Most economical ar15

[jdb]

I’m close to buying my first ar, what’s the general consensus on the most economical entry level rifle?

[Cougartail]

I’m close to buying my first ar, what’s the general consensus on the most economical entry level rifle?

Ruger MPR is not the cheapest low end rifle but it is the best value by far.

[NRA4LIFE]

S&W M&P15 or Ruger AR-556 to buy.  Aero and/or PSA parts to build.

[Alchase]

S&W M&P15 or Ruger AR-556 to buy.  Aero and/or PSA parts to build.

 

or Colt LE6920

https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting-gear-gun-supplies/modern-sporting-rifles/colt-le6920-ar15-semi-automatic-rifle-91-rounds/p/p42029

[Russ McDonald]

Build your own maybe.  Other than my AR 10 I have kept most of mine under $700 and they all shoot good.  A mix of Bear Creek or PSA uppers.  Lowers have been Anderson, PSA and Areo Precision.  I haven't priced out parts latelybut looks like orices have gone up.  Just bought a stripped Areo lower for $129.

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[N7XW]

I'm a big fan of PSA.  Great quality for the price, stand behind their product and just can't beat them for a low cost.  Lots of options on their website, here are just a couple.  Brand new rifle for $500 or pistol for $460;

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-pa15-16-nitride-m4-carbine-556-nato-classic-ar15-rifle-fde.html
https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-10-5-5-56-nato-1-7-nitride-classic-mft-battlink-pistol-black.html

[bustedoldman]

Palmetto or Bear Creek….They are the cheapest but functional!

[N7XW]

I guess I’m too old to figure out how to order one online. Oh well

Pretty easy.  Just order and checkout like you would order anything else online.  Then get a copy of your FFL's license and send it to them (email).  Pretty good chance the place you order from will already have it on file.  Then you don't have to do anything.  Going thru the checkout process, most sites will walk you thru the process and tell you if they need the FFL or not.  Easy peasy.

[Damnimissed]

Build your own maybe.  Other than my AR 10 I have kept most of mine under $700 and they all shoot good.  A mix of Bear Creek or PSA uppers.  Lowers have been Anderson, PSA and Areo Precision.  I haven't priced out parts latelybut looks like orices have gone up.  Just bought a stripped Areo lower for $129.

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If you need another...
https://ar15discounts.com/products/aero-precision-m4e1-stripped-lower-receiver-blem/

[Katmai Guy]

Piece o cake, im almost 60 and eve i can do it in a couple hours.  Google is your friend.😁

[bustedoldman]

I guess I’m too old to figure out how to order one online. Oh well

Go into the local gun shop, tell them you want the cheapest complete lower and complete upper they have or can order…..

[Alchase]

Building seems complicated.I can’t even order a damned thing

JB, ordering a complete Lower and a complete Upper, leaves only two pins to put them together. Almost like Legos for big boys, 

It is that easy!

Still, if you would rather by a new complete rifle, a S&W M&P15 (I have two), Colt 6920 ( I have one), Ruger AR-556, or either of the PSA's listed, would serve you just fine. One of the PSA's " pistol for $460" is a great price, would be wise to understand the differences between the "Rifle" and the "Pistol" version, again fantastic price!
 

It is great to see AR prices coming back down to normal again!

[NRA4LIFE]

Building seems complicated.I can’t even order a damned thing

JB, ordering a complete Lower and a complete Upper, leaves only two pins to put them together. Almost like Legos for big boys, 

It is that easy!

Still, if you would rather by a new complete rifle, a S&W M&P15 (I have two), Colt 6920 ( I have one), Ruger AR-556, or either of the PSA's listed, would serve you just fine. One of the PSA's " pistol for $460" is a great price, would be wise to understand the differences between the "Rifle" and the "Pistol" version, again fantastic price!
 

It is great to see AR prices coming back down to normal again!

OK, I'm almost 60 And I built my first last year.  A couple of you tube videos and some internet searches was all I needed, it was pretty easy (except for one spring/pin detonation).  But when I loaded it up and started pulling the trigger it kept going boom.  Now my problem is keeping up with reloading for it.  They can eat a lot of ammo quickly.

[Russ McDonald]

Building seems complicated.I can’t even order a damned thing

JB, ordering a complete Lower and a complete Upper, leaves only two pins to put them together. Almost like Legos for big boys, 

It is that easy!

Still, if you would rather by a new complete rifle, a S&W M&P15 (I have two), Colt 6920 ( I have one), Ruger AR-556, or either of the PSA's listed, would serve you just fine. One of the PSA's " pistol for $460" is a great price, would be wise to understand the differences between the "Rifle" and the "Pistol" version, again fantastic price!
 

It is great to see AR prices coming back down to normal again!

OK, I'm almost 60 And I built my first last year.  A couple of you tube videos and some internet searches was all I needed, it was pretty easy (except for one spring/pin detonation).  But when I loaded it up and started pulling the trigger it kept going boom.  Now my problem is keeping up with reloading for it.  They can eat a lot of ammo quickly.

Yeah they detent and spring for the front keeper pin sucks.  Put my pistol back together and flung that detent across the room a couple time.  Another pin or punch the size of the hole is your friend.  Yes even complete uppers and lowers are not that bad in price.  Now putting on the fun extra jewelry on the pew pew that is where it gets expensive

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[jdb]

I thought when everyone said “build” they meant like buy everything separate. I didn’t realize you just bought a separate Lower and upper