As I mentioned earlier in my New Member post some time last week, I'm looking to see if I would be able to get some advice/ suggestions from the community here, and pointed in a good direction for what I'd like to achieve over time. To keep it super to the point, I'm looking to purchase a new complete rifle within the next few months (If the current status of the world will allow me to lol) for two things:
1. I'd like to just get very familiar and proficient with the AR15 in of its self. I like the system very much as well as the modularity and versatility.
2. I haven't shot anything in a few years, I plan on as well as feel like I'd be better served by taking a couple of basic beginner classes as a good refresher and also, I'd like more formal training vs just hanging out at the range with my buddies which was all I was able to do back in NY. The handful of times I was able to use an AR it just felt very natural to me. Eventually I'd like to follow that up with good Home Defense and CQC training down the road.
I kind of have my thoughts all separated here by section, wants, goals, needs to try to keep it as coherent as possible. Basically I'm looking for a good, solid, entry level rifle between $600-800, that will serve as my one rifle for a long time to grow and learn on. Eventually, I do plan on building my own, but for now I feel a complete ready to go rifle and good training is a good way for me to get started.
Rifle Purpose: Basic and solid all around utility rifle for grab and go, range, and home defense down the line
Rifle Needs: Solid manufacturing, dependability, wide parts availability and interchangeability (why I feel a STD Mil Spec would be a good starting point), and the ability to learn on and grow with
My Personal Goals: Solid skill set and fundamentals, proficiency with the platform and weapon system, eventually build own compete rifle
Basic Specs I'm Looking for:
Mil-Spec for parts availability and interchangeability
16" barrel
Free float handguard
Std A2 muzzle brake
No A4 front sight
Probable Setup Would Be:
A good red dot
Flip-up BUIS
Mounted Flashlight
Sling
Budget:
$600-800
Complete Rifles I'm Interested In:
PSA PA15
Diamondback DB15
Radical RF15
I'm open to any and all suggestions, feedback or concern regarding anything above. Do I have a good game plan here to reach my wants and goals? Im here to learn from the vast array of knowledge of the members here If I could, and am excited to start my own little journey into all this. Thank you for any insight you may have!
- Rob
1. I'd like to just get very familiar and proficient with the AR15 in of its self. I like the system very much as well as the modularity and versatility.
2. I haven't shot anything in a few years, I plan on as well as feel like I'd be better served by taking a couple of basic beginner classes as a good refresher and also, I'd like more formal training vs just hanging out at the range with my buddies which was all I was able to do back in NY. The handful of times I was able to use an AR it just felt very natural to me. Eventually I'd like to follow that up with good Home Defense and CQC training down the road.
I kind of have my thoughts all separated here by section, wants, goals, needs to try to keep it as coherent as possible. Basically I'm looking for a good, solid, entry level rifle between $600-800, that will serve as my one rifle for a long time to grow and learn on. Eventually, I do plan on building my own, but for now I feel a complete ready to go rifle and good training is a good way for me to get started.
Rifle Purpose: Basic and solid all around utility rifle for grab and go, range, and home defense down the line
Rifle Needs: Solid manufacturing, dependability, wide parts availability and interchangeability (why I feel a STD Mil Spec would be a good starting point), and the ability to learn on and grow with
My Personal Goals: Solid skill set and fundamentals, proficiency with the platform and weapon system, eventually build own compete rifle
Basic Specs I'm Looking for:
Mil-Spec for parts availability and interchangeability
16" barrel
Free float handguard
Std A2 muzzle brake
No A4 front sight
Probable Setup Would Be:
A good red dot
Flip-up BUIS
Mounted Flashlight
Sling
Budget:
$600-800
Complete Rifles I'm Interested In:
PSA PA15
Diamondback DB15
Radical RF15
I'm open to any and all suggestions, feedback or concern regarding anything above. Do I have a good game plan here to reach my wants and goals? Im here to learn from the vast array of knowledge of the members here If I could, and am excited to start my own little journey into all this. Thank you for any insight you may have!
- Rob