I thought about used but with what AR's or piston AR's are going for I can get a new and unmolested rifle (that new gun smell!), good to very good glass, bipod, and at least 100 to 400 rounds from the local gunshop. I would swear I seen drool when I took the SR-556 for them to look it over. I even had a guy offer me $1600 in the parking lot. This buying frenzy for military style rifles (not assault rifles, they are not full auto, every time they are called assault rifles a pinko commie leftist gets their wings) is getting pretty bad.
I know the guy that owns the local shop, we BS all the time. He has not had an AR, AK, or any other military style rifle stay on his shelf for more than a day in two months. He is also back-ordered on tons of parts for said rifles. He is more than willing to make it worth my while and it will help him with a sale too! Again, I can't thank you guys enough for you valued experience! Keep it coming ladies and gentlemen!