Ok so I used an M16 for 10 years in the Army and know the platform pretty well. Having said that, I have no idea where to look for a good civilian AR in terms of company. Bud's Gun Shop is selling a Bushmaster CAR15 with a 16" barrel for 700 bucks, but I've heard Bushmasters aren't that reliable. Any advice on which brands to look for / avoid? Thanks!
I'd go to Cold Hand Arms and get one professionally built to your needs. For reliability "brand name" is not as important as the experience in properly fitting parts together.
Smith and Wesons MP15s are pretty good weapons out the box
Bushmastrer ARs are not bad. The trigger could use some work but most all stock ones can. The Lawton PD uses that brand so I would expect them to be somewhat reliable.
Like Moboost said you could have one built but that will normaly run you a BIT more but you will have exactly what you want. Or you could try and build one your self. They become an addictive Hobby.
Bushmastrer ARs are not bad. The trigger could use some work but most all stock ones can. The Lawton PD uses that brand so I would expect them to be somewhat reliable.
Like Moboost said you could have one built but that will normaly run you a BIT more but you will have exactly what you want. Or you could try and build one your self. They become an addictive Hobby.
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Spike's Tactical is marginally more expensive and comes with a lifetime warranty. I would buy a Spike's Tactical if I was set on buying a complete rifle.
It would help to know what your friend will be using it for. There are literally hundreds of brands/configurations available these days. Some are great, some are total crap. It's easy to pay more than you need to for one and it's also easy to pay as much for a low quality one as a good quality one.
I bought a Bushmaster 5ish years ago and have never once had a FTF or FTE. Other than that I cant really recommend any specific brand over another.
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