Building an arsenal.....

[iibgdi]

I've gone from having 1 old shotgun to now having 5 handguns and the SW MP15 Sport II in a matter of a year and a half.

Going to be buying a good safe shortly.

My goal is to stock up and have at minimum 8-10 AR's as well as several more modern shotguns, a few bolt action rifles and then?? Who knows.

I seem to really like this MP15 and it has excellent reviews. They are very affordable.

Is there any reason not to just buy 4 or 5 (or more) of these MP15's just....because??!!

Obviously there are tons of different AR's out there so I could go the route of trying multiple brands/styles etc. but if I my goal is mainly to obtain as big of an arsenal as I can, why not just go with the MP15 and just kinda go nuts with it?

It seems to me I would for sure know what I am getting. Everything is certainly interchangeable and I could build my collection for a very reasonable price.

At this point, i just don't see the need to spend $1,000-$2,500 on an A/R when I am just looking to build my gun total.

Maybe down the road I can go for some diversity but I like the idea of having a large arsenal in my safe.

What are your thoughts on this?

 

[rtquig]

You can never have enough firearms, but I like a little variety. Remember most Mil-Spec AR's have interchangeable parts.

 

[iibgdi]

You can never have enough firearms, but I like a little variety. Remember most Mil-Spec AR's have interchangeable parts.

Good point.

Also just to clarify. I am not a big "shooter". (at least yet). I may get to the point where I go shoot on the range frequently but right now, I just don't.

I am in the "build-up" mode, so to speak.

Buying ammo and guns, mainly....just because. I'm pretty committed to spending quite a bit of money the next few years on this.

 

[Arik]

In my opinion. .....

I would ask myself why do I need 8 or 10 ARs. Don't get me wrong I don't have a problem with anyone owning 1000000 ARs. This is just how I look at, and buy firearms. FOR ME...8 - 10 do nothing that 2 or 3 can't do and once they are in the safe they don't just dissappear. On the other hand ammo is a one time thing. Shoot a round and you'll never get that back. You can reload or buy again but that's still spending money. That bullet is one time use and they will run out. I would be more concerned with buying parts and ammo.

Just my opinion

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

Take a look at LaRue or Wilson Combat. Maybe get one of thier SBRs and a can. I think that makes more sense than buying a bunch of M&P15s.

 

[Gamecock]

"It's not an arsenal; it's a COLLECTION!" - GC

 

[Camster]

Not to be a wet blanket,but as a guy who accumulated multiples of a favorite model,it does become a chore when you decide to downsize,and at some point you will,regardless of your current enthusiasm.You will also realize that you can only shoot one at a time.I'd vote for diversity in building a collection,unless you're preparing to arm your own platoon.

 

[Lockport Redhawk]

Take a look at LaRue or Wilson Combat. Maybe get one of thier SBRs and a can. I think that makes more sense than buying a bunch of M&P15s.

That's a good idea. You can only shoot one at a time.
http://wilsoncombat.com/new/rifle-recon-sr-tactical.asp#.VpwS7_E5xAY

 

[cyphertext]

I would invest in one or two different configurations, then quality ammo, optics, and range time (or even training).

Having 8 to 10 ARs doesn't do much for me.

 

[iibgdi]

Some interesting thoughts. Thanks for all the input

I guess part of my thinking is having a SHTF plan. Not to be too gloom and doom or paranoid. Just prepared. I am looking at it as an investment and an insurance policy.

By having a small arsenal it can be valuable in many ways IMO.

We have a close relative that is located in a rural/sparsely populated area that lives pretty conservatively and grows/raises much of what they eat. Not full blown "preppers" but they have a great set up and kind of a bug-out plan in place and we've instructed all the closely related ones/kids in our families that if some SHTF situation happens, everyone is to load up and get there. So this part is kind of my contribution (in my mind) to the cause, so to speak.

So, part of my plan is to have some of this arsenal on hand at my place but also maybe to store some of it at their place.

Again, I am not a doom and doom person but I do believe we will have some type of major crises at some point and if I can financially afford to stock up, it would be wise to do so.

Now, even if nothing ever does happen in my life time, I'll have accumulated something to pass along or if I had some type of personal crisis I'd have the ability to possibly cash in if needed.

 

[TheMaineEvent]

Again, it's a collection, not an arsenal. If you feel you need that many rifles then my suggestion would be to ensure the parts are interchangeable and that you don't buy any rifles that have proprietary parts.

 

[lagavulin62]

This is a very interesting thread and you had me laughing. Not at you, but because I know the feeling. ......As an owner of this fine AR, the only AR I have at the monent, I can't tell you how much I'm glad I got it. It's a blast to shoot and very good quality. I am getting close to a 2nd AR that I have been putting together since the beginning of time. But that's ok. It will be the SHTF gun. (Thats not totally correct because my AK is the SHTF, first string.) So I think it wouldnt hurt to diversify just a bit and also I second the above to stock up on parts too. If your dreaded scenerio ever comes to light there could be quite the market for this sort of thing. This afternoon I lubed up 2 BCG's and packed for future builds or emergency replacement. It also wouldn't hurt to grab a few barrels and lowers. .... Anyway just MHO but I do envy your budget. : )

 

[chud333]

Whatever you choose to do with your investment money
is fine. I would advise to start shooting at least one of them
because when or if the SHTF then you better be able to use
them for more than a club to beat something with.
I am also of the opinion Parts/Ammo is the way to go
along with a few guns you can trust your life to.
Get good with one or two. See how they fit YOU.
See if you LIKE the firearm for it's intended purpose.
Will it do what you want?
I prefer a few firearms that each have their own niche.
Do what makes you happy though pardner.
But get to shooting. It's loads of fun.


Chuck

 

[RV4driver]

More is better.

 

[Sailfish 40]

I like the way you think. Now start buying ammo!

 

[keithherrington]

Good point.

Also just to clarify. I am not a big "shooter". (at least yet). I may get to the point where I go shoot on the range frequently but right now, I just don't.

I am in the "build-up" mode, so to speak.

Buying ammo and guns, mainly....just because. I'm pretty committed to spending quite a bit of money the next few years on this.

If you are not a big shooter, on what are you basing your decisions to invest?

If personal experience is not guiding you what or who is?

While I'm not one to slavishly adhere to the axiom "Beware of the man with one gun", I have found that much of the money I spent on building up my arsenal was wasted. Over the years I've found that guns sift into two groups for me: ones that I shoot for fun and those that I need in case the crapola hits the fan. My two FALs (para and full sized), my one AR (RRA CMP match gun) and my 30'06 hunting rifles (3) fall neatly into this category. All my other guns, mostly military bolt guns and match bolt guns are there for my entertainment and to keep my skills sharp. My pistols similarly fall into these same two categories: my one 1911 and a few of my revolvers are there for my defense while the rest are for my entertainment and again, to keep my skills sharp.

Bottom Line: If acquiring "stuff" is your only goal, have at it. But times are hard and coin is scarce. You'll be better off in the long run if you take the time to study, compare and research; then buy smart and buy once.

Keith

 

[gdogs]

As an investment, AR's aren't necessarily a good place to put money - though I do think a base model S&W, being the cheapest good quality AR is an adequate choice for that task. That said, I would get bored with just a bunch of AR's in the safe. Don't get me wrong, I have quite a few, but also some VZ, PTR, AK, and Uzi as well (currently on the hunt for a Steyr in my price range). Unfortunately most of those others can't be had as cheaply as an AR. Get a safe first, and spend more and buy bigger than you think you need - they fill up fast.

 

[rlfrye]

My wife and I each have a handgun, and last week we traded 2 other handguns for an ar-15. My thoughts were that she could not shoot the 2 we traded, but she will also be able to shoot the ar. My next planned purchase will be a shotgun, but in the meantime I plan to start our ammo stockpile as funds allow. We did not have any guns a year ago, but times are changing, and this is still America, regardless of what some people think.

 

[WCraven]

I bought a M&P Sport as my first AR 15 .. but now I want to build my own as to take the time to buy all the parts needed to make one and I think you would enjoy them better if you built you own and may be you wouldn't need so many.. just the cost of ammo is a bad investment as 30 round chips need to eat.

 

[SmokelessPowder]

I like your enthusiasm but I think you should shoot more and buy less until you really know what you're doing. Take that AR to a high power rifle match or 12 and learn how to shoot it and see if you still feel the same way in a year. I once ordered a match M14 and by the time it arrived I had moved on and it's still mostly unfired!