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.
Hey all I'm looking into getting my first AR. I had wanted to get the Colt LE6920 but I don't feel that the extra $ is worth it for what I will use it for. So, that being said, and seeing that I already have an M&P 22 pistol and a model 10 and loving S&W I am going to get an M&P 15. I know there are many different models of M&P 15's so I was wondering which one would be best for weekly target practice, rare/occasional hunting and home defense. I'd like to keep it in the $600-$800 range. I can only afford to shoot about 100 rds per week so it won't see a whole bunch of use. Thanks.
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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 hate to say it, but that isn't a bad deal.
Colt Firearms LE6920MP-OD AR15 Carbine Online Gun Store
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.
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.
We all have opinions, but the "TDP" doesn't.
If owning a colt makes you feel mil-spec. More power to you.
An even smaller world - I lived in St. Louis 1954-57 at Jefferson Barracks.Small world. I live in StL as well.
Same for mine purchased 3 months ago. Really nice little shooter.My Sport came chambered for 5.56(as marked in the barrel) so it will handle both 5.56 & .223
Hey all I'm looking into getting my first AR. I had wanted to get the Colt LE6920 but I don't feel that the extra $ is worth it for what I will use it for. So, that being said, and seeing that I already have an M&P 22 pistol and a model 10 and loving S&W I am going to get an M&P 15. I know there are many different models of M&P 15's so I was wondering which one would be best for weekly target practice, rare/occasional hunting and home defense. I'd like to keep it in the $600-$800 range. I can only afford to shoot about 100 rds per week so it won't see a whole bunch of use. Thanks.
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Not sure if S&W made any or not, but a Patrolman's carbine in 9MM should not be overlooked. I have a 9 and the longer barrel on the carbine makes the 9 x 19 a pretty potent little round. It's cheaper to shoot (still), you can plink-around with it and not be as apt to shoot holes thru your neighbors walls and it's a perfect HD gun IMHO. I apologize for changing the subject from gun to caliber, but one needs to know that an AR can be had in many pistol calibers and it's a fun-gun to shoot.