up grade from stag ar ?

siloshooter · April 24, 2015, 04:36 PM

had the stag ar for about 2-2/12 years . marking on gun says model 15 , but believe , if i recall correctly , the manual calls it a model 1 ... ? it is the standard 16" with adjustable stock , has carry handle , a pretty basic outfit .

no complaints . just imagining an up-grade . you know.... dont really have a good reason , just a desire to do so . i am figuring this gun realistically fetch $550-$600 in used but 90% condition . that is what i have witnessed in my area.

NOW as far as better made guns out of better materials , what make & brand names should i consider ? palmetto arms , s & w mp line , colt , ! OR is what i have in the stag pretty much as good as any thing ( with in a $800 - $900 price range for the new purchase ) that i should expect ?

i am a casual shooter and dont put any more than 500- 700 rds a year thru the gun . STILL i am interested than moving up a bit . in my book it never hurts to look elsewhere if one has the desire to do so ...lets call it an equipment upgrade

meaningful imput appreciated !

10-96 · April 25, 2015, 01:05 AM

I know everybody gets the new car bug sometimes, but have you considered re-barreling and free floating? Or, just changing accessories, doo-dads, and parts as they tickle your fancy?

Mobuck · April 25, 2015, 06:30 AM

"NOW as far as better made guns out of better materials"
They're ALL made out of pretty much the same materials. If you're talking about barrels & bolts, just be aware that higher dollar may not ensure higher performance. I'm not sure your price is viable since new entry level carbines can be had for under $600.

chris in va · April 25, 2015, 01:09 PM

Just put a new upper on it. No need to buy an entire gun.

stagpanther · April 25, 2015, 02:32 PM

I had a stag upper and unfortunately it was the worst shootin AR I ever had. Got rid of it--but I second the motion to re-barrel in something fun and interesting--plenty of nice 6 to 6.5 flavors out there.

Ibmikey · April 26, 2015, 03:33 PM

Stag makes excellent products, selling a standard AR to buy a standRd AR does not make sense. If you wish to spend two to three times more than your rifle is worth there are fine rifles available, Stag even makes some, but for the casual shooter the expense is a little unusual.

10-96 · April 27, 2015, 02:36 AM

Speaking of Stag- does anyone know who's forge mark is most usually found on theirs?

rickyrick · April 27, 2015, 08:32 AM

Spruce it up...
Not a good time to sell an AR really

10-96 · May 1, 2015, 12:50 AM

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Speaking of Stag- does anyone know who's forge mark is most usually found on theirs?

Never mind- the one I ordered showed up yesterday. Able to answer my own question.

Tomac · May 3, 2015, 02:31 AM

What Chris in VA said. You can get an excellent 16" BCM upper w/free Mod 0 comp for as little as $439 plus one of their excellent BCG's & Gunfighter charging handles for $69 more.

Personally, I'm a big fan of their 16" lightweight mid-lengths: http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-1...g-mid-16lw.htm
Tomac

April 24, 2015, 04:36 PM	#1
siloshooter Member Join Date: April 27, 2012 Location: central indiana Posts: 78	up grade from stag ar ? had the stag ar for about 2-2/12 years . marking on gun says model 15 , but believe , if i recall correctly , the manual calls it a model 1 ... ? it is the standard 16" with adjustable stock , has carry handle , a pretty basic outfit . no complaints . just imagining an up-grade . you know.... dont really have a good reason , just a desire to do so . i am figuring this gun realistically fetch $550-$600 in used but 90% condition . that is what i have witnessed in my area. NOW as far as better made guns out of better materials , what make & brand names should i consider ? palmetto arms , s & w mp line , colt , ! OR is what i have in the stag pretty much as good as any thing ( with in a $800 - $900 price range for the new purchase ) that i should expect ? i am a casual shooter and dont put any more than 500- 700 rds a year thru the gun . STILL i am interested than moving up a bit . in my book it never hurts to look elsewhere if one has the desire to do so ...lets call it an equipment upgrade meaningful imput appreciated !

April 25, 2015, 01:05 AM	#2
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 4,159	I know everybody gets the new car bug sometimes, but have you considered re-barreling and free floating? Or, just changing accessories, doo-dads, and parts as they tickle your fancy? __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I suspect a thing or two... because I've seen a thing or two.

April 25, 2015, 02:32 PM	#5
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 11,787	I had a stag upper and unfortunately it was the worst shootin AR I ever had. Got rid of it--but I second the motion to re-barrel in something fun and interesting--plenty of nice 6 to 6.5 flavors out there. __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

April 27, 2015, 02:36 AM	#7
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 4,159	Speaking of Stag- does anyone know who's forge mark is most usually found on theirs? __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I suspect a thing or two... because I've seen a thing or two.

April 27, 2015, 08:32 AM	#8
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,237	Spruce it up... Not a good time to sell an AR really __________________ Woohoo, I’m back In Texas!!!

April 25, 2015, 06:30 AM	#3
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	"NOW as far as better made guns out of better materials" They're ALL made out of pretty much the same materials. If you're talking about barrels & bolts, just be aware that higher dollar may not ensure higher performance. I'm not sure your price is viable since new entry level carbines can be had for under $600.

April 25, 2015, 01:09 PM	#4
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	Just put a new upper on it. No need to buy an entire gun.

April 26, 2015, 03:33 PM	#6
Ibmikey Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2013 Location: Now relocated to Texas Posts: 2,943	Stag makes excellent products, selling a standard AR to buy a standRd AR does not make sense. If you wish to spend two to three times more than your rifle is worth there are fine rifles available, Stag even makes some, but for the casual shooter the expense is a little unusual.

May 3, 2015, 02:31 AM	#10
Tomac Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2001 Location: Caldwell, Idaho Posts: 511	What Chris in VA said. You can get an excellent 16" BCM upper w/free Mod 0 comp for as little as $439 plus one of their excellent BCG's & Gunfighter charging handles for $69 more. Personally, I'm a big fan of their 16" lightweight mid-lengths: http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-1...g-mid-16lw.htm Tomac __________________ "His Universe, His rules." - Tomac