So I'm researching AR15s and was thinking of building one, but think I'd prefer to buy one off the shelf.

My budget is $1500 and I was looking at this one:

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_786045_-1_757784_757784_757784_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

Or I wouldnt be opposed to buying a lower and upper and matching them, but could use some guidance. I've been reading like crazy and my head is spinning,

 

Main use will be for shooting at the range and home defense.

 

Thanks in advance!

what part of jersey are you in?

This thread provided me with a lot of useful information about AR's.

 

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/64490-good-entry-level-off-the-shelf-buy/

you know this is the rimfire subforum?

If your budget is $1500 then you can do better than a S&W.

If your budget is $1500 then you can do better than a S&W.

i strongly agree....

If your budget is $1500 then you can do better than a S&W.

You said what everyone was thinking

that has a quad rail. so i am assuming you want something with a quad rail.  assuming so, and your budget is $1500 what you are telling everyone here is you want a BCM

 

https://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=3412 for $380

 

 

this upper with pinned mod 1 BCM comp, a BCM bolt carrier group and gunfighter charging handle will run $1007.90

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-14-5-Mid-Length-Upper-Receiver-MI-p/bcm-urg-mid-14%20mit12.htm?1=1&CartID=3

 

and a Magpul fixed carbine stock for $47.45

http://dsgarms.com/ProductInfo/MAG480-BLK.aspx

 

 

total:  $1435.35

 

and if the quad rail isn't 100% necessary pick a cheaper rail option on the BCM site with tons of stuff in stock.  and 100% new jersey compliant as i spec'd.  

 

with this setup, there isn't even anything to "upgrade" later.  

 

add magpul mbus sights for $93 more

you know this is the rimfire subforum?

I was thinking the same thing i guess they do not unless they are talking about building a rimfire AR. I really hope not considering the proposed price tag

you know this is the rimfire subforum?

Maybe he's looking to spend $1500 on a 22lr AR......... Okay, I doubt it.

Sorry posted in the wrong forum area, still learning the site.

 

I am located in North Jersey - Caldwell.

 

I will check out the ones suggested thank you!

Maybe he's looking to spend $1500 on a 22lr AR......... Okay, I doubt it

LOL How decked out would a .22 have to be to get it to 1500! 

LOL How decked out would a .22 have to be to get it to 1500! 

 

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_7_150/1241028_One_of_a_kind__Stag_AR15_Fully_dedicated_LEFT_HAND_22lr___LIKE_NEW_Package_______400_Price_Drop__.html

Is there a reason you want a quad rail... Have you handled some of the newer alternatives.... I personally find some of the newer solutions far more ergonomic...

 

If you have 1500 bucks build one... It's not hard...

Sig 516 is tough to beat for about 1500 and it has one of the best piston systems out.

you would get so much out of a start to finish build for 1500...... "If you build them, they will shoot....hopefully" haha

Daniel Defense lots of options so check their site.

Sig 516 is tough to beat for about 1500 and it has one of the best piston systems out.

 

 

i still would take a quality AR from noveske, BCM, or daniel defense over a sig 516 any day.  and I'm a sig (pistol) fan

Im not set on a quad rail, I've only fired a handful of ARs at the range to be honest. I'm open to suggestions other than the S&W. I will check out the ones other members have posted.

building your own is the answer...

Get yourself a lower and I'll sell you THIS for $500.

I've been looking at off the shelf buys and looking into daniel defense.

 

Daniel Defense M4 Carbine, v7 (No Sights)

https://danieldefense.com/daniel-defense-m4-carbine-v7-no-sights.html

 

I am going to look into building one over the New Year's break and see how that pans out too.

 

Realistically the DD V7 would be nice and then I'd just need to add flip sights and once I get used to it maybe an optic.

 

 

I've been looking at off the shelf buys and looking into daniel defense.

Daniel Defense M4 Carbine, v7 (No Sights)

https://danieldefense.com/daniel-defense-m4-carbine-v7-no-sights.html

 

I am going to look into building one over the New Year's break and see how that pans out too.

 

Realistically the DD V7 would be nice and then I'd just need to add flip sights and once I get used to it maybe an optic.

I think I will be putting a new in box dd v5 rifle up for sale in the marketplace next week. Already modded to be nj compliant. Bought it 2 months ago never shot it and just took another v5 in on trade so I dont need 2.

 

Pm if interested. Has the upgraded acs stock and a pws fs556 brake pinned and welded.

 

Sig 516 is tough to beat for about 1500 and it has one of the best piston systems out.

 

Compared to what?

Here's a DD V5 LW for a little over your price range, but it comes with an Aimpoint PRO.

 

http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=7109-NS

azmaveth that is an awesome deal thank you!

 

How are aimpoint pro optics?

azmaveth that is an awesome deal thank you!

 

How are aimpoint pro optics?

Very good.

I think I will be putting a new in box dd v5 rifle up for sale in the marketplace next week. Already modded to be nj compliant. Bought it 2 months ago never shot it and just took another v5 in on trade so I dont need 2.

 

Pm if interested. Has the upgraded acs stock and a pws fs556 brake pinned and welded.

As far as I know, once you take possession from a dealer the firearm is no longer new in box. Not sure how that applies if you are the dealer, or how having something modified to become compliant affects its status.

As far as I know, once you take possession from a dealer the firearm is no longer new in box. Not sure how that applies if you are the dealer, or how having something modified to become compliant affects its status.

Ok then - I have a compliant, unfired, in box ddv5

Here's a DD V5 LW for a little over your price range, but it comes with an Aimpoint PRO.

 

http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=7109-NS

 

 

That's a smoking deal.  The Aimpoint PRO is usually retails ~$400.