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Posted: 8/31/2015 6:36:47 PM EDT
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Hi all,
Am looking at getting my first AR. Have been looking at the Daniel Defense line (specifically the M4A1 $1819.00 MSRP). I have even considered the build option (the more I look at that, seems that you can really get in over your head and don't really save all that much money). And then today I was surfing the 'net again (this is where you really get into a lot of trouble...WAY too many choices out there...sensory overload almost!), I came across an AR being sold by Gander Mtn....the FNH USA FN 15 Tactical Carbine Rifle $1399.99, what I like about this AR is the price for one, also it comes with 16" Match-Grade Cold-Hammer Forged Barrel, Three-Prong Flash Hider, Midwest Industries LWM Handguard, M-LOK Mounting System, 30-Round Magpul PMAG Magazine also Magpul sights where the Daniel Defense has none. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. |
| Daniel Defense makes great stuff from what I've heard, can't go wrong with that although it is pricey. If I were in your shoes, I'd get a Colt 6940 and a used aimpoint for the same price. While you should take your time and get used to iron sights, you're definitely going to want an optic once you get the itch.... |
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Building your own AR isn't really about saving money (unless you are looking to do that specifically, then by all means it can be accomplished, see: PSA). It's more of making an AR to suit your needs at a custom level, where you are in charge of what goes on and what stays off. Not everything off the shelf works for everyone. there is also that point-of-pride feeling, knowing that your rig was built with your own hands.
But with your assumed budget of $1800, you could put together quite a nice weapon, custom tailored to your needs and wants. Just my $0.02 |
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