First off welcome, Mark!
The "whats the best brand to get for a first AR15" comes up all the time here, and its one of those questions without an answer.
There are however many opinions
A- Id get a factory AR15 and would not try to "build one" as a 1st
B- I would stick with the better makes- Bushmaster Colt, Armalite, Rock River Arms. You may spend a bit more but you will appreciate the decision later on
C- Spend a little more now - save a lot later
D- Spend a few hours reading and perusing this site's AR15 forums (not Genera Discussion) and you will learn more than you could from any other reference source
If you are looking for a specific model.............
Colt LE 6920 (knesekguns.com)
Bushmaster Patrolman's Carbine (A3 version only)
or other flat top models............
Enjoy!!
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