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Ishpeck · 05-21-2008, 05:03 PM

I really don't have any opinion about AR-15's. To me, they're just psycho expensive. Sure, they're fun to shoot. They have a great feel to them. But I don't think they have a feel that justifies the price difference.

This last weekend, my wife got to shoot my buddy's DPMS Panther. The thing had no rear sight on it, she wasn't in full control of the weapon, but she loved it anyway. (None of us could hit much without a rear sight in the darn thing)

(Seems really random when the board will let me embed a video and when it won't)
Video of Jenny with an AR-15 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Now she wants an AR. But they're expensive. And the ammo's expensive! I have no choice. The woman wants an AR, I must comply.

I'm thinking of getting one 9mm. To help alleviate the wallet's suffering and so we can consolidate ammo costs. Anybody have suggestions?

So Flo · 05-21-2008, 05:07 PM

Her smile at the end says it all!!!

Have you considered building one?
Buy a stripped lower and a kit from J&T Distributing (or similar, but I like J&T) and build it up! It is fun and a great way to really know how your rifle works!

You'll spend somewhere in the $700 range! (to get started...the all hell breaks loose!)

BDZ71 · 05-21-2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by So Flo

Her smile at the end says it all!!!

Have you considered building one?
Buy a stripped lower and a kit from J&T Distributing (or similar, but I like J&T) and build it up! It is fun and a great way to really know how your rifle works!

You'll spend somewhere in the $700 range! (to get started...the all hell breaks loose!)

Yep, or buy the upper and lower seperately and you would be surprised it will also save you some money,

vafish · 05-21-2008, 05:26 PM

I just built this one from a kit:

Cost of the M4A3 parts kit with the removable handle, sling, and 1 mag was $525 delivered. The upper receiver was built already. The kit included everything but the stripped lower.

I bought a CMMG Lower from Aim Surplus for $113.96 delivered to my FFL. Aim now has some Superior Arms lowers for $79.95 plus shipping.

So you could build a pretty decent AR for $605 or even less if you buy a kit without the removable carry handle.

I've never assembled an AR before, I followed some instructions on AR15.com. Took me about an hour to assemble it, including the time it took to look for my tools.

Just beware, AR's are addicting. I got my first one around Christmas, Built the one above Monday evening, now planning on ordering a couple more receivers for future projects.

NayKid · 05-21-2008, 05:31 PM

Just get one. She will love it. You will love it.

If the cost of ammo is too much for you (it is for me) get a .22 LR conversion. If I recall it's about $150.

Spawnz · 05-21-2008, 06:58 PM

Yes.....get her one.

My wife has a saying: "If mama ain't happy, nobody's happy!"

Your wife looks like one happy camper in that video!

englandcrown · 05-22-2008, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by NayKid

If the cost of ammo is too much for you (it is for me) get a .22 LR conversion. If I recall it's about $150.

I found at Brownells they have a .22LR conversion kit with 10 round mag for $160.

Now I'm interested in getting that!

eyesopened · 05-22-2008, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by englandcrown

I found at Brownells they have a .22LR conversion kit with 10 round mag for $160.

Now I'm interested in getting that!

They are backordered on that kit. I had an order in a few months ago and I'm still waiting for the thing.

englandcrown · 05-22-2008, 07:35 AM

Conversion Kits: Midway shows them on b/o too. The Ciener website has them listed but for more money. Dang it!

cookieXD40 · 05-22-2008, 07:59 AM

heres mine i built out of a kit...del-ton.com upper...superior arms lower..the whole rifle cost me about 680...including the cheap walmart red dot and the cheap walmart variable scope...

05-21-2008, 05:03 PM	#1
Ishpeck XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 4,019	My wife has the AR bug.... I really don't have any opinion about AR-15's. To me, they're just psycho expensive. Sure, they're fun to shoot. They have a great feel to them. But I don't think they have a feel that justifies the price difference. This last weekend, my wife got to shoot my buddy's DPMS Panther. The thing had no rear sight on it, she wasn't in full control of the weapon, but she loved it anyway. (None of us could hit much without a rear sight in the darn thing) (Seems really random when the board will let me embed a video and when it won't) Video of Jenny with an AR-15 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Now she wants an AR. But they're expensive. And the ammo's expensive! I have no choice. The woman wants an AR, I must comply. I'm thinking of getting one 9mm. To help alleviate the wallet's suffering and so we can consolidate ammo costs. Anybody have suggestions? __________________ When given a chance to issue letters of marque and reprisal against Bin Laden, Congress voted against it and instead, voted the Patriot Act into law. Tells you who they think their real enemies are. http://www.ishpeck.net/ Last edited by Ishpeck; 05-21-2008 at 05:11 PM.

05-21-2008, 05:07 PM	#2
So Flo XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wellington, Florida Posts: 12,307	Her smile at the end says it all!!! Have you considered building one? Buy a stripped lower and a kit from J&T Distributing (or similar, but I like J&T) and build it up! It is fun and a great way to really know how your rifle works! You'll spend somewhere in the $700 range! (to get started...the all hell breaks loose!) __________________ No Guns, Know Crime. Know Guns, No Crime! http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member3984.png

05-21-2008, 05:26 PM	#4
vafish XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,239	I just built this one from a kit: Cost of the M4A3 parts kit with the removable handle, sling, and 1 mag was $525 delivered. The upper receiver was built already. The kit included everything but the stripped lower. I bought a CMMG Lower from Aim Surplus for $113.96 delivered to my FFL. Aim now has some Superior Arms lowers for $79.95 plus shipping. So you could build a pretty decent AR for $605 or even less if you buy a kit without the removable carry handle. I've never assembled an AR before, I followed some instructions on AR15.com. Took me about an hour to assemble it, including the time it took to look for my tools. Just beware, AR's are addicting. I got my first one around Christmas, Built the one above Monday evening, now planning on ordering a couple more receivers for future projects. __________________ \"If your plan is for one year, plant rice. If your plan is for ten years, plant trees. If your plan is for one hundred years, educate children.\" -- Confucius Last edited by vafish; 05-21-2008 at 05:29 PM.

05-22-2008, 07:35 AM	#9
englandcrown XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 412	Conversion Kits: Midway shows them on b/o too. The Ciener website has them listed but for more money. Dang it! __________________ . . . God Bless America! "Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY!," saith the Lord" SAXD 45acp Benelli Nova 12ga NEF 20ga Stag AR15 5.56mm NATO *Ruger P85 9mm

05-22-2008, 07:59 AM	#10
cookieXD40 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 275	heres mine i built out of a kit...del-ton.com upper...superior arms lower..the whole rifle cost me about 680...including the cheap walmart red dot and the cheap walmart variable scope... __________________ check out my myspace... http://www.myspace.com/eatin_smoke *XD 40 4" Service* Stoeger 12 gauge P350 old High Standard 20 Gauge old High Standard 22lr *16"M4 Del-ton rifle upper and a superior arms lower receiver with a center point v*ariable scope! NRA Member *Rules of EMS* 1. If you drop the baby, pick up the baby 2. All bleeding stops, eventually 3. Never go further into the scene than the first dead cop

05-21-2008, 05:31 PM	#5
NayKid XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 66	Just get one. She will love it. You will love it. If the cost of ammo is too much for you (it is for me) get a .22 LR conversion. If I recall it's about $150.

05-21-2008, 06:58 PM	#6
Spawnz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 367	Yes.....get her one. My wife has a saying: "If mama ain't happy, nobody's happy!" Your wife looks like one happy camper in that video!

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