Buy then build AR

[THESEUS]

So would this be a decent beginners AR while I'm building one?
Any build is going to take me a fair amount of time but I'd like to get into one sooner rather than later.

https://www.firearmsoutletcanada.com/smith-wesson-m-p15-moe-5-56-nato-16.html#.WvNa90xFwcQ

 

[tharkhold]

yes!

edit: if you're gonna get upgrades later anyways, get the 'basic' sport model and save 300ish $

675$ here:

http://www.bullseyelondon.com/smith...six-position-telescopic-11617-restricted.html

or this one on the EE for 575$ plus shipping:

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...Sport-II-Smith-amp-Wesson-AR15-Magpul-Holosun

^ that's actually a VERY good deal for an M&P15 with some magpul stuff on (buis + handguard)

 

[NoChanceCW]

Depends what you want.

I got a 5.56 NATO ar-15,then ended up like cqb (below 50 yards) type shooting. I switched to. 22lr so I hit steel up close and bow 9mm ar-15 to, which is great to 50 and good to 100.

I think a 9mm ar is better to start because it's cheaper, still has some kick and is good to shot out to 100 yards. Now if you want it for 3 gun or +100 you may find a 5.56 ar is best.

Two best pieces of advice:
-ammo will always cost more than a firearm.
-if you don't know why something is better and there is a cheaper option, save the money for ammo and go cheaper. Once you know why to upgrade, then do so, otherwise it's a waste.

My fave 22lr ar is SW MP15-22
Best 9mm Ar use Glock/Colt mags (can get 10 round pistol mags), others are 5.
Get a used AR if in 5.56, you'll save some good cash.