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Posted: 9/14/2004 8:06:07 PM EDT

I'm about to dump $2K to re-build my rifle from my old ArmaLite receiver. Yep, price doesn't even include the receiver, thats "free" (yeah right

). Mostly the money is for the scope I want, a IOR Valdada tactical 1.1-4x26, at $700. The rest goes into Q-detach rings, flip rear/front sights, complete pre-ban V-match 16" upper (BM, fluted), bipod, VLTOR collapsing stock, & lower parts kit. Its a hefty deal. Either that, or a new Laptop which will be virtually worthless in time.

Am I going over the edge with this project? Anyone here have any objections to spending 2k on an AR??!?!

How much money have you guys spent so far in celebration of the ending of the AWB?

Posted: 9/14/2004 8:08:46 PM EDT

[#1]

Yes. $4K in a semi auto AR is too much.

I've got just under $1200 in my sunset AR, a LW carbine and $400 in my Mak90 folder.

I plan to spend about $150 on mags tomorrow.

Posted: 9/14/2004 8:10:30 PM EDT

[#2]

No, as long as there is FREE porn on the web, you're ok.

Posted: 9/14/2004 8:13:40 PM EDT

[#3]

In a word-no.

Posted: 9/14/2004 8:40:45 PM EDT

[#4]

Sadly, the answer is no...

Posted: 9/14/2004 9:31:53 PM EDT

[#5]

If your happy with the finished product,i see no problemm investing 2k.
Roy

Posted: 9/14/2004 9:48:08 PM EDT

[#6]

i have around $1700 in my AR. i got a few things used, or good deals too. ouch.

Posted: 9/14/2004 10:24:44 PM EDT

[#7]

Going nuts. I really need the laptop too, but don't want to spend over 4k.

I think I figured a compromise though. Just get the upper and assemble the lower w/ stock, just to make it official for the ending of the AWB. Wait on the other stuff. I know... building a rifle that way really sucks ass. But since I am in CA, the only time I will even be able to work on/play with my rifle would be when I have time to visit my parents in AZ (also my rifles' home and which is rarely ever). With this compromise, I only spend an additional few hundred bucks, but I get the laptop too.

Oh I wish, I wish, I could just win the damn lottery. That would make it alot easier... or a hell of alot harder, depending on who you talk to.

Posted: 9/14/2004 10:26:37 PM EDT

[#8]

you would be much better off buying a $700 rifle and going to a good shooting school. get a few cases of quality ammo a few dozen mags and quality cleaning supplies. spend time behind your rifle not installing "cool" shit on it.

Posted: 9/14/2004 10:29:39 PM EDT

[#9]

I have a couple that I could trade straight across for a mid 1990s car, with options.

Posted: 9/14/2004 10:32:29 PM EDT

[#10]

I say when you hit what it cost to buy a FA one then you spent too much, or if you gold plate it.

Posted: 9/15/2004 8:03:11 AM EDT

[#11]

That's a lot of money to spend on something you will rarely be able to use...

Posted: 9/15/2004 8:05:12 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
That's a lot of money to spend on something you will rarely be able to use...

I shoot my ARs (some of them, anyway) at least twice a month, if not weekly. I also spent alot more than $2k in the recent past on AR stuff. Still spending.

Posted: 9/15/2004 8:26:09 AM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
That's a lot of money to spend on something you will rarely be able to use...

So... you are saying the 3 red lasers i have on my AR... on my RAS... at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, so when i aim it looks like the Predator aiming... was excessive?

S

Posted: 9/15/2004 8:30:53 AM EDT

[#14]

I can't see putting over 2.5K in an AR.

Posted: 9/15/2004 9:05:06 AM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
Quoted:
That's a lot of money to spend on something you will rarely be able to use...

So... you are saying the 3 red lasers i have on my AR... on my RAS... at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, so when i aim it looks like the Predator aiming... was excessive?

S

That's why I love this group...there is always someone else "a little farther out there" than me.

Paladin

ps, and I am on my way to the local pawn shop where cheap lasers are sold, RIGHT NOW!

Posted: 9/15/2004 9:08:18 AM EDT

[#16]

You are kidding......................

Posted: 9/15/2004 9:51:05 AM EDT

[#17]

Uhmmm.... the answer is no....

I've got 2 guns that I've got at least 2 grand into each, and 1 gun that I have 1500 into....And I own a Model1/Mega gun that I have less than 500 in that works just as good (hmmmm)......

And I own a boat too...

-sc

Posted: 9/15/2004 9:58:13 AM EDT

[#18]

I've got just over $2k (~$2200) in this one.

Posted: 9/15/2004 9:58:33 AM EDT

[#19]

Counting everything(lower, CAR kit, mags, single point sling set up, Trijicon, BUIS, loading dies, ect.) I've got over $1600 into my "Sport Utility Rifle". I don't dare tell my wife that, she thinks it's more like $1000 but hey, a mans got to have a hobby,LOL. It sounds like a lot but in the long run and seeing as how I'm NOT going to sell this one off I think it'll work out ok. I can use it for home defence, plinkin', hunting(it's a .300 Fireball so it'll work great on deer.) and it's fun to just play with working up loads and target shooting. I've known guys that have spent 10 times as much on a car or truck to play with so by that logic I'm way a head of the game.

Posted: 9/15/2004 10:27:40 AM EDT

[#20]

When Im finished suping up my Bushmaster M4 I will be about 2500 bucks into it. 1100 for the gun, and the rest is accessories (light, ACOG, etc.). Its pricy but fun stuff....

Posted: 9/15/2004 10:35:44 AM EDT

[#21]

It all depends on what you want, pre-or post aftermarket for these things are expensive!

My list

Stock Bushmaster XM15 $525
ARMS SIR #58 MOD and ARMS #40 BUIS $420
M4 Profile Barrel $144
YHM f/u site G-block $75
RRA 6POS stock $45
GG&G Sling receiver plate $32
Aimpoint clone w/mount $130

Plus about $150 in misc parts..

Total = $1521....

The right to own, and the option to install these parts = Priceless!

Posted: 9/15/2004 11:42:16 AM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
Quoted:
That's a lot of money to spend on something you will rarely be able to use...

So... you are saying the 3 red lasers i have on my AR... on my RAS... at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, so when i aim it looks like the Predator aiming... was excessive?

S

Is it strange that for some reason, unknown to me, that sounds really cool?

I find myself asking why........
hadn't I thought of that before?

Sly

Posted: 9/15/2004 12:18:08 PM EDT

[#23]

It love it. I made a deal with my wife if I quit smoking she wouldn't bitch at me about buying Evil Rifles. I smoked for 25 years.

Posted: 9/15/2004 12:59:12 PM EDT

[#24]

nope, it's like a crack addiction.(not that i personally would know)
good luck with you're newfound addiction