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Posted: 9/6/2008 8:18:17 AM EDT
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Good day all, I am new to the forum and have a question about a getting my first AR. I have been looking at several companies for my first AR and I have found an Olympic Arms and a S&W M&P within my price range (around $800-$900). Mind you, I know nothing about AR's or rifles in general, so this would be the one I would be learning with. Any suggestions for a good starter rifle where I can learn the platform? All suggestions wlecomed. AG |
Is the S&W better the Olympic Arms AR? What would be the differences? Like I said, I don't know jack about this platform, so I am trying to learn about them before I make my purchase. Thanks. AG |
| I was thinking about going with something in that price range too. I'm also new the AR's but guys here convinced me to save a little more and go with the LMT. I just recently purchased it (haven't received it yet). They basically told me "You get what you pay for" (no not bashing anyone). I plan to keep it around for a long time so I wanted something very reliable. Just some food for thought. |
I want it for target shooting and SHTF scenario (if ever needed for that). Like I said, something that I can learn the platform on. Down the road I will probably build one myself. |
+1 I did the same thing! |
Thats what I got mine for, SHTF type thing. I have a Bushmaster Carbine, and never had a problem with it and ran about 1500 rounds through. I got mine a few years ago and spent about $750 for mine. Do your research you will find the right rifle for you! |
Although I am a big advocate of the smiths, i have to agree with billybob, do your research. everyone on this forum will have an opinion, you have to do some research on line and maybe go to a gunstore and hold a couple of them and see what you think. It will come to you. Good Luck |
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The S&W M&P 15 FT retails for ~$1250, but it has sights and a quad-rail that Troy sells for almost $500. The main components of the M&P are much the same across the product line, so some of the other models are within your price range. This was my first AR-15, and you could not ask for a more reliable, solid and accurate carbine. Shoots all kinds of ammunition, brass and steel cased. For a first AR15, I believe it is better to purchase a complete firearm that was designed as a system. Once you get a chance to work with it, learn how it works and how to maintain it, then you have some foundation on which to consider building one. With a good template to start with, you won't be asking yourself "is this how it is supposed to work?" if something is amiss. http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk62/Make_It_In_Mass/DSC00414c.jpg |
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