re: Official AR-15 thread

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For you guys that are much more informed on this topic than me: I am thinking about getting the BCM 16 Recce from Rainier and It comes out to $1412 after taxes.

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I wouldn't pay that for a mil-spec chrome lined barrel, but it depends on what you want in a rifle. What you're getting with BCM or DD is (hopefully) a nicer fit & finish, matched upper and lower, fancy charging handle, etc etc. If you just want a gun like Joe carries in the military you can put together a good one for half that price, it'll just have a standard issue hand grip, charging handle, buttstock, etc.

All that said, if you're thinking about re-selling buy a complete gun from a manufacturer, whether it's BCM, Ruger, whoever. You'll have a much higher % resale than one you put together.