Wanting to get into AR game.

[petyweestraw]

I've got three pistols(xd40sc fnx 40 m&p45c) and was thinking bout selling one to get started.

Im leaning hard towards the m&p15 sport. It will be for plinking and HD. Most likely thro some moe stuff on it in the future.

Sooooo let's here what you guys think.

[KBScobravert]

If you are going to buy a complete gun, you are going to do pretty well with the S&W stuff. Heck my main shooter started life as a S&W M&P15. There are cheaper ones out there but I bet and from lack of complaints I have heard, the S&W line has better quality control.

[brandon01rt]

Build it instead of buying it. There is plenty on help here and online. It is a much more rewarding experience that just buying it outright. If you are new to AR's a home build will teach you more about the rifle than anything else. Also, hardly anyone leaves their rifle stock so you can build it with the upgrades you want.

[Tannerm]

Building it is a good idea. But if u prefer buying, I second the sw ar's... my ar in swat was an m&p15t. Fantastic weapon. Got me top shot in a swat shooting comp. I wished I could kept her... I'll have another one; one day!

[petyweestraw]

Not scared to build at all really. Just figured this to be easier and don't know where to start. What brand is what and if they are worth getting. I thumbed thru palmetto state website and saw some really cheap prices but didn't know what was what.

[petyweestraw]

I'm not a brand whore really. I own a hipoint carbine and love it. So it doesn't have to be top shelf but has to work every time tho

[black2002ls]

I strongly recommend building your first AR. I was lost when I started, however, now I know my AR inside and out.

If you don't plan on reselling, then I feel that in most instances, a branded rifle doesn't offer a ton of benefit as long as you don't go with the cheapest parts you can get your hands on.

[Darren M]

Just my humble 2¢... Build your own, go as cheap as you can, make cheap mistakes. Build a fun, cheap, plinker. Once you know what you really want, and can afford, build/buy your "nice" gun. A few sites that are helpful, once you know the parts you want/need.

• http://arpartsfinder.com/ - Great resource I hit frequently for general parts pricing
• http://www.ar15.com/ - Took me a while to get used to the format but great knowledge base
• http://www.armslist.com/classifieds/texas - Caveat emptor!
• http://texasguntrader.com/index.php?a=10 - Caveat emptor!

[mustang_revival]

Here's ya a lower to start with.

45.00

http://www.kygunco.com/anderson-manu-556-223--ar15-lower-7075-t6-59241

[CJ]

The difference between a $4000 boutique AR15 and a bargain bin blem $500 AR15 is they both shoot the same groups. So focus on what's important to you.

[petyweestraw]

True and going bang every time and not breaking often is what I want.

I'm attracted to the mp sport because no forward assist or dust cover. It does shed some weight and to be honest it's not something I need.

[Darren M]

Sporterized, if that's right?, uppers are typically cheaper than others, and slightly easier to build. (No door/assist to put on ) However, that's crazy simple to do. Go shoot some different ARs and see what you like before you decide.

[CJ]

True and going bang every time and not breaking often is what I want.

I'm attracted to the mp sport because no forward assist or dust cover. It does shed some weight and to be honest it's not something I need.

They are just ugly, that's my only qualm.

[petyweestraw]

Sporterized, if that's right?, uppers are typically cheaper than others, and slightly easier to build. (No door/assist to put on ) However, that's crazy simple to do. Go shoot some different ARs and see what you like before you decide.

Well I've handle a $1000 colt. A $900 sig and the sport. To me other than features and weight they handled and shot the,same

[Darren M]

Cool. So you have a good idea what features you want. Get the parts and start building.