I'm looking to spend about $1000 on an AR. Please don't judge and reply "just spend another $500". Yes, I know there are great rifles to be had at $1500. I can't really spend that right now. For me, the $1000 is a stretch already. There are a few features I really want - I'd like it to be accurate (as cost allows), reliable. I would like to have a keymod or M-lok handguard that's as long as possible, and a low-profile gas block already installed.
I was hoping to get some suggestions regarding my options.
I've looked at getting an M&P Sport II, then replacing the handguard with a free-float one. Given that I'd have to replace the gas block, it would be both a project but also would be pushing past $900 in parts... and I'd have to buy some tools (which is an investment for a later date, I agree), for an admittedly excellent rifle, but one with a 1:9 barrel that I'd still have to work on before firing it. I was quite tempted by this Seekins GI Rifle from Freedommunitions which appears to have all the features I want with probably a $75 premium... it includes a 1:8 barrel from a reputable barrel maker, a mid-length gas system, and a Wylde 223 chamber... as well as an optic-ready handguard for $975. Alternatively, I'd have to look at building something. Now I'm willing to put a few pieces together and I welcome suggestions, but I'm probably not ready for building from single "detail-strip" type parts.
I welcome comments or suggestions. Thanks in advance.
I was hoping to get some suggestions regarding my options.
I've looked at getting an M&P Sport II, then replacing the handguard with a free-float one. Given that I'd have to replace the gas block, it would be both a project but also would be pushing past $900 in parts... and I'd have to buy some tools (which is an investment for a later date, I agree), for an admittedly excellent rifle, but one with a 1:9 barrel that I'd still have to work on before firing it. I was quite tempted by this Seekins GI Rifle from Freedommunitions which appears to have all the features I want with probably a $75 premium... it includes a 1:8 barrel from a reputable barrel maker, a mid-length gas system, and a Wylde 223 chamber... as well as an optic-ready handguard for $975. Alternatively, I'd have to look at building something. Now I'm willing to put a few pieces together and I welcome suggestions, but I'm probably not ready for building from single "detail-strip" type parts.
I welcome comments or suggestions. Thanks in advance.