W Turner
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I am going to go one of these routes to get a Ar15-mag fed semi-auto rifle. I just haven't decided which one yet.
If I build an AR I will likely use an Anvil Arms lower receiver and either a Del-Ton or Model 1 kit. That is unless I am able to find a kit builder that will build me an A1 16" upper as part of the kit. I put the total cost at $650-$700 using a flattop upper and still having to buy a BUIS.
I am not married to the idea of the AR platform though. This is where the SU16 comes in. The 16" models all use AR front sights, it's AR15 magazine-fed and the reality is that I won't be using whatever I buy in the desert in Iraq or similar harsh conditions. Matter of fact, I will do well to make it to one carbine class every other year or so. The rest of the time, it will be used as a range toy and maybe HD.
For $650 I can get a 16" SU16 model, and an adequate (no Eotech or Aimpoint) optic for the price of the AR kit. I will also have a factory to turn to for any issues that may come up.
For MY intended purposes, which way to do you think I should go.
DISCLAIMER: I am a fan of Kel Tec's in general. If your opinion is "buy an AR kit because all Kel-Tec's stink" or similar, please just pass this thread on by.
Thanks,
W
If I build an AR I will likely use an Anvil Arms lower receiver and either a Del-Ton or Model 1 kit. That is unless I am able to find a kit builder that will build me an A1 16" upper as part of the kit. I put the total cost at $650-$700 using a flattop upper and still having to buy a BUIS.
I am not married to the idea of the AR platform though. This is where the SU16 comes in. The 16" models all use AR front sights, it's AR15 magazine-fed and the reality is that I won't be using whatever I buy in the desert in Iraq or similar harsh conditions. Matter of fact, I will do well to make it to one carbine class every other year or so. The rest of the time, it will be used as a range toy and maybe HD.
For $650 I can get a 16" SU16 model, and an adequate (no Eotech or Aimpoint) optic for the price of the AR kit. I will also have a factory to turn to for any issues that may come up.
For MY intended purposes, which way to do you think I should go.
DISCLAIMER: I am a fan of Kel Tec's in general. If your opinion is "buy an AR kit because all Kel-Tec's stink" or similar, please just pass this thread on by.
Thanks,
W