interested in buying my first AR-15 need advice

[Vanilla Gorilla]

Having been in both factories I am convinced that Daniel Defense builds a better rifle than Colt or anybody else making ARs.

 

[ragincajun1919]

Having been in both factories I am convinced that Daniel Defense builds a better rifle than Colt or anybody else making ARs.

I wouldn't have a problem owning a DD ar either really...

 

[Backdraft440]

Having watched the Sons of Guns reality tv show, i would have to say they make the best AR 15 in the world!

 

[03protege]

Having watched the Sons of Guns reality tv show, i would have to say they make the best AR 15 in the world!

Coming from the guy who just said it was a rebadged M&P... I sense the troll is strong with you.

 

[Trey@IG]

Coming from the guy who just said it was a rebadged M&P... I sense the troll is strong with you.

 

[kz45]

I have to get in on this, check out JP Rifles
http://www.jprifles.com/1.2.3_JP15VTAC.php
Also look at who is shooting these rifles
Kyle Lamb
Chris Costa
Kelly Alwood
All special operators/trainers
Look at big name competitors, they choose JP's

 

[JNieman]

Having been in both factories I am convinced that Daniel Defense builds a better rifle than Colt or anybody else making ARs.

Yea, I was 50/50 between DD and BCM, got a DD because it seemed like everyone and their moms was doing BCM. I found a deal that got me a complete upper with all DD components, for less than comparable BCM parts, and pulled the trigger on it. Never looked back, and couldn't be happier. It's boring in it's reliability. I'm only a few thousand into it, so take that fwiw. Never had one issue though.

 

[dfsutton]

My m&p lower was wore out after 1000rnds.

Really? I mean really? A lower that has no stress on it was worn out after 1000 rds? Yeah... ok.

 

[dfsutton]

Go with a good basic rifle from one of these THREE brands: Colt, BCM, or Daniel Defense. All are top of the line and can be had for right at $1000 a rifle (or less if you find a sale).

Why pay $100 less for a rifle that the manufacturer cut corners on, when you could save up just a bit longer and get something you could depend on if your life is at stake.

 

[Vanilla Gorilla]

I have never seen any lower fail. I have seen parts break inside lowers but never the lower itself fail.

 

[HiCapMag]

Spikes tactical, stag, daniel defence are my top choices. My m&p lower was wore out after 1000rnds. Friends bushmaster's barrel began to sag at 2000 rounds and I have no experience with any other brands. But I have been told that palmetto and bcm are great products.

Edit becasue I am on drugs today and somewhat unpleasant.

I'll just give an example instead.....I own a lever action rifle, but I have never really taken the time to learn anything in particular about them.....therefore I would never get on a public forum and tell people about them....know what I mean?

To the OP, if you can give some thoughts on what you want to do with the rifle, just have fun, plinking, defense course, zombie attack, etc, that will help the crowd.

Carry on.

 

[Hardballing]

My advice is to do some reseach on your own, not 100% based on internet opinion. It's ALL out there if you search for it...and Google IS your friend.

Just like the old saying, "measure twice, cut once". Once you've plunked down the bucks, you're done, good or bad.

And having a purpose in mind for the rifle as previously noted will certainly help you narrow your search. Just gonna plink occasionally? ANy brand name will probably do. Building your ultimate bunker and need AR"s as a main defense, different horse entirely.

My answer is probably not much help to you...but you didn't give much info either .

 

[Trey@IG]

buy once, cry once. i would rather go with quality and have it last forever then get something sub par and have it **** all over me in my time of need. YMMV

 

[JWG223]

Having been in both factories I am convinced that Daniel Defense builds a better rifle than Colt or anybody else making ARs.

I liked sabre defense before they dicked up. Now, I'm a noveske fan now, but DD is good, too. To me there are good ar and bad ar manufacturers. The rest is just preference.

 

[Vanilla Gorilla]

That last statement is further proof that you don't know what your talking about. There are huge differences in process and QC even amongst the good brands.