AR Prices

[Scout26]

Are dropping like stones.

Got another CDNN e-mail today.

DPMS complete rifle (16" barrel) with flip-up sights and whole bunch of extras $399 (after rebate)
Colt M4A3 16" Patrolman (A3 removable carry handle with A2 front sight) $499 (after $150 rebate)

Complete uppers with lower parts kits from $389

I'm beginning to hear a giant sucking sound on my checking account...

[mtnbkr]

At the last show, multiple vendors had Ruger ARs for less than $600 (closer to $500).

Cabelas in this area has Anderson lowers for $50.

Chris

[dogmush]

I've seen builders kits in the $329 range recently.  Less than $400, all in, easy.

[Kingcreek]

You can thank trump.
I talked to a friend that works for springfield armory this weekend. He said they were gping crazy with orders and production anticipating president Hillary. With trump winning, the market has cooled considerably.

[MechAg94]

At the last show, multiple vendors had Ruger ARs for less than $600 (closer to $500).

Cabelas in this area has Anderson lowers for $50.

Chris

A local gun shop has been advertising Ruger AR's for $499 for the last couple months. 

If I didn't already have too many 223 AR's, I would get one or two.

[Monkeyleg]

Sales of just about all things gun related have hit a 9 year low.

[MechAg94]

Sales of just about all things gun related have hit a 9 year low.

Yes, ammo prices are attractive right now. 

[brimic]

Are dropping like stones.

Got another CDNN e-mail today.

DPMS complete rifle (16" barrel) with flip-up sights and whole bunch of extras $399 (after rebate)
Colt M4A3 16" Patrolman (A3 removable carry handle with A2 front sight) $499 (after $150 rebate)

Complete uppers with lower parts kits from $389

I'm beginning to hear a giant sucking sound on my checking account...

That's about what I imagined the wholesale value of these rifles were worth all along.... with the expiration of the AWB in 2004, there was just about enough demand to keep the prices high until Obama took office, which only kept the demand up.

[RevDisk]

You can thank trump.
I talked to a friend that works for springfield armory this weekend. He said they were gping crazy with orders and production anticipating president Hillary. With trump winning, the market has cooled considerably.

Yep. They expected a surge just like when Obama got elected. Even though he didn't really touch anything firearm related. With AWB being a 'signature' Clinton achievement, they should they'd have a glorious "pre-ban" surging prices. Now there's an insane glut. Doesn't help that everyone and their brother makes their own AR's now. Market is saturated like no tomorrow.

I expect a number of shops to merge, close or get out of making their own AR's. There cannot be enough margin to make it worth while.

[Fly320s]

Yes, ammo prices are attractive right now. 

And it stores well, so buy it now. 

[MechAg94]

And it stores well, so buy it now. 

My problem is I end up storing it in the berm at the range and my spent brass bucket.

[Jamisjockey]

That reminds me I have a lower, upper and BCG.....

[Fly320s]

That reminds me I have a lower, upper and BCG.....

Yeah, I have a few, too, but I don't want another AR right now.  Maybe a PCC.

[Jamisjockey]

Yeah, I have a few, too, but I don't want another AR right now.  Maybe a PCC.

I've only got one AR...I really should build me an SBR

[Fly320s]

I've only got one AR...I really should build me an SBR

Yes you should.  And one in .300Blk with a dedicated suppressor. 

[RevDisk]

What's the best value flat top upper at the moment?

[AJ Dual]

What's the best value flat top upper at the moment?

Probably whatever PSA has on sale this weekend. I can't say that for certain, but it'll be close.

Otherwise Arfcom has a deals/sale thread in their AR15 section.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_118/496750_LOOKING-FOR-CHEAP-PARTS--Post-deals-here---READ-OP-BEFORE-POSTING-.html

[dogmush]

What's the best value flat top upper at the moment?

Just the receiver?  or an assembled upper?

For just the receiver whoever has an Anderson on sale this weekend.

If you want something assembled, best value is going to depend on what you're doing with it,and what components you want.  Absolutely cheapest firearm that will function is probably one of PSA's daily deals. Or what's on sale at Primary Arms.  They have some Radical Firearms uppers under $200.

  Looking at their site, Primary Arms will also give you a free upper and lower receiver if you buy a Giessele SSA Trigger.  "Buy our trigger an you can have the gun to put it in for free."

[MechAg94]

  Looking at their site, Primary Arms will also give you a free upper and lower receiver if you buy a Giessele SSA Trigger.  "Buy our trigger an you can have the gun to put it in for free."

"...some assembly required..."

[RevDisk]

Just the receiver?  or an assembled upper?

For just the receiver whoever has an Anderson on sale this weekend.

If you want something assembled, best value is going to depend on what you're doing with it,and what components you want.  Absolutely cheapest firearm that will function is probably one of PSA's daily deals. Or what's on sale at Primary Arms.  They have some Radical Firearms uppers under $200.

  Looking at their site, Primary Arms will also give you a free upper and lower receiver if you buy a Giessele SSA Trigger.  "Buy our trigger an you can have the gun to put it in for free."

Either works.

http://www.primaryarms.com/fu16-5-56m4-12fgs

Definitely works! I'm not sure how many AR15s I could assemble out of the stuff on hand but at least 3.

Now if only someone could make decently priced Sig mags. I prefer to have a minimum of 40 mags for anything I fire regularly. Easy for an Uzi or AR, at under $10 per, even for OEM or top tier.. At $40 or more, that's not practical for my Sigs.

[brimic]

Just the receiver?  or an assembled upper?

For just the receiver whoever has an Anderson on sale this weekend.

If you want something assembled, best value is going to depend on what you're doing with it,and what components you want.  Absolutely cheapest firearm that will function is probably one of PSA's daily deals. Or what's on sale at Primary Arms.  They have some Radical Firearms uppers under $200.

  Looking at their site, Primary Arms will also give you a free upper and lower receiver if you buy a Giessele SSA Trigger.  "Buy our trigger an you can have the gun to put it in for free."

I recently put the Geissele SSA-E trigger in a precision rifle I put together for my son. Pricey, but worth it. The trigger replaced a RRA NM trigger- there is absolutely no comparison between the triggers. The RRA will probably go into one of my carbines.

[mtnbkr]

http://www.primaryarms.com/fu16-5-56m4-12fgs

I have that upper.  I like it and would buy it again.  I did change the gas block to an adjust able one as I intend to get the reciprocating parts as light as possible on this gun.  The factory one worked fine though.

Chris

[Fly320s]

Either works.

http://www.primaryarms.com/fu16-5-56m4-12fgs

Definitely works! I'm not sure how many AR15s I could assemble out of the stuff on hand but at least 3.

Now if only someone could make decently priced Sig mags. I prefer to have a minimum of 40 mags for anything I fire regularly. Easy for an Uzi or AR, at under $10 per, even for OEM or top tier.. At $40 or more, that's not practical for my Sigs.

What model Sigs?  The Sig pro shop often has a box of used mags at a discount.  I can grab some next time I them there.

[RevDisk]

I have that upper.  I like it and would buy it again.  I did change the gas block to an adjust able one as I intend to get the reciprocating parts as light as possible on this gun.  The factory one worked fine though.

Chris

Good to know! I was a bit worried as it was a bit too good looking of a deal.

[mellestad]

I just bought an AR with full Magpul fittings for $499. Hard to pass up the prices right now--I don't think they can get much lower.

https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/195436