Why I Don't need an AR-15

[GunnyGene]

Colion says everyone needs an AR-15. I disagree.



I disagree because I have one of these:

And one of these:

 

[krw]

I am having the HOTS!! for HK MR556. Debatn on selling 4-5 everday AR's to partially fund one

 

[GunnyGene]

I am having the HOTS!! for HK MR556. Debatn on selling 4-5 everday AR's to partially fund one

Pistol or rifle?

 

[DGW1949]

Looked like a staged event to me...and what's with the shirtless dude and ladder behind the counter?....Anyhow, I got the message regardless....but...I agree with Gunny in that I don't need an AR either. Different reason(s) but same premise. Actually, I never liked 'em, nor had a use for one that couldn't be done as well or better by something else.....Plus, I have no use for plastic 'n pot metal no matter how it's configured. I've said before on here that I've pistol whipped way more people than I've shot. I strongly suspect that trend to continue from here on out, so I want my rifle to be made of steel and wood just like my side arm(s).

DGW

 

[Mobuck]

I generally have an AR within reach when I'm in a vehicle, UTV, or tractor. A suppressed AR9 hangs above my bed. The AR is a capable, accurate platform for a variety of needs.

 

[41Dude]

I had no use for an AR15, until Biden.
Now I own two of them.
I still have no use for them BUT............

 

[M118LR]

I think I have one just so that I don't get scope eye with my genII NVS while hunting pigs and other vermin in the dark.

 

[krw]

Pistol or rifle?

Rifle

 

[Johnnu2]

Pump shotgun......... nothing else needed for defense IMHO.
U can even hide it in a pair of "husky sized" jeans...

J.

 

[Yaworski]

I had no use for an AR15, until Biden.
Now I own two of them.
I still have no use for them BUT............

I bought an H-BAR back in the 90s because I thought that I wanted to get involved in high power rifle. That never happened.

Then when Hillary was running against the Donald, I got nervous and bought two more.

Really don't need any of them.

 

[375hh1973]

Got a couple of AR rifles

AR pistol is next

 

[Jeepnik]

Actually, I have a well known lack of faith in the AR design. I do have one but it was a gift from my kids.

Funny thing is my eldest figured out the M-4 was just not suitable for the ranges in Afghanistan. Like his old man, push come to shove he "found" an M-14.

My go to is a Scout Squad.

 

[Bullthrower338]

I’ve got a corner full of them, my favorite in AR-15 size is my 458 SOCOM and the 338 Federal wins the AR-10! Don’t see me buying another one though, unless of course it is a screaming deal, then it will also lean in the corner.

 

[s4s4u]

I have a dozen or so lowers and that and half again more uppers. The ultimate in modularity.

What's not to love...

 

[kmoore]

A friends wife asked me several years "why do you need an AR-15" I replied "I don't need 1, I am allowed to own 1 and choose to own as many as I want, not need".
Of course next came, "They kill people". Me, yes they do and so do passenger vehicles and you own 2. They kill a hell of a lot more people then a AR-15. Why do you think you need 2".
"Well that's different"
"Yep, it is different. The law doesn't say it's your right to own those cars, the law says I have a right to own an AR-15.

 

[Mobuck]

Not sure how many AR lower receivers I have. 80% lowers seem to multiply in dark corners.

 

[eveled]

I would have loved to see a Korean with an AK come out of the back room in that video.

 

[contender]

When I was in the Army,, I got introduced to the M-16. I shot several quite a bit. When I got out of the Army,, I had no desire to own an AR-15.
But one day,, I had a guy needing money badly,, and offering me a Colt real cheap. (Early 1980's.) I bought it,, never shot it,, and sold it later.
Then I won a gift certificate from DPMS Arms at a USPSA match for a complete upper. I ordered it,, and had a friend build a lower. I never shot it either. Sold it as well.
Then Sandy Hook happened & Hussain went on a rant & all and I decided that if I ever got another one,, I'd keep it just to pizz off the anti's.
Well a few months later I won a Stag Arms AR-15. Still have it. I call it my anti-Hussain gun.
Yet,, I did finally get a few more over the last several years,, and I have a practical use for a couple of them.
Do I need one? NO!!!!! I have other things that can do as much & more than they do. But I kinda like having something the anti's like to hate.

 

[375hh1973]

I've got a corner full of them, my favorite in AR-15 size is my 458 SOCOM and the 338 Federal wins the AR-10! Don't see me buying another one though, unless of course it is a screaming deal, then it will also lean in the corner.

Always thought a .338fed in an AR platform would make a great deer killer.

 

[krw]

Stoner had no idea the brilliance of the AR platform when He designed it. Unsurpassd modularity. When built with top end parts, their a solid 3/8 moa rifle. If tuned properly they hardly ever Jam.
Some can shoot the AR as well as a bolt action rifle. I am not one of those. I think it is more of a mental issue knowing the mass of the BCG moving back an forth and rotating to unlock. Also spring or hyd buffer compressing. But I still appreciate the AR for what it is

 

[roylt]

Shot one in 22lr. It was so fun at the range I had to have my own. The little pop of the 22 round and then the pause and the pop of the target (100yards).
I ended up ordering a combo package that had two uppers but quickly got a second lower to make two complete.

 

[Jim Walsh]

I bought a Colt Match HBAR back in 93. I still shoot it frequently and enjoy it as much now as then. Very accurate and the ammo is very reasonable.

 

[Jeepnik]

I picked up a 22lr conversion for mine. But because of our constitutionally violating laws it lives in another state.

 

[Mobuck]

Using what other 'platform' can a fairly handy guy turn an unfinished lower receiver and a box of parts into a functional firearm in a couple of hours? What other 'platform' allows a complete change of cartridge/caliber in a couple of minutes?
I never shot a really accurate M-16 mostly due to bore deterioration resulting from overuse of the 'happy switch' or maintenance issues.

 

[GasGuzzler]

Why not have it all?

ARs, one for longer range and one for carrying, a 9mm SUB2K folder with three 32-round Glock magazines, a Chinese SKS, and a Yugo AK-47 variant.

 

[JackBull]

I didnt have a use for an AR, now I cant buy one.

 

[41Dude]

Why not have it all?

ARs, one for longer range and one for carrying, a 9mm SUB2K folder with three 32-round Glock magazines, a Yugo SKS, and a Yugo AK-47 variant.

I LIKE how you think

 

[Yaworski]

FWIW, I have Colion Noir blocked on YouTube. He's part of the whole NRA/Wayne LaPierre debacle.

 

[sharpblade7777]

I think everyone should have a couple ar's

 

[Randyzzz]

Stoner had no idea the brilliance of the AR platform when He designed it. Unsurpassd modularity. When built with top end parts, their a solid 3/8 moa rifle. If tuned properly they hardly ever Jam.
Some can shoot the AR as well as a bolt action rifle. I am not one of those. I think it is more of a mental issue knowing the mass of the BCG moving back a forth and rotating to unlock. Also spring or hyd buffer compressing. But I still appreciate the AR for what it is

I have had several gas piston AR’s. Turn off the gas and they’re like shooting a .22. I still have one of them with a 14.5” barrel.