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Posted: 2/1/2011 4:35:19 PM EDT

Thanks to a nice tax return I'll have some play money in a few weeks. I'm torn between buying my first handgun (looking at M&P 40) or "finishing" my AR. By finishing I mean to get a Magpul Midlength MOE with their vertical fore grip, a sling, light, and red-dot sight. All I have at home are a few shotguns and the AR, so I'd like to make the AR more appropriate for HD or use a handgun instead.

I'm leaning towards the handgun but just wanting to get some more thoughts. Thanks, guys!

Posted: 2/1/2011 4:36:36 PM EDT

[#1]

finish the AR

Posted: 2/1/2011 4:36:58 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
finish the AR

First post.

Posted: 2/1/2011 4:37:40 PM EDT

[#3]

Finish the AR.

Posted: 2/1/2011 4:40:14 PM EDT

[#4]

As long as the AR is in usable condition right now, I say get the pistol.

Posted: 2/1/2011 4:40:18 PM EDT

[#5]

Handgun, then pick away at the ar. I assume you already have the ar lower.

Posted: 2/1/2011 4:41:18 PM EDT

[#6]

Foregrip, sling, light and pistol...

Posted: 2/1/2011 4:43:23 PM EDT

[#7]

Finish the AR

Posted: 2/1/2011 4:52:04 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
finish the AR

This

Posted: 2/1/2011 4:54:03 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
As long as the AR is in usable condition right now, I say get the pistol.

This ^ ^ ^

Posted: 2/1/2011 5:01:24 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
As long as the AR is in usable condition right now, I say get the pistol.

Sorry, guess I should have specified: the AR has been in a finished state for year. Granted, it's bare-bones BCM middy with iron sights, but it's a working piece of art, haha.

Posted: 2/1/2011 5:04:26 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Foregrip, sling, light and pistol...

Posted: 2/1/2011 5:04:40 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
finish the AR

Posted: 2/1/2011 5:05:22 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
Foregrip, sling, light and pistol...

Posted: 2/1/2011 5:06:32 PM EDT

[#14]

Rifle > shotgun > handgun > sharp stick > harsh words

Posted: 2/1/2011 5:06:59 PM EDT

[#15]

A handgun is far more useful than a rifle.

ETA:Your rifle is already "finished."

Posted: 2/1/2011 5:08:54 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
As long as the AR is in usable condition right now, I say get the pistol.

Yep.

Posted: 2/1/2011 5:14:37 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
A handgun is far more useful than a rifle.

ETA:Your rifle is already "finished."

first time I ever heard a handgun being more useful than a rifle.

Back on topic: Op if your AR is finished in the sense that it functions 100% and has sights than I would get a handgun.

Posted: 2/1/2011 5:16:17 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:

Quoted:

As long as the AR is in usable condition right now, I say get the pistol.

Yep.

ditto

and a new VFG and forearm don't make it better for home defense, they're just pretties. The only thing your rifle NEEDS for the HD role is a light, a red dot makes it a bit better. But no AR can be easily concealed about your person- so IMO the pistol is more important.

Posted: 2/1/2011 5:16:41 PM EDT

[#19]

Since the AR fires bullets safely, and you don't own a handgun yet...

GET THE HANDGUN

Posted: 2/1/2011 5:16:49 PM EDT

[#20]

A carbine is a perfect home defense weapon. Unless you have your concealed carry license, get that AR into fighting shape and wait on the .40.

Posted: 2/1/2011 5:27:32 PM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:

first time I ever heard a handgun being more useful than a rifle.

The handgun is a weapon that can be kept on or about your person constantly. Do you take your rifle with you everywhere? Contrary to popular belief, these rifles are really nothing more than toys. You will not have it available when you need it. Also, if you truly do need a rifle, one can be acuired with a handgun. Note the Warsaw ghetto uprising and the Liberator pistol.

Posted: 2/1/2011 5:32:01 PM EDT

[#22]

Needs a poll! but (AS USUAL) the first post nails it!

Posted: 2/1/2011 5:39:10 PM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:

first time I ever heard a handgun being more useful than a rifle.

The handgun is a weapon that can be kept on or about your person constantly. Do you take your rifle with you everywhere? Contrary to popular belief, these rifles are really nothing more than toys. You will not have it available when you need it. Also, if you truly do need a rifle, one can be acuired with a handgun. Note the Warsaw ghetto uprising and the Liberator pistol.

The context of your prior post was not clear to me, I thought you meant Pistol> Rifle in a combat situation.

I see you meant it as in a everday life kinda thing in which I would agree with you.

Posted: 2/1/2011 5:58:09 PM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:

Quoted:
finish the AR

First post.

This. Finish one before getting another. Too many unfinished toys, and you end up selling to buy.

Posted: 2/1/2011 8:10:20 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
A handgun is far more useful than a rifle.

ETA:Your rifle is already "finished."

I know it's finished in the sense that it's a complete rifle and can put rounds downrange. I put " " around it to signify an alternate use for 'finished.'

An additional point: being in VA I have the option of concealed carry. Yet another reason why I'd like to get a handgun sooner rather than later.

Posted: 2/1/2011 8:28:27 PM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:
As long as the AR is in usable condition right now, I say get the pistol.

I am with him. Getting the handgun will give you two guns. Finishing the AR will not give you another gun.

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