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Originally Posted by Dunit35
Still haven't been lucky enough to get an AR. My wife is still saying no...until now. She says I can get one at the end of the month.
There's a dealer an hour from me offering the Panther Oracle w/ A3 carry handle and A2 front sights, 2-30 rnd mags and a hard case for $756 tax included. It doesn't have a front mount for a sling though. Which I want a sling.
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http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/61620
I have to call on Monday and see if it comes with mags and a case. This one with insurance is $823.
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http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...s_id/411537957
This only comes with one mag and no case or carry handle. The carry handle is $30 on amazon but it's got a few mixed reviews mixed in with great reviews. I'd have to buy a case, handle, sling, and mag for it which would bring the total above the oracle but slightly below the other DPMS.
What's a better option? She gave me permission for either of those options. |
I would have zero use for the A3 handle, especially if you're planning on getting a sling. It will also make any future mountings a pain in the ass. Had I got one, it would now be in the discarded gun junk drawer with several other things I shouldn't have bought.
As for the hard case, my DPMS came with one that was specifically fitted to the rifle. The minute I put a red dot on it the case became useless. If the hard case isn't fitted, that would be fine, but IMO you're better off getting a soft case with magazine slots. Also, keep in mind that you will probably add stuff to it over time, so get a bigger case than you need right now - I initially got a soft case that fit perfectly, but as soon as I added the Magpul ACS stock it was too small.
Also, the magazines that come will the rifle will probably suck. Get Magpuls.