If you had $1000 to spend on a new AR.....
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Only short barrel available under a grand in Canada is norinco
Almost everything from the states will have an 16"
Others around 1000 tax in are dpms, s&w, omni polymer, and maybe a few others
1200 + tax will get you something pretty nice though and opens up your options a lot more
You can also build a nice one for 1200 or less depending on all options
Unless you are going into combat, you don't need to drop 2-3 grand
Almost everything from the states will have an 16"
Others around 1000 tax in are dpms, s&w, omni polymer, and maybe a few others
1200 + tax will get you something pretty nice though and opens up your options a lot more
You can also build a nice one for 1200 or less depending on all options
Unless you are going into combat, you don't need to drop 2-3 grand
Are you refering to building a custom gun? I really wouldn't know where to start when looking at components...
If I buy something second hand, like off of the EE, $1200 all in shipped should get me a fairly good rifle, right?? I mean, if I can get a fairly good new rifle for $1200 + tax, then I should be able to get something of a little higher quality used for the same money... Oh wait, the EE prices are usually the same as retail... My mistake. lol
Slightly outside your price but probably the best for the money at this price point (IMO) is this: https://shopquestar.com/shopping65/shopexd.asp?id=1794&bc=no (Spikes Tactical 10.5"LE). Was just over $1K during their sale but is now $1299.
Others have given you very accurate advice. $1200 buys you a US made flat top in Canada. I bought a Windham Weaponery AR, it is milspec all the way and a really well made gun. At 100 yards I can feed bullets into bullet holes - yeah you're right, mostly luck!
Ok, so in killing a night at home alone I decided to spend it learning about the AR platform.
So far I have decided that I want a rifle with a direct impingement system. I like the idea of the shear magnatude of interchangable parts.
So far I have decided that I want a rifle with a direct impingement system. I like the idea of the shear magnatude of interchangable parts.
I was dying to buy either of those, but having funds around Christmas time doesn't really fly in a house with 4 kids. I fully intend to save for next Christmas and pray those same deals get made.
boss351cleveland
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I say go Norinco ! Not sure if i just got really good ones or something lol ? Its shoots better groups than all 4 of my US made ARs except my NM Colt Hbar 20''! Yes theres some machining marks on the receivers but the 60s-70s Colts were the same way , great rifles . I dare say the barrel quality on the Norinco is better than all ARs in your price range , theres really good full chrome lining of the bore and chamber, and aggressive staking of the gas key and castle nut . They truly remind me of early Colts .. I would bet the Norinco would come out on top in a torture test of ARs in your price range .
These are 16" below but we do have SBR uppers in stock as well as 10.5" and 14.5" barrels in stock.
Bushmaster Carbon 15 $997
DPMS Oracle $850
High Standard $1097
Bushmaster Carbon 15 $997
DPMS Oracle $850
High Standard $1097
boss351cleveland
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So just because a gun has superficial machining marks its garbage ?? Were Colts made in the 70s garbage? Have you shot a Norinco or just looked at one ?? Looks dont mean #### , thousands of rounds do .. i have seen many ARs choke up in a carbine class and the Norcs were running strong ,, Trust me i would love to hate Chinese crap but i give credit where credit is due.. OP dont listen to this guy he judges guns by looks alone. We are talking about rifles not jewelry .
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