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I don't know much about them ..... Still reading and learning .... ? Is I found a new in box dpms black panther 223 for 600 dollars .... Should I save for something better or start off here..... Thankyou for your replies....
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I personally would save a bit more. Most people say they want a gun for plinking, hunting, self defense etc. A plinking gun in my opinion would not be a suitable or worthwhile Self Defense gun, so spend a few bucks more. Colt, SW, RRA etc etc.
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Take a look at Palmetto State Armory....it is not that hard to get the parts and put a pretty nice one together yourself for $500 or so....
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A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.
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I don't know much about them ..... Still reading and learning .... ? Is I found a new in box dpms black panther 223 for 600 dollars .... Should I save for something better or start off here..... Thankyou for your replies.... For a first AR-15 the Panther for $600 is probably not a bad choice at all. Buy it, spend a little time with it and decide if you even like the platform. For the casual shooter the DPMS should be a fine choice. Sure, you can get a better rifle but it'll cost a lot more.
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Rock Rivers are hard to beat for out of the box reliability & accuracy. But I wouldn't have a problem buying a Colt, Stag Arms, DPMS, or Bushmaster. My favorite is my Les Baer, but then at $2K, there are a lot of other really nice AR's such as Noveski, Laru Tactical, Daniel Defense, and several other high end models. One of my cheapest AR-15's that I really like is my S&W M&P. Great gun for the money. I also noticed the other day that CDNN Sprorts has their MagPul Colt AR-15's on sale for $949. Which sounds like a really good price to me. http://www.cdnnsports.com/6920mp-223-le-moe-bl-fde-16-fl.html#.U8XGqPF5mSM
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Thankyou everybody for your honest replies
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PSA Upper with SS FN barrel--$330 (and a cheap red dot) http://palmettostatearmory.com/inde...fire-without-bcg-or-charging-handle.htmlPSA also has lowers for $50, BCGs for $90, lower build kits for $120. I'd put that stuff together. Then I'd add an H2 buffer, and buffer / bolt springs from Springco. For less than $700 you'd have a really, really solid AR that could be upgraded it a really, really great AR depending on your personal preferences.
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Here is what I did: Scored a Sig M400 for $775 and will be taking advantage of a $100 rebate that Sig is offering. Have seen this model going for several hundred more. I am not associated with the gun shop, only a satisfied customer. No tax here so for $675, I had to get it. http://www.selwayarmory.com/sigsaue...uttstockkeymodhandguardmoerearsight.aspx
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Selway always has some awesome deals. I am a satisfied customer as well.
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That is a great deal! I don't see the $100 rebate. But nonetheless, that is a good deal as well. I have heard nothing of Sig's basic M4 model. I have only read a bit here and there about there piston driven systems and exotics. Anyone know how this is reviewed. Reliability and ruggedness being my chief concern from a basic platform like this.
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On-line reviews say 2 inch accuracy with most ammo, no frills, and a base line carbine.
Looks to me like Selway has an inventory to move, and has adjusted the price accordingly.
The furniture is base line quality, and the Magpul rear sight is functional. It's a decent deal for a plinker/shooter or a base model for customizing if you have to have a Sig.
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That's a good price, based on my "opinion" I would take a stag, RRA, Colt, DD or even a Windham arms personally.
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You didn't use logic or reason to get into this opinion, I cannot use logic or reason to get you out of it.
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That is a great deal! I don't see the $100 rebate. But nonetheless, that is a good deal as well. I have heard nothing of Sig's basic M4 model. I have only read a bit here and there about there piston driven systems and exotics. Anyone know how this is reviewed. Reliability and ruggedness being my chief concern from a basic platform like this. The rebate is on Sig's website. My was just approved!
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I bought the Sig .... It has sop mod buttstock .... Got it for 774 and the mail in rebate 100 .. So for 674 dollars ... Everywhere else online it looks like there going for 1100
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Good deal! Did you order online or go in the store?
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Rock Rivers are hard to beat for out of the box reliability & accuracy. But I wouldn't have a problem buying a Colt, Stag Arms, DPMS, or Bushmaster. My favorite is my Les Baer, but then at $2K, there are a lot of other really nice AR's such as Noveski, Laru Tactical, Daniel Defense, and several other high end models. One of my cheapest AR-15's that I really like is my S&W M&P. Great gun for the money. I also noticed the other day that CDNN Sprorts has their MagPul Colt AR-15's on sale for $949. Which sounds like a really good price to me. http://www.cdnnsports.com/6920mp-223-le-moe-bl-fde-16-fl.html#.U8XGqPF5mSM For anyone else who is looking, Grabagun has the Colt 6920 MOE in FDE for $879 plus $6 shipping. Heck of a "starter" gun that you won't ever outgrow, although you certainly might modify -- just don't have to.
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