I have a friend, who lives in Washington state, looking to buy his first AR. I haven't really kept up with what is the best value in a quality AR, and am looking for a recommendation.
I have a friend, who lives in Washington state, looking to buy his first AR. I haven't really kept up with what is the best value in a quality AR, and am looking for a recommendation.
Likes pretty much everything in every caliber.
Tombstone Tactical has the Colt 6960 for $1000. That’s the mid-length gas one with the lightweight 16” barrel. The current ones seem to be a little less refined as the handguard is the modified Centurion CMR from the Colt Troopers instead of the regular one and they have a USGI stock and pistol grip instead of the Magpul furniture of the originals. Still, it’s a solid setup that would be good to go out of the box minus a sighting system.
ETA: Sportsman’s Outdoor Superstore has the 6920 Enhanced Patrol Rifle for $1180. It’s got the CMR rail with the QD holes, a SOPMOD stock and Magpul MBUS Pro sights. I think these have the regular carbine-length gas system and 16” government profile barrel.
In this market, I think those are both solid deals. Most BCMs look to be out of stock everywhere I normally look and the next tier of brands like SOLGW and Daniel Defense are substantially more expensive if price is a factor. What is your friend comfortable spending?
Last edited by WobblyPossum; 03-16-2022 at 07:54 AM.
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Geissele is with looking into. They cost more than Colt, but I have seen them in stock at some places within the last couple of weeks.
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When I was recently looking for a budget AR ended up saving some money by purchasing a Windham complete upper and a Aero complete lower.
I am recommending a $1,000 +/- budget, and the Colt options look good.
Likes pretty much everything in every caliber.
Geissele is what I just picked up. More than I was planning on spending but the cheaper options available weren’t names I was comfortable with.Originally Posted by pangloss
Thanks for all the helpful suggestions. After discussing it with my friend, he went the buy once, cry once route, and is ordering a 6920 enhanced.
Likes pretty much everything in every caliber.
That will serve him well.
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Solid choice. Guide him into getting a decent light, red dot and sling and all he’ll need is ammo and magazines.
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