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11/13/2012 4:28:55 PM EDT
Newbie here...

I have spent the last several months by doing some heavy reading and contemplating on the 1000s of choices out there. I have come to the ultimate conclusion that I have spent too long making a decision and have ended up in a serious predicament.

I have a small list of items that are of high priority to me on my first AR: mid length gas system, 1:7 twist chrome lined barrel, and good quality iron sights.

A build is something I have considered and is definitely not out of my realm in terms of mechanical ability but at this point I rather get a rifle and go shoot.

After traveling to every LGS within 75 miles of my home I have realized that this is not going to be a reality for me in the near future with, what seems to be, an impending shortage of rifles.

So here is my questions, should I wait for a rifle that has all the above items or should I sacrifice one or more of those items in order to have the rifle now?

If I opt for a rifle now it seems I will either sacrifice the mid gas tube or the 1:7 twist.

Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
11/13/2012 4:32:12 PM EDT
[#1]
If you would give up the mid length requirement you could walk in to your local Walmart and walk out with a Colt 6920
11/13/2012 4:32:41 PM EDT
[#2]

go to your wal-mart and pick up a Colt

its a great gun at a good price

shoot it a lot then figure out what else you need

done end of story

11/13/2012 4:40:48 PM EDT
[#3]
Havent been to my local Walmart in quite some time, do they all carry ARs?
11/13/2012 4:43:31 PM EDT
[#4]
Quoted:
Havent been to my local Walmart in quite some time, do they all carry ARs?


Not all, call em and ask...
11/13/2012 4:59:53 PM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
Quoted:
Havent been to my local Walmart in quite some time, do they all carry ARs?


Not all, call em and ask...


All the ones near me in the Seattle area carry Colts and DPMS Oracles and the occasional Sig
11/13/2012 5:25:15 PM EDT
[#6]
If I was going to build one with those specs I would look at Bravo Company for the upper, find the lower I like and then add the stock/pistol grip.

Of course if you are not dead set on a middy, the Colt recommendation is pretty good too.  Better resale on a Colt than a Frankengun.
11/13/2012 5:40:06 PM EDT
[#7]
If you must have a middy, and I believe there are several advantages to mid lengths, PSA or BCM would be my suggestions.
11/13/2012 6:28:41 PM EDT
[#8]
Mile High still has the DDM4V1 and V5 in stock. The V5 is midlength, and I'm sure you can ask for it with whatever sights you like.
11/13/2012 6:37:19 PM EDT
[#9]
Midlength: BCM or PSA + whatever complete lower you would like.

Carbine: Colt 6920

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