AR-15 purchase
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I have been interested in buying a AR for a couple years. I don't
have any interest in these type rifles as a rule. I want one in the
same model with carry handle like the M16s we had in the Army.
I'm not going to pay rediculous price or want one built from
parts. I know nothing about the new ones and all the makes and
models. I basically want one for old times sake.
have any interest in these type rifles as a rule. I want one in the
same model with carry handle like the M16s we had in the Army.
I'm not going to pay rediculous price or want one built from
parts. I know nothing about the new ones and all the makes and
models. I basically want one for old times sake.
I did not and will not do it as I have no use or desire to own one. However, I have just read some posting on the Internet that indicate gun sales are on the rise as the adverserail rhetoric of the guntrol issue intensifies. That might mitigate some of the losses firearms manufacturers have taken since the election. I want to make sure that all understand I am not making a politcal statement by this post. I think the cause and effect relationship based upon shootings is an economic and not a politcal reality.
mrchuck
Member
I bought one immediately after the Newtown,Conn. school shooting in 2012?
Haven't even opened the box yet.
Why? Already had a ss Ruger 223 ranch rifle.
It is a Beastmaster,bought at our Walmart for 948 dollars plus tax.
Haven't even opened the box yet.
Why? Already had a ss Ruger 223 ranch rifle.
It is a Beastmaster,bought at our Walmart for 948 dollars plus tax.
BigBill
Absent Comrade
I was never interested in the ar-15 nor the 223 round. The ar-15/223 serves no purpose to me more hunter than shooter in the past. I did get my foot in the door very cheaply when the new Russian izmash saiga s in 223 carbines were offered for $259 when they first hit our shores. Just couldn’t pass up that price for a ak/akm style Rifle. The 223 round is a plinking round. I won’t hunt with it. I purchased the saiga in 308win first. She spits out the 308 round like a semi auto 22. She doesn’t hiccup or jam. She just runs through ammo. I figure the saiga in 223 would make a nice pair. I believe the ar-15 style rifles are banned here. I just got under the wire before the saiga made the ban list I got lucky.
My point is if you want one better buy it now.
My point is if you want one better buy it now.
PPS1980
Member
I'm talking with my wife about getting an M1 - want a real "weapon of war" and prefer something with some reach.....it's just hard to justify as I have no need for one other than I want one.
I think wanting one is a great reason. Wanting a true classic gun is no different from wanting a classic car or watch. You buy it because you admire it.
PPS1980
Member
Couldn't agree more. Plus it's what I learned to shoot long-guns with when I was a kid. CMP is getting more into the system fairly quickly with some new Service Grade rifles showing up at a good price.
BigBill
Absent Comrade
I have a Chinese norinco m14S, I went through it. For under $400 couldn’t pass that up. She’s like new.
tlay
US Veteran
I have several in 223/556 and 300blk. If it were me I would buy one in 223/556 and then buy an upper in 300blk. That way you have 2 rifles! Use the 300blk for hunting!
Stevens
Member
I'm sure they are fine guns and fun to shoot, enjoy them, they are just not on my list.
Steve W
Steve W
Me too. I've owned a few rifles in my day (a .30-30, a pump .22, and a bolt action .30-06) as well as a couple of shotguns. Long guns just don't interest me...I do support everyone else's rights to own one. I just focus on handguns, but that's just me.
jsfricks
Member
I own an AR because if needed, I want as much or more firepower as the bad guy. For my home, my pistol is there until I can get to my rifle and I don’t want that rifle to be a 5 round bolt or lever action. Over the last couple of years I’ve purchased 30 rd Magpul magazines when I found them cheap. I dug them out of the safe the other day and counted them and was a little surprised. They’re like rabbits!
Make my .223 a CZ 527 FS/mannlicher .......perfect for a walk in Penn's Woods...........................
CAJUNLAWYER
Member
Never felt the need nor wanted one. However after one trade I now own an AR, a Mosin and an SKS. Coupled with a 25 year old Mini 14 and the AK I bought a few years ago, I pretty much think I'm covered as far as weapons of mass destruction are concerned 
Plus that Mosin is a hoot to shoot with that old ammo-what a fireball !!!
Plus that Mosin is a hoot to shoot with that old ammo-what a fireball !!!
Brownells is selling Retro AR's now.
Brownells Retro | Brownells - Firearms, Reloading Supplies, Gunsmithing Tools, Gun Parts and Accessories
Brownells Model: BRN-10A Rifle .308
1955-1960
Brownells Model: BRN-10B Rifle .308
1955-1960
Brownells Model: BRN-601 Rifle 5.56mm
1959-1964
Brownells Model: XBRN16E1 Rifle 5.56mm
1964-1967
Brownells Model: BRN-16A1 Rifle 5.56mm
1967-1982
Brownells Model: XBRN177E2 Rifle 5.56mm
1967-1982
Can't think of a better reason.
vonn
US Veteran
A lot of people use them on hogs as well as other varmits. Definitely is among the most popular guns I see at the range with every type person imaginable having fun with them and enjoying shooting. They have become probably the most played with gun on the market with a huge amount of aftermarket support and banning them would be a huge blow to manufacturers and shooters. We all need to hang together or we will surely hang alone.
There seems to be a bit of AR panic buying going on.
Maybe it's just me, but I don't see any legitimate banning of AR's (at least not on a federal level). Most anti-gun States already have these AW bans in place. Even in my State of CA which has AW bans, our gun shop selves are loaded with AR & AK type weapons (just modified to comply with State law).
All I've seen is Trump mention the Fix NICS (which was already in the works), ban bump stocks (again, this was already under review), and raising the long gun purchase age to 21 (ironically taking away the rights of the same high school kids complaining to Trump he needs to "do something").
Even when Obama was running the show, nothing was done. I think we're extremely far away from any such AR ban, but if anyone wants to buy one, I'm all for it. It should help the gun industry that's been struggling. And give some $$ to the NRA while your at it. They're the biggest organization trying to protect or 2nd Amendment rights. Without them, who knows were we'd be?
Maybe it's just me, but I don't see any legitimate banning of AR's (at least not on a federal level). Most anti-gun States already have these AW bans in place. Even in my State of CA which has AW bans, our gun shop selves are loaded with AR & AK type weapons (just modified to comply with State law).
All I've seen is Trump mention the Fix NICS (which was already in the works), ban bump stocks (again, this was already under review), and raising the long gun purchase age to 21 (ironically taking away the rights of the same high school kids complaining to Trump he needs to "do something").
Even when Obama was running the show, nothing was done. I think we're extremely far away from any such AR ban, but if anyone wants to buy one, I'm all for it. It should help the gun industry that's been struggling. And give some $$ to the NRA while your at it. They're the biggest organization trying to protect or 2nd Amendment rights. Without them, who knows were we'd be?
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