From what I read, which is quite a bit since I have been in the same dilemma for awhile, do not get a Bushmaster or a Stag.
"Oh No! I bought a BM/RRA/Stag before I knew better!" - M4Carbine.net Forums
I understand this approach but mine is polar opposite almost
Read some to understand basics. Go out and buy a new/used one for 650-750$
Shoot it for a year or so (shoot it not just own it). Write down what you like or don't like about the rifle.
Decide if you want to upgrade the one you have or buy another and sell the first one for almost what you paid anyway, maybe 120 less meaning it cost you 10$ a month to gain experience with the platform and identify likes/dislikes
Stag makes a good rifle. There are a lot of AR snobs out there, just like with anything else.
. I like the Windham a lot . The only bad thing I heard about Windham was the trigger. Has anyone had any trouble with this? If so did you change the trigger assembly out? What brand of trigger did you go to and why?
From what I read, which is quite a bit since I have been in the same dilemma for awhile, do not get a Bushmaster or a Stag.
"Oh No! I bought a BM/RRA/Stag before I knew better!" - M4Carbine.net Forums
The Windam Comes with a Standard GI trigger assembly. I havent noticed any difference in it than any other standard AR trigger Ive felt. It seems fairly easy to swap out but Ive never attempted a trigger install. Im thinking about getting a Geissele drop in trigger and giving it a try. The Geissele is about $180.00 for a basic trigger upgrade but they make all kinds up to $400.00. Ive never shot with a Geissele but they are one of the top reviewed brands for triggers.
This is the one Im thinking about getting for mine.
Geissele Super Semi Automatic Trigger AR-15 LR-308 Small Pin .154 Two
To those saying "I like this" or "I like that", please explain why. Try to help the OP understand "why" you like X over Y. Just saying "I like brand X" doesn't really help much.
To those saying "I like this" or "I like that", please explain why. Try to help the OP understand "why" you like X over Y. Just saying "I like brand X" doesn't really help much.
This was definitely directed at me.
Snobs? In the Gun community?????? No.....by the way, anybody know where I can get some new clips for my Stag?????
I have built up 3 AR's this year and used stag lowers on 2 of them. Run fine. Have no idea as to the quality of the complete guns they offer.
As to a budget...I would look at an M&P with the forward assist upper. After you personalize it with what ever zombie gear you may want on it (light, grips, optics, extra mags) you will push the end of the $1500 area easily. We can build one for under $600 but an aimpoint optic will put you over a grand. An eotech and multiplier will push you well past that.