Need first-hand advice on buying a somewhat high-end AR-15

[jerkface11]

Set aside at least $500 for your optic.

 

[CaribouLou45]

Yeah I looked at the Accupoints before... Maybe I'll look more at them again. I lots of time to worry about the optic later.

I plan to put rail covers on the side with the AFG I just didn't type that. I'll probably put ladders on but we'll see.

And yeah, those T-1s seem to dominate (probably cause they are so light) but there are also a fair amount of Trijicons, Eotechs, and other Aimpoints out there.

 

[USMC8541]

You have 2k , buy 5 SKS & truckload of Ammo, or 1 M1A

 

[kwelz]

USMC why would he do any of that. he obviously wanted an AR. SKS isn't anywhere in the same ballpark as an AR and a M1A is a large, heavy weapon that doesn't do well in the role that an AR fills.

 

[USMC8541]

Actually if you are talking about getting an old colt SP1 I would agree, The Heavy barrel AR-15 defeats the entire concept of a light weight rifle. Might as well get a M1A if you are going to spend that kind of money, SKS Paratrooper with trigger job is just my personel choice.

 

[Mags]

Yeah I guess a 7 pound AR15 is nowhere as light as a 9 to 11 pound M1A or 8-9 pound SKS. The lightweight barrel vs heavy barrel in an AR is like an 8 ounce difference, BTW.

 

[CaribouLou45]

Actually if you are talking about getting an old colt SP1 I would agree, The Heavy barrel AR-15 defeats the entire concept of a light weight rifle. Might as well get a M1A if you are going to spend that kind of money, SKS Paratrooper with trigger job is just my personel choice.

It's not a heavy barrel AR-15, hence the "light part". I appreciate your suggestion but I wanted an AR-15 or something similar. I liked the Noveske and wanted to get some opinions as I kept going back and forth between that and the KAC. I made up my mind. It's the Noveske 16" Light Recce LO-PRO. Next post should be me with picture of my new baby.

Thanks all.

 

[taliv]

since you said it might be a year before you get it, I'll close this now and spare everyone another SKS vs AR debate.

good luck with the AR and let us know how it turns out

 

[CaribouLou45]

I should point out that before I made this thread I was certain on the Knight's and then found myself flip-flopping between other guns such as the SCAR-17S, Noveske, and LMT. However, I would always find myself coming back to the KAC. Shortly after this thread ended, I decided that there was a reason I kept going back to the KAC and decided that that's what I want. Didn't look back and couldn't even if I wanted to. The hard part was done. Continuing saving for it was all I had left. Things went well and long and behold...

Got my first and only AR (well okay variant). Not the type who collects. I rather spend the little bit extra money and get what I want and use the heck out of it. Not much for collecting bunch of stuff when I can only use one at a time.

If I could only have one gun out of everything that is available on the market (even the autos. I prefer fast controlled semi shooting) it would be my KAC SR-15 E3. Soooo yeah. You could say I'm happy


ETA: Boy is it funny how things change. Re-reading this thread, I lol'd at my decision that I left this thread with. Anyhow, the rifle was decided right after this closed and has remain that way for the almost a year that it's been. All that is left is an EOTech XPS2-0 and VTAC sling. They can wait though as I'm in no rush. Aside from that, everything is set up the way I prefer (which is one of the main reason I chose the SR cause of the ambi, A2 grip, SOPMOD stock, included accessory pack, etc). I am using the KAC forgrip with a 6 RIB KAC panel in front and a 9 RIB panel on the left and right side. Even after the sight the rifle should be right at 8LBs which I wouldn't want anymore as I prefer light and functional.

Oh yeah love the 2 stage trigger. Already started nailing steel at 200M with the irons

 

[kamagong]

My only two ARs are a Noveske N4 Light Recce and a KAC SR-15 upper on an LMT lower. The SR-15 is a little nicer, but I like the fact that the Noveske uses standard parts.

I'm keeping both.