Good quality ar15 for a decent price?

I'd suggest these three: S&W M&P Sport ( least expensive though it lacks the bells and whistles of the others) Core 15 M4 and Spike Tactical ST-15.

I own the Core 15, it costs $830 and I strongly suggest you get it. Its basically all milspec ( technically its not since I got the 1/9 twist) the BCG is staked perfectly and I've never had an issue with it.

When I first got the gun I was expecting minor things like play in the stock or unpper/lower maybe a jam or two breaking it in, I was completely wrong. I've never seen a stock sub $1000 AR fitted so tight and since I've owned it I've never had a single jam.

The M&P is a budget model AR meant to be a beginner model. Its inexpensive and lacks a dust cover, forward assist or chrome lined barrel but that isn't needed. For the price its a good rifle. I don't have a Spike but I've only heard good things about it.

I'll run my Core 15 up against a Colt 6920 anyday, I'm not hurting for a Bushmaster as I've has went down in recent years.

Since most people shoot 55 grain .223 or 62 grain 5.56 the 1/7 twist is a bit agressive, 1/9 or 1/8 would likely be ideal for those grain weight.

Here is a link to a similar question I got BA for that may help you.

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EDIT: TD trolls on the loose.

I hear a lot of people rip on DPMS, but I have honestly never seen a bad one. I've fired 4 different versions, and have a DPMS M4 upper on one of my builds. I've never seen one fail to function. My impression has always been that they're a great rifle for the money. You can walk out the door with one for $600 or even a little less.

Here's some reviews:

http://reviews.cabelas.com/8815/291202/dpms-oracle...

You just described what most any AR-15 carbine is used for. Carbines have a 16" barrel.

There are features you want to look for:

Folding front sight tower - this way if you decide to put on a scope or other optics..... you don't have that stupid A2 sight tower in your way. You buy one with this tower and then decide to have someone swap it out for a fold down expect it to cost you well over $200 in parts and labor.

The rear sight - should be the newer A2 and not the old Vietnam style A1. Keep this in mind if the unit comes with the detachable carry handle. The old A1 sights were for 55gr ammo to 300yds. The A2 is for modern green tip 62gr ammo and adjust to 800yds.

You want the threaded barrel. Suppressors are very common these days and if you live in the 40 states that allow them...... you might want one. Having a threaded barrel with thread on flash hider will save you $125.

If you buy a flat top with no sights - be ready to drop big $$ on back up iron sights. Optics are no good at night for home defense use. Be careful - the price looks too low to be true - it is probably cheapo China parts made for airsoft rifles and not your AR! But - that doesn't stop folks from selling them as AR milspec parts.

It needs to have a 1:7 twist barrel to accommodate all the neat and new heavy match and high tech hunting bullets. You decide to save $20 and get one with 1:9 - you will never be able to use any of this ammo.......... and having a 1:9 or 1:8 twist can kill your resale value.

Buy a name brand. Smith & Wesson, Colt, Bushmaster, Olympic Arms - not DPMS, Stag or any of the other 20 companies that make fine rifles, but, nobody wants to buy it used because they never heard of the company. If this is a rifle you expect to pass down to your kids - not an issue. However, this is a huge issue if you expect the rifle to appreciate in value or be worth more a few hundred if you decided to sell.

Good luck.

Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport.

There's a litany of good reasons, but I'll just leave you with this:

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2011/06/benjamin-...

I third the M&P 15 Sport.

I second the M&P 15 Sport

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