Podunkadunk
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KubotaSteve,
Congrats on making the decision to buy an AR. Also, good on ya for showing wifey "the light" and getting her onboard. America needs more people like you!
There is NO alternative to a good AR! The AR is tried and tested (Military, Law Enforcement etc.) and won't let you down in a pinch...providing you keep it in good running order and choose acceptable ammo (don't shoot steel cased or corrosive powdered ammo, I mean, you can, but I don't recommend it...).
I own a Colt AR-15 A-2 Government Model. It has a fixed carry handle and telescopic stock. I intentionally bought it this way...reminded me of the M-16's I used in the Navy while on the auxillary security force. I love the iron sight profile...once you learn to use it, it's deadly accurate and extremely quick in obtaining a sight picture. Military surplus ammo is hard to come by these days, but in the past, I can remember when you could get 1,000 rounds for under $200.00. We're talking Federal XM-193, which is SUPER ammo! When the conflict is over in Iraq/Afghan., the prices of surplus ammo will come back down.
One of the greatest features of AR's is the ability to accessorize them. They have more implement options than tractors! You can affix just about anything you want to them. If your plan is to "trick" them up, be sure and tell your dealer. He'll point you in the right direction on how to get started and the proper platform for doing so (flat-top receiver etc.)
I also own an Armalite AR-10 A4C. This puppy is in 7.62 caliber. It ain't no slouch and it kicks! It lets you know you are slingin large chunks of lead down field!!! It's completely flattop, therefore I can add a plethora of goodies to it. I added pop-up sights front and rear, and am in the market for a Trijicon ACOG for it. My wife told me that once I have the pink slip for my tractor in hand, I can get it
(just a few more months).
I went with Armalite and Colt because they started it all and I have friends who own them/swore by them. If you go here: M16 rifle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia you can read all about it for yourself...interesting really, how the development transpired. I do want to mention though, Colt AR's aren't as receptive to another manufacturer's products as some of the other brands, where interchangeability is relatively easy. Also, Colt isn't easy on the wallet.
I'm not going to knock any other brand of AR on the market...no need to! They'll all do the 'job' and make for excellent home protection, defense and relatively inexpensive critter whacking (at least ammo-wise). Rock River, DPMS, Bushmaster, etc. make a fine weapon. As you'll see when you start shopping, PRICES VARY...and there's a pretty big difference between one brand and another (hundreds of dollars).
Post a pic when you get one! I've enclosed a few pics.
The AR closest is the AR10, the back one is the AR15. Oh by the way, my wife loves shooting the AR15...there's virtually no recoil and believe it or not, she can hit like a champ with it.
Ps. That ain't rust on the AR-10. It's stained from the oil or whatever compound (like moly-b) that they packed/shipped it in. I've rubbed it and tried to get it off, but no luck yet.
Podunk
Congrats on making the decision to buy an AR. Also, good on ya for showing wifey "the light" and getting her onboard. America needs more people like you!
There is NO alternative to a good AR! The AR is tried and tested (Military, Law Enforcement etc.) and won't let you down in a pinch...providing you keep it in good running order and choose acceptable ammo (don't shoot steel cased or corrosive powdered ammo, I mean, you can, but I don't recommend it...).
I own a Colt AR-15 A-2 Government Model. It has a fixed carry handle and telescopic stock. I intentionally bought it this way...reminded me of the M-16's I used in the Navy while on the auxillary security force. I love the iron sight profile...once you learn to use it, it's deadly accurate and extremely quick in obtaining a sight picture. Military surplus ammo is hard to come by these days, but in the past, I can remember when you could get 1,000 rounds for under $200.00. We're talking Federal XM-193, which is SUPER ammo! When the conflict is over in Iraq/Afghan., the prices of surplus ammo will come back down.
One of the greatest features of AR's is the ability to accessorize them. They have more implement options than tractors! You can affix just about anything you want to them. If your plan is to "trick" them up, be sure and tell your dealer. He'll point you in the right direction on how to get started and the proper platform for doing so (flat-top receiver etc.)
I also own an Armalite AR-10 A4C. This puppy is in 7.62 caliber. It ain't no slouch and it kicks! It lets you know you are slingin large chunks of lead down field!!! It's completely flattop, therefore I can add a plethora of goodies to it. I added pop-up sights front and rear, and am in the market for a Trijicon ACOG for it. My wife told me that once I have the pink slip for my tractor in hand, I can get it
(just a few more months). I went with Armalite and Colt because they started it all and I have friends who own them/swore by them. If you go here: M16 rifle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia you can read all about it for yourself...interesting really, how the development transpired. I do want to mention though, Colt AR's aren't as receptive to another manufacturer's products as some of the other brands, where interchangeability is relatively easy. Also, Colt isn't easy on the wallet.
I'm not going to knock any other brand of AR on the market...no need to! They'll all do the 'job' and make for excellent home protection, defense and relatively inexpensive critter whacking (at least ammo-wise). Rock River, DPMS, Bushmaster, etc. make a fine weapon. As you'll see when you start shopping, PRICES VARY...and there's a pretty big difference between one brand and another (hundreds of dollars).
Post a pic when you get one! I've enclosed a few pics.
The AR closest is the AR10, the back one is the AR15. Oh by the way, my wife loves shooting the AR15...there's virtually no recoil and believe it or not, she can hit like a champ with it.
Ps. That ain't rust on the AR-10. It's stained from the oil or whatever compound (like moly-b) that they packed/shipped it in. I've rubbed it and tried to get it off, but no luck yet.
Podunk
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