[blacksuit]

Hi all I don't know much about AR15's but I just had someone offer me a colt ar15 for $500. WOuld you go for this? Which is better colt or bushmaster? thanks in advance

[cox3497]

Blacksuit,

If someone offered me a good condition fairly low round-count Colt AR-15 at that price, it wouldn't last too long! Provided the above conditions are fulfilled (if you are not an AR-15 expert, you might want to have someone who knows what they are doing check it out), a Colt is worth quite a bit more than that. Now, if it was an assembled upper and lower, then you might want to find out who made what. If it is a factory assembled rifle, though, it won't last long at that price.

I've got a Bushmaster (actually haven't got it yet [gunbroker.com], but I bought it a month ago). It seems the general consensus that while Colt may not have the best customer service, and does not appreciate it's customer base as much as other manufacturers, they do build a quality rifle. YMMV

cox3497

[possum]

blacksuit,
Where are you in kansas i would be glad to meet up with you some where and check it over for you, if you are close! i am at ft. Riley. let me know maybe we can get together. I could even bring my ar-15 and you could compare it if you wanted too. mines a bushmaster with some upgrades. let me know Im me or e-mail me and i would be happy to do it!

[C-grunt]

That all depends on the condition. If its obviously in bad shape, I would pass on it.

But then again, if its in good shape, you should still pass and give me this guys phone number.:evil: :D

Seriously though. if its in good shape, thats almost robbery.

[Alex45ACP]

If it's in good condition, that's an awesome price.

[10-Ring]

If it's in good shape...even just okay shape...that might be a good price. Also, which varient of AR15 is it? That might bake a difference too ;)

[flip180]

http://aimsurplus.com/acatalog/AR15_Accessories_&_Parts.html

Here there is everything you need to build an AR for right at 700.00 using a Stag stripped lower receiver, DPMS lower parts kit, complete Stag upper assembly and six position collapsable butstock (complete with buffer and spring). That would be a good choice if the AR you're looking at is a bust. I doubt you can't even buy a decent new AR for in the 700.00 range.

Flip.

[blacksuit]

Hello,

Just got done taking a look at it its a Colt Match target Hbar. It doesn't say ar 15 on the reciever. is this a AR 15 or something different, please excuse the ignorance. Thanks ahead of time

[TexasRifleman]

something different

Yes, it's something different. Buy it immediately for $500.
It's not "different" in that it's something besides an AR (it is a variation of AR), but it's most certainly worth way more than $500.

Get me a couple while you are at it please!

[pcf]

To givwe you an idea of what used Colt's go for...

http://www.summitgunbroker.com/1223464.html

[blacksuit]

Well I bought this rifle several days ago and today was the first day that I got to shoot her. Man I fell in love. I was in the army for 6 years and shot plenty of m16's..love it then and love them now. ANyone know any of the MODs over at AR15.com? I can't join with my yahoo account and have no other.

[possum]

congrats on your purchase, i am glad that you are happy with it. and it is working out great for you. I have an account with ar15.com, and i couldn't use my yahoo either so i used my ako account, you don't happen to have an ako still do you?

[MisterPX]

Get an AOL EM addy.

[Foxtrot427]

You could get a delton kit and a essential arms stipped lower for around that price.

[kennyboy]

Get it. You might be able to find a Colt for $700, but $500 is unheard of.

[blacksuit]

I finally got a couple photos of her so here you go...Shawn

http://i5.tinypic.com/3yyx8i9.jpg


http://i5.tinypic.com/43oo7q0.jpg

[deputy tom]

Blacksuit,that's a great deal on a great rifle.I paid twice that for my Bushmaster.tom.:)

[possum]

blacksuit,
great pics, and great rifle thanks for letting us take a look see!:)