Looking for a budget AR, $700 or less would be great, primary purposes would be fun at the range and education for the wife. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

I've had no problems with my M&P 15 Sport.   Cost me ~$700 last year, probably cheaper now.

 

I can easily ring 3" steel at 100 yards using cheapo Russian ammo (and a 2-7x Redfield scope).

I got a nice color circular from Cheyenne last month for S&W MP sport 5.56 for about $600.  I really like it (I paid Obama crazy prices for mine, but you don't have to)

like they said-Sport. I'll say the obvious, its the NJ compliant model and model# ends... 037 No forward assist or eject port cover but when your gun goes from the house to your car to the shooting bench who cares lol. 

For the prices now you can build a great gun for around $600. PSA has sales out the a$$ on uppers and such. Piece it together your self. The Sport isnt the value it once was when the market was at its height.

PSA has sales out the a$$ on uppers and such. Piece it together your self.

If you pick the *cheapest* available parts at PSA (upper, lower, trigger, BCG, stock) you might end up in the $500's. Don't forget shipping, transfer fees (on the lower), flip up sights, and compliance work.

 

I think the Sport gets a lot of knocks because it isn't a DIY supreme rifle, but about $600 complete with a warranty (or whatever S&W calls it) and walk out the door ready to shoot I think it still has great value.

I think PSA had an M4 recently for $499. CRAZY.

My shop usually price matches (+$25), and according to GunWatcher.com the best price for the sport is $565 at J&J Gun Supply.

 

So I'd be able to pick one up for $590 + tax and NICS today.     Buying it online and doing the transfer would "temporarily" save you the sales tax...

If you pick the *cheapest* available parts at PSA (upper, lower, trigger, BCG, stock) you might end up in the $500's. Don't forget shipping, transfer fees (on the lower), flip up sights, and compliance work.

 

I think the Sport gets a lot of knocks because it isn't a DIY supreme rifle, but about $600 complete with a warranty (or whatever S&W calls it) and walk out the door ready to shoot I think it still has great value.

+1  the Sport is the perfect KISS ar15- if thats what you're looking for. I threw a few things on mine over a few yrs but by no means is it needed just for plinking.

Get the Sport.

Sport is a good rifle. I had one and recently sold it.

Let the holiday shopping dust settle a little bit and keep an eye on the major players. I would suspect really good offers are just around the corner.

Any opinions on the Olympic Arms K16?

Build a lower and order a rebel arms upper will be under 700

Any opinions on the Olympic Arms K16?

 

Olympic has a pretty bad reputation. i don't know if they've gotten better lately, but I would stay away.

Olympic has a pretty bad reputation. i don't know if they've gotten better lately, but I would stay away.

Pre-90s

 

Now they are fine.

Pre-90s

 

I'm not sure what that means. If you are saying they were only bad in the 80's I'll have to disagree as I've seen some crummy examples in the '00's.

Another vote for the S&W Sport - I sure like mine!  

 

Check with Tanner's, just over  the border in Jamison PA  http://tannerssportcenter.com/  Also on Facebook

 

They were running a special in January - NJ compliant version for $550 or so,

I follow the "buy once, cry once" frame of mind. Whatever that you decide on, make sure it is what you want out of a rifle over getting the cheapest or best deal. Otherwise, you'll be unhappy down the road and will either look to upgrade or sell it to get what you really want. This doesn't mean you have to spend $2K for the most tacticool operator grade equipment, but it may mean that a few extra $100's spent now will save you more later on.

Budget AR? Colt 6920

Another vote for the M&P Sport - I bought before Xmas, so it was a bit high (~770 out the door) but I've seen them cheaper since. 

 

And I disagree with the "buy once, cry once" with a platform as customizable as the AR. Buy a cheap (but still well regarded) entry level one, then upgrade only those components that you need for better comfort, etc. I got different furniture for mine, an aftermarket charging handle, and a BAD lever - all based on my and my wife's shooting style after a couple hundred rounds. I'm still in for less than a grand (including the ammo shot) and I have a gun that fits me and her perfectly.

I got mp sport black friday sale at cheyenne for $580.

 

 

S&W 637 [] Sig 1911 .22lr [] Glock 22 Gen4 [] Mossberg 590 [] M&P 15 Sport

Just finishes my build, $550 and done. Did my own bayo-removal and pinned my stock. Anderson lower from Monmouth arms and a PTAC upper with a 1/7 barrel. Aim nibx bcg. Deals are out there, u gotta watch and be patient.

Just finishes my build, $550 and done. Did my own bayo-removal and pinned my stock. Anderson lower from Monmouth arms and a PTAC upper with a 1/7 barrel. Aim nibx bcg. Deals are out there, u gotta watch and be patient.

 

Why no pics???

Get the Smith & Wesson Sport, shop around and you should be able to find one for no more than 700. You with have a good running solid AR.

Why no pics???

Cause there's a whole thread for that.

Cause there's a whole thread for that.

 

Yes, but he didn't post it there either 

Why no pics???

Sorry for the no pics. Here is one.

Looks great!