Another AR options question.

[3point5]

I know that this is a big question on here, and I have been considering an AR purchase here in the near future.

I have it narrowed down to a couple of options...and wondered if anyone has input on either of these. This will be a paper puncher. May do some short range varmint hunting with it. This will not be a battle rifle....I dont plan on fighting any wars.

1) Plum Crazy lower, with a PSA upper.
Its cheap that way, just not sure about reliability.

2) Colt LE6920
More expensive, but Colt has built more AR's than any other company. The 6920 is the standard of which M-4gerys are built on.

Those are the 2 options I have in mind. I would like to keep it between 6-1200 bucks. I know there are some opinions....lets hear em.

 

[LPMan59]

interesting choices.....but the colt without question.

i wouldnt mess with a plumcrazy lower except from maybe a .22 upper; plenty of pics out there of them going kaboom. if money is the issue and you want an M4, just buy the PSA M4 carbine rifle for $600

 

[netsecurity]

Buying a Colt 6920 means you're buying the lightest equipped, high quality AR. But that also means that you'll have to upgrade everything if you're not satisfied with it just being light. So you'll spend a lot more for a lot less. Not that this is a bad thing (I own 6920LE), but it sure ends up costing a lot more than the $1,200 price tag.

My uncle just bought a Rock River Operator for $800 and it has excellent free float rails, a chrome bolt, upgraded butt stock, and flip up front sites. It shoots like a dream, and needed nothing but a scope and a sling. I'd recommend something like this, and that's what I'd buy if I had it to do all over again honestly.

 

[MtnBiker6510]

Between those two the Colt without doubt would be the smarter buy, but there are other options as well. If you are going to spend between $600-$1200 for your rifle you should look at all the options.

 

[OneBadV8]

$1200?

And those are the ONLY 2 choices you want? I'd say a Colt then, but for the money there are better factory built rifles.

 

[3point5]

$1200?

And those are the ONLY 2 choices you want? I'd say a Colt then, but for the money there are better factory built rifles.

Thats why I am asking for more options.....

I really know nothing about AR's. I looked at the cheapest way i could build it, then found the colt for around 1000.

The things that I know are important to me are a 4 or 6 pos telescoping stock, and a quad rail which i know i can add later.

 

[OneBadV8]

You can get a nice LMT for right around $1200, possibly a Noveske

 

[esrice]

$600 to $1,200? Plastic lower to Colt? That's a VERY broad range.

Of those two, I'd certainly say Colt.

In between? Daniel Defense, LMT, BCM, Spike's Tactical, PSA.

You have LOTS of options.

 

[sig1473]

How about the Stag in the classifieds for $750 w/ 300rds and 5 mags. That should be a no-brainer

 

[mvician]

Colt 6920's can be found for around $950


I'd forget the PlumCrazy lower idea.......if you are looking at PSA uppers, get one of their lowers too.

 

[sig1473]

Colt 6920's can be found for around $950


I'd forget the PlumCrazy lower idea.......if you are looking at PSA uppers, get one of their lowers too.

$950 where?

 

[chipperej]

I would suggest you consider a Stag Arms AR-15. You can get a Stag model 3 in Indy for $779.00. I have been quite satisfied with this rifle. Of course you might want to add some sights or optics, but that is the basic price with the rail system.

 

[esrice]

$950 where?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBj0tesg3SY

 

[sig1473]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBj0tesg3SY

That is good to know. I had some clown offer me a Colt AR for my Poytech AKS on here. Yeah, right bud

 

[superjoe76]

Smith and Wesson M&P 15 Sport. Runs about $750 and is a good shooter.

 

[LPMan59]

That is good to know. I had some clown offer me a Colt AR for my Poytech AKS on here. Yeah, right bud

depending on the Colt and the condition.....

then again, i prefer the AR platform. My beat to hell WASR is all I need in an AK.

 

[mvician]

$950 where?

as mentioned in the vid and $930 @

Colt SP 6920 at G&R Tactical

 

[1911Shooter]

IMO you cant buy a nice colt upper and put it on a cheap lower. That just doesnt seem right, save a little more money and go all out, or find a nice factory gun and use the other cash to upgrade it. Once you start on the AR platform, the accessories are endless. In my case, I bought one, then two, the next thing I know I have a safe full and only have two arms to shoot them. It addictive!

 

[sig1473]

depending on the Colt and the condition.....

then again, i prefer the AR platform. My beat to hell WASR is all I need in an AK.

Trading a Colt AR that can be found everyday for a Polytech AKS spiker that is no longer imported would be just plain crazy.

 

[dross]

Get one of those Palmetto lowers and a Del Ton kit. Under 600, not including fees and shipping. From what I hear, you'll have a quality product at the end.

Or spend a little more and get one from Spike's. Colt without the cost.

If money were no object, I'd go with Larue for a couple grand.