re: Those of you on the fence about an AR, read

what are the specs on the bushmaster. I bet this one is better. barrel twist, caliber (5.56 or .223), how well is the gas key staked, bbl chromed or chrome moly (which is nowhere near the same as chromed), etc?

To answer the question about the prices with the MOE gear. MOE gear isn't that expensive. You basically save the money you would have spent on the regular gear and buy the MOE gear. For instance this gives you the option of instead of getting the regular buttstock for say $25 and then buying an MOE for $45 you cut the shite and just start off with the MOE. Your adding $45ish and subtracting $25ish to the parts kit. Don't worry you're not getting anything for free. Get it?