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Looking to buy my first "off the rack" AR. Built tons over the years, but thought I'd try a factory offering now. I think I've narrowed it down to the Ruger MPR 16", the Stag 15 Tactical, and the S&W M&P-15T2. What does everyone think about these models and what would your choice be? I know there are a lot bigger name brands, but all three of these choices are under $1100. That still leaves me plenty of budget to outfit the gun with light, optic, and accessories.
The Ruger would be the cheapest. Has a 1:8 barrel, Bravo B5 stock and grip, and 4.5lb enhanced trigger.
The Stag 15 Tactical would be $100 more than the Ruger. Has a 1:7 twist, Magpul stock and grip, Mlok handguard, and milspec trigger.
Then the S&W M&P-15T2 is a new model that has just been released. I don't think I've seen any of these in the wild yet. It has a lot of upgraded features compared to the rest of the M&P-15 lineup. It would be $400 more than the Ruger and $300 more than the Stag. Has a 1:8 barrel, Magpul stock, grip designed just like their M&P pistol grip (which I really like even though I'm a glock shooter) Mlok handguard, Raptor charging handle, Magpul MBUS, ambi safety, and flat face trigger.
The Ruger would be the cheapest. Has a 1:8 barrel, Bravo B5 stock and grip, and 4.5lb enhanced trigger.
The Stag 15 Tactical would be $100 more than the Ruger. Has a 1:7 twist, Magpul stock and grip, Mlok handguard, and milspec trigger.
Then the S&W M&P-15T2 is a new model that has just been released. I don't think I've seen any of these in the wild yet. It has a lot of upgraded features compared to the rest of the M&P-15 lineup. It would be $400 more than the Ruger and $300 more than the Stag. Has a 1:8 barrel, Magpul stock, grip designed just like their M&P pistol grip (which I really like even though I'm a glock shooter) Mlok handguard, Raptor charging handle, Magpul MBUS, ambi safety, and flat face trigger.