First Time AR Buyer?

[keystoneman 85]

Can anyone recommend a good start AR? I did purchase a S&W M&P 15-22 (.22) and plan on putting a vertical grip, sling, and scope on it. I would plan on accessorizing the new AR (.223) with the about the same stuff, nothing to crazy.

The regular S&W M&P's look to be a little pricey. I was thinking maybe Stag Model 2? Ideas, thoughts, pictures, etc?

[Yellowfin]

Just buy another upper and put it directly on your existing gun and use the magazines appropriate for it. 5.56, 6.8, 7.62x39, and others give you a lot of options.

Kinda funny and ironic that I say this with my 556th post. Heh.

[NightRocker]

Here is a Rock River that may fit your request. it has sights plus it can convert to a flattop. I've seen them priced for about $1,000 or less. purent.jpg

[max384]

Just buy another upper and put it directly on your existing gun and use the magazines appropriate for it. 5.56, 6.8, 7.62x39, and others give you a lot of options.

Kinda funny and ironic that I say this with my 556th post. Heh.

Keystoneman 85, Please don't do that! The S&W M&P 15-22 is a .22LR-dedicated rifle. The lower is made of polymer and is not made to stand up to the stresses of a centerfire round. I believe S&W designed the lowers not to accept .223/5.56 uppers, and for that reason. But, don't waste your money trying to or break your rifle if it can be done. Furthermore, the magazine well won't accept a standard AR mag.

[mythaeus]

Keystoneman 85, Please don't do that! The S&W M&P 15-22 is a .22LR-dedicated rifle. The lower is made of polymer and is not made to stand up to the stresses of a centerfire round. I believe S&W designed the lowers not to accept .223/5.56 uppers, and for that reason. But, don't waste your money trying to or break your rifle if it can be done. Furthermore, the magazine well won't accept a standard AR mag.

This is correct. I read from an owner that the upper won't fit on standard AR lowers, which means vice versa as you stated is true.

Al

[Paradigm]

On teh Interweb there are lots of options out there for $1000 these days. I've seen some new base models as low as $800. Of course, the sky is the limit with AR pricing...

Check out the classifieds here. There are some sweet deals on ARs at the moment.

[DaveM55]

Check out this thread.

http://forums.officer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81462

[CG1492]

I own a stag model 2t, and i haven't shot it much but to date it has been flawless. I would recommend it, now would be a great time to shop around since ar's are getting back in stock at shops.

[keystoneman 85]

Thanks for everyones information and thanks to the gentlemen two posts up with the very helpful link.

It appears the Stag Model 2 will fit my bill. Now time to shop around and try to unload some of my guns.

[Yellowfin]

AimSurplus has the Delton for less than $700. You could go with that.