Looking for first AR15

[spleify]

Welcome aboard

[joeyshoe]

welcome! Unless you have lots of expendable cash, try to get your hands on any parts/accessories before you purchase. Lots of good advice here. My .02 would be to keep it simple and light-weight.

[gcrookston]

As you are probably already aware, there are quite a variety of ways to go when picking an AR.

I'd recommend locating a used one that's about the configuration you want or an inexpensive entry level new one. From there, you can modify, swap out and learn about the weapon. As your knowledge increases, then you will be in a position to either rebuild it into exactly what you want or build a completely new one to your own specifications.

I've decided for the moment I only need 2. One for varminting and another for plinking. I assembled both to my own specifications. I haven't figured out a way to incorporate all the features I like about each gun into one build and that's okay...

[DYoung]

As you are probably already aware, there are quite a variety of ways to go when picking an AR.

I'd recommend locating a used one that's about the configuration you want or an inexpensive entry level new one. From there, you can modify, swap out and learn about the weapon. As your knowledge increases, then you will be in a position to either rebuild it into exactly what you want or build a completely new one to your own specifications.

I've decided for the moment I only need 2. One for varminting and another for plinking. I assembled both to my own specifications. I haven't figured out a way to incorporate all the features I like about each gun into one build and that's okay...

Hmmm... That's an intriguing strategy. Learn what I like on an entry level setup and I'm not married to it. Good advice.

[Marlin]

Welcome.

[GilpinGuy]

Welcome! I joined here for the same reason - getting info on AR's and educating myself. I did that and made a few friends in the process.