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10/21/2009 1:59:10 AM EDT
Hello, my name is Robbie.  I am new to this board as well as the AR world.  I don't own one yet but I have been lookin since the fall machine gun shoot here in Kentucky.  I was wonderin if you all could lead me in the right direction for a good starter gun, as well as give me some pointers in operatin/maintainin my rifle etc.  I am almost sold on the S&W M&P15.  My plans for the gun are home defense, recreation, and mabey some huntin just cause I can (but I don't want a rifle for huntin).  I'd like to slap a non-magnified red dot on it in the future when money allows it.

Thanx for any help!
10/21/2009 2:49:11 AM EDT
[#1]
Hello,yoyur off to a good start-sounds like a good plan.your on the right track with a Arfcom membership. check out the resouses here in the library like

http://www.ar15.com/forums/forum.html?b=12&f=7

check out the site sponsers too.

Good luck

Best regards,

TDK

10/21/2009 3:58:11 AM EDT
[#2]
I don't think there's anything wrong with the S&W MP15 as a first AR. Welcome to the forum!
10/21/2009 4:06:46 AM EDT
[#3]
My first AR was and is a M&P15. Damn solid gun.

+1 for library, Industry and stickies in these forums.

Lots of great info and contributors on this sight.  Check out your hometown forum. There may be some locals that can help. KY hometown Here are links to KY EE search. You might find a good used AR local or within drivin distance.

Warning: Buying an AR can result in contracting BRD.
10/21/2009 4:19:12 AM EDT
[#4]
The S&W is a fine stick but im going to make a suggestion to get a built lower with a BCM midlenght upper. I have one and love it and if it would have been my first AR it could have been my last. The quality of the work is unbelievable and is back with one of the best CS teams in the AR community. Check out Bravo Company USA, they are a sight sponsor and for prob $250 you will have alot nicer ar.
10/21/2009 5:15:06 AM EDT
[#5]
Check out Spike's Tactical. Great ARs for the money with all the features for a reliable AR platform. If anything, they can build one for ya.
10/21/2009 6:57:24 AM EDT
[#6]
Welcome.  The S&W would be a great gun. put an EoTech or Aimpoint in that bad boy and your good to go.  Then buy some extra mags and ammo and start saving for your second AR.  It will come a lot sooner than you think
10/21/2009 12:00:14 PM EDT
[#7]
Thanx for info!
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