Thinking of testing the AR-15 waters...

[topgunz1]

You can build Stag for in the $700's I believe, at least if the deals are still running. At one time you could buy an entire Stag kit, everything except the stripped lower for about $645. Buy a lower for around $100 and you have a complete brand new.

I have two Anvil Arms lowers that I got during the Arfcom Gulf States group buy, they are EXCELLENT lowers, I havent built mine yet but many have with zero problems. Plus, they do custom laser engraving.

 

[LouisianaCarry]

Lower Receiver Parts Kit

Uppers

Stocks

Lower Receiver

 

[BR 870]

Well I just put in an order for a NIB Stag M2. Guess I am crossing from the darkside into the light. Call me... DAYWALKER...
So lets talk Mags, Rear Sights (They don't mention one on the vendors ad, but the M2 is supposed to come with the MI ERS), and Accesories. What else do I need, and where is the best place to get 'em?

 

[LouisianaCarry]

Here is what I have, but I have researched much more than these:

http://shanoogie.com/xtml/ar.htm

http://shanoogie.com/content/Firearms/images_of_current_mods.htm

(images in second link are hot-linked)

 

[gunz4me]

Well, I sold some old things that I don't have time to use anymore, so I figure I could get pick up an AR with the procedes. Only thing I am worried about is that they will start to multiply like the AKs did. Originally I only intended to get one AK, and some how I ended up with 5 AKs (well, 4 and a PMKMS kit that needs building). Something tells me, if left alone in a safe, ARs multiply almost as fast.

It is amazing how they manage to breed like rabbits

 

[gunz4me]

You can build Stag for in the $700's I believe, at least if the deals are still running. At one time you could buy an entire Stag kit, everything except the stripped lower for about $645. Buy a lower for around $100 and you have a complete brand new.

I have two Anvil Arms lowers that I got during the Arfcom Gulf States group buy, they are EXCELLENT lowers, I havent built mine yet but many have with zero problems. Plus, they do custom laser engraving.

I built a whole rifle out of new and used parts for around $500 for a "beater" AR. It is ugly as hell and has a canted FSB but it works and has never failed me! One more thing, the upper is a 16" 1/7 Colt that I picked up for $300 on gunbroker!

 

[BR 870]

What do you think of the CMMG Bargin Bin USGI Mag Sale $9.95 green follower 30rders? Good deal?

 

[LouisianaCarry]

Yes.

 

[Request Dust Off]

What do you think of the CMMG Bargin Bin USGI Mag Sale $9.95 green follower 30rders? Good deal?

You can get them from a few place for that price last time I checked. I don't get the 100 pack pricing it is almost the same a the 10 packs. Look at price after shipping & handling also.

From a previous post here:

I have Cproducts, & 1 Pmag & D&H from Bravo,
I'd rate them in that order, the pmag may take first, but the D&H will be 3rd.
I got the pmag last & have not used it (much since last posted)

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/AR15-...0 10pack.htm

All things considered dollar for dollar & pound for pound the Cproducts are the best of the 3 for me. The green followers arent as good as my orange ones in the Cproducts. Some folks have reported defective Cproducts mags. Green followers may be adequate, none have failed/malfunctioned.

The Pmags are little heavier, cost a little more, & quite beautiful, but can't say they are the best. They are easy to disassemble & reassemble. I'm concerned about long term reliabilty, but aluminum mags can crack & fail also.
The follower appears to be awesome. Another plus is the plastic color is not a finish but goes trough. If I'm not mistaken an empty pmag is noisier than CProducts, spring rattling
If your going to use your mags to drive on get Pmags. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCFXcOOb4jc&NR=1

Hope that helps,
RDO

 

[Request Dust Off]

I'm not into all the rails & gadgets

Mags & sights are a must.

Rear Sights:
I have a detatchable carry handle. Dont know who made it. I walked around the gunshow until I found a tight one. There is a bit of variance in the amount of slop in the rear sight from one to the next - even from one mfgr. That was my experience. There are some good companies making good sights. BUIS Back Up Iron Sights is the term:
http://yhm.net/store/sights.html
http://www.gggaz.com/index.php?cat=40&parents=38

I consider a Sling to be a high priority - I would get a 2 point & not spend too much to get started & then decide what you want before spending the money on a high dollar sling.
Single point is not the way to go for the most part. but it depends on what you are doing also.

A Tac-bag or hard case can be a nice thing to have.

Cleaning & lube - you already have it covered I assume cause your into guns already.

I would consider these before getting into some other items like optics, lights, VFG, Bipod.

 

[nastynewt]

I like the NHMTG 20 round mags you can get them for around $12 depending on where you look.
http://www.44mag.com/

 

[Request Dust Off]

Rear Sight for sale by a member here - "Narco"

http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1868

 

[Richard in LA]

44mag.com has Cproducts Aluminum mags with magpul followers and your choise of SS or CS springs for 9.99. The Stainless steel mags are 12.95. they also have the D&H Black Teflon coated mags for 9.49 ea with standard green follower. If you are looking for 20 rounders, look for the older Colt or simmonds mags with the alloy follower.

Edited to add: I have some of the teflon mags, and they are nice, the teflon is inside and out, and actually is very durable, dont think of the teflon like on a cheap skillet

 

[lsufan1971]

When I bought my ar from CMMG I bought 5 of the mags. I have not had any problems with mine. Buy with confidence.

 

[spanky]

cmmg bargain bin

 

[LouisianaCarry]

http://www.rainierarms.com

^^^ Low prices on new accessories, and very fast shippers

Would recommend.

 

[George]

44mag.com has Cproducts Aluminum mags with magpul followers and your choise of SS or CS springs for 9.99. The Stainless steel mags are 12.95. they also have the D&H Black Teflon coated mags for 9.49 ea with standard green follower. If you are looking for 20 rounders, look for the older Colt or simmonds mags with the alloy follower.

Edited to add: I have some of the teflon mags, and they are nice, the teflon is inside and out, and actually is very durable, dont think of the teflon like on a cheap skillet

+1 for C Products, i ordered 10 from here.

http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/C_Products_AR15_30rd_.223_mag_w__Green_follower.html

 

[BR 870]

+1 for C Products, i ordered 10 from here.

http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/C_Products_AR15_30rd_.223_mag_w__Green_follower.html

Sweet... AIMSurplus has 'em. They already got my ID for 7.62x39 so that makes it easy to order a can of .223 and Mags in the same order.

 

[George]

great quality and they come indivually sealed

 

[Richard in LA]

44mag has Cproducts mags with enhanced Magpul followers for the same price right now, the ones I see at AIM have green followers