I myself am one of what seems like the few on here that really enjoys ar15.com.

I have learned almost everything I know about ar15s on there. Questions about reloading when i was getting started were answered very quickly and by people who generally know what they are doing.

the general discussion place is usually to be avoided as it is full of guys who still live in their moms basement, but the industy and technical forums are great and full of tons of information.

full instructions with detailed pictures on how to assemble an entire ar15 from basic parts has helped me learn my firearms.

I like the equipment exchange. the new one they came out with im not fond of, but i will give it time and see what happens.

I am a paying member and I did it just to support the site. I had other members help me on there (actually drive to my broken down car) and help me. this was priceless in my mind and without that site I probably would have payed a whole lot more at the dealership than the 20 some bucks it cost me for a membership.

plus I buy and sell sooo much on there that the profit i make or the great deals I get are well worth it as well.

go to gun broker and one sale of a $1000 gun will cost you more than the membership on arfcom.