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Posted: 5/29/2017 7:40:24 PM EDT

New guy here, need advice and knowledge for a new AR. I've built and bought a couple ARs in the past and now I have 1k freed up to use on whatever, I've got a couple ideas but I'm no expert on ARs so I thought I'd come here and pick your brains :D

1- used Colt A3 tactical carbine hbar (restricted roll mark)

2- used bushmaster XM E2S (restricted roll mark)

3- used S&W M&P sport 2

4- new FN 15 SRP

5- new Ruger 556

Now here's where I get complicated/ridiculous, the colt, bushmaster, ruger would get a new colt full auto BCG. The S&W would get the BCG or a new full colt upper and the FN is already top of budget. Thanks fellas

Posted: 5/29/2017 10:17:04 PM EDT

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Since you're wanting to swap out so much anyway, why not just buy whatever upper you want and piece together or pick up a complete lower from somewhere else (like PSA)? It'll end up being cheaper in the long run compared to buying a complete rifle then swapping out parts/uppers.

Posted: 5/29/2017 10:41:04 PM EDT

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*Colt 6920 CCU 16 Midlength
*Colt 6920 HBPW
*BCM M4 Mod 0

All are close (+ $150-$250) to your budget, new, and are quality. No need to swap this or that.

Personally, this is where I would look. Everyone has a different view though.

Good luck in your search.

Posted: 5/29/2017 10:57:57 PM EDT

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I would choose a LW Mid with an MLOK rail. I don't care for most 16" carbine gas guns.
Since you're in Illinois, check out a Springfield Armory Saint. (Someone needs to buy them).

Posted: 5/29/2017 11:57:58 PM EDT

[#4]

You can build a lightweight AR for around that press or less. It's something different when you pick up a rifle that is 5-6 lbs with optics and loaded

Posted: 5/30/2017 10:37:52 AM EDT

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Thanks for all the replays so far, I had thought about building another rifle but I've had a strange obsession lately with the old restricted roll mark ARs, and I love the look of the old A2 colts. I had been looking at SA saints until the whole SB 1657 betrayal lol, i love the MP 2 I have now and I've heard good things about FN and the ruger, I did find a stripped lower by BCI out of IN, anybody know much about them? I've never really thought about a light weight rifle before, compared to my AR10 and M1 Garand my ar15 always feels light lol.

Posted: 5/30/2017 1:04:21 PM EDT

[#6]

Sounds like you have your mind made up on the colt so just get that.

Posted: 5/30/2017 1:16:36 PM EDT

[#7]

ruger is stupid has aluminum fsb and proprietary screw off delta ring

Posted: 5/30/2017 2:53:27 PM EDT

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Posted: 6/8/2017 9:34:08 AM EDT

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Anybody have an idea what a bushmaster xm15 e2s SN BFI4065xx made in 2003 would be worth? It's got the A2 carry handle upper and a flash suppressor.

Posted: 6/8/2017 9:59:06 AM EDT

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A 2003 model BM is probably worth less than a current Windham Weaponry carbine ($800 retail).

For comparison, a new Bushmaster Patrol Carbine (non-Windham) is $500 after a $150 factory rebate.

Posted: 6/9/2017 10:44:46 AM EDT

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Realistically, ~$350-$400 tops.

Bad market for resale currently. Especially with so many $400-$500 factory guns available.

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