There's a lot of noise to sort through in this thread.I should have stated in the OP I was *not* interested in a self-build.
Don't try to build your first AR
Keep your choices to a minimum
Keep it simple
Go buy a Colt 6920
There's a lot of noise to sort through in this thread.I should have stated in the OP I was *not* interested in a self-build.
For under $1000?If I knew then what I know now ... find a SiG 556 or 553 and be done with it.
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or with a collapsible stock ...
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For under $1000?
Well, its the SIG of, uh, SIGs........It's the F150 of ARs.....?
This just cost me some money. With the 12% off sale running right now that is a good deal. If it shoots good it will go on my coyote calling rifle.
I should have stated in the OP I was *not* interested in a self-build.
As far as I know, the parts are near universal--and, when not, they are labeled.do we have a list of ARs that are readily adaptable to aftermarket parts?
None. Even in the light...no difference that matters in reality. Downrange...the Colt MAY....MAY..get a little better group, with factory ammo. With handloads? Not so much.Do you think you can tell the difference between a colt 6920 or a PSA freedom rifle in the dark? Lol, I mean shooting them side by side without looking at them
I bet most of us could.. I'm just saying, get the PSA and get going. No worries.Wouldn't a lack of a lack of flash and bang be an easy indicator?
In seriousness though, I bet some could.
The Ruger I bought does have the plastic DElta Ring, but, I swapped it out when I put my STNGR MLOK Free Float handguard on it.Not to derail the thread but, do we have a list of ARs that are readily adaptable to aftermarket parts?
Reason I am curious, the OP wants a basic one. We all know it probably won't stay basic forever.
I have a Windham weaponry and it came with a commercial buffer tube. I think that the Ruger has (or did have) a proprietary Delta ring.
I just don't want them to be pinned into a more expensive endeavor down the road
Do you think you can tell the difference between a colt 6920 or a PSA freedom rifle in the dark? Lol, I mean shooting them side by side without looking at them
Not to derail the thread but, do we have a list of ARs that are readily adaptable to aftermarket parts?
Reason I am curious, the OP wants a basic one. We all know it probably won't stay basic forever.
I have a Windham weaponry and it came with a commercial buffer tube. I think that the Ruger has (or did have) a proprietary Delta ring.
I just don't want them to be pinned into a more expensive endeavor down the road
Thanks for all the comprehensive replies, fellas. I’m still doing my due diligence, but at the moment I’m leaning toward a 6920 or a PSA complete rifle.
The Colt b/c my local gunsmith recommended them saying everything tends to be correct in alignment and tight right from the box, and the PSA for inexpensive with good reviews.
My reasoning for a complete rifle is that if there is an issue, I can send it back. My local smith has agreed to handle the transfer and check everything out, and I’ll get him to show me the ins and outs of the platform once I make the final decision. I figure how can I go wrong with his advice and tutorial?