I built my first two ARs, bought an M&P II just for a quick third when things started drying up back in the day. Really has impressed me with quality, accuracy and reliability.
@Nobody Too You Wolf makes zero ammo. They label privately label all their ammo (Whether it be made in the Ukraine, Russia, or elsewhere). Where the majority comes from varies depending on caliber and type. In .223 and 7.62x39 Wolf gets a very large portion from Tula Cartridge Works (TCW). Barnaul has separated themselves from other steel cased Russian ammo manufacturers in my experience.
@@duroisgawd I've had quite a few short strokes on the Tula made wolf .223. Though anecdotal, that would indicate that they are weak loads. The military classic and Barnaul ones don't give me any issues other than being banned from indoor use.
I used an ATI polymer receiver with a Bushmaster A2 upper and slidefire bump stock. Basically a demo gun to use at machine gun shoots and used it in 2013 to demo to some ATF agents at their yearly qualifications. The agents had fun with the slidefire stock and enjoyed themselves. After 20k rounds I did find some stress cracks around the front and rear takedown pins. I have repaired the lower and but had a change to test out the repairs.
@vettelover2009 I've built a dpms low profile pattern 308. I agree, a 308 build takes more work, but the majority of people aim to buy or build 223/556 ARs.
@vettelover2009 so you built the PA10 for your friend for a cost and now you have it, switching old parts for new parts. So now that PA10 has more added cost altogether, that exceed the cost of buying a new rifle. Right? Or am I missing something?
I went to get a m&p and they were sold out, had 2 rifles left and I got the more pricey one wich was a windham and I'm glad I got it over the m&p. The other was a delton
I went with psa witch will probably be in the part2 video. I have a psa midlength premium, Psa nitride carbine and a psa GF3 AK. Been very happy with all three. The accuracy and reliability have been excellent with about 700 to 1000 rounds in each.
I built 13 SBRs for my local police department.. I used stripped palmetto state lowers built them with palmetto parts kits and complete uppers...BCM bolt carrier groups and geissele supercharging handles..so far they have been extremely happy with them.. they traded the work for 13 bushmasters I then kept the one never fired , sold the rest to make a small profit..one of the bushmasters was a select fire carbon 15 I'm keeping for a rental
looks like the Aero was gassed for real mil spec ammo, I have many Areo based guns and one full factory build. they just work and work some more. this would be my pick of this list for sure.
Don Richter I would agree in this configuration, but all of theirs using free float handguards use a set screw gas block without dimpling the barrel. As Chris said, eventually the gas block will move.
The good thing with ARs is you can buy a basic rifle and upgrade as you wish, as your budget allows, and can usually do all the modifications yourself.
My first was a PSA upper on an Anderson 80 percent lower. I've put in a PSA premium nib bcg and an Aim Surplus drop in trigger. I will keep upgrading a little at a time but for now my money is going to ammo
Diamondback has really stepped up some of their selections. They have added some top tier options and rifles to both their AR-15 and the AR-10 selections. Made in USA down in Cocoa Florida. Cant go wrong with them.
Thanks for a good, informative, non-condescending video! Regarding relative quality with more expensive makes, it seems that 'quality' mainly means durability under long, heavy use. I have over 3k rounds through my M&P Sport II, often with cheaper ammo in multi-hundred round sessions without issue aside from a couple of stuck cases (corrected by cleaning the chamber). Regarding chrome v nitride, Mr GunsNGear started a comparison in association with Faxon, and the impression I got was that chrome is more durable in full-auto, but for semi-auto use, there's not much difference.
@@dbmail545 yes that is the CHF series. I personally find no problem with their nitrided barrels. Where else can you buy or build a reliable quality AR-15 for under $400. Sure it doesn't have all the bells and whistles but who cares it goes bang every time you pull the trigger and it just as accurate is almost anything out there probably a lot more accurate than most shooters.
Good thing that I put together a aero precision! Before I was going to get the M&P AR15 ! With the upgrade of charge handle and BCG and red dot 🔴, and the soft case, cost me $1200 , here in California ! I am very happy!
Can't wait for part two. You've changed my perspective on ati. Immense respect for you Chris. Agree in full with aero. One of several rifles I recommend in this price range is the spikes st15 le mid length. Normally around 800 but superb quality.
The first AR pistol I ever bought was a Diamondback. I’ve never had a problem with it, and it has always been a favorite when I take new people shooting. I also have an S&W M&P Sport first gen rifle that is a good rifle. In the last couple of years, I have used many Aero parts for various builds with nothing but success. In short, good list so far. Can’t wait to see part 2!
My very first AR was the ATI Omni Hybrid 556/ metal upper 1/7 twist, probably 5 years ago, and it was the lightest on the market when i bought it, its probably the only rifle i have/ Ar that has not had a single hick up! I then bought a DB15 CCKM300FDE / 300BO, key mod hand guard, all FDE and its AMAZING! it is my 10 year old boys favorite rifle! the only thing was, the first outing one of the weird hex screws/wedges and nuts, that hold the hand guard on fell out! but Diamondback is AMAZING and sent me one complete set of them for free (3 pieces for one hex screw) and a few extra wedges and nuts so thats cool! And i also bought a S&W M&P10 with 5R rifling which was BY FAR the most Accurate rifle ive shot! but had to go back at first because the gas port wasnt rite, and it was a single shot after the first Mag! S&W Straightened it out, and after that.. WOOOOOWWW! AMERICA STRONG, STAY FREE, LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC!
I actually bought an ATI Omni 7.5 inch AR couple years ago and so far it’s been pretty decent. Think I paid like $300 for it and it’s handled 2000 rounds. It’s a range toy for my son. Well worth what I paid for it
I have a Bushmaster m & a ,dsa and Remington ,m- 4 style uppers on Bushmaster and Ruger lowers with no problems.but they all have less than 1 k rnds,I like them all.i value your opinion.great video .thank you.
Huge fan if Windham Weaponry. I think their ARs are excellent quality and not iver priced either. Also believe Palmetto State Armory fits the bill here. Hope both are in the second video.
Most informative and most timely video on the subject. You are doing a great service to all the citizens who are trying to exercise their rights and defend their freedom. Thank you!
M&P Sport II is a fantastic rifle, budget or otherwise. add an olive drab green Magpul stock and carbine length hand guard to it, and you are still under $750.
Great videos. I’ve been asked by people about which ar to buy for their first one. I’ve mentioned some of these rifles and surprised on how many haven’t heard of any of those. Doesn’t have to be a ruger, Smith & Wesson or Savage to be food rifle .
Chris this is perfect timing... I’m an AK 7.62x39 fan (just what I like for my own reasons but respect the AR platform). I’m waiting on a Meridian Defense custom AK build and that was my big firearm purchase for this year. After getting several AKs over the years I’m finally ready for an AR-15. AK74 just doesn’t make sense to me right now because of cost vs value of the rifles and lack of variety in ammo. Anyways...I want to start with a budget but decent AR-15, and this video helps me a lot. Love your channel and thanks for sharing your knowledge & experience!
My first ar was a s&w m&p15 mid moe in fde, my second AR was a sig m400 enhanced with Romeo5 red dot included can't remember gas length both of those I got sub 700$ my 3rd AR was an armalite m15 3gun 18inch comp rifle with rifle length adjustable gas system I loved the trigger on that gun I believe it was a 3lb timney drop in single stage trigger
Hi Chris, You mentioned wanting to test an M&P-10. I have a 3-4-year-old 18” barrel one, and the barrel, upper/lower receivers, BCG are original, but many modifications/enhancements have been made, such as Geiselle SSAE trigger & extra power hammer spring, DPMS G2 extractor assembly, JPE ejector & adjustable gas block, Midwest handguard, Radian 45d ambi safety, offset sights, Leupold VX6 2-12x44 Ballistic Firedot scope in Aero Presision SPR lightweight mount, offset lightweight sights with Blitzkrieg luminescent yellow front chevron sight, POF roller cam pin, VG6 Gamma 3-port brake with PA stainless shim (not a crush washer), V7 aluminum ejection port cover & aluminum rod & aluminum castle-nut & low profile aluminum forward assist, extended right side aluminum magazine release, Radian ambi SD charging handle & 45d ambi safety, Paul Leitner Wise patented buffer retainer. Spikes power filled buffer, Tubb flat 308 buffer/recoil spring, and probably other things I forgot. Even though it is Kalifornia-ized with a Thorsden stock and a Limbsaver recoil pad, I also have an MFT Minimalist stock and Magpul K2 grip for use in free-states (which makes the rifle a pound lighter). The rifle is shoots MOA, recoils little, and is 100% reliable. Please let me know if you and/or Henry Chan would like to try it out.
I had 3 of the ati receiver sets because I got them stupid cheap and they were all hot garbage. Magazines would just fall out while shooting on two of them tried a bunch of different mags and mag releases with no luck. The 3rd one you almost had to hammer the mag in the well and it was even harder to get out if you ever got it in. Ended up putting a 9mm conversion block into one of them and got a little use out of it until the upper broke where the front take down pin goes. Straight trash
Lead Head this was about 3 years ago I guess so maybe they’ve corrected the issues I had but no need bothering with them when an Anderson/PSA is just as cheap and actually lighter. I do however wana try out the ati 410 AR that looks like it could be cool
@@justa3v619 yeah thats what they were advertising it could be a .22 a 410 and others, when i bought it, but its def a cheap rifle like the hand guard wobbling and the mags wobbling but functions great!
I bought a 18in DB 223 wylde upper that had a bull barrel for a price too good to be true (barely over $200 this year). Well the "too good to be true part was the upper receiver. I tried to mount a scope on it and it canted my scope very noticeably about 3-4 degrees to the left. So I just bought and Aero upper receiver to replace it. Thought about chucking the DB upper, but Im thinking I should just build an upper with a regular red dot.
The 308 Smith and Wesson is definitely still in circulation. I got an in stock alert for one today. I won't be getting it as I found an Aero Precision already, but it definitely still exists.
I like my ATI! And you are spot on with the gas block. I ended up replacing the clamp on gas block that came with the carbine with an Aero Precision and never had issues except I did end up breaking my upper reciever but I blame that on myself. I shotgunned the carbine in a clamp which had all my attachments on the front end of it and it cracked so I had to replace it which was very inexpensive. I just bought a new stripped upper and put all the other parts back in. At the time it cost $35 for the stripped upper!
I appeal to your experience inside Colt and observance of the QC procedures: When I discussed the critical location of the gas port drill torturing the grooves and lands as it penetrates the barrel wall, I was essentially rebuffed. "With all the other timing issues stacked up, the port location to dodge brutalizing the groove and land it penetrates, we cannot control location of the gas port in relation to the rifling." How does Colt / FN control the burrs raised or half moon port profiles and chrome plate over them to forever be a snag for bullets passing through on the way to the muzzle?
Depending on gas port diameter, there is no way to avoid hitting both the lands and grooves b/c the distance b/t them is less than the diameter of the gas port drill. There is no point in doing what you're asking. As you fire the rifle the gas port is continually being eroded. Any burrs are going to be worn/smoothed away. A quality barrel maker is going to have the drilling process sufficiently dialed in as to not leave burrs, or they will at least de-burr the hole. If you don't believe me, watch the InRange series of interviews with the guy from Faxon. This question was specifically addressed and he said that their testing showed no improvement in accuracy when adjusting the gas port placement in relation to the rifling. He also brought up that it is physically impossible to put a gas port in b/t the lands on a 5.56 barrel b/c the distance is smaller than the gas port size. Hopefully this addresses your question. I really don't think its worth worrying about.
"torturing the grooves and lands" a bit over the top in the drama department don't you think? Its just a small hole drilled int he barrel, these are not MATCH guns anyway. If you want that buy a BOLT action. The hole is de-burred and if if not will naturally wear down. The crown is more important anyway not the mid section of the barrel.
Smith & Wesson M&P 15 sport superb also honorable mention Palmetto former Army infantry I would trust both my M&P 15 sport has chrome-lined bolt carrier
mine was the 5R rifling M&P10 sport II and the most accurate rifle i had!but traded for a new Remington 7600 35 Whelen! and now i see them for like $1900 instead of $1000..CRAZY!!!
Chris I really enjoy your videos. I would really like to hear your feedback on LaRue Tactical Rifles. In particular the ultimate up her kids when they’re fully assembled on the LaRue lower. And I would really like to hear your feedback on 65 Grendel. I would be happy to send you stuff to try out and look at. What do I need to do, or what can I do, to encourage that?
I'm a lefty and an Aussie, I haven't shot an AR. I'm wondering why some ARs eject spent cases to the rear, while some eject in a forward direction. I doubt many leftys get hit in the face with hot brass, but does it happen?
Im a left handed shooter, and no you dont get hit in the face! and the gun industry discriminates on us lefties bigtime! i wanted a Stag arms left handed eject, and its like twice the price! thats why i shoot Pump action Rifles when hunting! Remington 760, or 7600's are the very best hunting rifles out there! no need to move my hands to follow up with a shot if needed, and faster target acquisition! I recently saw one of my guns is fetching like $5,000 down under where you are? an IMI/Isreali Military Industries, Timber Wolf .357 Mag Pump, are these Popular down there???
What is the difference between a carbon upper & lower vs. polymer? I have a Bushmaster carbon 15 that I got in 2012 and I've had no problems so far just wanted to know thanks
TY,TY! I hear you clearly on this. Honest, gud side-info. I'm looking for low maint/low use RELIABLE. I detest multiple places for multiple failures, ergo LEGO bastards.But I also see/appreciate occasional need to own this type. A closet-queen until SHTF. Looking forward to Pt2.
What's everyone thoughts on Bushmaster..I have one I've never shot..it's an XM 15..I got one from the Milford Police department..I built 13 SBRs they were trade ins on the deal..they never fired the one I got it was still new in the box..
Hey I’ve got a DB 15 and I love this gun it runs like a sewing machine but you mentioned the over gassing of the gas block, I noticed when shooting it,,it was throwing back a lot of gas in my face almost to the point of choking me, I know this a carbine but what can I do to fix this problem? Please help
We use Stag at a duty rifle. They’re very well made. Been using them since they came out in 2003 I believe... No issues. They performed better than the Colts we had.
I still have my Model 3. I've shot riflemen at an Appleseed with it, been through four or five carbine courses with it and it still works. All I did was add a bottom rail and magpul foregrip, a PA 3x Prismatic Scope, and a Magpul RLS sling. It eats the shittiest Tula to Hornady 75gr BTHP. It's still my go to gun.
check out Ballistic advantage site. theyre pretty much the same company. Aero bought them out a few years ago if im not mistaken. BA makes aeros barrels and aero makes their receivers.
I'd like to see videos on the behind the scenes companies who make AR parts and aren't well known. Who makes what and who's really making all the parts.
@2:17 Diamondback DB15
@7:49 S&W M&P Sport 2
@11:10 American Tactical Omni Hybrid Maxx
@17:54 Aero Precision
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“You dont have to be rich to buy a rifle”.
You have to be rich to feed the rifle....
If you getting into AR 15s now, you have been slacking. Buy it cheap when it's cheap
Tony Hayeck lmao. I don’t buy “cheap” firearms.
@@KentuckyReef I am talking about buying ammo during the good old days before the rona.
7.62x39: am i a joke to you? Lol
Its funny its cheaper to buy bulk 10mm now than 9mm. Everyone said i was crazy to get 10mm instead of 9mm pcc but whos laughing now lol.
I built my first two ARs, bought an M&P II just for a quick third when things started drying up back in the day. Really has impressed me with quality, accuracy and reliability.
"All of you guys like to use Wolf ammo."
I take offense to that sir! I prefer Barnaul....
I test my ar15 with wolf or other steel case, way too easy to run brass!
@Nobody Too You Wolf makes zero ammo. They label privately label all their ammo (Whether it be made in the Ukraine, Russia, or elsewhere). Where the majority comes from varies depending on caliber and type. In .223 and 7.62x39 Wolf gets a very large portion from Tula Cartridge Works (TCW). Barnaul has separated themselves from other steel cased Russian ammo manufacturers in my experience.
nor are they underpowered rounds.
@@duroisgawd I've had quite a few short strokes on the Tula made wolf .223. Though anecdotal, that would indicate that they are weak loads. The military classic and Barnaul ones don't give me any issues other than being banned from indoor use.
Most of what wolf imports is made by Barnaul dude.
My SW MP Sport I had gone through +4k
5 56 rounds since 2006. Fantastic base line AR15 rifle for us commoners who cannot afford a $2k rifle.
I used an ATI polymer receiver with a Bushmaster A2 upper and slidefire bump stock.
Basically a demo gun to use at machine gun shoots and used it in 2013 to demo to some ATF agents at their yearly qualifications.
The agents had fun with the slidefire stock and enjoyed themselves.
After 20k rounds I did find some stress cracks around the front and rear takedown pins.
I have repaired the lower and but had a change to test out the repairs.
on the upper or lower or both, at tha pins?
Booooo
Crazy. I have 20 Ar and Ak’s. And yet, I regret not buying more when things was good. Things are just stupid right now
Using Black Hills ammo for just function testing? I wish I didn't have to worry about ammo costs like that.
I love this guys videos. He tells it like it is. No BS!! I like him...............
Thank you!
You speak, I listen. You give advice, I trust. Thanks man
I remember when there were budget ARs.
The years between 2015-2019 saw some really great deals.
@vettelover2009 not to mention its a fun and relaxing activity
@vettelover2009 I've built a dpms low profile pattern 308. I agree, a 308 build takes more work, but the majority of people aim to buy or build 223/556 ARs.
@vettelover2009 so building an AR came to cost more than buying LOL. I know, theres pro and cons to buying vs building.
@vettelover2009 so you built the PA10 for your friend for a cost and now you have it, switching old parts for new parts. So now that PA10 has more added cost altogether, that exceed the cost of buying a new rifle. Right? Or am I missing something?
I went to get a m&p and they were sold out, had 2 rifles left and I got the more pricey one wich was a windham and I'm glad I got it over the m&p. The other was a delton
Yeah I would take a Windham over a Del-Ton if those were my options. I would also take it over the M&P if the difference wasn't too much.
Deltons not bad. That was my brothers first rifle. Never had a failure out of it
Nice, I love my windham ar15, they are the original bushmaster!
Awesome bro! You probably knew this, but Windham was originally Bushmaster. All the reviews of Windham have been great!
Good choice 👍
I put together a aero precision AR15 myself for about $1200 6 months ago here in California ! Love it !
I went with psa witch will probably be in the part2 video. I have a psa midlength premium,
Psa nitride carbine and a psa GF3 AK. Been very happy with all three. The accuracy and reliability have been excellent with about 700 to 1000 rounds in each.
PSA is in Part 2
I built 13 SBRs for my local police department.. I used stripped palmetto state lowers built them with palmetto parts kits and complete uppers...BCM bolt carrier groups and geissele supercharging handles..so far they have been extremely happy with them.. they traded the work for 13 bushmasters I then kept the one never fired , sold the rest to make a small profit..one of the bushmasters was a select fire carbon 15 I'm keeping for a rental
Nobody Too You too late but my list is longer than my money
For under a thousand I found the ruger mpr was a pretty fine rifle. Chf barrel and honestly a pretty nice trigger and a soft shooter.
@Jon S 👍 You could never go wrong with Ruger; well made, reliable, accurate, dependable.
looks like the Aero was gassed for real mil spec ammo, I have many Areo based guns and one full factory build. they just work and work some more. this would be my pick of this list for sure.
Aero is the shit.
Don Richter
I would agree in this configuration, but all of theirs using free float handguards use a set screw gas block without dimpling the barrel. As Chris said, eventually the gas block will move.
+1 for Aero. Built up their M16A4 clone and couldn't be happier.
@@BlueFox284 I have a M16A4 clone, in a full factory Aero build (limited) with all the knights parts Sweet!!
@@rcairnut I'd like to get A Knights RAS for mine one day 🤤 Right now I'm enjoying it stock with iron sights.
The good thing with ARs is you can buy a basic rifle and upgrade as you wish, as your budget allows, and can usually do all the modifications yourself.
My first was a PSA upper on an Anderson 80 percent lower. I've put in a PSA premium nib bcg and an Aim Surplus drop in trigger. I will keep upgrading a little at a time but for now my money is going to ammo
Diamondback has really stepped up some of their selections. They have added some top tier options and rifles to both their AR-15 and the AR-10 selections. Made in USA down in Cocoa Florida. Cant go wrong with them.
Thanks for a good, informative, non-condescending video! Regarding relative quality with more expensive makes, it seems that 'quality' mainly means durability under long, heavy use. I have over 3k rounds through my M&P Sport II, often with cheaper ammo in multi-hundred round sessions without issue aside from a couple of stuck cases (corrected by cleaning the chamber).
Regarding chrome v nitride, Mr GunsNGear started a comparison in association with Faxon, and the impression I got was that chrome is more durable in full-auto, but for semi-auto use, there's not much difference.
This guy knows his shit, he is the go to guy on no nonsense info.
Very pleased with my M&P Sport 2
PSA has all the features you mentioned here, they also offer a CHF series as an upgrade that is outstanding.
If you get a PSA get it with the FN-USA barrel. Well worth the extra coin.
@@dbmail545 yes that is the CHF series. I personally find no problem with their nitrided barrels. Where else can you buy or build a reliable quality AR-15 for under $400. Sure it doesn't have all the bells and whistles but who cares it goes bang every time you pull the trigger and it just as accurate is almost anything out there probably a lot more accurate than most shooters.
My Department has some M&P15s. My experience with them is they are not up to high round counts. We have had a lot of failures with the small parts.
@Booger Balls I stand by my direct observations.
Good thing that I put together a aero precision! Before I was going to get the M&P AR15 ! With the upgrade of charge handle and BCG and red dot 🔴, and the soft case, cost me $1200 , here in California ! I am very happy!
Can't wait for part two. You've changed my perspective on ati. Immense respect for you Chris. Agree in full with aero. One of several rifles I recommend in this price range is the spikes st15 le mid length. Normally around 800 but superb quality.
The first AR pistol I ever bought was a Diamondback. I’ve never had a problem with it, and it has always been a favorite when I take new people shooting. I also have an S&W M&P Sport first gen rifle that is a good rifle. In the last couple of years, I have used many Aero parts for various builds with nothing but success. In short, good list so far. Can’t wait to see part 2!
My very first AR was the ATI Omni Hybrid 556/ metal upper 1/7 twist, probably 5 years ago, and it was the lightest on the market when i bought it, its probably the only rifle i have/ Ar that has not had a single hick up! I then bought a DB15 CCKM300FDE / 300BO, key mod hand guard, all FDE and its AMAZING! it is my 10 year old boys favorite rifle! the only thing was, the first outing one of the weird hex screws/wedges and nuts, that hold the hand guard on fell out! but Diamondback is AMAZING and sent me one complete set of them for free (3 pieces for one hex screw) and a few extra wedges and nuts so thats cool! And i also bought a S&W M&P10 with 5R rifling which was BY FAR the most Accurate rifle ive shot! but had to go back at first because the gas port wasnt rite, and it was a single shot after the first Mag! S&W Straightened it out, and after that.. WOOOOOWWW!
AMERICA STRONG, STAY FREE, LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC!
I'm interested in trying to get my mitts on the Aero Thunder Ranch model. Everywhere I've looked they're sold out though.
Pretty much everything is sold out, everywhere right now.
@@Mr_Clean Very true. And people on secondary market aren't selling at reasonable prices.
I actually bought an ATI Omni 7.5 inch AR couple years ago and so far it’s been pretty decent. Think I paid like $300 for it and it’s handled 2000 rounds. It’s a range toy for my son. Well worth what I paid for it
I have a Bushmaster m & a ,dsa and Remington ,m- 4 style uppers on Bushmaster and Ruger lowers with no problems.but they all have less than 1 k rnds,I like them all.i value your opinion.great video .thank you.
My m& a is a20" rifle with triangular handguards .all nice .I had a Colt preban carbine with f t f issues .got rid of it .
That Aero Precision unit appears to be rock solid. I have an AP LR308 DPMS pattern upper. It its very nice too.
Huge fan if Windham Weaponry. I think their ARs are excellent quality and not iver priced either.
Also believe Palmetto State Armory fits the bill here. Hope both are in the second video.
Most informative and most timely video on the subject. You are doing a great service to all the citizens who are trying to exercise their rights and defend their freedom. Thank you!
I have 2 diamondbacks. Been great rifles. Even at current prices. You can get one with free floating MI rail and magpul grip for 699
M&P Sport II is a fantastic rifle, budget or otherwise. add an olive drab green Magpul stock and carbine length hand guard to it, and you are still under $750.
Would love to send a check where is the most current location of small arms Solutions
Email heather at hbartocci@smallarmssolutions.com
Great topic! Your opinions on specifically this issue are really worth having. I'm passing this video around to everyone I know. Thanks!
Great videos. I’ve been asked by people about which ar to buy for their first one. I’ve mentioned some of these rifles and surprised on how many haven’t heard of any of those. Doesn’t have to be a ruger, Smith & Wesson or Savage to be food rifle .
Thanks chris & heather. Been excited for this one!
Springfield, Ruger, Caracal, PSA, Anderson?
It is part 1 =D
@@knottheory79220 The suspense is killing me
Can’t do budget AR’s without including PSA.
@@556poor7 psa is going to be in part 2 apparently
Andersons are garbage and the fan boys argue its just a rollmark on completely butchered manufactured lowers and uppers
Thank you for your videos. I always learn something, very happy subscriber !
No kidding I had no idea you are from Rochester. Im from Jamestown... It was such a great feeling to move to a free state
I think DSArms are excellent... very well made.
Just can't find them. I been looking for their m16a4 clone
They make a hell of a bolt carrier group for 95 bucks..I had 50 thousand through one
I bought a lot of DSA products,all good!
David Schaadt I haven’t seen many UA-cam videos in them. Their lowers are awesome.
I have an m-4 upper bolt carrier s,stocks just about everything but the lower,all real good and a great price.
Chris this is perfect timing... I’m an AK 7.62x39 fan (just what I like for my own reasons but respect the AR platform). I’m waiting on a Meridian Defense custom AK build and that was my big firearm purchase for this year. After getting several AKs over the years I’m finally ready for an AR-15. AK74 just doesn’t make sense to me right now because of cost vs value of the rifles and lack of variety in ammo. Anyways...I want to start with a budget but decent AR-15, and this video helps me a lot. Love your channel and thanks for sharing your knowledge & experience!
Go PSA.
Just my opinion, but if you're buying just one, I'd buy BCM. Good quality and not expensive.
Go Diamondback, or PSA! Diamondback is 100% AMERICAN MADE i believe!
I never would have guessed the plastic gun would make your list. Good to know they are making them well!
My first ar was a s&w m&p15 mid moe in fde, my second AR was a sig m400 enhanced with Romeo5 red dot included can't remember gas length both of those I got sub 700$ my 3rd AR was an armalite m15 3gun 18inch comp rifle with rifle length adjustable gas system I loved the trigger on that gun I believe it was a 3lb timney drop in single stage trigger
Great video. I know that on some firearms forums the "budget" AR's are pretty much looked down upon.
I went with a DS Arms upper. I hope I made a good Choice.
You did well
I have one ,all good.
Hi Chris,
You mentioned wanting to test an M&P-10. I have a 3-4-year-old 18” barrel one, and the barrel, upper/lower receivers, BCG are original, but many modifications/enhancements have been made, such as Geiselle SSAE trigger & extra power hammer spring, DPMS G2 extractor assembly, JPE ejector & adjustable gas block, Midwest handguard, Radian 45d ambi safety, offset sights, Leupold VX6 2-12x44 Ballistic Firedot scope in Aero Presision SPR lightweight mount, offset lightweight sights with Blitzkrieg luminescent yellow front chevron sight, POF roller cam pin, VG6 Gamma 3-port brake with PA stainless shim (not a crush washer), V7 aluminum ejection port cover & aluminum rod & aluminum castle-nut & low profile aluminum forward assist, extended right side aluminum magazine release, Radian ambi SD charging handle & 45d ambi safety, Paul Leitner Wise patented buffer retainer. Spikes power filled buffer, Tubb flat 308 buffer/recoil spring, and probably other things I forgot. Even though it is Kalifornia-ized with a Thorsden stock and a Limbsaver recoil pad, I also have an MFT Minimalist stock and Magpul K2 grip for use in free-states (which makes the rifle a pound lighter). The rifle is shoots MOA, recoils little, and is 100% reliable.
Please let me know if you and/or Henry Chan would like to try it out.
Very much looking forward to Part 2. Thank you for your knowledge and expertise.
I had 3 of the ati receiver sets because I got them stupid cheap and they were all hot garbage. Magazines would just fall out while shooting on two of them tried a bunch of different mags and mag releases with no luck. The 3rd one you almost had to hammer the mag in the well and it was even harder to get out if you ever got it in. Ended up putting a 9mm conversion block into one of them and got a little use out of it until the upper broke where the front take down pin goes. Straight trash
Mine is loose, but have never fell out or even caused a hick up! just hate the wobbling mags!
Lead Head this was about 3 years ago I guess so maybe they’ve corrected the issues I had but no need bothering with them when an Anderson/PSA is just as cheap and actually lighter. I do however wana try out the ati 410 AR that looks like it could be cool
@@justa3v619 yeah thats what they were advertising it could be a .22 a 410 and others, when i bought it, but its def a cheap rifle like the hand guard wobbling and the mags wobbling but functions great!
Beautiful AR
I have a Diamondback DB-10 in .308. Runs like a Swiss watch.
That's a cool AR10.
All I know is.. keep them clean lubed and loaded.. looks like we'll be using them
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Ruger make a great AR, for the high end and the low end
I bought a 18in DB 223 wylde upper that had a bull barrel for a price too good to be true (barely over $200 this year). Well the "too good to be true part was the upper receiver. I tried to mount a scope on it and it canted my scope very noticeably about 3-4 degrees to the left. So I just bought and Aero upper receiver to replace it. Thought about chucking the DB upper, but Im thinking I should just build an upper with a regular red dot.
if somethings wrong send it back, there made in house, shit happens! just send back and they will replace it i bet.
The 308 Smith and Wesson is definitely still in circulation. I got an in stock alert for one today. I won't be getting it as I found an Aero Precision already, but it definitely still exists.
I like my ATI! And you are spot on with the gas block. I ended up replacing the clamp on gas block that came with the carbine with an Aero Precision and never had issues except I did end up breaking my upper reciever but I blame that on myself. I shotgunned the carbine in a clamp which had all my attachments on the front end of it and it cracked so I had to replace it which was very inexpensive. I just bought a new stripped upper and put all the other parts back in. At the time it cost $35 for the stripped upper!
I appeal to your experience inside Colt and observance of the QC procedures: When I discussed the critical location of the gas port drill torturing the grooves and lands as it penetrates the barrel wall, I was essentially rebuffed. "With all the other timing issues stacked up, the port location to dodge brutalizing the groove and land it penetrates, we cannot control location of the gas port in relation to the rifling." How does Colt / FN control the burrs raised or half moon port profiles and chrome plate over them to forever be a snag for bullets passing through on the way to the muzzle?
Depending on gas port diameter, there is no way to avoid hitting both the lands and grooves b/c the distance b/t them is less than the diameter of the gas port drill. There is no point in doing what you're asking.
As you fire the rifle the gas port is continually being eroded. Any burrs are going to be worn/smoothed away. A quality barrel maker is going to have the drilling process sufficiently dialed in as to not leave burrs, or they will at least de-burr the hole.
If you don't believe me, watch the InRange series of interviews with the guy from Faxon. This question was specifically addressed and he said that their testing showed no improvement in accuracy when adjusting the gas port placement in relation to the rifling. He also brought up that it is physically impossible to put a gas port in b/t the lands on a 5.56 barrel b/c the distance is smaller than the gas port size.
Hopefully this addresses your question. I really don't think its worth worrying about.
"torturing the grooves and lands" a bit over the top in the drama department don't you think? Its just a small hole drilled int he barrel, these are not MATCH guns anyway. If you want that buy a BOLT action. The hole is de-burred and if if not will naturally wear down. The crown is more important anyway not the mid section of the barrel.
Solid informational video and a great guide for newbies.
I like on how he breaks down the functions of firearms and the pros and cons. "The Professor of Firearm's"!
The IWI Zion 15 looks pretty great as does the Savage
I don't understand the service life issue with twist. From what I know, the throat will wear well before the rifling
The Aero certainly appears most consistent by way of ejector pattern.
Smith & Wesson M&P 15 sport superb also honorable mention Palmetto former Army infantry I would trust both my M&P 15 sport has chrome-lined bolt carrier
Jut checked the Smith & Wesson site, and yes, they are still offering the M&P 10. Yummy!
mine was the 5R rifling M&P10 sport II and the most accurate rifle i had!but traded for a new Remington 7600 35 Whelen! and now i see them for like $1900 instead of $1000..CRAZY!!!
Very Professional and Outstanding presentation in your videos!👍👍 thank you!
Awesome job brother, thank you .
Ive heard good things about windham weaponry besides their baffling desision to use commercial spec buffer tubes.
Re-watching this. I have several rifles with Aero components and have been very happy.
Chris I really enjoy your videos. I would really like to hear your feedback on LaRue Tactical Rifles. In particular the ultimate up her kids when they’re fully assembled on the LaRue lower. And I would really like to hear your feedback on 65 Grendel. I would be happy to send you stuff to try out and look at. What do I need to do, or what can I do, to encourage that?
I would love to review a LaRue rifle if I could get my hands on one.
How do I reach you to talk about that
Awesome video. Glad you split it...smart.
A video about the Eagle Arms MSR would be nice. Budget rife and a division of Armalite.
Great reviews. The best on UA-cam. Thank you!
I'm a lefty and an Aussie, I haven't shot an AR. I'm wondering why some ARs eject spent cases to the rear, while some eject in a forward direction. I doubt many leftys get hit in the face with hot brass, but does it happen?
Les Flynn combination of barrel length, gas system length, gas port size and ammunition specifications (chamber and port pressures)
Im a left handed shooter, and no you dont get hit in the face! and the gun industry discriminates on us lefties bigtime! i wanted a Stag arms left handed eject, and its like twice the price! thats why i shoot Pump action Rifles when hunting! Remington 760, or 7600's are the very best hunting rifles out there! no need to move my hands to follow up with a shot if needed, and faster target acquisition! I recently saw one of my guns is fetching like $5,000 down under where you are? an IMI/Isreali Military Industries, Timber Wolf
.357 Mag Pump, are these Popular down there???
What is the difference between a carbon upper & lower vs. polymer? I have a Bushmaster carbon 15 that I got in 2012 and I've had no problems so far just wanted to know thanks
I love my polymer rifle. I did put a Midwest industries upper on the ATI lower though, she looks good and runs good can’t ask for more than that.
TY,TY! I hear you clearly on this. Honest, gud side-info. I'm looking for low maint/low use RELIABLE. I detest multiple places for multiple failures, ergo LEGO bastards.But I also see/appreciate occasional need to own this type. A closet-queen until SHTF. Looking forward to Pt2.
Great series!💪🙏
What's everyone thoughts on Bushmaster..I have one I've never shot..it's an XM 15..I got one from the Milford Police department..I built 13 SBRs they were trade ins on the deal..they never fired the one I got it was still new in the box..
Part 2
@@SmallArmsSolutions awesome ! Can't wait
Hey I’ve got a DB 15 and I love this gun it runs like a sewing machine but you mentioned the over gassing of the gas block, I noticed when shooting it,,it was throwing back a lot of gas in my face almost to the point of choking me, I know this a carbine but what can I do to fix this problem? Please help
Pin gas block is cool to have.
Do you have any experience with the original Stag Arms ?
We use Stag at a duty rifle. They’re very well made. Been using them since they came out in 2003 I believe... No issues. They performed better than the Colts we had.
I still have my Model 3. I've shot riflemen at an Appleseed with it, been through four or five carbine courses with it and it still works. All I did was add a bottom rail and magpul foregrip, a PA 3x Prismatic Scope, and a Magpul RLS sling. It eats the shittiest Tula to Hornady 75gr BTHP. It's still my go to gun.
Always great content regarding various weapons being reviewed. Was very unaware of Aero making complete rifles.
Even Chris doesn't shoot with the non intergrated carry handle. I love my A2 upper.
Oh, I do! Not nearly as much. Eyes getting old. Optics make it much easier!
I love my aero stuff.
I really enjoy your channel thanks for the great video!
Is Aero Precision still in business? Everything in their online store says they are out of stock.
@@Spike-13 , Huh, are they that good?
Yes I love their reliability!
check out Ballistic advantage site. theyre pretty much the same company. Aero bought them out a few years ago if im not mistaken. BA makes aeros barrels and aero makes their receivers.
On their page Diamondback claims that the barrels they use are 4150 CMV.
Anderson arms, good for the price, Bear Creek Arms good uppers
Thank you sir and ma'am for your vids!
Very good and informative as always
Hello I'd really like to know your opinion on the ATI "milsport" lowers. Are they good to go?
Very informative!
I have the Aero OME from Brownells. It’s an excellent rifle as Chris says, along with the fit/finish as well. No complaints.
Assuming adequate ammo I choose to run a Socom, a sensible AR pistol and a semi-auto pistol. 3 weapons 2 to 3 types of ammo.
Bro. What is the tool in your hand there? A foldimg armorers tool of some type but what?
Gerber EFect Tool
@@SmallArmsSolutions thanks brother. Semper fi. Love your detailed vids. Keep them coming and great job.
Doug, "What kind of pocket-tool are you using in your video?"
Gerber EFect Tool
I never thought of Aero as "low budget" but perhaps cost effective.
I think “budget” and “cost effective” are the same.
CZ bought Colt.
I'd like to see videos on the behind the scenes companies who make AR parts and aren't well known. Who makes what and who's really making all the parts.
He has discussed that. Aero makes most companies receivers. Toolcraft and microbest make most of the BCG's.
Sanguine Moon I was also wondering about the nameless and brand less stocks and hand guards and numerous lower parts kits.
@@rtz549 I'd like that too!