Those that shoot a lot and don't have a trust fund gravitate towards genuine value. Glocks, Tikkas, etc. ARs are in the same league, a hard shooter will eventually end up w/ an AR built w/ premium parts. It is easier and cheaper to buy a good AR than a reliable 1911
mike r
I started with a factory Bushmaster. The only original parts left on that gun are the lower receiver, and some pieces from the lower parts kit. Keep in mind, one of my buddies says I'm so cheap he's embarrassed to go shopping with me, and he's a Jew...with a finance degree, so, what's that tell you?