For a first time buyer of a AR-15, what should one look for?

cr5 said:
It also means that the company must do additional testing on their parts such as mag particle inspecting the bolt and barrel looking for flaws in the metals to reduce the chances of failure. It isn't just a sizing thing but that is part of it.

Yes you can buy a mil-spec rifle and have problems but you are far less likely to have problems than if you but a rifle for under $1000 that hasn't been tested to the same standards.
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Yeah and most good companies exceed mil-spec standards with barrels and bolts. It sets a standard, a lot of companies surpass those standards. So like I said, mil-spec doesn't mean quality.
 
Shin_Gunto said:
Avoid NEA, Norinco, and Dominion Arms (re-branded Norinco), for a few hundred dollars more you put yourself into a quality US made AR, most with warranties. I highly recommend: Windham Weaponry, Daniel Defense, LMT, Noveske and KAC.


I would recommenced a flattop model, a decent set of back up sights, and a decent optic setup. After that add accessories as you feel necessary as a shooter.

Buy quality once, or garbage twice..
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Why are you putting windham weaponry in the same basket of the high end ar-15 brand like noveske ,lmt and kac.

windham is more of a low-mid end ar15 but they make decent stuff
 
bearmaz said:
Yeah and most good companies exceed mil-spec standards with barrels and bolts. It sets a standard, a lot of companies surpass those standards. So like I said, mil-spec doesn't mean quality.
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It's great when companies exceed mil-spec and they are definitely top tier rifles, but all I'm saying is that buying mil-spec for the most part guarantees a minimum standard which is much higher than a rifle under $1200. Your talking about $2500+ rifles and when you spend that much you can be pretty sure your buying a quality rifle.
 
Take a look at Arms East - they have a lifetime warranty IN CANADA - which is very important, and everything is done right on their Stags. These aren't the bottom end of Stag's US line up, they're the top. Pricing versus quality is excellent
 
Shin_Gunto said:
Do you own all of those to compare?

Windham is one of the best rifles for the money.
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No but dude it may be a good rifle for the money but dont compare it to 3000$ ar-15 jeez.

That like comparing my sr1911 which is one of the best 1911 for money against a nighthawk custom 1911....
 
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