chuckfw
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It would be very hard to pass up that Colt 6920LE MOE green $850 from Grabagun.com. Actually, it's hard to pass up on any Colt.
Best M&P 15 model for first AR?
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Kadonny
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Don't overthink it. For what you want to use it for, the Sport is the hands down choice. As others have stated, you can get it for $550 and it's ready to shoot right out of the box because it comes with sights. Again, for your intended use you won't ever need a dust cover and probably won't ever use the forward assist, so the Sport will be perfect. If at a later date you want to hang stuff on it and want to change the handguard out, it's easy enough and cheap enough to do it.
The beauty of the Sport is it's inexpensive and it's a very good rifle. Buy it, unpack it, lube it and go shoot it.
If I was sticking to S&W- Sport, no contest. Has all you need, save you money and shoot. Ask your buddies how often they use the FA or cover.
If I were entertaining other brands the colt looks pretty great for 850. Still it's 50% more money and both should shoot fine out of the box. I'd also check out slickguns. Recently saw the adams arms piston AR at 599. Not sure if you want/don't want a piston system, but it's a hell of a deal if you do. True deals on that site are few, but I'd say that qualifies.
If I were entertaining other brands the colt looks pretty great for 850. Still it's 50% more money and both should shoot fine out of the box. I'd also check out slickguns. Recently saw the adams arms piston AR at 599. Not sure if you want/don't want a piston system, but it's a hell of a deal if you do. True deals on that site are few, but I'd say that qualifies.
D-West
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Pick one, DO IT, Have fun!
I was in your shoes about 6 months ago -- looking for my first AR. Did a lot of research online and asking friends with AR knowledge. I received lots of advise, including building my own. I came to the conclusion (same as others here in the forum) you cannot go wrong with the M&P. So which one? For the money...ready to shoot, I chose the Sport. IF I decide to accessorize (will most likely add a red dot...I have my eye on a LaRue mount with an Aimpoint Pro...costs almost as much as my AR!!!) I'll likely end up with no more invested than if I purchased the Tactical.
That Colt price looks good, though it looks like in the pic it has some funky off-green components (stock, grip, etc). I doubt, however, that'll affect the shooting characteristics a bit!
Pick one up and have fun! It's hard to describe the "grin" that comes when shooting your "very own" AR the first time. It's similar to hearing the "clang" from the clip the first time I shot a friend's Garand.
Good luck!
I was in your shoes about 6 months ago -- looking for my first AR. Did a lot of research online and asking friends with AR knowledge. I received lots of advise, including building my own. I came to the conclusion (same as others here in the forum) you cannot go wrong with the M&P. So which one? For the money...ready to shoot, I chose the Sport. IF I decide to accessorize (will most likely add a red dot...I have my eye on a LaRue mount with an Aimpoint Pro...costs almost as much as my AR!!!) I'll likely end up with no more invested than if I purchased the Tactical.
That Colt price looks good, though it looks like in the pic it has some funky off-green components (stock, grip, etc). I doubt, however, that'll affect the shooting characteristics a bit!
Pick one up and have fun! It's hard to describe the "grin" that comes when shooting your "very own" AR the first time. It's similar to hearing the "clang" from the clip the first time I shot a friend's Garand.
Good luck!
Kadonny
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D-West. If you don't want to spend that much on an optic, take a look at the Primary Arms micro dot. Their stuff is fantastic for the price and it's what I have on my Sport. It bottom 1/3rd co-witness perfectly with the stock Sport sights.
I've said this before, and I'll say it again. It's hard to beat a Sport with a Primary Arms micro dot dollar wise. Best set up you can get for all in about $700.
That being said, that damn Colt MOE is surely attractive at $ 850. The one linked is the FDE version (green furniture), you can find the MOE in black too for around the same price.
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A Colt for $850 is about $150 less than what they typically can be found. $550 for a Sport is a regularly discounted price. Obviously the Sport will cost less up front, but the Colt wins on price/resale.
SiGfever
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This. It will hold its value way better than most brands out there and you will have a true fighting rifle that will serve you well.
I get the resale part. But I'm not willing to believe the colt will be more accurate or reliable than my sport.
The colts are nice in name and resale only, IMO. My cousin has one. It doesn't shoot any better than my $550 sport. I've had 0 functional issues out of it either.
Both are great IMO. Just different.
Went through the same process for my first AR a couple of months ago. For my purpose (just plinking for fun) I bought the sport. I found one NIB for $500 and couldn't pass it up! I switched out the handguard for a Magpul and put on an inexpensive red dot and am very pleased. It runs great out of the box.
Kadonny
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Must....hold....out.....on....buying.....Colt.....at....that.....price....
D-West
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Thanks for the insights, Kadonny -- I'll take a look. I'm wanting the bottom ⅓ co-witness setup as you describe.
Was just looking at the LaRue site...their LT129 and Aimpoint Pro combo is $571.95 to the door. That's a lot of coin.
Was just looking at the LaRue site...their LT129 and Aimpoint Pro combo is $571.95 to the door. That's a lot of coin.
SiGfever
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We all have opinions, but the "TDP" doesn't.
bhayles
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SiGfever
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I don't own a Colt sir, but I gladly would. I have a M&P15x and I am building a Mega lower, DD LPK, Moe stock, Ergo grip (already built) , BCM Full Auto BCG, Aimpoint Pro, and this (waiting on the little brown truck)...
BCM 14.5" Mid Length Enhanced Light Weight Upper Receiver Group with BCM KMR13 Handguard
And yes, it will be "More power to me"!
Armybrat
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An even smaller world - I lived in St. Louis 1954-57 at Jefferson Barracks.
Used to play Army with a genuine FN Browning BAR in the woods behind our house on Hancock.
Same for mine purchased 3 months ago. Really nice little shooter.
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Sounds to me like the one that fits is the M&P Sport.
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The issue of penetration has been pretty well settled, and as unbelievable as it sounds, the 9mm will penetrate more than the .223/5.56. This article, by a former FBI HRT man, is one article out of many.
About .223 Penetration
JaPes
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Jdyer...
Forgot to say welcome to the sub-forum. Hope we didn't confuse you. Let us know what you choose.
(I'm rooting for the 15-Sport)
Forgot to say welcome to the sub-forum. Hope we didn't confuse you. Let us know what you choose.
(I'm rooting for the 15-Sport)
