Which AR do you recommend that is MD compliant?

[Parry]

Looking for my first AR. I'd like something that is easy to maintain, clean, and shoot. Reliability is a priority as well.

The purpose will probably start off as a defense gun for you know...the zombie apocalypse. But eventually, I want to take it to the range regularly and add customizations to it.

I see a bunch of PSA complete uppers and lowers that are a good price, but I don't know if they are any good.

I'd like something preferably sub $1000 to start. I want it under 7lbs and able to shoot 556/223.

Does anyone here have advice for someone getting into AR's? Which model and which MD store to buy them?

 

[rbird7282]

Looking for my first AR. I'd like something that is easy to maintain, clean, and shoot. Reliability is a priority as well.

The purpose will probably start off as a defense gun for you know...the zombie apocalypse. But eventually, I want to take it to the range regularly and add customizations to it.

I see a bunch of PSA complete uppers and lowers that are a good price, but I don't know if they are any good.

I'd like something preferably sub $1000 to start. I want it under 7lbs and able to shoot 556/223.

Does anyone here have advice for someone getting into AR's? Which model and which MD store to buy them?

Go to Engage Armament in Rockville, they probably have a bigger selection than most shops in the area, including their own line.

 

[winch]

I am not an AR guru, but if I get another one, it might be this one......
https://atlanticfirearms.com/windham-weaponry-ar15-rifle-r16a4t-heavy-barrel-carbine
Windham Weaponry is what became of Bushmaster if I have the story right.

 

[Bisleyfan44]

Windham is what I'd get if I were buying a complete rifle. The PSA stuff I've had has been amazing, especially considering the price.

 

[Trepang]

IMHO you can't go wrong with a Colt 6721

My second choice would be a Windham

 

[outrider58]

Stop by Atlantic Guns, United Guns, and Engage Armament. Shop around. They're all in Rockville.

 

[calicojack]

Stop by Atlantic Guns, United Guns, and Engage Armament. Shop around. They're all in Rockville.

Yes. I know for a fact that United sells Windham Weaponry AR's (e.g., R16A4T), and that brand should be on your short list.

 

[Parry]

Stop by Atlantic Guns, United Guns, and Engage Armament. Shop around. They're all in Rockville.

I stopped by Atlantic...they only wanted to sell me an IWI Zion 15
I stopped by United...they only wanted to sell me a Zastava AK
The last time I went to Engage, I told them my budget and the showed me something twice my budget.

But I'll try again... I'd love to support the local shops but sometimes they make it hard ;-)

 

[Parry]

I am not an AR guru, but if I get another one, it might be this one......
https://atlanticfirearms.com/windham-weaponry-ar15-rifle-r16a4t-heavy-barrel-carbine
Windham Weaponry is what became of Bushmaster if I have the story right.

Thanks! I'll have to make a trip out there.

 

[calicojack]

I am not an AR guru, but if I get another one, it might be this one......
https://atlanticfirearms.com/windham-weaponry-ar15-rifle-r16a4t-heavy-barrel-carbine
Windham Weaponry is what became of Bushmaster if I have the story right.

Yeah - that one.

 

[mac1_131]

Windham hbar

 

[Trepang]

I am not an AR guru, but if I get another one, it might be this one......
https://atlanticfirearms.com/windham-weaponry-ar15-rifle-r16a4t-heavy-barrel-carbine
Windham Weaponry is what became of Bushmaster if I have the story right.

Windham is what I'd get if I were buying a complete rifle. The PSA stuff I've had has been amazing, especially considering the price.

Yeah - that one.

Windham hbar

If I were in the market, I'd strike while the iron is hot and snatch this up while you can

 

[mopar92]

IWI Zion is the one I'd jump into for MD. Most places aren't putting out mid length FSBs. They're generally going to be carbine length. Buying one with a free float handguard out of the box can save money if you plan on customizing further.

 

[calicojack]

IWI Zion is the one I'd jump into for MD. Most places aren't putting out mid length FSBs. They're generally going to be carbine length. Buying one with a free float handguard out of the box can save money if you plan on customizing further.

I have no experience with these, but I have heard great things about them and you do make a good point.

 

[Michigander08]

Have you looked at JLowes? He should be under Industry Partners.

 

[SkiPatrolDude]

IWI Zion is a great rifle for <$900.

They’re made in PA. I’d put them right along side Aero Precision.

 

[calicojack]

Have you looked at JLowes? He should be under Industry Partners.

I have bought from John more than once. Great guy.

 

[calicojack]

What do you guys think of Radical Firearms? A bit less than the Windham, although Windham is still my favorite.

https://atlanticfirearms.com/radical-firearms-forged-223-wylde-hbar-ar15-rifle

 

[Michigander08]

What do you guys think of Radical Firearms? A bit less than the Windham, although Windham is still my favorite.

https://atlanticfirearms.com/radical-firearms-forged-223-wylde-hbar-ar15-rifle

Radical Firearms have bad reviews. Try searching for it on Google or AR forum.

 

[Michigander08]

From somewhere:

"Radical got a pretty bad rep early in their career, but a quick search of "Radical Firearms" in the bar on the right seems to suggest their earlier problems have been fixed? (No personal experience with the brand but I've seen a few pics of their rifles blown apart)"