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8/2/2012 7:46:07 PM EDT
A friend directed me here.  Im ready to get into full auto.  I know I want an M16.   I've started a trust.  

Ive found a couple that I like, but I don't want to jump into a 20,000 dollar investment without talking to some people who know more about it than me.  

What brands are good?
What brands are to be avoided?
What do I look for as far as scams go?
Should I go through a dealer only?
How much is too much?
Does anyone know any dealers in Texas that could help me out?

I found one for sale.  He's not a dealer.  The price is well below what I've seen so far ad it seems a bit strange.  Is there any way to verify what he has?  

Thanks in advance.  School me all you can guys.  Please.
8/2/2012 8:17:57 PM EDT
[#1]
1) Colt is your best bet.  You can get a real M16 for 15-17k or a SP1 conversion for 13k or so
2) Buy from a trusted seller (but you might pay more).  If you want to buy from an individual I would ask for referrals and maybe have him take it to a dealer of your choice for inspection.  I know people who have flown across the country to view a MG.
3) See 2.  If it sounds too good to be true it probably is.  
4) Unless you buy from someone in-state you will have to use an in-state dealer
5) For a shooter M16 I would look in the 15-16k range
6) Western Firearms maybe
8/2/2012 8:29:07 PM EDT
[#2]
Thanks.  That helps.  

Would 15K for an AR be about right?

Also I may have a deal in the works.  A guy has an H&K S&H sear in a SEF pack.  I know absolutely nothing about HK's except te fact that MP5SD's are sexy as hell.  If I were to buy the pack from him, how far away am I from a complete gun?   How common are host guns, and what are the requirements?   I guess my biggest question is I don't understand how you can have a seat pack and move it from host to host and be legal?
8/2/2012 9:04:21 PM EDT
[#3]
15k for an "AR" sounds a bit high.  I would want one marked M16 for that range.  

HK host guns are ungodly expensive.  5-8k range.  To answer your question, the reason is because the sear itself is the machine gun, so the host firearm is not a machine gun.
8/3/2012 7:49:24 AM EDT
[#4]
what OP is currently looking at is a suppressed M16A1 (fa556-212 suppressor) with colt upper, knights ris, aimpoint t1, surefire light, etc... on it for $19K
8/3/2012 8:43:12 AM EDT
[#5]
I wish I could even think about buying a full auto m16... Maybe if I sold my car, even then it wouldn't be enough to buy one. :""(
8/3/2012 11:50:37 AM EDT
[#6]
I'm thinking about changing directions here.  It doesn't necessarily have to be an actual M16.  Converted would be be ok with me.  Of the converted AR's what best for a shooter an how much should I be looking to spend?
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