Which AR?

[warriorbob]

Palmetto state armory has had a ton of deals on complete rifles, complete parts kit minus lower, uppers, etc. Most are flat top but you can pick up a detachable carry handle sight for about $30. I'm not sure on their warranty though.

 

[Jeremy1066]

Here's a Troy for $650. If you're needing to stay under $700, buy this and be done with it. A hell of a lot nicer rifle than anything mentioned here at your budget so far.

Troy Defense CQB SPC Carbine AR Type Rifle, 223/5.56, 16" Barrel, Keymod Handguard, New.

How quickly we forget. Troy will never get another dollar from me.

 

[sig1473]

Colt 6920 or 6720.

 

[Vigilant]

Buy whatever, they're all the same, parts is parts, they're all made in the same place, put together by the same monkeys, there is no difference between a Daniel Defense, and an I.O. So take your pick...

apply purple if needed!

 

[seedubs1]

I didn't forget. I don't care. I could really care less that Troy hired someone you don't like. They're a US business, and their products are made here. They support our economy and employ families that live here in the US. They make a good product for a reasonable price. I'll continue supporting them.

How quickly we forget. Troy will never get another dollar from me.

 

[seedubs1]

Sorry, but at the OP's price point, this should not be a deciding factor. Emphasis should be on getting a high quality, reliable rifle. Likely, most will outshoot him or his son accuracy wise, and they'll surely be accurate enough for his stated uses. When they improve and/or shoot out the barrel, they can easily install a new barrel.

Would depend on whether the dad or the lad wanted to go with chrome lined barrels or not. I know a lot of companies are choosing Melonite/Nitriding to bring the cost down. I myself bought a pistol upper from PSA that was nitrided just to have a a cheap truck gun. There is just not enough info from the OP as to what the gun will be used for to help.