AR shopping

[Swampman]

Looking for opinions. Found a brand new ATI AR-15, 556/223 for just a little more than $600 at a local FFL. Nitride barrel, 10" free-floating key-mod bbl shroud, aluminum lower and upper. Talked to him about the barrel, and he suggested I probably wouldn't wear it out. Thoughts?

[MarcSpaz]

If it is the polymer version, run! If it's all aluminum, I would get it. The polys crack where the buffer tube screws in. I think they are a waste of money.

[Swampman]

I'll double check. Thanks for that.

[MarcSpaz]

NP...

[RO73]

For $600, you're better off going to Palmetto State's website and getting the upper and lower there. Better parts, and most are FN Barrels.


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[Swampman]

Thought about that. My only problem is getting with someone with the knowledge and tools to put it all together.

[FiremanBob]

If you get a complete lower and a complete upper, all you have to do is open the pins, drop in the upper, and close the pins. I'm sure you could handle it.

When you can get a Ruger AR-556 for $699, I don't see the point of risking an off-brand like ATI. (Palmetto is not an off-brand. Their stuff is good.)

[RO73]

Thought about that. My only problem is getting with someone with the knowledge and tools to put it all together.

Where are you located? I would be happy to help. I've built plenty of ARs and have all the tools.


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[iainb]

Thought about that. My only problem is getting with someone with the knowledge and tools to put it all together.

Buy a complete upper and complete lower, no tools required.

See my thread - http://vagunforum.net/question-and-answ ... 25041.html

[Lester]

If you go with PSA, make sure you get an upper that comes with the Bolt Carriers group and charging handle or you will have to purchas them separately.

[Swampman]

If you get a complete lower and a complete upper, all you have to do is open the pins, drop in the upper, and close the pins. I'm sure you could handle it.

When you can get a Ruger AR-556 for $699, I don't see the point of risking an off-brand like ATI. (Palmetto is not an off-brand. Their stuff is good.)

Both good points, and I've always hear good stuff about PSA. Still looking and thinking about it. Funds for guns are limited, so I have to think through this carefully. I also really want a lever action 30-30. But, not being able to trust the morons who run this asylum, might be better off getting the AR now because the 30-30 will likely not be on the list of "bad" guns.

@RO73 - I'm in Warren County, about an hour from Leesburg. I'll give you a shout if I decide to go with parts, but I'm more likely to get the snap together Lego version. May even just go for the Ruger.

@Lester - good thought. Will keep that in mind when I'm shopping.

Thanks guys.