GOOD DEAL ON AR15???
I've been looking for a decent deal on an AR for awhile. This add came across a local site and I was curious if this would be considered a good "platform" as a first AR. Below is a link to the add:
http://floridaguntrader.com/index.php?a=2&b=23855
http://floridaguntrader.com/index.php?a=2&b=23855
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Its a pretty good deal. The gun is worth 650-700, ammo 150-175, mags depending on brand 8-20 a piece and soft case 40-50. So if you have the cash I'd get it. 0 -
as long as you have no pre-existing dislike for a Carbon Fiber receiver, i would say jump and jump fast, hell.., the ammo alone makes this a damn good deal. 0 -
Besides the lack of a forward assist the carbon 15 I shot was just like my M-4. So if you don't mind not having a forward assist I'd say buy it quick. 0 -
Thanks for the replies. I wish I knew what forward assist was??? And a breif description on the carbon fiber receiver would be nice.
I have not done a bunch of shopping/inquiring on AR's, I'm still in the 7.62 world. I have heard from a variety of friends that the Bushmaster is a better than average quality production firearm which is the only reason this particular item was of interest. That and the price. Any opinions for this specific item would also be appreciated.0 -
The forward assist was a device or button on the receiver that helped push the bolt to close on a round that did not quite chamber all the way in to the chamber. This was required on the Army models and eventually included almost all the guns. A carbon fiber receiver is just what it is, the receiver is made of a very strong form of plastic (like Glocks) rather then the Aluminum ones that every one else makes.
This would make the rifle lighter. I've never handled a complete carbon fiber rifle before but I would think it would make the rifle some what nose heavy JMHO.0 -
Doesn't matter now,,I am sure it has been SOLD. by now. That will sell in one day,,imo,,nmabu 0 -
I've been in contact with the seller twice this morning. He wants to work a trade for a Smith I have. If it's meant to be, it'll happen. If not, I'll find another deal. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by D@D
Its a pretty good deal. The gun is worth 650-700, ammo 150-175, mags depending on brand 8-20 a piece and soft case 40-50. So if you have the cash I'd get it.
+1, though I'd price it as such:
ammo: $115 (330 rounds @ $.35).
mags: $60 ($10 x 6, look like ordinary used milspec mags).
case: $30 (used Bulldog-looking case).
Only potential negative is the carbon fiber receiver (if you otherwise weren't inclined to get one), though I think many would consider that a positive.0 -
I've owned that exact model rifle for several years, put 5000 rounds through it, taken it through an Urban Patrol Rifle School and a Urban Patrol Rifle Instructor School It functions flawlessly. You need NO lubrication unlike the COLTs and aluminum Bushmasters that were dripping with oil to keep from malfunctioning.....its lighter, and you don't NEED a forward assist if your rifle doesn't have feeding issues.
The carbon fiber receiver is stronger than aluminum and 40% lighter, and near frictionless.
I paid ALOT more for mine back in the day, their prices have come down quite a bit...BUY IT!!
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Well, only last week we had a topic posted by someone who bought a used AR, & wanted to know how to tighten the loose barrel. Since you are also new to AR's, you don't know what to look for in a used one. That's too much money to risk.
If it were me (well, it WAS me) buying my first AR, I'd get one new in the box from a dealer, knowing that no one had a chance to mess with it. Plus, it would come with a full warranty. Those of us who can afford $800 for a toy can afford $1,000 for a toy.
Besides, I'm not convinced that carbon fiber is durable enough for a receiver.
Neal
"You get what you pay for, sometimes less."0
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