enginewithyou
Plinker
ok ladies and gentleman, I'm looking for a good, reliable AR that will hold up over the years. This rifle would be for a SHTF scenario, and for general plinking. I am by no means an expert in firearms, but hey, you have to start somewhere right? Price is also an issue, but I do realize that you generally get what you pay for, and I'd prefer not to get something that I'll want to replace in 6 months. I've decided on the AR mainly because of ammo weight (5.56) and because I HATE the safety on AK's. The ability to upgrade is a plus as well. I don't want to start a debate thread on AK's vs AR's. I just want some help in choosing one that is quality, without paying an arm and a leg for it.
Here's the requirements:
Chambered for NATO 5.56
Iron sights (maybe optics later, but as I said, $ is a constraint)
Ability to shoot cheap ammo. (i don't know if different manufacturer's rifles are more finicky than others.)
Ability to mount a 1 point sling. (probably all of them)
Reliability.
Price range=Below 1000. (really 800 but I do realize you get what you pay for.)
I'm just looking for a no frills, reliable gun. I'd be happy to purchased used, but as I'm not very familiar with the technical aspects, I'm worried that I might get a subpar gun that way. Thanks in advance for your help.
PS. I'm not just a punk kid with the black rifle disease, I've been shooting all my life, just never really shopped around, always shot what dad had available, didn't ask any questions about what could be better. Wish I had.
Here's the requirements:
Chambered for NATO 5.56
Iron sights (maybe optics later, but as I said, $ is a constraint)
Ability to shoot cheap ammo. (i don't know if different manufacturer's rifles are more finicky than others.)
Ability to mount a 1 point sling. (probably all of them)
Reliability.
Price range=Below 1000. (really 800 but I do realize you get what you pay for.)
I'm just looking for a no frills, reliable gun. I'd be happy to purchased used, but as I'm not very familiar with the technical aspects, I'm worried that I might get a subpar gun that way. Thanks in advance for your help.
PS. I'm not just a punk kid with the black rifle disease, I've been shooting all my life, just never really shopped around, always shot what dad had available, didn't ask any questions about what could be better. Wish I had.