The Saint

[CS1983]

I guess one might say that the Saint was not made for hellfire.

[colorider]

got to handle one over the weekend. Meh. Really nothing special for a $900 off the shelf Ar. According to the 2 shops I visited that carry them, they are selling very well.

[bradbn4]

That and 240 rounds in one course of fire, shot as fast as possible. My plastic Colt handguards would probably see some damage under those conditions.

I think they updated the round count to 450 rounds in rapid fire based on the review...here is a snipit of that post
[Edit: Springfield informed me that they reviewed the “Field of Chaos” footage and apparently I went through fifteen, 30-round magazines! While this strikes me as not only possible, but probable, we’re working on getting the raw footage.]

[denverco]

Why get excited? Any Joe with internet access and a basic tool kit can build a better AR for $600 or less.

And yet basic carbines still sell. Hmmm...

[Shooter45]

Decent quality for the price but the Ruger AR556 seems to be the best bang for the buck to me for the price. Easy to upgrade furniture to something you want. For an entrance rifle or for someone new to it.

[Yota]

I read some reviews that there were some feed problems early on with Ruger AR556, have they taken care of that?

I have a friend looking to buy a complete rifle in the $500-$1000 range and there a lot of options. Was considering the Saint and SW MP as they seem decent. I built mine a couple of years ago, he would rather just buy complete and I am just not up on the latest news, reviews, etc other than the two I mentioned. Looking for 5.56 chamber, 16" barrel, 1:7 or 1:8 twist, basic hand guard is fine, mid length gas system, collapsable stock, flat top. Any advice would be great.

[CS1983]

I think he could lego together a rifle with better components for the same cost as buying one complete.

[Yota]

Probably so, but he isn't interested. A bit impulsive on wanting to get it done now kind of a thing. Think the Armalite is what he landed on. thanks

[fitz19d]

No advice, but I'd reiterate, forget completely piecing together. But just seperate upper/lower (2 items) will still give him probably more options for getting close to exactly what's wanted. (IE one brand with the right stock/grip and finding one with the right handguard setup.