I agree tat there are some very knowledgeable, experienced AR shooters here & why I ask.

My criteria has been stated as, a no frills , basic, well built or higher quality Ar. Not specified further I guess would be if it was for home defense, competition of some sort or varmint hunting. Though the term basic would cover it but maybe not... how about your basic, personal everyday 16-18" collapsible sock flat top or sighted house defender.

Workable solutions? What is right for me? Sorry, my questions are sometimes vague, but I don't get it. Not asking what is right for me, as I should decide, right or wrong, that. But who makes best quality parts..... or a complete basic AR carbine out there, &, maybe the next brand & so on.

Is there a way to learn that without buying 10 rifles & 100K of ammo? It would be fun, but out of my price range.