First AR-15 ?

[CODE3RUN]

Looking to get my first AR just for fun at the range. What are your thoughts on Ruger AR-556?

Thanks

 

[solus]

Are you going for quality or for price? I wouldnt go with a ruger. There is some parts on it that are ruger specific and you cant change them. Same goes for smith and wesson.

 

[mike1781]

Colt!!! Battle proven since the 60's!!! I have a Colt for work, she hasn't failed me!

 

[solus]

Colt!!! Battle proven since the 60's!!! I have a Colt for work, she hasn't failed me!

Sorry but colts arent worth what they cost. They are over priced.

 

[mike1781]

Sorry but colts arent worth what they cost. They are over priced.

Agree to disagree!!! lol

 

[iforge03]

get whatever suits your fancy! thats the beauty of the ar platform, you can get something basic, and change it as you go.

 

[quaildeath]

Looking to get my first AR just for fun at the range. What are your thoughts on Ruger AR-556?

Thanks

What is your price range? Ruger uses a piston op rod setup, not like a std. DI AR. There are opinions and pros/cons of each.

 

[MariotheBarber]

I'd recommend a Colt 6920, thats my favorite AR...

 

[quaildeath]

The 6920 is a fine AR and reasonably priced. It is Milspec with the exception of the giggle switch.
There are recommendations all over the web for the Colt model for new buyers.

 

[quaildeath]

They are on sale right now at Turners for a grand. For full Magpul furniture it is a hundred dollars more.

http://www.turners.com/colt/colt-le6920cmpb-556mm-16-barrel-with-black-magpul-furniture-15217

 

[quaildeath]

On sale again for 1k.

http://www.turners.com/all-products/browse/keyword/le6920cmp-magpul