22, and I've been all over the different boards and all around the internet reading different opinions about what is a good first AR. Most people say to get something that's quality, which I agree with as far as reliability, but not necessarily when it comes to extras.
What I'm looking for is a basic AR for home defense in case TSHTF. I wouldn't use it for HD now because it's not as "court friendly" as a shotgun. But if/when the country collapses along with all law and order and we're all on our own (am I pessimistic or what?) then it's the time when most people agree that an AR is the better thing to have on hand than a shotgun.
I've seen the DPMS brand at Walmart for the lowest prices, but have heard from many, but not all, that I should stay away from DPMS. I've also heard of police departments adopting them and regretting it. But do these opinions hold true even of the higher priced DPMS guns, or just the bargain ones? I don't know. DPMS and Olympic Arms are ones I've been told to avoid.
So how about it? I'm looking for something basic without bells and whistles, but still has what I need: sights, forward assist, 5.56 chambering. But while being basic, is still something that is reliable, won't have parts breakage, while not costing over $800.
What I'm looking for is a basic AR for home defense in case TSHTF. I wouldn't use it for HD now because it's not as "court friendly" as a shotgun. But if/when the country collapses along with all law and order and we're all on our own (am I pessimistic or what?) then it's the time when most people agree that an AR is the better thing to have on hand than a shotgun.
I've seen the DPMS brand at Walmart for the lowest prices, but have heard from many, but not all, that I should stay away from DPMS. I've also heard of police departments adopting them and regretting it. But do these opinions hold true even of the higher priced DPMS guns, or just the bargain ones? I don't know. DPMS and Olympic Arms are ones I've been told to avoid.
So how about it? I'm looking for something basic without bells and whistles, but still has what I need: sights, forward assist, 5.56 chambering. But while being basic, is still something that is reliable, won't have parts breakage, while not costing over $800.