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Originally Posted by kalimus
Well that again depends on what you mean by basic. The majority of AR's sold aren't going to jam up unless you feed them crappy ammunition. For that matter, most of their parts won't wear much faster than others (except possibly barrels). Accuracy for example could be affected though, if the parts fit losely... but it still won't be terrible.
100 bucks? You're going to get a heavier crappy drop in 2 piece quad rail instead of a free-float, and polymer sights (although if you don't plan on ever dropping it, no big deal)... and still exceed $100. And sure, by "heavy" I mean another 6-8 ounces, but start adding 2 or 3 things that are 6-8 ounces heavier than a nicer piece... a 7 pound AR will turn into a 12 pound AR real quick.
I do agree that buying a basic gun and adding is a good idea in general, but the build quality of a basic gun is still different if you were to compare a "basic" DPMS to a "basic" Sig or a Colt. There is a reason DPMS rifles are as cheap as they are. Just like anything else, the materials used are cheaper, allowing for a cheaper rifle. Tolerance is looser on the parts. The Wal-Mart Sporticle has no chrome-lined barrel, no forward assist, no sights, no case deflector, and a plastic handguard, and it costs about 700 dollars (not on sale). That's bare-bones basic, and you'll ultimately spend just as much adding or replacing those things as you would if you just spend the extra 200-300 dollars in the first place. DPMS used just as an example, because I had one when I was younger. I would never buy another.
ETA: I should point out that things like chrome-lining are not necessary and are really a preference more than anything. A non-lined barrel will work great, and if cleaned properly. My preference for chrome lining is more prior military preference (they're easier to clean, and less prone to corrosion... both of which might not matter to another person).
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Thanks! I don't really know how else to describe basic other than I already have since I don't know much about them.
I really like Sigs but from what I've seen they are generally out of my price range.
I guess maybe I should explain it like this. I want a quality, tight fitting parts gun that doesn't have many plastic, cheap parts that looks like this...
so that I can then buy aftermarket accessories as I get the cash to make it looks more like this... (obviously just using this as an upgraded AR example not of what i want to do to mine lol)
