User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 6:03:04 PM EDT
[#1]
I'd buy it now.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 6:04:22 PM EDT
[#2]
Buy a lower now, and slowly buy parts to complete it, much easier on the wallet that way.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 6:04:33 PM EDT
[#3]
get the education first. If and when they ban ARs, you will already be out of school. This is my opinion. I think with the president we have right now, we should be ok for now. but here again this is my opinion and i am sure others around here will disagree with me and will give you there opinions.
L2S |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 6:06:17 PM EDT
[#4]
I wouldn't get all lathered up about it right now. But, in 2 1/2 years, as soon as you get a "real job" I'd put one on lay away. At that time, it would not be good to procrastinate.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 6:06:33 PM EDT
[#5]
Originally Posted By Garand Shooter: Buy a lower now, and slowly buy parts to complete it, much easier on the wallet that way. Ditto this advice. Scott |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 6:07:04 PM EDT
[#6]
On the equipment exchange board there a couple people selling Rock River Arms lowers for $110, which is pretty good.
I'd recommend this route. Don't blow your whole wad on guns but a lower is a relatively inexpensive ace in the hole. |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 6:11:23 PM EDT
[#7]
Quoted: Originally Posted By Garand Shooter: Buy a lower now, and slowly buy parts to complete it, much easier on the wallet that way. Ditto this advice. Scott Roger that.. |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 6:12:38 PM EDT
[#8]
Good advice from smart folks.
I would squirrel one away when you have the financial ability. I have an AR-10A2 carbine with 4 20 rd mags stuck back for "emergencies". |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 6:13:54 PM EDT
[#9]
Buy it NOW!!!!!!!!!!!! |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 6:18:25 PM EDT
[#10]
I have had "Gun-Tunnel-Vision" since I was 17 years old.
Every spare cent I have had in the past years has gone directly to hardware of some sort. I had a broken window in my Ford Ranger for 8 months, but in that time, I managed to buy 6 guns. Priorities. It's definitley slowin down though. BTW- On the "Buy the Lower" advice- This is a total lapse in common sense. If you think that you can just buy the lower, then, if AR's are banned, at least you will still be able to get everything else to complete the gun , you are wrong. When they are banned, ALL OF IT will be banned. Uppers, Lowers, carriers, components, and all. |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 6:34:21 PM EDT
[#11]
I would buy it before the 2002 elections. Bad things may well happen in Congress and if they do I would not trust Bush any farther than I can throw him not to "go along" with a compromise bill that "only" bans "evil assault rifles", closes the non-existent gunshow loophole, and bans all high cap mags--for the children's sake. If you think you'd be set back now wait until you have to buy one black market. How much is an M-16 now in Illinois? I don't know because I can't afford to even find out. Now is the "good old days."
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 6:39:06 PM EDT
[#12]
Hell, you live in Utah. I wouldn't worry at all.
But if you have to, I would buy the lower, and then I would buy mags. Hi-cap mags will be banned before guns. |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 6:48:23 PM EDT
[#13]
I wouldnt put it off, but then again I live in NJ.
Cant you sell blood or something?[thinking] Eric |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 6:51:54 PM EDT
[#14]
I wasn't suggesting that buying a lower was a way to skirt banning, just that if he built it slowly (say over a semester) his wallet wouldn't feel the same pinch as a sudden $700 drop. It would help avoid taking out a loan.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 6:59:05 PM EDT
[#15]
Originally Posted By Garand Shooter: I wasn't suggesting that buying a lower was a way to skirt banning, just that if he built it slowly (say over a semester) his wallet wouldn't feel the same pinch as a sudden $700 drop. It would help avoid taking out a loan. That makes sense. But there are guys here who have said "I have 10 lowers ready for the day when AR's are banned" Yeah. OK. So the ban will read... "AR15's are now illegal. But you can still buy every component for them- Except the lower" Nope. My guess is that controls (IE-Serial Numbers) will be put on barrels in the near future, like is in Europe, and they will be an FFL item. It will be done under the guise "ballistic fingerprinting" or something like that. mark my words. |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 7:17:18 PM EDT
[#16]
If a ban occurs, it should be years away. Being in Utah it would be one of the last states.
I would hold off but watch (as you do how) how the political climate goes. If a ban bill is introduced AND passed, buy at least a lower. |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 7:33:43 PM EDT
[#17]
NO time like the present. Do it ASAP.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 7:41:02 PM EDT
[#18]
Quoted: Should I buy the AR and take out a loan for school or will AR's be there when I have a real job and can buy things? My opinion.. save for your school.. AR purchase can wait (IMHO) Rick |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 7:46:13 PM EDT
[#19]
I bought my first AR in college. What do you think student loans are for? You take out a few extra bills and buy one. You dont have to pay until you graduate and the interest also doesnt accrue during yuor schooling! Just make sure not to take in school property, including parking lots. Automatic expulsion in a lot of colleges. Also lock it up during parties and dont tell anyone you have one. Get a nice girlfriend to buy you your beer!
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 7:51:58 PM EDT
[#20]
IF you have a safe way to store it, get the LEGP AR15.com model NOW.
Start getting magazines for it a few at a time. Stash some ammo away every time you buy a mag. Get the loan for the schooling and PAY IT OFF, looking at your LEGP every time you send the payment. When you're in class, think about what you are doing with your education, and think about that nice black rifle, safely tucked away. I agree with the others who say to get the schooling, but, I know that distracting feeling of wanting to get the gun, and you won't be distracted from your schooling if you know you've got it... I'm trying to be realistic, but, I'm the guy who posted the "Anyone ever p/o the wife with a gun purchase?" thread... |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 7:57:39 PM EDT
[#21]
BusMaster is right. That feeling wont go away. Before you know it, you'll have a wife and kids and no money for an AR. God help you if you get a wife who hates guns, you'll never get one. It easier to keep one in this scenario then trying to get a new one.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 8:06:23 PM EDT
[#22]
If you buy the AR you will not stop there You will buy lots of mags , ammo ,scope ,sling etc..
It is a disease that you can not stop ! |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 10:07:15 PM EDT
[#23]
Don't bother buying anything now. The "assault weapon" ban will sunset in 2004 and you will be able to buy whatever you want. Well, at least that is what I was told in November.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 10:21:26 PM EDT
[#24]
Originally Posted By Imbrog|io: Don't bother buying anything now. The "assault weapon" ban will sunset in 2004 and you will be able to buy whatever you want. Well, at least that is what I was told in November. When donkeys fly out of my ass! Since when does the govt. give back a right that they've taken away? Look at DUI laws, hell some years ago cops would follow you home or even give you a ride. Now you go directly to jail and you are Fucked. There are plenty more examples but thats one. If anybody really believes that the Brady law will not be kept going and even broadened thru more legislation, they are smoking too much crack. They are coming at us from 10 different directions. New bills are introduced concerning guns every week on capitol hill. Don't forget about the lawsuits driving manufactureres out of buisiness, the non-renewal of thousands of FFLs, states passing new bans of their own and on and on.... They will not stop so neither should we. Greg |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 10:23:22 PM EDT
[#25]
Originally Posted By Garand Shooter: Buy a lower now, and slowly buy parts to complete it, much easier on the wallet that way. Damn, I wish somebody would have todl me that... Wait, on second thought I would have picked up the lower and a day later gone down and picked up an upper. hahahaha |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 10:34:11 PM EDT
[#26]
Quoted: Originally Posted By Imbrog|io: Don't bother buying anything now. The "assault weapon" ban will sunset in 2004 and you will be able to buy whatever you want. Well, at least that is what I was told in November. When donkeys fly out of my ass! Since when does the govt. give back a right that they've taken away? Look at DUI laws, hell some years ago cops would follow you home or even give you a ride. Now you go directly to jail and you are Fucked. There are plenty more examples but thats one. If anybody really believes that the Brady law will not be kept going and even broadened thru more legislation, they are smoking too much crack. They are coming at us from 10 different directions. New bills are introduced concerning guns every week on capitol hill. Don't forget about the lawsuits driving manufactureres out of buisiness, the non-renewal of thousands of FFLs, states passing new bans of their own and on and on.... They will not stop so neither should we. Greg Now there you go with that right-wing anti-government rhetoric again. When will you realize the government just wants what's best for the children? Guns only have one real purpose and that is to kill--children usually. Behave and accept what is best for all of us. |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 10:43:20 PM EDT
[#27]
I have three suggestion.Buy Buy Buy
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 11:03:11 PM EDT
[#28]
Got to agree with Garand Shooter. Buy lower now the piece it together as money is available.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 11:17:17 PM EDT
[#29]
I personally would buy a stripped lower when you can scrounge up enough money. I know its tough while you are going to school. I have been there and done it. But when there is a desire there is a means. I just beat the ban here in CA by one day. I did not know that there was going to be a ban that would pass. Stupid me, I did not keep up with the politics. But I did get lucky and bought a lower receiver for $110.00 the day before the ban went into effect. Boy am I glad that I happened to walk in the gun store that day.
Good luck! Dan |
|
|
|
Posted: 5/31/2001 11:42:26 PM EDT
[#30]
Quoted: Originally Posted By Garand Shooter: I wasn't suggesting that buying a lower was a way to skirt banning, just that if he built it slowly (say over a semester) his wallet wouldn't feel the same pinch as a sudden $700 drop. It would help avoid taking out a loan. That makes sense. But there are guys here who have said "I have 10 lowers ready for the day when AR's are banned" Yeah. OK. So the ban will read... "AR15's are now illegal. But you can still buy every component for them- Except the lower" Nope. My guess is that controls (IE-Serial Numbers) will be put on barrels in the near future, like is in Europe, and they will be an FFL item. It will be done under the guise "ballistic fingerprinting" or something like that. mark my words. See guys I told you he would be reasonable [:D] .... Anyway, I *do* have to agree with him ENTIRELY on this!! Its o.k. to buy lowers but be sure you are acquiring parts as well. Just having a lower sitting is no guarantee and its USELESS if you can't get the other needed parts [>Q] |
|
|
|
Posted: 6/1/2001 12:05:14 AM EDT
[#31]
The ammo will go first...
|
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
