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post 1606619391 06-02-2020, 05:00 PM
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So You Want to Buy an AR, Riot Edition...

Somehow, after almost 6 years of smoking AR15 deals, you've arrived here, in the race riots of June 2020, without an AR to defend yourself with. After the unholy Corona Plague, after roughly 2-dozen threads, you somehow still don't own an AR15. It's time to change that.

This isn't a cheap AR, this isn't a "budget build", this is a go-to-war rifle, for when war has come to you.



BCM 16" Lightweight Midlength Carbine with 15" MCMR Rail, log in for price of $1265 + $40 3-day shipping.https://dsgarms.com/ar-rifles-bcm-ca...-750-mcmr15-lw




Aimpoint PRO, $445:https://www.brownells.com/optics-mou...prod54099.aspx




Gen 3 PMags, $12.05/Each:https://lanbosarmory.com/index.php?m...ducts_id=40131




Ammo, IMI Razorcore 77gr 5.56, $384/500:https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2090124928






Substitutes: Herter's 300 ct 55 gr 5.56 Ammo, $99.00:https://www.cabelas.com/product/shoo...12&WT.tsrc=AFF


You could buy iron sights instead of the Aimpoint, but prices on those are so inflated and the Aimpoint is so reliable that you might as well just go for the Optic.


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post 1606622041 06-02-2020, 05:26 PM
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In for questions.

AR in OP IS OOS, see post 138!https://forum.obnoxiousbrutes.com/showt...post1607022821




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post 1606622571 06-02-2020, 05:31 PM
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What's the perfect companion for an AR15?

Glock.
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post 1606622871 06-02-2020, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted By Meatie⏩
What's the perfect companion for an AR15?

Glock.
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post 1606622921 06-02-2020, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted By Meatie⏩
What's the perfect companion for an AR15?

Glock.
targets?
post 1606622941 06-02-2020, 05:34 PM
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I'm buying an AK. Been shopping around and not sure if I should step up into Arsenal range.
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post 1606622961 06-02-2020, 05:34 PM
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Lmao, was waiting for this.
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post 1606623191 06-02-2020, 05:36 PM
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So a total of $2300 to get ready for war, still need some shooting but all in, a good price for peace of mind.
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post 1606623491 06-02-2020, 05:39 PM
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So if you were wanting an AR, and wanted a top of the line rifle no expense spared this is one you'd recommend? Don't mind spending more if it means I have a top of the line gun. I don't know much about different manufacturers like BCM.
post 1606623631 06-02-2020, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted By wasp9166⏩
targets?
Plenty of those...
Originally Posted By AdamSMW⏩
So a total of $2300 to get ready for war, still need some shooting but all in, a good price for peace of mind.
The mid-tier AR pricing right now is stillcloseto where it was pre-WuFlu, so this just makes the most sense. You get a $1300 AR for $1300 instead of a $500 AR for $1000.

You can come out of it at ~2k + the cost of 5 mags puts you at $2100, and that's quality ammo.
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post 1606623671 06-02-2020, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted By FreedomFighterr⏩
Arsenals are very hard to find..I have an SGL 20 ...amazing gun..if u cant find arsenal get aWASR 10 or a Zastava...AR's are amazing weapons but in this type of environment my AK is perfect..that 7.62 is a thing of beauty
Sweet I saw these two while browsing Wilde Tactical. I also noticed damn near everything is sold out, but I figured it was just that store. Shoulda known.

I remember a quote from Barry on the Iraqveteran8888 channel: "soldiers were losing their limbs to this gun and they didn't know why. It was this round (7.62)"
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post 1606623921 06-02-2020, 05:44 PM
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post 1606623981 06-02-2020, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted By Unstumpable⏩
So if you were wanting an AR, and wanted a top of the line rifle no expense spared this is one you'd recommend? Don't mind spending more if it means I have a top of the line gun. I don't know much about different manufacturers like BCM.
You can spend a little more money but the gains start drying up.
You can spend about another $400 and get this:https://www.primaryarms.com/geissele...ck-14.5-pinned

That's an even nicer, better appointed gun, but $1750 is a big investment. If you want an out of the box full-gucci rifle, that's the one right now.
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post 1606624171 06-02-2020, 05:46 PM
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Grabbed my first AR two weeks ago...what timing. Entry level, but still.

In the market for a 12 gauge now.
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Bro, I have had my mil-spec M4 for years
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in for new sights
also, on spread OP
post 1606624281 06-02-2020, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted By FreedomFighterr⏩
I have a saiga ak47 7.62 but i also want to get a AR....

btw do u recomend hollow point or fmj for riots..we have 2 pawn shops we need to defend sir..its very dangerous right now where i am stationed
I don't know if this is serious, because no avi 6/2020 join date, but for anyone wondering, for a 5.56 rifle at in-your-face distances it won't matter. The round will tumble in meat and that's what does the damage. The benefit of the heavier bullet is that it will do better if you're shooting for fun, and since you're paying a premium for "cheap" ammo anyways you might as well get the "good" ammo at normal pricing.
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post 1606624321 06-02-2020, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted By Meatie⏩
What's the perfect companion for an AR15?

Glock.
Found the *******.



And did i read that right...iron sights are inflated????
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post 1606624391 06-02-2020, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted By TugOfPeace⏩
I'd like to buy one but idk if I need to do anything else but have my permit inChicago. I just got my FOID.
Bro, I'm sorry for your loss. No actual functional rifles are allowed in Chicago.
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post 1606624501 06-02-2020, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
Found the *******.



And did i read that right...iron sights are inflated????
$90 for MBUS IIs. They've been going for $50 for YEARS.
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Originally Posted By leoaa777⏩
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Same here





Although I do love me some 5.56 NATO as well.




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Can i conceal carry my AR?


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Originally Posted By TugOfPeace⏩
Why is it in all the riot videos I see people going out to defend their business with guns, but no body armor?
Think people try to skip the extra cost of armor. Weapons/ammo/gear itself is so pricey.
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Originally Posted By Ikeman83⏩
$90 for MBUS IIs. They've been going for $50 for YEARS.
Oof. Whiskey tango foxtrot on that one.
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The most american post I think I've ever read, stay safe over there boys.
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same mags (PMAG Gen M3 window) $12.05 here (have to add to cart for that price to show up)

https://lanbosarmory.com/index.php?m...ducts_id=17527

https://lanbosarmory.com/index.php?m...ducts_id=40131

[ ps. these are the best all-around AR-15 magazines there are. There are some other good mags but none better all-around than these. ]




The ammo OP listed is probably the best all-around bulk ammo for combat there is out there, short of paying full price for Black Hills MK262.

It's a clone of this:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5.56%C...mm_NATO#Mk_262

https://www.shootingtimes.com/editor...1-review/99098



OP has given excellent advice ITT for those who want the best without worry right now.
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How does one obtain an FFL and how is that different from just getting a regular state license?

Please aware, thanks.
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Originally Posted By meatie⏩
what's the perfect companion for an ar15?

Glock.
Glock!
post 1606625611 06-02-2020, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted By MisterDiapers⏩
How does one obtain an FFL and how is that different from just getting a regular state license?

Please aware, thanks.
Let's just say an FFL generally requires an interview with the ATF.
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Originally Posted By TugOfPeace⏩
Why is it in all the riot videos I see people going out to defend their business with guns, but no body armor?
Because armor sits in your closet, useless unless there's legitimately a riot going on. It makes no sense for home defense (you'd never have time to put it on).

Rifles are useful for home defense and great to shoot for fun on the range.
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