Armalite M15A2 Service Model, Questions?

[tsanford405]

I have the chance to pick up an Armalite M15A2 Service Model (20" barrel, and standard non-collapsible stock) from an acquaintance of mine who is a police armorer for $700. Less than 300 rounds through it. Comes with everything including box. He said he would throw in a couple of 30 rd. mags too. Is this a fair price? Is this a good gun to start building and learning off of? I will want to change out some of the stuff on it for sure. Any info would be wonderful!

Thank you!

Here is the website for the model

http://www.armalite.com/ItemForm.aspx?item=15A2&Category=8e8e5de6-5022-483e-812b-822e58014822

 

[Sleeping Dog]

Sounds like a good deal.

It probably has a standard trigger, so that's a good place to start part-swappng. But, if you just want to shoot a while before deciding what to swap, you can improve the trigger cheap. Google "15 minute trigger job" and check some of the answers. I've got one that's so nice, I almost prefer it to my other gun with the Rock River match trigger.

 

[W.E.G.]

That's a fair price for that sort of rifle.

Armalite has a good reputation. Its hard to mess up a build of that type of rifle.

 

[HOLY DIVER]

i think its a heck of a buy!i'd be on that like white on rice!

 

[tsanford405]

Well I am new to AR's, and it looks like it has a fixed carry handle and flash suppressor, so what fun is that to try and upgrade?

 

[HOLY DIVER]

tsanford405 once you own a AR-15 lower.....the sky is the limit!
and a armalite is a jam up lower!

 

[tsanford405]

lol, is that good or bad? I don't like my stuff to jam up!

 

[HOLY DIVER]

lol tsanford405 where i'm from jam-up means very very good lol

 

[Wesson Smith]

Go for it. I have one, and I love it.

 

[W.E.G.]

a armalite is a jam up lower!

I don't see this expression catching on as a favorable reference in the context of firearms.

 

[HOLY DIVER]

ok ok ok ok i'll not use this "expression" anymore lol
maybee i'll go with state of the art?

 

[C-grunt]

700 dollars for a lightly used AR from a reputable maker is a good deal.

Once you get the lower reciever, just change out uppers if you want a different style.

 

[MachIVshooter]

That rifle typically retails for $930-$1000. Armalites are wonderful rifles, and it is an awesome company to deal with. It's definitely a good deal.

There are many good AR's out there, but I have an affection for the lion and crosshairs logo.

 

[AnimeFanatic5602]

Considering how dated this thread is now, I hope that you've enjoyed your rifle. If I had the money, I'd probably get one myself. Remember, AR stands for Armalite Rifle!