3 Tips for First-Time AR Buyers

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Are you ready to buy your first AR-style rifle? Many people have been where you are now. AR-style rifles, including AR10 and AR15-style firearms, can be a useful addition to any gun safe. Whether you’re a sport shooter or looking for a new range companion to keep your skills sharp, there are a lot of great options to choose from.


You may be browsing 308 AR 10 rifles, or you may be considering building an MK12 AR15-style rifle piece by piece. Before you make your final decision, however, there are a few tips to keep in mind—tips that can help make your buying process go a little smoother so you end up with the firearm that best meets your needs and expectations.

Know Your Purpose

Knowing how you intend to use your AR-style rifle can narrow things down quite a bit when it comes to selecting your first AR-style firearm. It’s common for people to jump into the buying process without a clear purpose. As a result, they may end up with “too much” gun—or not enough—depending on how they ultimately end up using it.

If you’re planning on hunting big game, for example, you might look into highly capable and highly versatile AR10-style rifles. This can include rifles with 206 Remington, 308 Winchester, and 6.5 Creedmoor chambering options. If you’re a sport shooter and you want a firearm that emphasizes accuracy, a Block 2 M4 A1 may be a solid choice. Know how and why you’ll shoot this new rifle and narrow down your options from there.

 Set Your Budget

Your budget can inform which kind of AR-style rifle you choose. If you’re new to this family of firearms, you might not be ready to jump straight to the higher-end models. Of course, there’s no judgment here—when you know what you want, you know what you want. However, it can be beneficial to set a strict budget for the firearm itself and any additional components or gear you might like.

However, there’s one part of the budget a lot of people can easily overlook: the ammunition budget. If you’ve spent time in firearm circles locally or online, chances are you’ve overheard the “ammo conversation.” Prices of ammunition can vary. On top of that, some ammunition types are more readily available than others. This may influence your choice to select an AR15-style rifle versus an AR10-style rifle.

Take Your Research Online and Offline

As you set your budget, it can pay to put in those research hours. Don’t hesitate to take a look at what’s available online and at a local dealer. You may end up going in a completely different direction than when you first considered buying your first AR-style firearm.

As you research, you may come to another big decision related to buying a complete rifle versus customizing your own. There can be advantages to both. Buying complete can mean you get an AR-style firearm ready right out of the box. Meanwhile, building your own can take time to piece together—but it may also push your budget further. You might start with an AR15 upper receiver group and build out from there, getting the components you want most.

Either way, investing in research time—on top of knowing your purpose and setting a budget—can set you up for long-term success. After all, you want to be happy with your purchase, and you want a firearm you can rely on.

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