The Firearm thread: Engineering artistry of wood, polymer and steel.

[Red October1984]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Yeah, they do. It's definitely a luxury purchase. There are versions that cost hundreds less, like the S&W and Bushmaster. The DPMS looks pretty good too, and it's not that much at all. about the same as my Ruger SR9. The key is to put $20 a week into a jar... you won't miss it and by Christmas you will have you rifle.

I wouldn't mind a DPMS....but as far as AR's go....if im gonna pay that much for a gun I'm going to go big or go home.

Until then, I have all I need. Mosin-Nagant M91/30, Benelli Nova, and Savage Axis (.223).