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Please advise on AR platform
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12/09/15 06:41 PM
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Got a friend that is looking to get a AR platform rifle for his son. His some is young and small for his age. Looking for a collapsible stock so it can kind of grow with him. I recommended an non polymer lower. Past that I don't really know what direction to send him in. He sent me a link to this rifle: Rifle Seems like a good entry level rifle. I'm open to suggestions.
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Re: Please advise on AR platform
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12/09/15 06:55 PM
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Unless he lives in CA, he doesn't want that one. It doesn't have a magazine release, and requires a tool to drop the magazine.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: Please advise on AR platform
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12/09/15 06:55 PM
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The regular M&P sport has great reviews though.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: Please advise on AR platform
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12/09/15 07:04 PM
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Thanks for that heads up. I had to look up what the "bullet button" is.
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Re: Please advise on AR platform
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12/09/15 07:14 PM
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Main factor will be how much does he want to spend? They are all the same size in that platform.
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12/09/15 07:16 PM
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Probably $1000 max. He said he doesnt have a firm max but "reasonable"
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12/09/15 08:03 PM
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As mentioned, the free state version of the M&P Sport would be a good rifle for a boy. M&P 15 Sport
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Re: Please advise on AR platform
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12/09/15 08:16 PM
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Holy crap on a cracker! Still regularly getting surprised by how low these ar prices have gone.
I'm a dude who likes long barrels!
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Re: Please advise on AR platform
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12/09/15 08:56 PM
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Probably $1000 max. He said he doesnt have a firm max but "reasonable" I would go with a Colt LE 6920 or something similar. The M&P is probably a nice gun for the money as well. AR prices have dropped quite a bit due to over supply so you can find them fairly cheap. A Bushmaster or DPMS can be had for $600 give or take.
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12/09/15 09:32 PM
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Quality AR15's are a bargin right now. Colt 6920 or a BCM is where I would spend my money. Both would provide a lifetime of service for the typical owner.
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12/09/15 10:57 PM
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As mentioned, the free state version of the M&P Sport would be a good rifle for a boy. M&P 15 Sport Hold up... it appears that there is a new and improved M&P 15 Sport in town... S&W M&P 15 Sport II
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Re: Please advise on AR platform
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12/10/15 12:31 AM
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choices choices choices, make a list of the one's your interested in and handle them to find the one that fits.
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Re: Please advise on AR platform
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12/10/15 12:59 AM
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M&Ps are pretty decent, as are the Ruger AR556 and Windham Weaponry. I have a Rock River that I love, it is the most accurate firearm I currently own. The ATH is guaranteed 1 MOA, but with Hornady 55gr Varmint I shot two five shot 100yd groups last time out. Off a bag and with a rear bag, the first group had four of the five holes touching and was about .5" total; the second group was off a bipod and was still under .75". But it costs a bit more than the entry level models but not much above that budget.
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12/12/15 10:54 PM
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As mentioned, the free state version of the M&P Sport would be a good rifle for a boy. M&P 15 Sport Hold up... it appears that there is a new and improved M&P 15 Sport in town... S&W M&P 15 Sport II Looks like they added a forward assist and a dust cover - but still used the 1:9 twist like the later models. After a few years and thousands of rounds, I've never needed the forward assist on my S&W MP15 Sport because the rifle always (always) works, and I see no need for the dust cover - even for my truck gun working/shooting in the field. YMMV - if you actually plan to roll in the dirt, it might a great feature - if you remember to close it between shots. I prefer the original 1:8 5R barrel that they put on the first generation M&P Sport models that I have. As far as how they work, I cannot say enough good things about the perfect reliability of the two that I own. One for the truck, the other at home for the kids/grandkids to blaze away with. Ten to twenty (30) round mags are typical for an afternoon at the tank. I'm a "one is none and two is one" kind of guy without deep pockets. So, I prefer to own two $600 super reliable AR's than one...... There are many super reliable, inexpensive AR's out there. Some may serve your needs waaaay, waaaaay better than mine. MY point is only to share my own hands on experience. Marc
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Re: Please advise on AR platform
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12/12/15 11:01 PM
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I would buy one without a forward assist, but for me a dust cover is a must. The dust here gets bad, and yes I close it after I shoot.
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12/12/15 11:21 PM
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Re: Please advise on AR platform
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12/13/15 02:01 AM
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Academy has the best non - online prices I have found. Grab a gun is good too if you are in that area. Also, Richard at runner runner in Mckinney has nice complete billet or forged Texas themed lowers for $200 and NFA poly lowers Comfor $100. Pin on one of his $300 uppers (or a nicer one with the bells and whistles) and your in for a lot less than you might think.
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12/13/15 03:28 AM
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Runner Runner in McKinney has good stuff and are really good guys to deal with.
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12/14/15 10:04 AM
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I've used the forward assist on some purchased reloads. Couple of rounds weren't in spec and wouldn't chamber completely. Would have been a pain without the forward assist.
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12/14/15 01:52 PM
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I would go with a 1-7 twist
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12/14/15 02:49 PM
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I've used the forward assist on some purchased reloads. Couple of rounds weren't in spec and wouldn't chamber completely. Would have been a pain without the forward assist. You used the forward assist to cram out of spec reloads into the chamber on a one way range? Think about that....
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12/14/15 02:56 PM
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Looks like they added a forward assist and a dust cover - but still used the 1:9 twist like the later models.
I prefer the original 1:8 5R barrel that they put on the first generation M&P Sport models that I have.
I agree with you, as that is what I have as well... however, for most of the shooting I do, it doesn't make any difference. I find myself plinking away with 55 gr and 62 gr rounds that the 1:9 twist would handle just fine. I have shot some 77 gr Black Hills just once, and found that they were not all that accurate out of my Sport. I'm sure there are some heavy loads that it likes, but that isn't what I typically shoot.
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Re: Please advise on AR platform
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12/15/15 03:22 AM
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Hope op doesn't mind me asking, but for a person new to ar platforms, what caliber is preferred for maybe some hog/predator hunting? 223 or 308 or other? Thanks
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12/15/15 03:43 AM
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For hog 308 would be better, but 5.56 will do the job with good ammo. I use barnes 62gr ttsx for my 5.56, and either barnes ttsx 168, or hornady SST 165 grain in my 308. 308 is more expensive and a good bit heavier. If you don't mind the weight and cost 308 is better.
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12/15/15 02:53 PM
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Hope op doesn't mind me asking, but for a person new to ar platforms, what caliber is preferred for maybe some hog/predator hunting? 223 or 308 or other? Thanks 6.8 SPC
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