I've recently learned that unless it is field stripping and cleaning, adding on rail attachments, or putting on a magazine tube extension on a shotgun, I take the gun to a gunsmith. (I've even managed to put the magazine tube extension on wrong - don't ask me how - and put a hole in a trigger, so I've learned my limits). With that said, my old plan to get an AR and upgrade a few parts is not a very good one for me.
So, I need advice on an AR to get that will work, but meets what I need. Some people don't need rail attachments, but for me they're pretty much the only way I can customize the gun without paying someone to do it for me. Specifically, I'd be looking for:
*Something reliable
*Quad rail (monolithic top rail preferred, but not required)
*14.5-16" barrel (flash hider present, no muzzle brake)
*.223/5.56mm
*Ambi mag release and safety (I use the claw method on the AR charging handle, so I can do with a RH charging handle)
*Collapsible stock (not folding, just telescoping)
After that, price would be a big consideration. This would be an HD gun, and at the ranges in my condo, accuracy isn't too big of a concern. The important thing would be that once it comes out of the box, all I have to do is screw stuff on the rails and show it plenty of love and affection.
So, I need advice on an AR to get that will work, but meets what I need. Some people don't need rail attachments, but for me they're pretty much the only way I can customize the gun without paying someone to do it for me. Specifically, I'd be looking for:
*Something reliable
*Quad rail (monolithic top rail preferred, but not required)
*14.5-16" barrel (flash hider present, no muzzle brake)
*.223/5.56mm
*Ambi mag release and safety (I use the claw method on the AR charging handle, so I can do with a RH charging handle)
*Collapsible stock (not folding, just telescoping)
After that, price would be a big consideration. This would be an HD gun, and at the ranges in my condo, accuracy isn't too big of a concern. The important thing would be that once it comes out of the box, all I have to do is screw stuff on the rails and show it plenty of love and affection.