Average Joe AR question

[mcdougmd]

why would the average person pay $2000 for a big name AR vs $700 for a semi dressed up not so big name AR, not a home built but a factory gun. What is the difference that would warrant the cost.

Probably been asked before so I apologize to the ones that may be offended. We have a lot of new members that may want to hear the odtverse opinions.

 

[Fatal_Bert]

People who pay close to $2000 are often looking for a lighter weight, flat shooting, less recoil, reliable through thousands of thousands of rounds rifle.

Anyone can over gas an AR and have a pretty reliable rifle for several thousand rounds until components start to fail. If you want a rifle that isn't over gassed and will shoot reliably for tens of thousands of rounds it will cost more than $700.

 

[cmshoot]

People who pay close to $2000 are often looking for a lighter weight, flat shooting, less recoil, reliable through thousands of thousands of rounds rifle.

Anyone can over gas an AR and have a pretty reliable rifle for several thousand rounds until components start to fail. If you want a rifle that isn't over gassed and will shoot reliably for tens of thousands of rounds it will cost more than $700.

This.

The average AR owner shoots 150 rounds per year. The gun ain’t getting run hot and usually not overly fouled.

 

[lisztomania7]

A KAC runs about $2000 or a little more. I’ve found in the past that I’ve paid just over $1000 for a DD, and then put a thousand dollars worth of upgraded parts on it (trigger & stock, for starters, and a ton of little parts) - whereas basically nothing on the KAC needs to be upgraded, based on my personal preferences.

The real question is: Do you like mil-spec, or are the upgraded parts are worth it to you? I fall into the second category - to me, a mil-spec trigger, grip, stock, safety, charging handle, etc. all feel like trash.

 

[Ronaldo Crespin]

FN tactical. $1400. Lasts longer than what the military gets!

 

[Ronaldo Crespin]

I am embarrassed to say that I dont have the knowledge base to know the difference in what parts are really worth the extra money. My prior experience is with the M16 A1 & 2.

 

[BigMike]

Even the expensive ones break of you run them hard enough.

 

[Shortcut]

This.

The average AR owner shoots 150 rounds per year. The gun ain’t getting run hot and usually not overly fouled.

I do not shot my ar’s near enough each year but sheesh. 150 rds is 1 range trip minimum. Wow

 

[mcdougmd]

Like many folks who shoot with any frequency, I prefer the upgraded parts. First thing on my list is a good trigger. This alone is a whole discussion topic. I’ve not found a factory trigger that I like.

 

[Ronaldo Crespin]

The "one" AR that I would spend $2100 on is the Rem/Bushmaster ACR. Revamped modern technology with moderately decent components. Of course, I know the actual cost will vary somewhat. At 8lbs roughly, it is a heavy sucker though.