AR15 Experts Help Me Out

Supercool said:
As long as it's relatively easy to clean, it'll be shot.
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So if the rifle requires a bit of cleaning, it wouldn't be shot?
Have you considered airsoft?

An AR is a range rifle, being restricted.
Decide what sort of shooting you are going to do with it. The range(s) you can access are a factor.
Having done this, decide which features would optimize performance.
 
I'm seeing patterns develop with certain rifles that cost a lot, then later get sold on the EE. These same rifles spend too much time in the safe after being shot once or twice and I'm thinking a lot has to do with the exercise of cleaning certain guns.

I agree with QOR about getting a case of ammo and give 'er, especially with range only guns. Handguns and AR's require thousands of rounds to become proficient.
While I can understand the cool factor of owning an AR and having it all tacticooled up and posing, but just looking at them and not shooting them ends up in disinterested and sold later.

The more you shoot them, the more you clean, but you learn how to shoot and clean easier and you become wiser about the whole scene.
 
I'm not sure what's happening with this thread, but it's going from helpful to conceded.

Thank you to all those that were helpful.
 
Supercool said:
Not sure if there is a dedicated AR15 section somewhere on the boards, but noticed that the AR15 was quite a popular rifle.

I'm thinking about buying on, but I just have a ton of questions.

1. Piston or DI? Why?

For practical range shooting, there is no advantage, the one over the other, piston guns are seen far less often.

2. Do all DI ARs use universal parts?

Generally speaking, yes.

3. Free Float or Non Free Float? Why?

Free float handguards are cheaper and easier to install. They do not require a front sight base, nor the Delta ring, weld spring, etc. They may contribute to superior accuracy. Quadrail forends provide the opportunity to hang all sorts of accessories on the rifle, some of which may actually contribute to shooting effectiveness

4. Is it possible in Canada to buy multiple uppers? Say a 16" upper and a 11.5" upper?

Yes. Many AR shooters have multiple uppers with different configurations or calibers.

5. Will these uppers fit any lower? (DI with DI and Piston with Piston of course)

This will depend on the specific manufacturer.
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It would probably be best for you to get out to a shoot where a number of ARs are being used, observe what is working, perhaps get to try a few. A complete AR system is not a cheap rifle.
It would be useful for you to have an idea about the sort of range shooting you want to do - recreational shooting, 3-gun, CQB, Service Rifle, etc.
Once you have one, invest in ammunition, range time and training, and learn how to use the it.
Or, there is a loooong photothread showing all sorts of tricked out carbines. You could study this for ideas.
 
Supercool said:
I'm not sure what's happening with this thread, but it's going from helpful to conceded.

Thank you to all those that were helpful.
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Oh you're welcome and appreciate the cheap shot.
Good advise is not a privilege especially when it didn't cost you anything.
Just listen to the dealers and they'll tell you what you want to hear. ;)
 
Buy a Norinco CQB and a big stack of ammo. There is no better rifle to introduce you to the AR. Ignore how it feels for the first 500-1000 rounds, but then, after that it is one of the nicests little rifles to shoot and it is the least expensive but the best value AR in Canada.

That said, I have a Dlask lower with a Colt HBAR match upper.
 
tiriaq said:
It would probably be best for you to get out to a shoot where a number of ARs are being used, observe what is working, perhaps get to try a few. A complete AR system is not a cheap rifle.
It would be useful for you to have an idea about the sort of range shooting you want to do - recreational shooting, 3-gun, CQB, Service Rifle, etc.
Once you have one, invest in ammunition, range time and training, and learn how to use the it.
Or, there is a loooong photothread showing all sorts of tricked out carbines. You could study this for ideas.
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:agree: This is great advice.
 
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