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I'm looking to purchase an AR 15. Any suggestions on which brand, make, and caliber to get? Thanks!

What will you use it for and how much do you want to spend. Welcome to the Campfire.

Might better post this on the AR and tactical forum. Some real AR experts there.

Thank you I will do that. Still learning campfire!

Great suggestion. Those guys over there know their chidt. My best suggestion is if the op is new to ar's, start out with a proven performer. One that is not going to have issues. There are many brands out there and many that are excellent candidates to choose from. The prices for some of the well known higher end brands can be pretty stiff though. Brands like Noveske, BCM, Colt, Daniel Defense, and Northtech Defense, are excellent companies known for building quality and dependable AR's. You'll pay dearly for them though. If you are looking for a quality well priced AR, that can also be had in brands like Stag, Rock River Arms, Windham Weaponry, Bushmaster, DPMS and Smith and Wesson. I think it boils down to what the OP is wanting exactly and then the guys over on the AR and tactical rifle forums can help narrow down a good choice for him. The OP needs to let them know what kind of money he's looking to spend, barrel length, weight limit and what his intended use will be. My suggestion for cartridge would be the good ol .223/556 or the new 6mm ARC. When that gets a foothold in the market, you guys better watch out because it's going to take off like a wild fire...

Get a DPMS in 5.56/223. Opt for whatever stock configuration you like. That rifle is every bit as good as anything I was issued in the Marines, which isn’t saying much. But they work and shoot fine. If that doesn’t scratch your itch you will then know that you aRe an AR guy and all bets are off. I have a couple ARs, but if I’m carrying a rifle it’s most likely blued and walnut. I keep ARs for two main reasons. One, it pisses off the snowflakes. And two, it’s a damn fine and capable battle weapon, just like the founding fathers would have wanted me to have.

Amen..

Good advice in general but DPMS is no longer a player.
Remington Arms which also owns Bushmaster, DPMS, and Tapco are in bankruptcy and aren't producing any MSRs.
Colt is back in the consumer MSR business, can't go wrong there.

I likes my LWRC's and Rock River

The best AR15 to purchase right now is the one you can get your hands on. Good luck.

Without question your first AR should be 5.56 NATO/ .223 Rem.

I really like my Rock River Predator and it really shoots well.

Same with mine

Rock River

Anyone play around with a Sig M400 Tread? Bought one barely used last year for the right price. I like that it has ambi controls and quick connect at the rear of the lower. I’ve wondered who makes their uppers and lowers and the overall quality of the rifle. I put a SWFA 1x4 on it. I have about 350 rounds through it with a Larue trigger. So far no problems.

FN

Have a couple of the high tier AR's but have the most pure fun with a couple Palmetto State Armory ARs, 5.56 and 7.63x39 carbines and a 5.56 pistol.
Enjoy whatever you get!

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Thanks everyone for the great feedback. With today's world it seems like before too much longer these types of rifles will be twice as hard to purchase. Trying to get ahead of the curve and have one or two on stand by

Here's a nice FN but it isn't cheap.

FN15 DMR II 18" 5.56

For the price of an FN you could have a JP RIFLE
better barrel and trigger