The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Difference between bottom-of-the line and quality AR 15's

jmr40 · August 18, 2013, 04:55 PM

For most casual shooters to use at the range, hunting, or even for personal defense the budget guns are probably going to work just as well as the $1500+ guns.

But if you are a serious competition shooter who shoots thousands of rounds a year the better guns will hold up longer. Same for someone in the military who may need to use the gun under the harshest condtions and expect it to last for years I'd have more confidence in the better guns.

For me, the AR's in the $700-$800 price range meet my needs. If the day ever comes that I truly need a better gun there will be plenty laying around for me to pick up. To borrow a line from the movie "We were Soldiers"

August 18, 2013, 04:55 PM	#7
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,809	For most casual shooters to use at the range, hunting, or even for personal defense the budget guns are probably going to work just as well as the $1500+ guns. But if you are a serious competition shooter who shoots thousands of rounds a year the better guns will hold up longer. Same for someone in the military who may need to use the gun under the harshest condtions and expect it to last for years I'd have more confidence in the better guns. For me, the AR's in the $700-$800 price range meet my needs. If the day ever comes that I truly need a better gun there will be plenty laying around for me to pick up. To borrow a line from the movie "We were Soldiers"