Newbie question-
Looking to get a 5.56 semi-auto (already have a 7.62 AK). After visiting this site for the last couple months I had decided on a Bushy, probably the XM15 E2S (flat top carbine). Then I saw that Armalite was going to introduce the AR-180. I had never even heard of this gun b4, but its specs are interesting (uses AR-15 mags, etc.). What really caught my eye was the price, $590 retail. My local shops have quoted me around $900 for the Bushy.
My question is, having never shot either type of gun b4, would I be disappointed with the 180? What are the good/bad points?
I like the versatility of the AR-15, the aftermarket accessories, and it definitely has the "cool" factor going for it. I just can't get over the price of the 180.
I'm still leaning towards the Bushy, I guess I just need enough people to push me over the edge.
BTW, initially my intended purpose of the gun is plinking, maybe some coyotes, and SHTF.