Prices coming down on AR-15s.

transfixer said:

They have the model with the front sight post for $599 , but I prefer the configuration you posted. I have to keep telling myself I really don't need another one,,

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Robert28 said:

I saw that one too, they must have just added it that day. I have noticed they are posting stuff in the "daily deals" and you check that afternoon and you'll see something different that wasn't there that morning. I told myself I was set on AR's but then I bought a blem lower. Then I needed an upper when I saw it for $159 and had all the specs I wanted. Then I needed a bolt and found one cheaper than I'd ever seen it. Next thing you know I have a rifle sitting in my safe.

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Robert28 said:

I just built a new AR from PSA and have a little more than $450 in it. Only reason it came in that high was I went with a nickel boron bolt (usually $99 by itself but bought a package deal with charging handle for $109) and bought their mil-spec carry handle ($79) (both had free shipping so I figured why not). I got the upper for $159 with 1:8 twist, mid length, 4150 cmv barrel, and the handguards had the nice heat shields in them instead of just plastic. Lower was a blem mil-spec for $129. I wanted a KISS rifle and that was the point of this build, no fancy doodads on it, it's basically stock as stock can get.

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Jester896 said:

I am so sure carry handles are for looks...sure makes a good hold for a hammer handle

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BornNRaised said:

Why did you go with the carry handle? Looks?

PSA has some killer deals.

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leoparddog said:

When I was in the service we were issued the M16A1 with "the handle". I always shot the A1 really well with the iron sights. Now all my ARs are flat tops and with the flip up iron sights, they seem to be a bit lower over all than the old style sights. I have to get my face a lot lower on the stock and its not quite as comfortable. So I've given up on the aftermarket iron sights with the flat top ARs. Getting a scope mount that gets the scope the right height and far enough forward is a not optional. If the scope is just .5 inch too low, its much harder to shoot well.

So I guess I'll say I'm a fan of the carry handle mounted sights as originally designed

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leoparddog said:

When I was in the service we were issued the M16A1 with "the handle".

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