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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Chris on December 18, 2012, 05:40:13 PM

Title: First AR Questions
Post by: Chris on December 18, 2012, 05:40:13 PM: Hi Forum Readers,

I own several hunting rifles and a few shotguns and rimfire rifles. I am looking to purchase my first AR 15.
Here is what I am looking for:
I can't spend more than $900.
I will use it to shoot coyotes out to 200 yards around my property.
It won't get shot a lot. Mostly for coyotes in the yard and home security.
I have no interest in building my own.
Simple is great. I am not interested in fancy or attaching a bunch of stuff to it.
Reliability and function are more important than looks.
I am primarily looking at .223.

From the research I have done and reviews I have read the Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport seems to be a solid choice for me. What are the opinions out there? Does anyone have any experience with the Smith and Wesson or any other AR's that fit my needs?

Thanks a ton!
Title: Re: First AR Questions
Post by: JLS on December 18, 2012, 05:48:46 PM: You're kind of behind the 8 ball trying to find one now. The Smith & Wesson is a decent gun, as are the Stag Arms. Spikes Tactical are good guns but the backorder on Spikes right now is unreal.

A 16" mid length or carbine would suit your needs just fine.

Good luck.
Title: Re: First AR Questions
Post by: Huntbear on December 18, 2012, 05:51:57 PM: Where you located????? I know a couple of local stores that had some as of yesterday.
Title: Re: First AR Questions
Post by: BullMagnet76 on December 18, 2012, 05:56:11 PM: If you are anywhere near Portland Oregon the GUN ZONE IN clackamas has 2 bull barell Stag #6's in stock but they want $1000 but you kinda decided to get one a little late, if you really want one you are gonna have to act fast, plus .223 ammo has all but dissappeared.
Title: Re: First AR Questions
Post by: Chris on December 18, 2012, 05:59:10 PM: I am located in Vancouver, WA. Why is the .223 ammo getting harder to get?

Thanks
Title: Re: First AR Questions
Post by: Austrian Hunter on December 18, 2012, 06:20:44 PM: Sig Sauer M400 at Walmart for $910
Title: Re: First AR Questions
Post by: huntnphool on December 18, 2012, 06:27:58 PM: Bushmaster Varminter XM15 or Remington R-15 (same gun) :tup:
Title: Re: First AR Questions
Post by: h2ofowlr on December 18, 2012, 06:28:10 PM: Quote from: Chris on December 18, 2012, 05:59:10 PM
I am located in Vancouver, WA. Why is the .223 ammo getting harder to get?

Thanks

Hmm, wonder why??? I went to Cabelas today and the line was so long they were calling numbers. I think there were only about 6 AR style rifles left. Everyone had carts full of ammo. This is going to be the big one. Their was a line at Skagit Arms and Kesserlings was also full. Skagit was sold out on 5.56 ammo. They only had the hunting rounds left. The ammo is flying off the shelves. I saw one guy with a full cart of every high capacity mag you could think of.
The Anti's are attacking every FB page, or Website that deals with guns or ammo it seams. Cheaper than dirt is stopping it's gun sales. Dick's is on stand bye until further notice. Wal-Mart shut down it's internet gun offering and Anti's are encouraging those that have stock holding in gun manufactures and ammo to pull out. S**t is hitting the fan. Many of the guys on wait for AR-10 are out 10-12 months if they can even get them at that time. So, this may have something to do with the ammo shortage. Wait until next week when the shelves are empty.
Title: Re: First AR Questions
Post by: h2ofowlr on December 18, 2012, 06:32:18 PM: I wouldn't think to long about getting one. I bet by next week you will have trouble finding an AR or mags or ammo! SKAGIT was selling a few per hour yesterday.
Title: Re: First AR Questions
Post by: KFhunter on December 18, 2012, 06:37:05 PM: Quote from: Austrian Hunter on December 18, 2012, 06:20:44 PM
Sig Sauer M400 at Walmart for $910

:yeah:
Title: Re: First AR Questions
Post by: Austrian Hunter on December 18, 2012, 06:42:42 PM: The Yakima Wally on the East side has the Sig they also have a Colt and Bushmaster just over $1K for the Colt and Bush.
Title: Re: First AR Questions
Post by: TeacherMan on December 18, 2012, 09:55:19 PM: Tons ammo still in AK? AR's also? How much ammo cani drive through Canada when I drive down? What about AR style rifles?
Title: First AR Questions
Post by: Austrian Hunter on December 18, 2012, 10:01:35 PM: These mentioned above are all AR-15 riffles.
Title: Re: First AR Questions
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 18, 2012, 10:02:28 PM: Quote from: TeacherMan on December 18, 2012, 09:55:19 PM
Tons ammo still in AK? AR's also? How much ammo cani drive through Canada when I drive down? What about AR style rifles?

UPS the ammo. I don't think you can transport ammo through Canada. Call the Canadian Customs to get the right answer.
Title: Re: First AR Questions
Post by: CementFinisher on December 18, 2012, 10:06:18 PM: Smith and wesson M&P15 sport would be perfect for you. its a very solid rifle
Title: Re: First AR Questions
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on December 18, 2012, 10:08:24 PM: I don't know what the ammo policy is in Canada, but the last time I went to the border to cross into Canada I was asked if I had any live ammunition. I told the guy that a buddy and I had been to Oregon to shoot Ground Squirrels, and I took all the 17hmr ammo out of the truck that I could find. Told him he was welcome to look, and could keep any loose rounds he found. He just laughed and told me to just go ahead. A guy I worked with was asked the same thing, so live ammo must be a no-no too.
Title: Re: First AR Questions
Post by: Chris on December 18, 2012, 10:14:33 PM: It sounds like Cabelas is a mess. Where would you guys suggest I look for a Smith and Wesson M&P 15 Sport. I live in the Vancouver, WA area.

Thanks
Title: Re: First AR Questions
Post by: Huntbear on December 18, 2012, 10:17:58 PM: Sportsmans, there are a couple of gun shops there in town.... been to long since I lived there, to tell you specifically where.. you might try Northwest Armory over in Portland, or other Oregon gun shops as well.

If not, you may have to drive a ways.... if you can find one ahead of time.

good luck.
Title: Re: First AR Questions
Post by: Chris on December 18, 2012, 10:19:33 PM: Can a Washington resident buy firearms in Oregon?

Thanks
Title: Re: First AR Questions
Post by: jaymark6655 on December 19, 2012, 05:24:04 AM: Goodluck, not sure what else to say here.

Been looking online and lead times are up to 8 months and in stock stuff is no where near $900.

Walmart deal sounds good, but I heard they stopped selling.
Title: Re: First AR Questions
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 19, 2012, 06:03:17 AM: Quote from: Chris on December 18, 2012, 10:19:33 PM
Can a Washington resident buy firearms in Oregon?

Thanks

Rifles.
Title: Re: First AR Questions
Post by: lee on December 19, 2012, 07:44:20 AM: Quote from: CAMPMEAT on December 19, 2012, 06:03:17 AM
Quote from: Chris on December 18, 2012, 10:19:33 PM
Can a Washington resident buy firearms in Oregon?

Thanks

Rifles.

and shotguns (long arms only) no pistols without go'un through FFL.
Title: Re: First AR Questions
Post by: Austrian Hunter on December 19, 2012, 12:07:51 PM: Quote from: jaymark6655 on December 19, 2012, 05:24:04 AM
Goodluck, not sure what else to say here.

Been looking online and lead times are up to 8 months and in stock stuff is no where near $900.

Walmart deal sounds good, but I heard they stopped selling.

Most of them did, but some still going to sell off their stock. It's time to buy and I am looking as well. I'm picky on this one so it won't be easy to find one that I like in my price range :chuckle: