AR On The Cheap

[TheDon 3]

I go shooting with my next-door neighbor from time to time. He's a pistol-guy at heart, but has gotten somewhat attached to my AR15. He wants to buy one and asked me for a recommendation. I asked him for a budget. He said $700. Trying not to laugh, I suggested something closer to $1,200 and informed him that my ST would cost him $1,800+. He said he really has to keep it under $750, $800 max out the door.

I am really reluctant to say the "B" word. You can't even get a S&W in his price range. Anyone know anything about PSA? Any recommendations in his price range?

 

Thanks

[A-Tech 8]

I know Stags are going for under $800 typically. Not a bad AR by any means. He doesn't need all the bells and whistles that I'm sure yours has to be valued around $1800. Let him buy the gun and peice it up to match his budget. Try the Firearms price request at the top of the page and see what you get.

[TheDon 3]

Thanks A-Tech. I'll check into Stag. Shame on me for just assuming Stags were in the same price range as the S&W.

 

Another question:

If I tell him to go with an A2 upper, what will he really be losing for a plinking/zombie gun? Anything in the A3 spec that is a "must-have"?

[jrfly3006 42]

Have my Stag model 3 for a few months now..runs great..excellent warranty and customer service..fit and finish nice..850 out the door with tax and NICS..would absolutely recommend it

[A-Tech 8]

A3 is flat top. If he doesn't plan on adding any optics, than I guess he would be ok. There is a detachable carry handle made for flat top uppers though. So if he wanted the look of the handle, he could have both. Personally my choice is on A3 for the fact that I can all sorts of optics on it, while maintaining co-witness.

[brocglock23 4]

FYI, PK90 has one on his website. PSA for $770.

[BlueLineFish 615]

I dont know any stag under 800. I do know the smith and wesson is less than 700

[jrfly3006 42]

FWIW Stag mod 3 comes flat top..waiting on red dot but running gen 2 MBUS for now..

[siderman 1,140]

S&W M&P Sport is easily in that price range with $ left over for ammo. No forward assist(so what?) or ejection port cover(dont crawl thru mud!) and still shoots 5.56 just fine.

[A-Tech 8]

I dont know any stag under 800. I do know the smith and wesson is less than 700

 

Just saw one brand new, in store, for $750. Not sure on what model.

[Tactical Turtle 11]

Mp15 sport you can find in that price range. There's a ar in the marketplace for 750 with no nics or tax

[when_shtf 4]

Stag3 Upper $465

LW-15 Loaded Lower $110

 

That's $575. Now you just need to add sights/optics and mags.

 

It can all be done for under $700 and the quality will be very good.

[checko 180]

I got a stag upper. I think they're gtg.

[Krdshrk 3,878]

Stag3 Upper $465

LW-15 Loaded Lower $110

 

That's $575. Now you just need to add sights/optics and mags.

 

It can all be done for under $700 and the quality will be very good.

 

Don't forget transfer fees for the lower...

 

Maybe look for a used AR?

[TheDon 3]

I just looked up the specs on the model 3.

Strange handguard system, but otherwise a good LE.

I am going to try to convince my neighbor to spend the extra $100 for the performance package: upgraded barrel steel (4150 barrel steel chrome lined) •1:7 twist rifling •M4 feed ramps •M-16 bolt carrier •Heavy buffer assembly

I'll have him post a price request when he is ready to buy.

 

Am I correct that Stag does not have a midlength?

 

Thanks for the recommendation.

[Krdshrk 3,878]

For that price range, you'll have to skip on the midlength...

[notmetoo 41]

Cheyenne had M&P Sports for $625 for a while. Might be $675 now. My son picked one up. Decent bargain AR.

[BlueLineFish 615]

Saw one in Casos today. Nice little starter AR. Price was like 650

[Tactical Turtle 11]

Cheyenne had M&P Sports for $625 for a while. Might be $675 now. My son picked one up. Decent bargain AR.

Was in there earlier the guy said he had none asked how much he said 700ish

[jrfly3006 42]

I just looked up the specs on the model 3.

Strange handguard system, but otherwise a good LE.

I am going to try to convince my neighbor to spend the extra $100 for the performance package: upgraded barrel steel (4150 barrel steel chrome lined) •1:7 twist rifling •M4 feed ramps •M-16 bolt carrier •Heavy buffer assembly

I'll have him post a price request when he is ready to buy.

 

Am I correct that Stag does not have a midlength?

 

Thanks for the recommendation.

The handguard is unconventional but very lightweight, comfortable and fully customizable..i didnt go for the plus package but all of their guns come with the m4 ramps including mine. Im not sure about the midlength..

[Krdshrk 3,878]

With that Stag Model 3 upper, you'll need a low profile gas block front sight.

[jrfly3006 42]

With that Stag Model 3 upper, you'll need a low profile gas block front sight.

Yep..since i had a regular sight already i threw it on a yankee hill gas block riser (12$)to get it to same height..working pretty well

[TheDon 3]

With that Stag Model 3 upper, you'll need a low profile gas block front sight.

Thanks for the heads-up. I was planning on just giving him the sights that came on my son's M&P to get him by until he can afford optics and BUS. Now I guess the we'll need to order a riser for the front sight.

[Shocker 151]

Maybe look for a used AR?

 

+a billion

 

For $800 you could get all mid- or high-level brand names, AND probably a stack of mags, PLUS maybe even optics. People seem to change their minds about AR's all the time. And since everything is modular even if something broke you replace it for a few bucks.

[checko 180]

Thanks for the heads-up. I was planning on just giving him the sights that came on my son's M&P to get him by until he can afford optics and BUS. Now I guess the we'll need to order a riser for the front sight.

 

Call them and see if they will add on the front sight post. They are awesome at switching things out and often do it for free. Especially for NJ compliant

[Old School 611]

Yep..since i had a regular sight already i threw it on a yankee hill gas block riser (12$)to get it to same height..working pretty well

 

Please post a link to the $12 riser.